Bambino
We hope you all had a beautiful Easter break and that you are all having a great time chatting with your swap partners!
During the Easter break I have had a lovely relaxing time with the family and have also created another new design, "Bambino".... 
A cute little cuddle blanket (or "ruggy" as it is known by in the flossy house) and a cloth animal book.
Here is a closer look at one of the pages inside the book...
I had so much fun making this set and it is in perfect timing for a new niece expected in a few months time!
So now it is time to spend the rest of the week with my head down writing the three new patterns as well as my mystery patterns for the Country Thyme retreat. I think I am going to be busy and may get a decent case of square eyes!!??
Also, do you remember Ayden, the 14 year old boy who won a prize in our latest giveaway? You must go and have a look here to see the spectacular job he did with his winning pattern - just amazing! - Melly.
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I love I love I love !!!!! where can I buy this pattern ?
Posted by: yayie | March 25, 2008 at 05:53 PM
You have done it again. So creative. Love these. Hope you will have a pattern soon! Where do you find the time to be so constantly creative.
Posted by: Kim | March 25, 2008 at 07:50 PM
I just love your new additions and great that they can go to a wonderful new baby.
Love the book.
I took a look at Aydn's monkey.
So cute. Great effort from a boy and only 14 year old.
Posted by: Fiona | March 25, 2008 at 09:46 PM
They are just tooooooooo cute Mel. What a beautiful gift for your new niece and another brilliant design. Congrats!
Nat x
Posted by: Natalie Ross | March 25, 2008 at 10:17 PM
That's lovely! And isn't Ayden's Magoo amazing? Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | March 25, 2008 at 11:12 PM
This is wonderful. I think little ones would just love this. What can I say about Ayden's work. FANTASTIC!
Posted by: Jacquie | March 26, 2008 at 02:15 AM
Love this, is there a pattern or is it a brand new creation? Just found out yesterday that I am to be an aunt again this year! How perfect would this be!
Posted by: Threads of Conversation | March 26, 2008 at 03:50 AM
Oh How great. All my kids have a animal blanket similar to the one you just made and I had there names, birthday,height,weight,and time embroidered on it. I also give these as gifts. Now I can make the whole thing myself not just the embroidery part. I can't wait to get that pattern.
Posted by: sewstylish | March 26, 2008 at 04:16 AM
They are so cute !!! I just love the little book.
Posted by: Tatania | March 26, 2008 at 08:28 AM
Oh I can not wait to get my hands on one of these - he is gorgeous!
Posted by: Kylie | March 26, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Bambino seems like a wonderful way to show how you spent some time off for Easter! Once again I am taken aback by your imagination, design skill and quality of your finished product! You have truly found your niche in the world! - Jen
Posted by: jenny | March 26, 2008 at 09:43 AM
I love to see baby things in such non-baby fabric. Ruggy looks lovely. I love the Kaffe beach balls :)
Posted by: Louise | March 26, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I a so pleased you had a good Easter, something very special about Easter. As for your new design so adorable and very suitable for a boy. As a MOm of two boys I feel there is a huge space in the market for creative Moms to fill in with boy related cuddlies...I know changing the colour makes a difference but this design especially appeals to me. Well done you, as with all your designs...loving ut.
Posted by: suziesews | March 26, 2008 at 08:05 PM
oh Bambino is wonderful and the little book is completely fabulous what a beautiful gift for your niece.
Posted by: julie | March 27, 2008 at 01:21 AM
Hi, your Bambino looks a bit like Beertje Zonn! Nice to see another sort of Beertje Zonn.
Posted by: Quibi | March 27, 2008 at 03:31 AM
Awwww we cawl ours a bwanky, lol! That is the cutest baby blanket girls. My younges son loved his blanky soo much and in the end we had to take it off him in case it fell to bits mid hug. The book is such a great baby gift idea too.
Posted by: Maddy | March 27, 2008 at 07:41 AM
It'a a lovely bambino!!!!!
I like it!!!
Ciao
Grazia
Posted by: Grazia | March 27, 2008 at 10:11 AM
Love your little bambino..My daughter bought your monkey pattern at the Sew Expo in Puyallup, WA and is making him up..all your patterns are great!
Teresa
Posted by: Teresa | March 27, 2008 at 12:11 PM
I can't believe how cute bambino is! (Acutally it's no suprise really since I love all your other work so far!) such a good idea for a little baby present!
Posted by: Shannan | March 28, 2008 at 03:37 PM
What a wonderful creative lady u r, those fabrics are yummy, could u tell me what range that fabric is from.
Happy Stitchin
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | March 28, 2008 at 07:42 PM
Mel, you've done it again!! You clever girl.
Bambino is cute as and I'll be hanging out for the pattern.
Can't wait.........
Cheryl
Posted by: willowberry designs | March 28, 2008 at 11:47 PM
What a lovely gift they will make. Anyone would be thrilled to get such items.
Posted by: Alison | March 29, 2008 at 12:59 PM
Once again a great creation the book look really sweet. Good luck with the square eyes.
Posted by: Leanne | March 30, 2008 at 06:11 PM
bambino is so cute. My youngest had a bear blanket similar - it was a lovely present from a friend.
How clever is that boy? WOW!!!
Posted by: Katy | March 30, 2008 at 06:49 PM
Tooooo, tooooo cute!! So very sweet, and once again, a fab creation. And how clever is Ayden! Happy Days to you all! ((HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | April 01, 2008 at 01:57 AM