about
I’m Molly Armstrong. 
Welcome to Calico Star Studio!
I am a graphic designer, illustrator, textile artist and all-around crafty person who adores all things vintage and colorful. My design specialties are illustration, surface pattern design, layouts, and branding, and I absolutely love playing with type and color palettes. My favorite items to photograph are products - especially textiles! I have a general understanding of HTML and CSS and enjoy the design and layout aspects of creating a website. 
My style is whimsical, colorful, artsy, cozy, soft, & vintage-inspired. My designs are influenced by retro colors, children’s books, folk art, fairy tales, and antique textiles. I’m an old soul and I am passionate about finding imaginative ways to recreate traditional styles in my work. As a perfectionist, I pay close attention to details and pour everything I have into each project I create. 
Fun Facts:
I love sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, quilting, spinning yarn, drawing, writing, and being creative. Expeditions to the fabric or craft store make me ridiculously excited!
I adore all things vintage and flowery and enjoy perusing antique stores and flea markets.
When I’m not designing, you can usually find me curled up in my natural habitat: a quiet cozy nook, tangled up in yarn or covered in fabric scraps and watching period dramas or romantic comedies. 
I can't wait to meet you! 
Behind the Name:
Stars have several special meanings to me. The Irish meaning of my name (Molly) is “Star of the Sea.” I am always drawn to calico fabric when working on textile & design projects, and I love vintage star quilts.
“He counts the stars and calls them all by name.”  
~ Psalm 147:4

Armstrong, Molly. {Self} Portrait of a Textile Artist. November 2022, Calico Star Studio.

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Region: Mid-Atlantic, United States
I am available for freelance, part-time, and full-time work.
Hours: Monday-Friday from 9 AM - 5 PM EST. 
I will reply to you within 1-3 business days.
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Thank you for contacting me! I look forward to working with you and will reply to your message within 1-3 business days. Warm wishes,Molly Armstrong
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