Hello, I’m Rachael

I am an Australian Surface Pattern Designer living in sunny Brisbane, Queensland. I am a full time surface designer, author, teacher and mentor in this space. If you are looking to collaborate or enquire about licensing, please reach out

Surface Pattern Designer & Watercolour Artist

I paint original artworks that become repeat patterns for print on demand companies prints for Greeting Card companies

I am the author of two books that explore the art and design of Australian Surface Designers

Author of Pattern Pulse Volumes 1 & 2

I am a passionate knowledge sharer! I offer teaching at Art retreats, workshops plus one-on-one coaching for skill and business development. I am also a teacher on international platform, Skillshare

Teacher and Mentor

Hummingbird Collection

Hummingbird is coming to a quilt store near you!

It is a dream come true that my most popular print, Hummingbird, is being released as a quilting collection with Devonstone. In quilting stores across Australia and internationally from Mid September 2025.

Ready to ship products featuring my designs

Bright & joyful prints on fabric, earrings and greeting cards

Like to feel the fabric before you buy?

Rachael’s full range of cotton woven fabrics are sold by the metre at her local handmade collective, Makers on Main

48 Main Street, Samford Village, Q 4520

Like to know more about me?

Then listen in…


Margo Tantau of Windowsill Chats and Rachael discuss:

  • Rachael’s creative path and how her mom instilled a love for creativity in her

  • Self-publishing her book, Pattern Pulse, after initial rejection

  • Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, Big Magic, and how it catalyzed her creative endeavors

  • Tribulations and triumphs of women in the creative business landscape: asserting value, advocating for fair compensation, and having a network of peers and mentors

  • The importance of physical art in a digital age

  • Why individuality and authenticity are crucial to the art industry

  • How artists can stay true to their unique style while also being commercially viable

  • Challenges of building a creative community in Australia

  • The influence and support that often comes from maternal figures in fostering creativity

  • Thoughts and tips for artists facing low payment offers

What’s happening on my instagram?

Found a watercolour painting I did years ago and it was just begging to be made into a repeat! Lovely for upholstery even for a fancy chair like this. What would you use it for?? #tulip #tulipfabric #watercolourflorals #watercolorfloralfabric #fabric
Getting excited as my Hummingbird collection gets closer to being released through @devonstone_collection Available now on preorder through @2greenzebras Arriving in a quilt store near you late September early October. #quilting #quilter #quiltstor
A beautiful result using my Postcard Floral print for a little girl's dress. Another quality item by the talented Mekaela of @rubyandbelle - available to buy at @makersonmain48 , Samford Village Fabric by the metre in store plus available online thro
Following on from big announcement of the HUMMINGBIRD quilt collection release, I had to show some cute mock ups! This is such a versatile collection for the quilter and home sewist. I would love your feedback! Available on pre-order from Two Green Z
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! I beyond excited to tell you that my Hummingbird print has it's own quilting collection! The delightful team at Two Green Zebras are releasing a 14 print collection as part of the @devonstone_collection quilting cotton range. Pre-
Another Christmas print newly released with @materialdifference.com.au CHRISTMAS SWEETIES has all the colour and nostalgia of treats we love to indulge in over the Silly Season! Available in 3 scales. Hand painted watercolour motifs done by myself ❤