Happy New Year!!
We're back and ready to get stuck into a crafty 2008! We have had a beautiful break, with some much needed time away at the beach and plenty of that "just because" sewing.
Melly has been working on lots of new flossies that are now for sale in our fabulous re-opened etsy store. Although our full time occupation is designing patterns, we just really enjoy making flossies for fun and you can only keep so many! Here are 3 new Magoos....
A few more Dilberts, (well, 2 Dilberts and one Daisy)....
..and four more Mrs Perkins' whose skins you might recognise from a previous post....
All of these guys plus a few of their friends can be found for sale by clicking on this link.
Also while we were laying by the waves the postman brought lots of late mail. One exciting package held the most gorgeous little owl that we won on a giveaway at LucyKate Crafts. If you haven't checked out her blog make sure you do, it is a real treat and every thing she makes is completely adorable. This little fella is going to fit right in with all of his new friends!! 
Rosie has also been doing tons of new designing and creating, but we can't show you any of this deliciousness as she is still deciding (with much excitement) if it will all be a part of a "Rosalie Quinlan Designs" book (her first)!!
We really enjoyed our break but we are also really looking forward to what the new year will hold. We spent a couple of days dreaming and scheming as well as getting plenty of crafty energy from visiting Red Hill Market and some fantastic crafty shops. It has filled us with an excitement and we look forward to sharing our journey with you this year.
May the floss be with you,
Melly & Rosie.
Happy New Year to you too! The little owl is so sweet. Looking forward to Rosie's book already...
Posted by:Pauline | January 08, 2008 at 09:33 PM
Oooh it's good to have you both back!!! The shop looks gorgeous filled with all those lovely softies! Very excited about the idea of a Rosalie Quinlan book - as long as it doesn't take YEARS to produce - can't wait that long!!! Lucy x
Posted by:Lucy Locket-Pocket | January 08, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Welcome back and happy new year to you too. That little owl is gorgeous as are all the flossies. I am thinking a Dilbert or Mrs Perkins for my niece and nephew in Canada. Just cant decide hee hee. Enjoy your new year and I am looking forward to Rosie new book. How exciting.
Posted by:Rebecca Woods | January 08, 2008 at 10:05 PM
yay!, so glad he arrived safely!, can't quite believe he's all the way on the other side of the world, wow!. wish it was as easy and cheap to get me all the way to austrailia!!. i noticed last night your etsy shop was brimming, was doing a bit of research on pricing before taking the etsy plunge myself.
book project sounds really exciting : )
Posted by:lucykatecrafts | January 08, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Happy New Year to you! And all the new cute softies here. And congrats on Rosie's book--so exciting! The owl is so sweet--such a great design. Looking forward to seeing how your floss unfolds this year! ((HUGS))
Posted by:Tracy | January 08, 2008 at 11:26 PM
So good to see you back in my bloglines after your well-earned break. Happy new year! x
Posted by:Florence | January 09, 2008 at 12:56 AM
You guys are fantastic! I love what you do and I'm right behind you (so don't slam on the brakes!)
Can't wait for the book.
--Mr. Bubble
Posted by:Mr. Bubble | January 09, 2008 at 02:46 AM
Love all these softies.
I managed to find a patchwork shop on holidays.
Hunters & Collecters in Coffs Harbour and purchased your Dolcetto bag pattern.
Can't wait to get stuck into that.
Oh great another new project for the new year.
Happy New Year to you both.
Posted by:Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts | January 09, 2008 at 07:31 AM
i love the Magoos their so cute.
Posted by:sammyjo | January 09, 2008 at 08:01 AM
Glad to see you girls got a break over Christmas. Can't wait for the book Rosie as it is well overdue but we all understand. Hope you are not still living out of boxes since the move as you have been so busy. Wendy
Posted by:Wendy Forbes | January 09, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Happy New Year, Flossies! Congratulations on deciding to bring out a book Rosie! Can’t wait!
May 2008 bring lots of inspiration and creation to your homes!
Posted by:nicolette | January 09, 2008 at 09:25 AM
SO good to have you back blogging, I missed you. Hey it was worth it though...all the goodies you are coming up with, I just know this year is going to be such an exciting year, I was at the doctors today and flicking through a magazine...and there you both popped up...I wanted to say to the lady next to me...Hey I know them!!!
Posted by:suziesews | January 09, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Awww! They're fab flossies. I'm seriously excited about the idea of a whole book of patterns too :D
Glad you both had a great Christmas - can't wait to see what wonderful ideas you come up with in 2008 :)
Posted by:CharlieP | January 09, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Welcome back girls looking forward to a crafty 2008.
Posted by:Leanne | January 09, 2008 at 08:30 PM
Those monkeys are soo sweet! Whish you a happy and crafty new year!
Posted by:linda | January 09, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Hello and Happy New year. Welcome back and happy "flossing" this year. Cheers Kimbo
Posted by:Kim | January 09, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Happy New Year! You've all been busy - such gorgeous softies!
And I love the owl :-)
Congratulations to Rosie on the upcoming book! That's fantastic.
Looks like your 2008 has started off with a bang!
Posted by:Jhoanna | January 10, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Hi Welcome back. Was hoping to see all your wonderful pressies you made for Christmas.Can't wait for the book Rosie. How exciting.. Happy new year to yourself and Melly.
Posted by:debbie prinn | January 10, 2008 at 02:31 PM
A "Rosie" book sounds like a wonderful idea. Looking forward to a fantastic 2008 of crafting!
Posted by:Leisa | January 10, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Oooh -- love the flossies! And a book? Oooh!!!!! (although, I'm impatient so I wanna see the patterns NOW)
Posted by:Angela | January 10, 2008 at 09:55 PM
Love those monkeys!!!
Posted by:Connie W | January 11, 2008 at 12:36 AM
Hi! Magoo spent all night running through my dreams. The problem was, I couldn't remember whose blog I saw him on. I'm so glad I finally found you!
I need a Magoo. Must get one soon. Have been crafting other dolls myself, so am glad to have found others like me.
LOVE the site! Happy New Year!
May I link you to my blog?
Posted by:nicole ingegneri | January 11, 2008 at 07:20 AM
How precious! I am going over to check out your etsy store right now!
missy
Posted by:Missy | January 16, 2008 at 06:24 AM