New collection – part 1

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.

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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”.

// THE CLASSIC //

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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.

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And here they are, side by side. To the left is the old fabric and to the right is version 2.0

// THE FLAMINGO //

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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.

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A closer look at the pink fabrics side by side. The blush pink + white is now discontinued.

// THE SOPHISTICATE //

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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!

// NEW COLLECTION LAUNCHES SEPT 2019 //

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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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I love seeing you with your bags!

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New to the shop: Tote bags!

NEW TO THE SHOP

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Tote Bags!

I’m so excited to add these simple tote bags to my product offerings! This is just a tad taller than the zippered bags thanks to the drawstring closure.

It fits at least 3-4 skeins of yarn with a WIP generously.

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The handle is made out of cotton webbing and yes, of course, it has a zippered pocket in the back, as always!


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I originally made this bag out of necessity for myself back in February. I was going to be doing a bit of travelling from Toronto to Ottawa in the coming months (if you want to know why and haven’t read this post yet, I talked about it on my latest podcast) and wanted easy access to my projects without having to dig in to my luggage or carry on.

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I used it for over a month and it quickly became my new favorite thing.

I hope you love it as much as I do!


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These tote bags will be available on Friday, May 24, 2019 at 7pm EST.

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Quick reminder that this is the last run of the Pink/White and Grey/White fabric combo, including for this style of bag.

I hope you’ll stop by the shop this Friday!

Shop Update this Friday!

Shop Update this Friday, May 24, 2019 at 7pm EST

I have been working on updating the shop for a couple of months now and I’m excited to share all the bags that will be available this Friday.

First and foremost, I want to let you know that this is the last run of both fabric and color combinations. If you’ve had your eye on a particular style, consider this your last call!

Both the knit and sheep small drawstring bags from the main collection: Pink/white; Natural/black; Grey/white will be restocked. I will also have several available in copper ink. This option is now available worldwide and no longer exempts Europe.

For this update, I decided to make the larger, 3-4 skein bags with a drawstring closure instead of a zipper. It will still have an outer zippered pocket in the back (both styles do) as shown below. Perfect for your notions!

I’ve also been secretly working on a new bag and I can’t wait to show you… tomorrow!

Stay tuned 🙂

the DIY prescription

I have been busy working away in the studio and updating the blog has taken a back seat. It’s just me doing all the cutting, printing and sewing and with a few more orders to go before Christmas, I’m taking some time to do a bit of admin work this morning before starting another large production.

It’s been about a month now but nevertheless, I am so excited to let you know that you can now find Pearadise Island project bags at Toronto’s newest and baddest local yarn store – The Knitting Loft!

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I had the pleasure of meeting the women behind TKL during their grand opening on Sunday, October 14. Bruna, Maria, Valentina and Viviana are a tight-knit family of makers. Together, they created a homey, welcoming space to gather and knit. Their store is conveniently located just 25 minutes away from me and I’m excited to finally have a LYS filled with an exceptional array of yarns and knitting accessories from all over the world.

Spinnacle Yarns, Hedgehog Fiber, Lichen and Lace, Isager, Madelinetosh, Knitting for Olive, Harrisville Designs just to name a few. They also have a cafe and a studio in the basement soon to be open for workshops!

It is a beautiful store and I highly recommend visiting if you are ever in the area!

The Knitting Loft is located at 672 Wilson Avenue, North York, ON M3K 1E1

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– The Knitting Loft

 

Chambray allll day

Something new going in the shop later today!

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“Summer, summer, summertime
Time to sit back and unwind”


Summer is all about CHAMBRAY + STRIPES and I had so much fun making these limited edition bags for the shop.

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Socks are my preferred project during the summer months so for this update, I chose to only make drawstring bags.

There are 2 styles to choose from:

One with the sheep design that I screen printed using white ink, and another with white and grey striped cotton fabric. As always, both bags come with an exterior zippered pocket to carry all the notions you need for your project.

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I’ve been thinking about this for some time now. I really want to do something exclusive for my newsletter subscribers. So, for this update, and for future limited edition updates, they will be first in line to access the shop. Yay!

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