OK, enough of that un-crafty stuff from the last post!! But before we get onto other things, may I just say, I LOVE YOU!!!! you totally wonderful people who wrote such lovely supportive things in the last post!! That silliness hurt my feelings so I'm just grateful to you who commented for throwing some love my way when I needed it.
With that behind us, this will probably be my last post for a little while cause I'm moving in 4 days!!! Can not wait. Trying to learn French, pack, finish re-working strikeoffs for my next collection, it's crazy here but very happy. Next time I'll be blogging from BELGIUM!!!!! So excited for this next chapter.
Got the July Martha Stewart Living in the mail this week and got to see our Practical Bag Pattern right there in the pages of the magazine (in the Briefing section, pg. 30) I've been reading since it began all those years ago. Amazing, amazing feeling to see that because, ya know, I love Martha. She's an icon, I grew up with her, I've learned from her, and I have enormous respect for what she's done as a business woman.
Fat Quarter Shop tells me they are having trouble keeping the Practical Bag in stock as they are the resource listed in the article. Such is the power of of Martha I guess...
I will talk to you soon!!!
love,
t
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Yay! I'm looking for that issue. Can't believe you're moving so soon! Good luck with all that craziness :)
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 08, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Enjoy Belgium!!!
Posted by: Suz | June 08, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Good luck with your move. Congrats on the Martha love.
Posted by: angel | June 08, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Oooh, I'm so green with envy! Belgium was my favorite country during our 2 week Euro holiday 11 years ago. I always told my hubby I could live there! Which part will you be moving to? We stayed in Antwerp, Ghent and Brugge. :)
Have a fantastic move and can't wait to see your pictures from Belgium!!!
patty
Posted by: Patty/MODKID | June 08, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Have a great trip!! Send us a postcard!!
Posted by: Dawn | June 08, 2009 at 06:58 PM
It seems you have your hands full! You'll love being in Europe. BTW, love Hat Box! Can't wait to see the new line. . .safe travels.
Posted by: Dorrie | June 09, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Have a good move!! Can't wait to hear all about it.
Posted by: pam | June 09, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Congrats on your magazine feature-how great is that!
Posted by: andrea | June 10, 2009 at 06:46 AM
good luck Tanya! Cant wait to read your posts from Belgium!
Posted by: Firefly Hill | June 10, 2009 at 02:20 PM
A big congrats on the feature in Martha! I love your fabric lines.
Have fun in Belgium, be sure to share some pics!
Posted by: Brenda Pinnick | June 11, 2009 at 03:44 PM
That bag has my name written all over it. Congratulations on that and good luck with the big move... I will look for your return to blogland soon.
Posted by: Lisa | June 11, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Congratulations on being in Martha - and "bonne chance" with your move!
Posted by: Marg | June 12, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Congratulations on magazine feature, Practical Bag is such a great and easy pattern. Can't wait to see the new line you're working on!
Bon déménagement!
Posted by: Sophie at Flair for Fabric | June 12, 2009 at 07:40 PM
I love Martha too!! I am so excited for you having your bag in there!!! Congratulations!
Posted by: Rebecca | June 14, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Congrats on your feature on Martha!! So you are moving to Belgium?? That is so exciting. I am born and raised European myself (Malta to be exact) now living in NC. I do miss Europe a lot. Hope to hear about your move as soon as you have time to share.
Hugs
Sonia
Posted by: Sonia | June 14, 2009 at 09:02 PM
Hi Tanya,
Welcome to Europe. Don't forget you have an invitation to come and visit us in the UK whenever you can find the time. Have you seen our new book Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts? It has two quilts using your Grand Revival fabrics - I told you I would be using them. If you haven't got a copy then email me with your address and we'll get a copy in the post to you. Pam Lintott
Posted by: Pam Lintott | June 15, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Hi all!!
I will try to get one "living magazine", but i live in Barcelona and could be difficult but i Promise I'll try it. I love your patterns.
I wish you all the best for this new chapter.
can't wait to read ypour news from bellgium.
Posted by: Elena | June 17, 2009 at 01:35 AM
Hope you are enjoying your new adventure.
Can't wait to see what fabric you are doing next. Darla is the best selling line I have ever stocked. Almost have my quilt done in it.
French Hat Box so mellow and pretty.
Posted by: Linda | June 17, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Yay for Martha! Saw the bag there and loved it! Ordered and already received the Practical and Ava bag patterns from the Fat Quarter shop-Hooray!!!
Posted by: Kim G. | June 19, 2009 at 03:02 PM
I can't wait to see what you will design with a little European inspiration -- your fabrics are so beautiful!
Posted by: Junie | June 19, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Wow - I came over to leave a note somewhere saying we used your ruffled skirt tutorial and loved the results, and here I read that you're moving to Belgium! I hope you all enjoy your time there! (I lived there for 9 years growing up)
Posted by: Karin @ MadeByK | June 20, 2009 at 07:10 PM
You rock girlfriend...keep up the great work..I miss you and can't wait to here from you.!!
Posted by: Jennifer | June 23, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Congrats on the Martha Stewart Living feature! I'll definitely have to get myself a copy. Hope you have a smooth move to Belgium.. can't wait to read your posts from there :)
Posted by: Cheryl | June 23, 2009 at 06:41 PM
I can't wait to see what inspiration Belgium brings to your fabric design. As for the last post that I just now read. Oh my goodness....All I can say is Wow. What did that tiny deer have to do with anything she said?
Unpack quick and design some more fabric. I absolutely love everything you design!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | June 23, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Good luck with your big move -can't wait to hear of your new adventures and looking forward to the new fabrics!
Posted by: Suzie | June 28, 2009 at 12:52 AM