Ok, it's time.
I'm about to spill more beans. I've got something to tell you that I have been keeping quiet for quite some time and for some strange reason it makes me incredibly nervous :)
At the beginning of last year I set myself a 12 month goal. I like to set my standard high, just out of reach, more or less the almost impossible. At the time when I wrote it on scrap paper it was more on the side of the 'unreachable dream' if you understand what I mean.
There were only 3 things written, not much I guess.
From memory the list went something like this:
- Write a book.
- Go to Fall Quilt Market (Houston).
- Design a fabric line.
12 month goal, sure sounded like a 5 year plan at the time.
Anyways, I stopped thinking "If I ever..." and started saying "When I..." then took one step at a time in the direction for me to reach that impossible pie.
By now you know two of the things on the list are ticked off, first there was the trip to the USA, then there was the release of my book Cotton Floss. But there is something else I have been keeping quiet for a while and this week I was given the all clear to tell you (before I implode with excitement).
Yes, a fabric line is coming.
Here is a peek at the selvedge = awesome
What!! - Who with? - When???!!!
I am currently working with the amazing bunch of people @ Lecien on my first fabric line 'Woodland' set to launch at Fall Quilt Market in Houston later this year. Right now I am playing with strike off's and tweaking colors so they are 'just right'.
You have no idea how hard it was to keep this a secret for the last 7 months.
See I told you this year was going to be huge.
Please, come happy dance with me :)
Natalie x
Wow how exciting, and as I'm stitching my way through tail feathers I think I know what the backing might be now!,
Posted by: Samantha coombes | July 01, 2011 at 04:10 PM
How exciting! Wow!
Posted by: Chiska | June 18, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Seriously the cutest selvedge ever! Congratulations!
Posted by: Rebecca Smith | June 10, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Ok so I can wait thanks for letting us in on your fabulous news, no wonder your pencils keep shrinking - you make them work too hard.
Congratulations - that sure was a fast five year plan, wonder what pops on the list next?
Enjoy.
Posted by: mistea | June 10, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Congratulations Natalie!!! OH, I can't wait to see it...I do hope it will be picked up here in the US. I know it will be a must have for me. Hugs...
Posted by: Nancy | June 10, 2011 at 03:17 AM
Congratulations on all your achievemnets this year, Nat. So looking forward to seeing your fabric range. I'm sure we will be tempted to put it in the shop. So good to see our local girls doing so well.
Posted by: Delwyn from Quilters Harvest | June 08, 2011 at 01:51 PM
You have had quite a year! Congratulations. Can't wait to see you first line!
Posted by: SuzK | June 07, 2011 at 09:43 PM
this is great news, the selvege is adorable all on its own! So happy for you.
Posted by: Marsha | June 06, 2011 at 11:31 PM
oh it is wonderful !
Posted by: Lutine | June 06, 2011 at 10:52 PM
Im with the above comment, the selvege is enough for me! Warmest congratulations Nat, I am so, so thrilled for you. It is just so wonderful to see 'our girls' do well!
Posted by: Pam Capstick | June 06, 2011 at 08:04 PM
THAT is the cutest selvege I've ever seen! Cannot wait to see the new fabrics!! Yay for your big year! Wow! Congrats! Bari
Posted by: Bari Jo | June 06, 2011 at 09:37 AM
more beans, more beans, keep spilling.....
Posted by: Bliss | June 06, 2011 at 08:58 AM
CONGRATS!
Posted by: Jessica | June 05, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Fantastic!!!!! I am soo looking forward to the release of your fabric range. Congratualtions.
Posted by: Ondrea | June 05, 2011 at 11:24 AM
OMG!!!!!
Posted by: Ladybug Quilting | June 05, 2011 at 06:42 AM
your first fabric collection!!!!!!!!!!
i am going to organize a dancing party here!!!!!!!
Posted by: Francesca | June 05, 2011 at 06:38 AM
Dancing for sure!
Congrats! to you for your hard work!
+Love,Linda
Posted by: Linda | June 05, 2011 at 06:09 AM
Congratulations! That's so wonderful! Thanks you so much for sharing! Cheers!
Posted by: Carole Prevost-Meier | June 05, 2011 at 05:29 AM
I'm a huge fan of your designs so I already know I'll love your fabric range. Congratulations on setting and reaching your goals!
Natalie, what fabric do you prefer to use for your stitcheries if I may ask please? I'd love to get the results you do with my work.
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon Wynne | June 04, 2011 at 01:17 PM
It couldn't happen to a nicer person!! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Mama Spark | June 04, 2011 at 04:35 AM
how exciting my dear, if/or interested we would love to highlight you at stash manicure..there is no doubt you will have an extensive fan base..I can book you for sept./oct..let me know..
Posted by: madame samm | June 04, 2011 at 02:48 AM
awesome selvage !!!I can't wait to see all the fabrics !!!
Posted by: florence | June 04, 2011 at 02:42 AM
Congratulations, I can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Helen | June 04, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Brilliant news - Congratulations!
Posted by: Kate | June 03, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Can not wait to get some of this fabric! Perfect! <3
Posted by: Shelly Virtue | June 03, 2011 at 05:28 PM
Great one Natalie.... three out of three, ain't bad!! The book was good...and the material looks to be just wonderful...can't wait...how did you keep it a secret for so long...clever girl
Hugs
Gloria
Posted by: Gloria J W | June 03, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Fantastic Natalie, the selvedge makes me smile :) how exciting for you x Gaye
Posted by: Gaye Malcolm -Bourke | June 03, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Oh Natalie - I am absolutely rapt for you and yes indeed, doing the happy dance too!!! Gosh how you didn't implode with excitement I'll never know! Congratulations!!!! I look forward to purchasing some of your fabric when it hits the stores... I love the selvedge and I just know I'm going to love the fabric design! Can't wait! Thank you for sharing your positive thoughts on the 'achieving dreams' process! Way to go! :-)
Hugs sweetie! Vikki xx
Posted by: sewusefuldesigns.blogspot.com | June 03, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Congratulations Natalie that's Fabulous News...Looking forward to seeing your new Line...the selvedge is soo Cute..
cheers
Posted by: maree | June 03, 2011 at 10:01 AM
Congratulations Natalie, your sneak wee peak looked gorgeous. Hope it makes it's way to N.Z.Shirley
Posted by: Shirley Flavell | June 03, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Congratulations!
I'm hoping to tick off a similar list one day :-)
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | June 03, 2011 at 09:26 AM
Natalie, I can hardly wait to see your imagination interpreted into fabric. It's gonna be so cute! Congratulations. Your aspirations are ... inspiring. :)
Posted by: Kristyne | June 03, 2011 at 09:13 AM
I am dancing around with your Nat...Oh wow!!! How exciting and what a fantastic year you are having :) \o/ \o/ wooo hooo....go Nat!!!!! I love the colours already and with Lecien too...Cant wait to see the new fabrics :) hugs Vicki
Posted by: Vicki ♥ | June 03, 2011 at 07:55 AM
A definite happy dance happening here.....even with a gammy leg!!!!!! Congratulations big time Nat....can't wait to see it 'in the real'
sugary hugs
Wendy :O)
Posted by: Wendy B | June 03, 2011 at 07:48 AM
That is so exciting Natalie! I'd buy your fabric just for the selvege! Darling!
MGM
Posted by: Mary Grace McNamara | June 03, 2011 at 07:15 AM
AWESOME!!!!!!! Can't wait to see your fabric line come out!!!!!!
Posted by: Theresa | June 03, 2011 at 05:29 AM
Omigosh!! Totally awesome!!
You are just full of gorgeous surprises. Looking forward to seeing your very own fabric line! :oD
I knew 2011 would prove to be a great year and here you have demonstrated exactly that. Congratulations and well done!!
xxx
Posted by: Heidee Hallam | June 03, 2011 at 05:28 AM
I love the selvage!!! I love Lecien fabric! Can't wait to see your fabric on the shelf here in the U.S. ;0
Happy Dance!
Posted by: ina | June 03, 2011 at 03:40 AM
Congratulations!!! You are amazingly talented and you soooo deserve this!!! I know your fabrics will be more than delicious!! I cannot wait!
Posted by: Shelley A. | June 03, 2011 at 03:12 AM
Natalie, this is awesome! Congrats from the bottom of my heart! I'm so excited and will definitely get some of your fabric - the selvage alone is adorable and I can't wait what the actual design will be...
Greetings from Germany,
Julia
Posted by: julia | June 03, 2011 at 03:00 AM
I KNEW IT!!!! So very happy to hear this news, Natalie. I can't wait to see your fabulous fabric. Woohoo!! I am sure Lecien has done an amazing job bringing your wonderful drawings to life on cotton. So exciting! Way to set stretch goals and see them accomplished. That's very inspiring.
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | June 03, 2011 at 02:25 AM
This is wonderful news! Congratulations to you. It is really well deserved.
Posted by: marcella | June 03, 2011 at 02:03 AM
How very exciting for you! Congratulations on all the hard work you have done to accomplish your very lofty goals. Can't wait to see your fabric!
Posted by: Terri Phillips | June 03, 2011 at 01:44 AM
What a brillant year you have had Natalie. Congratulations, it's all due to your hard work &creativity. Showed my quilt group Cotton Floss today, rav reviews all around. Tracee xx
Posted by: Tracee (Quilt Kitty) | June 03, 2011 at 01:30 AM
Wow, what a year you are having. How on earth are you going to top that one!!!
I can't wait to see the fabric line and deciding what I can make from it.
x
Posted by: Margery Dawe | June 03, 2011 at 01:14 AM
Yay You!!! Wow how wonderful and what an amazing thing .... your talent is truly a gift and thank you for sharing it with us!!
Posted by: WendyMT | June 03, 2011 at 01:12 AM
Congratulations! Amazing goals to set, even more amazing to achieve! Love the colours shown, can't wait to see the actual fabrics.
Posted by: Jean | June 03, 2011 at 01:03 AM
EEKKK!!! BIRDS!!!!! Hurry up...I need this!!
Posted by: Nancy Lee | June 03, 2011 at 12:59 AM
Wow! Good for you!! I already love the little birds on the selvedge! What a great year...so happy for you.
Posted by: Ruth B | June 03, 2011 at 12:49 AM
Simply wonderful news! Congratulations. I love, heart, love the fact that the color references on the selvage are your cute litte birdies. Can't believe you held your little birdie secret for so long. Waiting to see more . . .
Posted by: Ann S. | June 03, 2011 at 12:42 AM
Congrats. So exiting for you. Will definitely look for it at Fall Market.
Posted by: Morna McEver Golletz | June 02, 2011 at 11:38 PM
I am so excited, Natalie! I know it's going to be absolutely fabulous like everything else you do!!! Lots of love!
Bari
Posted by: Bari | June 02, 2011 at 11:31 PM
Congrats!!! Cute, cute, cute selvedge!!! Happy dancing with you :)!! Hugs!!
Posted by: Monica Moura | June 02, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Congratulations. What a wonderful year you have had to complete your goals. Can't wait to see the fabric :) Happy dancing with you. Hope
Posted by: Hope Mitchner | June 02, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Absolutely awesom. How exciting this must be for you!
Gefeliciteerd!
Posted by: simone | June 02, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Congrats Nat!!!! I'm happy dancin' all the way over here in the opposite hemisphere... I'm in Canada. I will look forward to Woodland's release!
Posted by: Nancy | June 02, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Congratulations -- I'm happy dancin'!!! Does that mean you'll be in Houston???
Posted by: Thimbleanna | June 02, 2011 at 10:36 PM
WOW how awesome Natalie,your on fire.........I can't wait to see your fabric range & just from looking at the selvage I know I'm going to love it!!!ooh better start saving!
Hugs Catherine :)
Posted by: Catherine | June 02, 2011 at 10:31 PM
How exciting! I think I'd be happy enough just to get some off-cut selvedges!
Posted by: Karen | June 02, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Congratulations!!! Love those birds on the selvedge!
Posted by: Miriam | June 02, 2011 at 10:16 PM
Congratulations on an amazing year!!! Will be looking forward to seeing your fabric line when it debuts!
Posted by: Darlene Staley | June 02, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Absolutely fabulous and great to have it all printed on fabric and what colours!!
Posted by: Elizabeth Varley | June 02, 2011 at 10:01 PM
How exciting! Congrats :-)
Posted by: Kate | June 02, 2011 at 09:59 PM
Congratulations! How exciting! The selvage looks so yummy, so I can easily imagine how beautiful these fabrics will be :o)
Happy sewing,
Laila
Posted by: Laila Kristin Skauge | June 02, 2011 at 09:54 PM
Natalie!!! How awesome is this? I can't wait to see it (and buy it!) at Quilt Market in Houston and will definitely look forward to meeting you there. (I live near Houston so go every year) If your fabric line is anything like your patterns and everything else you've done then it will totally be a hit. I'm loving the selvage! Congratulations on three HUGE accomplishments. I'm impressed! Hugs from Texas
Posted by: Carolyn | June 02, 2011 at 09:25 PM
I can't wait to see it. That is very exciting news!!
Posted by: Sarah (Roxy Creations) | June 02, 2011 at 09:20 PM
I'm sold on the fabric already - that selvedge is just so cute. Looking forward to when those sneak peeks become fabric on the shelves in shops and fabulou8 projects in our homes. Congratulations; you must be so excited.
Posted by: Jan | June 02, 2011 at 09:04 PM
What a wonderful new! Congratulations! I'm so happy about that! And... your selvedge made me think about Lillalotta. Do you know her? Here's the link: http://lillalotta-blog.blogspot.com/
She create wonderful cotton tape... How I would like to have some cotton tape with your little birds!!!!
Posted by: Pepe | June 02, 2011 at 08:58 PM
¡Enhorabuena!!!!, es un año feliz para tí y para las que te seguimos. Espero ver todos tus sueños realizados. Estoy deseando ver las telas. Adelante y un abrazo
Posted by: Mari Carmen | June 02, 2011 at 08:53 PM
Congrats!! How wonderful. I can't wait to see it, but I'm sure it will be a must have in my stash! LOL!
Posted by: Sandy | June 02, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Fabulous! I'd love a metre or so of just the selvedge!!
Posted by: Danielle W | June 02, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Yay Yippeeeee!! Natalie I'm thrilled for you. Well done. Rach xx
Posted by: Rachael Merrick | June 02, 2011 at 06:55 PM
Yipee, you told the world, congratulations Natilie. I cant wait to see the collection.
Bye for now
Lynette
Posted by: Lynette Anderson | June 02, 2011 at 06:43 PM
Wow, Congratulations!!! I can't wait to see it all, it will be lovely, I love your designs and so do my girls!
Posted by: J L-M | June 02, 2011 at 06:43 PM
oh wow! Congrats, you deserve it all!!!
Posted by: Katie Dawson | June 02, 2011 at 06:16 PM
OMG Natalie, for a moment there I thought you were going to say that you were expecting another baby. Thank goodness for that, I know I can be selfish but this is something that i can share as well. I cannot wait. Any sneak peaks?? Pretty please.
Posted by: Debbie P | June 02, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Very Very Very exciting!!!! That's fantastic news!!! Looking forward to seeing more of it soon! Congratulations! ps. Absolutely LOVE your book - the hardest part is working out which project to make first as I love them all!
Posted by: Jody Herbert | June 02, 2011 at 05:53 PM
How absolutely exciting, Natalie. I know it will be wonderul and a hit. Can't wait to see it. *grin* Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | June 02, 2011 at 05:37 PM
Congratulations :-)
How fun - hope I can get it here in Norway.
Hugs :-)
Posted by: Laila | June 02, 2011 at 05:31 PM
How exciting! I just KNOW I am going to want some of that fabric! Congratulations!
Posted by: Susan | June 02, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Fantastic news. I was hoping you would do something like this as your designs are just so adorable. Can't wait to see the fabric and add to my stash.
Posted by: Candice | June 02, 2011 at 05:13 PM
Congratulations - I can't wait to see the range here on your blog when it's released
Posted by: Ethne | June 02, 2011 at 05:06 PM
OMG WOW. So amazing. You girls from Creative Abundance are astounding me with your developments and success in recent months. Congratulations!
Posted by: Sarah | June 02, 2011 at 04:53 PM
Congratulations Natalie.... How exciting for you and us!!! I am sure it going to be so pretty....
Sandyn
Posted by: SandyN | June 02, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Congrats on making your dreams become a reality. I love the selvedge, makes me want to buy the fabric for it!!
Posted by: Kelly | June 02, 2011 at 04:30 PM
I would by this line just for the selvedge - TOO CUTE !!!! & great colors ;)
Posted by: PattyC | June 02, 2011 at 04:28 PM
Super wonderful for you!! Looks like your goals are working.
Posted by: leeanne | June 02, 2011 at 04:16 PM
OMG! Congratulations! That IS huge... And if the selvedge is this cute, I can only imagine what the 'real' design must be like.
OX Marja
Posted by: Marja | June 02, 2011 at 04:13 PM
So happy to welcome you to the LECIEN family!!! I got goosebumps when you said what your three dreams were because I had the same three dreams but it took a health scare to make me get into action! Well done. Really happy for you xxx
Posted by: rosalie quinlan | June 02, 2011 at 04:12 PM
I can't wait to see it!! A thousand congratulations, you must be tickled pink :o)!!
Hugs,
Joy ;o)
Posted by: Joy :o) | June 02, 2011 at 04:11 PM
What wonderful news! Already i can't imagine all the fantasies and colors that you characterize .... i hope that you will become so famous so that i can see your fabrics here in Europe! Good Luck!
Posted by: Catia | June 02, 2011 at 04:09 PM
WOW that's fabulous news...not only can we stitch your designs now we can make things with your fabric...Love the peek!
Hugs Dawn x x x
Posted by: Dawn | June 02, 2011 at 04:08 PM
Lots of happy dancing here! Love, LOVE the selvedge!! I'd by the fabric for that alone but I know the rest will be amazing. Congratulations!
Posted by: Melissa | June 02, 2011 at 04:04 PM
Congratulations Natalie, so very happy for you. What a year it's been for you.
Posted by: Kerry | June 02, 2011 at 04:02 PM
I have to have it, can't wait to order it. And now we have to wit to the fall market???
Posted by: Mariëlle | June 02, 2011 at 04:01 PM
Exciting Stuff !!! Just luv the little birdies on the side ... all I can say is 'happy playing"
happy stithcing, P
Posted by: Perri Dixon | June 02, 2011 at 04:00 PM
Warmest congratulations Natalie! Lots of happy dancing going on here for you! You are such a talent, and I am so happy for you that your talent is being rewarded. Best wishes, Ros x
Posted by: Bloom | June 02, 2011 at 03:54 PM
How exciting!! I'm sure it's going to be wonderful!!
Posted by: Cathy A. | June 02, 2011 at 03:48 PM
Awesome!!!! Can I pre-order it now!!?? ;)
The selvedge is Just. A. Dorbs!!!! I cannot wait to see more! Do we really have to wait until spring? I usually look forward to spring but now I am positively busting for it to arrive!
Most definitely happy dancing with you. Wheeeeee
Posted by: Kelly Rachel | June 02, 2011 at 03:46 PM
WOW... that is just AWESOME!!! How hard that must have been keeping it quiet! LOVE LOVE LOVE the selvedge! These days I can buy fabric just coz I like the selvedge :-)
Posted by: Sherryl | June 02, 2011 at 03:44 PM