waiting....

Finally, what you've all been waiting for....

Well, maybe YOU haven't been waiting for this, but I have.  And no, the tree in the back yard has NOT suddenly begun to sprout money, although that would be nice.....

Really, what I've been waiting for is the one last remaining strike-off for my new line of fabric.  And it arrived yesterday!

I know, some of you may be scratching your head and thinking "Wow.  A strike-off.  What is that? And why is it so exciting?"  (feel free to skip this part if you already know this!)  Strike-offs are sample pieces of fabric that the mills run in order for the manufacturer and designer to look at and okay colors, engravings, etc. before massive yardage is run. And although I got the strike-off pieces for most of this line a few weeks ago, there was one that they just didn't get right on the first two tries.  Wouldn't you know that it was the main one?! 

But, it came yesterday, and now I get to go through the painful process of weeding some out. And to do that, of course I had to lay them all out together, and while I was at it, I just had to take some pictures to share with you.

(... sorry.  I should have ironed these before snapping the pictures...)

Yes, it is finally the snowman fabric that I shared last January.  The big panel print was the one that I've been waiting for, and it's a little difficult to pick coordinating prints without it!

This line is called Winterberry Lane, but don't start planning your Christmas projects just yet.... unless you plan on giving a very belated gift.  (Do you see my big sad face?  Someday I'm going to figure out how to add those little face widgets, but for now, just imagine that one is here....) You won't see it in your shops until next spring, which seems like a long time away, I know, but will give you plenty of time to get something made for NEXT Christmas.  AND give me time to make something from it and hopefully include it in that new book that I need to get started on.  But more on that some other day.  Right now, I just wanted to give you a glimpse of the fabric to come...

I am excited about this line!  I'm not sure yet what I'm going to do with it, but there are a few ideas floating around in my head, and I still have 4 to 6 weeks before I actually get any yardage (yes, I get it before anyone else; that's one of the perks!  :: grin :: )  But in the meantime, I get to pack it up and send it back to Red Rooster Fabrics, then sit and wait.  And hope that it's not a long wait.

In the meantime, I'm still working on another line of fabric that will be for next spring/fall, and trying to get back into the swing of things with school starting up again.  My youngest started his senior year of high school last week and my oldest goes back to college this coming week.  I could say that I'm looking forward to a quiet house, but that would be lying.  I truly enjoy having my kids and their friends around.  Most of the time.  Ask me sometime when the drums, guitars, and music are drowning out my thoughts and I may give you a different answer.  But right now, I am content to watch them grow up and share life with them.  Once again, I am reminded of how blessed I am.

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.  3 John 1:4

Enjoy!

Comments

[Leslie Schmidt]

That does look like a fun line! I really like the sleigh. Thanks for the sneak peek.

[leeanne]

Oh I love the pic of the cat with the parcels.Look forward to seeing what you come up with.....enjoy the peace for now, some quiet time to think ideas through...I'm sure before long the music and boys will be back!!

[Brenda]

It is lovely. I will be patiently waiting for it. I know it will be well wrth it. B=)

[Dawn B]

Love it, love it, love it - as usual.

[Melissa]

I love it! I must have some...
I will be emailing a link to this post to my favorite quilt shop :)

[Teri Dougherty]

We've been waiting, too! It is really cute, and Spring 2011 will be the perfect time for us to get it all in the shop. We'll be dreaming of a white Christmas then!

Teri in Indy

[Cindy Carlson]

Winterberry Lane looks like I'd like to walk down the street and smile. It's wonderfully whimsical!!!! Oh, this will definitely find its way into my sewing room.

And I'm just waiting for Tangled Threads to arrive so it, too, can find a place in my sewing room to become something wonderful.

[Gail]

Oh, I really like the fabric, will be watching for it next Spring! I too enjoyed having my kids around and missed everything I had complained about when they were off to college. Now I have Grandchildren and that's another blessing!! Keep up the great work!

[Sue]

I'm so excited for your line of fabrics to hit the shelves! I have your new book and there are several projects I want to do from it!
So thankful for talented people who make our hearts sing :D
Blessings!

[Lesa Weber]

Amen!!! It will be next year at this time that you will need our prayers. The empty nest thing hits hard!!! Love your fabric!!!

[Debbie St.Germain]

Of course the kitty is my favorite;)
I love the snowmen too, I can picture that as a center with blue and white shades for a border design, something different than the traditional colors.

When my kids are home, they drive me nuts and when they move back out, I miss them, but not too much, lol.

Debbie

[Mary]

Your work is so cute. This is a darling line of fabric.

I think every new phase of child's life can be difficult for parents. I'm glad you are a Jesus follower; it helps get me through!

[Tricia]

Hi Terri! As usual, it's beautiful! I just love your fabrics and your books they are so inspiring. I find myself always hunting for your fabric, it is so warm and inviting. Thanks again for sharing. I wish you always to have a SMILE in your world! You constantly bring one to everyone else. Thank You!

[Tricia]

By the way, I meant to tell you congrats on taking a vacation! I know it was well deserved; you work so hard! Wish I could accomplish as much as you do in a day. I use to but that was a loooong time ago and now I'm raising my second set of kids(my youngest son's beautiful babies)with my son.

[liz]

Fabrics with pretty colors!!! YEA! Looking forward to it.

[Sharon]

By the sneak peek, it looks like it will be worth the wait. Love the snowmen and the cat

[Liliana]

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Hello Terri, I write from Spain. I love your designs, your fabrics and colors you choose for them. I have some of your books and am anxiously waiting for the new collection. I would like to invite you to stop by and show you how well it was one of your designs, I love him. I hope you understand my English is not very good. Thank you very much for your attention, a kiss

[Pepe]

Hi! I discovered your blog just now and I write to you to say I love your fabrics and... withH Heart and soul I made my first quilt (a very simple one, just to start), a quilt I loved so much! Come to see it... I hope you will enjoy it! Yoou put yourself and your heart in that fabrics... and so did I in my first litlle quilt! Thanks! :-)

http://ilblogdipepe.blogspot.com/2010/08/un-quilt-con-tanti-animaletti-terza.html

http://ilblogdipepe.blogspot.com/search/label/i%20miei%20disegni

http://ilblogdipepe.blogspot.com/2010/08/un-quilt-da-divano-con-tanti-animaletti.html

[Jillayne]

The new fabrics look great - I can't believe we have to wait till next Spring! The process sounds long and I can see where you would need to have patience, even as teh designer!

[Cheap True Religion]

One thing that we do is pancakes on Saturday morning - a tradition that we really wanted to do with the kiddos. Is there any chance you have a recipe for pancakes without eggs or milk (tall order...I know). I did find a website that sells box mixes, but since they are already more expensive, and I have to pay shipping, it would be nice if I can find a recipe I can make at home.

[Cheap True Religion]

One thing that we do is pancakes on Saturday morning - a tradition that we really wanted to do with the kiddos. Is there any chance you have a recipe for pancakes without eggs or milk (tall order...I know). I did find a website that sells box mixes, but since they are already more expensive, and I have to pay shipping, it would be nice if I can find a recipe I can make at home.