I would like to give a warm welcome to the Knotty Lamb – our newest stockist to join the family in Forest Grove, OR. The new collection of project bags – the Classic, Flamingo and Sophisticate are all available now in store and online.
Karen, the owner, actually grew up in Orangeville, Ontario and comes back home from time to time for a visit. I hope we can have a knit night one day if ever an opportunity arises… Thank you so much, Karen, for supporting my small business!
In just a few months, Pearadise Island turns 2!
I’ve been busy preparing some new combinations for the shop to celebrate my anniversary. Today, I’m sharing the first batch of my new collection.
I’ve actually been sprinkling hints of what’s to come here and there on Instagram… did you catch it?
First and foremost, the biggest change is the fabric. I’ve used up most of the original bolts since I launched the store 2 years ago, and I’m beyond excited to work with a new supplier. The first of 5 to the new collection has only a subtle change. It is the original bag, and will always remain a classic combination of natural and black. The main difference? The color and feel. It is a lot lighter and smoother.
Think of it as an “upgrade”.
Here you can see the original natural linen fabric printed with my logo on the wall. The new and improved combination is on the table.
And here they are, side by side. To the left is the old fabric and to the right is version 2.0
Up next is a play on everyone’s favorite, pink. I wanted a brighter version of the original pink and white combo (as seen on the wall) and I’m pleased to offer this new shade of carnation pink linen. I had so much fun mixing ink for this one and excited to have a custom rose color for contrast.
A closer look at the pink fabrics side by side. The blush pink + white is now discontinued.
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a black and white version. This one has a slight twist to it in that the ink I used is a beautiful pearl white shade. At times it can look like silver, depending on the lighting. The fabric is a gorgeous blend of cotton and linen. I wanted to try something new and would really love your input! As much as I adore linen it is oh so very crinkly and requires heavy muscle to iron. This bag was a breeze to press thanks to the cotton.
I’m sure you know by now, but in case you’re new, all of my bags come with an outer zippered pocket to hold your notions!
I’m working on 2 more styles to join this collection as we speak! Newsletter subscribers are always first to know what’s new. Get the inside scoop by signing up here!
This new collection will be available on my website sometime this September. My anniversary is on Sept. 7th but with the pending move to Ottawa, I don’t want to set a date just yet. As long as you’re subscribed to my newsletter, you’re good!
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