The first thing I did for the new year was shop new dish towels for the kitchen. That's going to be my new year's routine now. The old ones were veeeeeery old, so ready to be retired.
And as it turned out, on the same day, I discovered that the ones I designed for Natural Life were actually available and for order through the showroom and company catalog! This (above) is the first round prototype and this below (different towel base, new trim choices) is the sample towel for order.
Darling, if I do say so myself, and just one of four designs making their debut in Atlanta this week at the Gift Show.
The other big NEWS is that I will be teaching this June at Squam Art Workshops in New Hampshire! I'm so thrilled, so honored to be invited to join this event, to teach and learn alongside these outstanding instructors and students at this glorious lakeside retreat. And I can drive there- no planes, no bags to check, no boxes to ship. Just load up the car, push PLAY and hit the road!
I'm teaching the Felt Cottage class and the Stitch & Stash book, a new class created just for this event. Take a minute to visit the website and explore all the offerings and the images of this enchanted place. Registration begins February 1. Hoping you will make plans to come sit by me and sew!
Back to work on the felting for our Sessions class here in just a few short weeks. Full to overflowing with wonderful students, sweets from sponsors and stacks of yummy sweaters to play with.
Happy days, indeed!
Your tea towels are wonderful, Charlotte. Love your "stitch and stash" book project!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | January 06, 2010 at 02:26 PM
oh how fun! I love the towels.
Also, I was thinking of doing Squam this year - not sure if the summer or fall session though. Happy new year!
Posted by: hope | paper relics | January 06, 2010 at 02:32 PM
Those are the cutest of towels, so darling Charlotte!
OH! I want to go to Squam SO BAD! Drat! Being terrified of flying is such a curse. Darn darn and double darn. I would be there in a heartbeat (and all your other classes Charlotte!) if it didn't require a stinkin plane ride. WAH!
Okay, nauseating whining is over, now I'll be happy for you! ;)
You big lucky! That's so wonderful Charlotte. What a magical time you're going to have and the other Squam-ettes with you. I can't wait to read all about it. I turn pea green with envy every year reading about everyone's experiences there.
Your Stitch and Stash book would be a fun online class, hint hint. :)
Posted by: Sally | January 06, 2010 at 05:41 PM
wonderful teatowels - bright and cheery with the hope of spring
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | January 06, 2010 at 07:56 PM
I love the towels, they are beautiful. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Gabreial | January 06, 2010 at 08:27 PM
Oh, Charlotte! These are all so lovely! I wish I lived closer...well, wait...it's cold there a lot... well...I'll figure something out.
Posted by: Linda Richter | January 06, 2010 at 09:32 PM
Happy New Year Charlotte,
These are darling!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | January 07, 2010 at 08:17 AM
So excited you will be teaching at Squam this year.
It is the most dreamiest place ever and we are lucky to be having you there! Your work is beautiful!
Looking forward to meeting you!
jen gray
Posted by: jen gray | January 07, 2010 at 01:56 PM
These a beautiful ~ I especially love the stitch and stash book! What a perfect way to keep a bit of a very loved baby blanket.
Thanks for sharing such a special idea.
Posted by: Marie | January 07, 2010 at 05:24 PM
The Happy Day towel is beautiful and just what I need to cheer up my kitchen!
Posted by: Donna | January 08, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Loving all these darling projects! And wishing I lived closer for workshops...
Posted by: Crystal | January 14, 2010 at 06:06 PM