Long overdue update...

It has been an extremely hectic past 6 weeks here in The Studio...  full of changes and anticipation for the coming New Year...

First, the Christmas craft show at The Commons here on Gabriola Island went well and we received many compliments on our assorted wine bags, gift bags and bread bags. We are most definitely going to be keeping them in our line of handcrafted home decor. In the project works is an entire product line based around the "bread and wine" theme so watch for those in the upcoming markets this spring and summer.

Photo courtesy S. D. Jackson Photography

Photo courtesy S. D. Jackson Photography

 

As some of you may be aware, we have been using Facebook to post updates on the goings-on and latest developments around here. The biggest (and very exciting!) news is that we are in the process of relocating. Most of the cabin is packed and ready to go... and the creations are still in progress amidst the packing and new studio hunt...

Some time between Monday morning and Wednesday evening, we will know if we will be located in Vancouver or in Victoria... Both cities will bring new opportunities for us in the business and in our personal lives. New markets... new friends... new inspirations to stitch...

Follow the adventure on our Facebook page... we may not be around the blog as much but we are on FB on a regular basis... and we will be posting pictures of our latest needlework and stitchery projects as we go.

At this time, Carla's Victorian Heirlooms would like to wish you and yours a healthy and prosperous 2012! Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the markets this year.

Until next time... keep warm and safe sailing through your winds of change...

Bags, bags, and more bags...

Carla's Victorian Heirlooms is excited to showcase the featured stock for our very first Christmas season. An assortment of cloth bags... reusable, decorative and friendly to the environment by eliminating the need for wrapping paper... 

We gave you a sneak peek of a gift bag on November 7, when we showed off the red bag...
yesterday was spent cutting more bags.


For the festive season, lots of red and green... and of course, the holidays would not be complete without the holly fabric.

 

      A smaller version of the handled bags...

Trinket bags to hold small treasures...

The cotton bread bags are also cut and ready for sewing. We posted a bit about those on November 9. We had a few issues with some lettering on them and that is sorted out... finished photos of those will be posted as well this week... 

The studio is becoming a flurry of activity with preparations for our upcoming market December 3... our blog followers are the first to see what will be available at our public debut...

There may be 33 more sleeps until Jolly Old St. Nick's arrival but we will back tomorrow... stay warm, stay safe and be happy.

Thank you to Shawn at S. D. Jackson Photography... your camera, your support, and your creative input are deeply appreciated.

Gallery production is underway...

A busy day in the studio today... more production is underway in the inventory division of Carla's Victorian Heirlooms. Next off the sewing machine are some cotton bread bags. These bags are wonderful in that we will no longer have to use unsightly containers or plastic bags for storing bread... we can save the landfill from a bit of unneeded waste... and every little bit helps. Cloth bags will certainly outlast any plastic bag that can only be used a few times before it looks like something the wind got a hold of. Throw the cotton bag in with your regular laundry and it is ready for use again and again. Not only all that, they are a decorative addition to your everyday kitchen linens.

Constructed with 100% cotton, the bags have a drawstring top for easy opening and quick closing. They're fantastic to put a loaf of homemade bread in to take to your next dinner host or hostess. Each one is embellished with a bit of decoration as well for a finishing touch of creativity. They are multifunctional ~ you can use them for storing pretty much anything you can think of to put in them.

The new inventory of bags will be showcased here on the blog during the week of November 21. Along with the bread bags, we will be featuring the choices in our jewel-toned gift bag selection... these gift bags wrap a bottle much easier and nicer than a brown paper bag... We have started a pre-order list for the upcoming holiday season so best to order soon to ensure delivery in time for the shipping rush. Ordering and shipping deadlines will be posted during the showcase week as well. 

Until next time... don't let your thread run too short... stay safe, be happy.