Penelope Prince

I've just found this designer on Print & Pattern. Michelle Hutchinson is a freelance surface and apparel designer who works under the name Penelope Prince. Almost every pattern is derived from an original illustration or painting and are aimed at women's or children's wear.
I particularly like her feather pattern.

 

There is a slight contrast in the style of drawing for each different feather and a very subtle colour palette which would work well for a background. I am planning to do a conversational print as one of my final designs which would include imagery such as feathers, taxidermist's tools, animals, labels and tags. I have already started drawing feathers from primary source but these images are more inspirational to me.

Here are some more of her other designs.

http://www.penelopeprince.com/