Hoo-rah!
I've been so excited about this project, and wrapped all the stages (ordering, dyeing, printing, packaging, photographing) this weekend! I predict many more tea towels in my future, and these were really fun, if a bit finicky, to make. Hopefully the next run will go almost-perfectly!
They're just such useful things...you can dry your hands on them...wrap up some warm bread to serve at the table, etc.
There are two designs, a little cutie chasing some lightning bugs, and two friends with jars of cinnamon + nutmeg ready to assist in your kitchen-ish pursuits:
They come packaged up tied with sweet candy-striped bakery twine and include one of my newest postcard designs as a wee bonus:
Here they are in action on my own (admittedly shabby) cabinets:
I have 9 of each batch (the rest of them will come with me to Renegade... you know, gotta start hording things to sell!) available as of right now, in the shop.
Also, a cute new postcard pack (of the card that is included as a little freebie with the towels, actually) is also newly available in ye olde shoppe!
I'm in love with this little apple-head, and you'll be seeing more of her (oooh so mysterious) in the next day or two!
I hope everyone's weekends were nice. Mine was spent packing orders, sewing, shipping, baking, laughing, cooking, worrying and thrifting...I was going to be cheeky and say "not in that particular order", but it actually was in that particular order. All in all, that is a pretty well-rounded way to spend a weekend, I think.
Thanks for all the sweet words about the new, very-grown-up chair. It is making me very happy!
Comments (20)
how sweet. I've had tea towels on the brain, too lately. Tea towels must be the new spoon rests :)
kiwi · May 20, 2007 at 08:36 PM
oh i just love tea towels. and yours are sooo sweet! :0)
vera · May 20, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Very cute!
Samantha · May 20, 2007 at 11:59 PM
Now you need to use one of these tea towels to make a purse! http://iwannanewbag.blogspot.com/
Jane · May 21, 2007 at 12:42 AM
If only I'd waiting a couple of days to place my order! Those would be just right in my kitchen drawer. Oh well - I expect I'll be back for more Black Apple goodies soon anyway.
Webbo · May 21, 2007 at 05:16 AM
oh the towels are adorable, really wonderful and remind me of my mom (in a good way)and she is old fashioned and quirky...
hmmm, she does have a birthday coming up.
stilettoheights · May 21, 2007 at 07:53 AM
Ooh...tea towels. Perfect!
And I very much love that apple-head, too. :)
emma · May 21, 2007 at 08:01 AM
What a great idea to dye the tea towels!! I've emroidered a few but never thought of dying them. Did you just use RIT? Cute as always, Emily!
Andi · May 21, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Love the tea-towels. They are wonderful. Isn't it fun to see your images on them? I do adore your little apple-head girl. She has so much character hidden behind those closed eyes. She is just adorable. I expect her to open her eyes and ask for home-made waffles. Or better yet, she decides she will make her own waffles, only her and her friends can't figure out how in the world waffles have those little squares. Can you see it now? All of them having theories...Never realizing that you use a little contraption machine to make them...
Well, you can see, as I said. I think she hides many a story...
xxo,V
Vanessa V · May 21, 2007 at 10:44 AM
The towels are so cute and adorable!
KatrineK · May 21, 2007 at 12:43 PM
so pretty!!!
xox
ruthie · May 21, 2007 at 02:20 PM
I too love the apple-head girl. I am glad I found your blog. I will be visiting frequently. Cute work!
Kim · May 21, 2007 at 03:49 PM
so cute cute cute!
lOve,kim*
kim* · May 21, 2007 at 05:07 PM
oh, the apple head is too cute! hope you found some good goodies while out thrifting! I think I'm overdue for a thrifting trip of my own!
Jeannine · May 21, 2007 at 07:55 PM
Adorable work! It really lends itself to these mediums, you should make a dishware set.
Jessica · May 21, 2007 at 08:21 PM
Love them!! And all of your work! I am a friend of your sister (Amelia) at Tech, and I work at Veruca, clothing boutique in Midtown Atlanta. I showed the owner your website, and she fell in love as well. We would like to carry your merchandise, and promote your work!
Stefani LiDestri, the owner of Veruca, would like to get in touch with you, and her number is 404-815-9977. our website is www.verucaboutique.com
In addition, we sung your praises to one of the writers at Daily Candy Atlanta (www.dailycandy.com), so hopfully they can feature you in the future!!
Peace!
Anna Frey · May 21, 2007 at 11:43 PM
a little comment from a french girl. your blog is so cuuuuuuute ! I've been visiting it everyday ! i do love all the stuff you make !
keep creating !
gaëlle · May 22, 2007 at 06:15 AM
Oh! These are just so cute!!! I know they will do really well! Another fabulous idea Emily!!!
tiffany · May 22, 2007 at 10:23 AM
I love the tea towels!
If you make embroidery transfers I will be in 6th Heaven because that is the next level of tea towel goodness and of course ric rack moves you all the way to 7th Heaven!
Erin · May 23, 2007 at 12:22 PM
AHH! Tea Towels! I love tea towels... If you're ever interested in getting out of the studio and get some rest before renegade... I'll make you a cake! And we can have ice cream and cupcakes. We haven't talked in too long!
I'm so excited for your renegade! It looks like it will be AMAZING and a SMASH.
corie · June 04, 2007 at 02:05 PM