Yes, it is true.
It has been a week packed full of so many different emotions, let me take you back to the beginning of the week. Monday I was sitting at home knowing it was going to be a big day and hoping the UPS tracking system was correct, the vision you see is me sitting on the couch stitching away and watching out the window for any van, truck, car or horse & cart that might pull up out the front.
It was similar to watching grass grow.....I kept stitching - what else is a girl to do?
About 3.40 a white van stopped and reversed up the driveway, this is it! I believe I asked my friends to hold me up incase I faint. Remember to breathe Natalie.
The reason for the excitement was this little box, FULL of fabric - not any kind of fabric.
It was mine.
My Woodland has arrived.
Clearly no one wanted that box to pop open until it reached the destination. I paused for a moment and snapped a picture to remember what it looked like, squealed, danced and rang Mum & Isabelle so we could all squeal together. The box wasn't even open at that stage, funny if it was just filled with cardboard.
So in the excitement of the moment I rememered to breathe and ripped open the box and there is was, the fabric I designed. I was lost for words for a couple of seconds.
My Woodland.
It was worth the wait, I ADORE!!
I have spent the last day or so with Woodland - starring at the selvage, fondling and playing, folding, cutting and beginning to create something special for Lecien (and you) from all this goodness and occasionally feeling a little overwelmed by the moment.
Wow, that's me there on the edge.
One of my favorite little ones in the collection.....I have not seen the scrap basket looking this sweet, how can I not take a photo?
And right now, this is what is waiting for me in the studio. Lots of squares, lots of sewing.
For now this is your little taste of Woodland, of things to come - me designing beautiful fabric so you can play with it too. When I get the green light I will share the line in full and explain how it all came to be, the story behind Woodland.
Lecien & I = Perfect match.
I have some sewing to do now,
Natalie xo
PS. Promise to draw a winner in the morning for the Mush-roomie Flip patterns, I have not forgotten - just been side tracked ogling fabric, forgive me - please?
amazing, wonderfull and very exciting ! I'm happy for you. congratulation and good luke for this incredible adventure
delphégore
Posted by: delphegore | October 30, 2011 at 08:27 AM
Complimenti!!!!!!!!! crei delle bellissime stoffine!!!!!!!!!! a presto Sammy
Posted by: Sammy | September 24, 2011 at 07:58 AM
They are Awesome xD
Posted by: Clothes Manufacturers | September 21, 2011 at 07:43 PM
Love the NEW FABRIC range it is gorgeous!!!!!
Michelle
Posted by: michelle ussher | September 21, 2011 at 04:55 PM
How exciting! the fabric is wonderful. Can't wait to see it in stores.
Posted by: SuzK | September 20, 2011 at 02:29 AM
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW! I LOVE IT! We MUST HAVE WOODLAND! You are of GREAT TALENT.
Posted by: Jessica Defibaugh | September 19, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Oh, I so love it! How I wish my quilt shoppe space was bigger. There are beautiful fabrics! I just love it! I will have to buy some for myself! Thanks for sharing! Cheers!
Posted by: Carole Prevost-Meier | September 19, 2011 at 05:53 AM
I NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED WOODLAND!! <3
Posted by: Heidee Hallam | September 18, 2011 at 08:18 AM
Your fabric is adoreable and the name of the line is just perfect! How exciting for you and your mum to see your name on the selvedge edges of those fabrics. How cool that would be!!
Posted by: Sandi | September 18, 2011 at 03:18 AM
Congratulations! Job well done!
Posted by: charlotte | September 16, 2011 at 09:51 AM
Gorgeous!! Awesome!! Can't wait to see what you make. ;0
Posted by: ina | September 16, 2011 at 05:05 AM
Ohh Natalie! Your fabrics are sooo beautiful!
Posted by: Acs Patricia | September 16, 2011 at 12:07 AM
Well done Nat, Beautiful fabric from a beautiful girl
Posted by: Bronwyn | September 15, 2011 at 08:41 PM
Congratulations!! Cant wait to get my own hands on your lovely whimsical bunch. awaiting the day it can be bought by the rest of us to play with. again God bless and congratulations.
Posted by: Cele Hyde | September 15, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Yikes, how beautiful - spectacular colours, can't wait to get some.
How can you bear to part with the selvedges! I love the scrap of the cheeky pixie on the green.
Congratulations Natalie.
Posted by: Sandra Paschkow | September 15, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Fantastic fabric collection. I hope it becomes available in the UK!
Posted by: Lucie | September 15, 2011 at 03:30 PM
so, so pretty and whimsical and lovely. I will be tracking this down when it's officially released. I hope someone in the US will be ordering it. Congratulations are in order.
Posted by: Marsha | September 15, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Nat, made sure I was on your mailing list so I could get in line for a FQ Bundle of this. You know I LOVE LOVE LOVE anything you do. this is over the moon. I am permanently waiting on your go ahead to order. Love an Hugs and Congratulations on a great HOME RUN my friend!!!!
Posted by: Jeanne from Missouri | September 15, 2011 at 11:51 AM
The fabric has such a beautiful color combination. I hope you are having fun making things with it. Let us know where and when we might be able to buy some.
Congratulations!
Posted by: pattif1947@sbcglobal.net | September 15, 2011 at 09:45 AM
Congratulations Natalie. What an amazing feeling it must be - to hold the product of many hours of dreaming and hard work. The way I jumped about for getting a HD on a recent exam, I understand the excitement that comes from reaping the rewards of hard work.
I can't wait to see what you do with your gorgeously cute fabrics!
Posted by: Tracy | September 15, 2011 at 09:35 AM
The Fabrice is fabulous!!!!!
I definately will keep my eye open for some...I even have some ideas what to make with it :-)
Congratulations...enjoy the moment!!!
Posted by: Liz Schaffner | September 15, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Congratulations on a wonderful new line of fabric. I can't imagine how exciting that would be.
Posted by: Sherry | September 15, 2011 at 07:32 AM
Congratulations Nat your New Fabric Line is Just Gorgeous...
cheers
Posted by: maree | September 15, 2011 at 07:21 AM
w00t!!! Congratulations, Natalie!!
What an exciting and busy year this has been for you! I can't wait to see your beautiful fabric online and available to get my paws on!
Huge hugs!
Posted by: Heidee Hallam | September 15, 2011 at 05:30 AM
Mmmmm. Beautiful !
Posted by: Florence | September 15, 2011 at 05:05 AM
CONGRATULATIONS! So exciting! I can't wait to meet this fabric in person.
Posted by: threeundertwo | September 15, 2011 at 03:44 AM
Beautiful, happy, innocent! Have been an admirer for a long while!-) Congratulations! Will be looking forward to what is in your wonderful future that will be a blessing to so many. Doreen
Posted by: Treadlemusic.wordpress.com | September 15, 2011 at 03:39 AM
EEP this is seriously the cutest fabric I have ever seen!!! So amazing. Great job Natalie!!
Posted by: Mama Spark | September 15, 2011 at 03:35 AM
Oh la la !!!!! your fabrics are tooooo lovely !!!!It's so you !!
Have fun with them !
Florence
Posted by: Florence SCHNEIDER | September 15, 2011 at 01:41 AM
lovely designs!!!!! waiting to see the new art works!
Posted by: susanachang | September 15, 2011 at 01:24 AM
Oh my, it's beautiful! I do hope it's going to be available in the UK!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | September 14, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Congratulations Natalie! Gorgeous, gorgeous fabrics! You and Lecien are a perfect match...sEw talented...can't wait to find
'Woodland' at my LQS. Keep smiling and hugging that fabric. Have a wonderful day!!
Posted by: Pauline | September 14, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Congratulations Natalie! Your fabric is wonderful!!!I can't wait to get some! It must be a great feeling!
Posted by: Annie | September 14, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Can't wait to get my hands on some!!!! The brain has already started stitching! LOVE it. You are so very clever - congratulations!!!!! I am in awe....
Posted by: Leanne Beasley | September 14, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Congratulations Natalie -- it's just gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see it hanging around your shoulder at market ;-D!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 14, 2011 at 10:03 PM
Oh my, Natalie, this is ever so sweet and pretty. It says: buy me everywhere!!!
You must be so proud.
Posted by: simone | September 14, 2011 at 09:02 PM
gorgeous Nat......I would be very excited too if I was you............
Posted by: Chookyblue | September 14, 2011 at 07:56 PM
It will be a long time til you come down from that high. Such a lot of work and creativity all wrapped up in that box. When I get new fabric, EYE get excited just to see it; I can't even imagine how it would feel to see fabrics that were actually designed by me.
Those all look so beautiful. It will sell out in a minute once it hits the shops. Congratulations!
Posted by: Sequana | September 14, 2011 at 07:47 PM
How exciting Natalie, congratulations!!
Posted by: Shawn | September 14, 2011 at 06:56 PM
Congrats to you. What fabulous fabrics.
Posted by: Kentish Keg-Meg | September 14, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Those fabrics look absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Karen | September 14, 2011 at 06:12 PM
Wow - it's just beautiful! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! Congratulations! Can't wait to be able to buy some - it's just adorable!
Posted by: Jody Herbert | September 14, 2011 at 05:43 PM
Beautiful, just beautiful - I am looking forward to seeing what you create with this delicious fabric
Posted by: Ethne | September 14, 2011 at 04:57 PM
Oh no wonder you were so excited!! Its all gorgeous Natalie and I look forward to seeing your creations with it. Such a lovely range of fabrics :) Well done :) Hugs Vicki x
Posted by: Vicki ♥ | September 14, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Beautiful, very beautiful fabrics!!! I love the red fabric!!!
Congratulations
Posted by: Raquel | September 14, 2011 at 04:19 PM
I could feel your excitment, Natalie! Congratulations. *grin* Looking forward to having some to play with myself. Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | September 14, 2011 at 04:10 PM
Oh my. So happy for you that it's finally there, but I also know how much work you have to do in a very short time. Good luck Natalie!!! Woodland is just as adorable as I imagined it would be (okay, maybe even a little more):)
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | September 14, 2011 at 03:57 PM
It's Beautiful, Congratulations. I am surprised you could tear yourself away at all! I want some, when and where can the rest of us Aussies get it?
Jonda
Posted by: D | September 14, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Just gorgeous! Can't wait to see the first Woodland creation!
Posted by: Bronwyn | September 14, 2011 at 03:32 PM
Wow Natalie.
I can't wait to see and touch your fabric in person... I LOVE the colours.
Sandyn
Posted by: SandyN | September 14, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Congratulations on your gorgeous fabric line- it looks divine, and I can't wait to see what you will be creating with it!
Posted by: Anne Heidi | September 14, 2011 at 03:07 PM
It's so sweet and the colours are gorgeous, congratulations on your first of many fabric ranges....yay!!
Posted by: sue | September 14, 2011 at 03:06 PM
It's just wonderful...can't wait to have some to sew with!
Posted by: sherri | September 14, 2011 at 01:26 PM
Congratulations Natalie your fabric is gorgeous - can't wait to see what you create with it!
Posted by: Wendy | September 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM
SEW happy for you! I can see you smiling from here in New Zealand!!
Posted by: leeanne | September 14, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Congratulations! It's absolutely beautiful. I can just imagine the squeals of delight. Enjoy!
Posted by: Samelia's Mum | September 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM
Now that is truly GORGEOUS! Congratulations!
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Pyke | September 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM
YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE I can't wait to get my order in. It's beee u teee ful!!!
Posted by: sharon | September 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Oh my gosh that is the cutest! Congratulations - you did a great job and I love their fabrics!!!
Posted by: Peg | September 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM
So happy for you! It is a wonderful collection.
Posted by: Karee | September 14, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Congratulations. It is so great. Can't wait until it is available.
Posted by: Dell | September 14, 2011 at 11:33 AM
How exciting! It is beautiful fabric - can't wait till it's available.
Posted by: HopeTN | September 14, 2011 at 11:31 AM
I can only imagine how you must be feeling. How wonderful and congratulations on your fun and cheerful fabric collection!
Posted by: BJ | September 14, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Oogling here too, but I'm sure it's more fun at your house!!
Posted by: Mary on Lake Pulaski | September 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM
looks beautiful!
Posted by: Amanda Begelhole | September 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM
It's beautiful! Congratulations!
Posted by: April | September 14, 2011 at 10:59 AM