Wow, long time no post. I miss blogging and after October 1st (it's a deadline, hint, hint), I'll be back to it on a regular basis I think, I hope anyway. October 1st is when I foresee life getting back to normal a bit, it seems a long way off to tell the truth. But, I'm excited about the introduction of my new line of tablecloths, kitchen towels, napkins, placemats and aprons for Peking Handicraft so I wanted to blog about it. I think there should be a new word for when you want to share something you're proud of on your blog. Your kids, your sewing project, your new shoes, whatever, in other words, um, brag, but bragging is not how you want to think of what you're doing (I don't anyway), so how about brogging. Ok, it's dumb, back to blogging....
These are being released in July and will be in stores throughout the US and Canada. Almost all the prints are from my Darla collection and it's really exciting for me to see them made up into actual products that I didn't have to sew! I still have a special love for Darla and taking these pictures today just made me nostalgic for that fantasy of a "simpler time" that I think Darla expresses. I hope you like it...
xoxo,
t
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Exciting stuff! Definitely worth bragging/blogging about! Good luck with all that is going on.
Posted by: Melissa P | June 02, 2010 at 02:15 PM
Tanya!
These are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! We can't begin to tell you how much we love these new tablecloths, towels, napkins, placemats and aprons!!! The beauty of your fabric just makes each of these designs shine!
Congratulations, Tanya! We know what we're putting on our wish lists!!
Love,
the Long ladies
Posted by: the long ladies | June 02, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Darla is my fav!! Looks gorgeous! We miss you in blogland!
Posted by: Monique | June 02, 2010 at 03:36 PM
Everything here is deliciously beautiful as usual. Love the aprons and the pretty t-towels. Just lovely.
Hope all is well on your end.
Enjoy your week.
Posted by: Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY | June 02, 2010 at 03:49 PM
What great products, can't wait to see more! I'm hoping to find stuff in my area, and it's looking good since I'm in Northern CA. Glad to see you "back".
Posted by: DreamGirlLisa | June 02, 2010 at 05:26 PM
oh wow, this is so lovely.
Posted by: Leah | June 02, 2010 at 05:46 PM
Oh I love it!! Darla is one of my favs too!!!! Can't wait to get some!!
Posted by: Sweet Baby Jamie | June 02, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Looks like a gorgeous collection of home goods! I can't wait to see them in the stores.
Posted by: Terriaw | June 02, 2010 at 06:02 PM
these are so beautiful. I love the towels. Once I discovered Darla, I collected everything I could get my hands on, so I'm really excited. Congratulations on this new adventure!
Posted by: SuzK | June 03, 2010 at 06:29 AM
I love them - so clean and fresh!
Posted by: fleur anglaise | June 07, 2010 at 08:55 AM
oh my... I adore these fabrics!!!!
Posted by: saffiertje | June 09, 2010 at 01:25 PM
i just can't wait for your new fabric collection. is there any for this year??
say yes, please!!!
Posted by: Suzy | June 09, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Absolutely Gorgeous- go on brag some more!
Posted by: Delcie | June 19, 2010 at 11:51 PM
Absolutely adore!!!!!! Here's to a very successful launch!!!! You go girlfriend!!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 21, 2010 at 11:12 AM
GASP
SWOON
and
repeat!
my friend sewed a valance and matching pillow shams for my bedroom using fabric from your darla collection. they turned out beautifully! in fact, cottage style magazine took pics and my fingers are crossed that they will appear this fall!
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | June 25, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Oh my goodness, so glad I found you, your deisgns are stunning!
Posted by: Cornflake | June 28, 2010 at 04:36 AM
WOW! stunning dress and skirts! i really like it. hope i could get some of it. LOL
Posted by: maternity nursing clothing | July 05, 2010 at 08:48 PM
darla is one of my favorite fabric lines! i used lots of them for my baby's nursery and i love it!
the home products are adorable! congrats!
Posted by: tasha | July 17, 2010 at 06:05 PM
Good luck with the launch! I wanted to let you know that I mentioned your wonderful site on my blog today with a link. Hope that's okay! x
Posted by: Maxabella | July 25, 2010 at 04:58 PM
Congratulations all around! Am loving the new designs :))
Posted by: Caryn Stockwell | August 02, 2010 at 10:56 AM
They are lovely and remind me a lot of kath kidson's stuff. Daisy Dayz Home
Posted by: chantele cross | August 03, 2010 at 06:06 PM
So pretty!
Posted by: Christina | August 09, 2010 at 05:54 PM
Your fabrics are my absolute favorite!! I buy it just to look at it (and sometimes use it for projects). I often cover chair seats with it. I just bought all of these aprons for our shop. They just arrived so they haven't made it to my website or shop yet but they will. They are just beautiful!!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer White | August 25, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Like the striped fabric on the edges of the pillowcases. Nice touch. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: JayeL | September 18, 2010 at 05:43 PM
"Work fascinates me." I can look at it for hours! " realy ?
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