On the weekend Leanne, Rosie and I had an amazing time with 160 ladies at the "Girl's Day Out" weekend in Mooroopna. It was so nice to catch up with so many friendly faces from last year as well as a lot of new ones. Claire from Matching Pegs was there as was her friend and "Kaleidoscope test sewer extraordinaire" Deb. I also was surprised to catch up with an old class mate from school who was equally surprised to find out that Melly Hurlston was originally Melanie Dekker from school - so much fun!!!
Now that the retreat is complete I can share with you one of my designs from a sneak peek a few months ago. This is my new bag pattern, "Feathered Friends".....
This bag pattern has a beautiful stitched pocket and band (an iron-on transfer is included!) but can also be made without the stitchery - featuring another cute fabric print!
The pattern is written and ready to go which means I need to do a giveaway!! As I was thinking about this post I realised that I never did a Kaleidoscope giveaway either!! EEEK - how naughty and forgetful am I!
So to go in the running to win a copy of "Kaleidoscope" or a copy of my new pattern, "Feathered Friends" please leave a comment on this post! I will draw one winner of a signed book and another 3 people to win a copy of the new pattern on the weekend.
Good luck and may the floss be with you!
Melly
Hey Melly,
Hoping your family member is all better. I just finished making Ellie and I'm in the middle of embroidering the wings of blossom and my son is just delighted (more friends to dance with) keep up the lovely work.
Emma
Posted by: Emma | June 16, 2009 at 08:17 PM
yeah I am the first to comment,that has never happened to me before. I was meant to go out for dinner tonight but plans got cancelled. So a night of blog reading for me. Anyway love the new bag, how cute.What about meeting up with the school mate, it is a small world. Keep up the great work.
Posted by: Bronwyn | June 16, 2009 at 08:20 PM
i like the bag pattern,my daughter would love it , that is one thing i am yet to attempt....
Posted by: jane l | June 16, 2009 at 08:26 PM
a friend has your book and now i want one!!! Am in process of making cluckie for my brand new grand daughter. could also make the bag for little things she'll need it's cute like her!!
Posted by: Heather P | June 16, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Oh what a gorgeous bag pattern. I have a confession - I am a bagaholic and proud of it!! To win either the bag pattern or the beautiful book would make my week!!! Heck even my year!!
Cheers
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn Marks | June 16, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Oh Melly 'Kaleidoscope' is such a fun looking book with so many amazing designs a must have .....I finished my bag from 'Inspired Stitches' and have made 3 so far...they go together so well and look great with or without the stitchery....an all time fav bag for me.....Keep up the excellent work
Posted by: Dawn | June 16, 2009 at 08:33 PM
Ooh how exciting, 2 giveaways! I am so tempted to buy your book but I may just wait and see if I am one of the lucky ones. I love that new bag too, very pretty and I always love doing embroidery on my bags.
Posted by: sue | June 16, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Love the bag.Such funky colours and of course pink my new favourite colour!
What a small world to meet up with an old school mate :) Barb.
Posted by: Barbara Graham | June 16, 2009 at 08:51 PM
You really need to let me win given that I saved you from that vicious knife attack and all ;-)
Posted by: trashalou | June 16, 2009 at 08:56 PM
I am still busy stitching the bag since Saturdays Girls Day Out, your book is just lovely you should be very proud, I'd love a copy in my sewing room!
Posted by: nicole | June 16, 2009 at 09:00 PM
Thanks so much for the lovely giveaway!
Posted by: Katie B | June 16, 2009 at 09:03 PM
I followed a link from a friends blog and I love what I've found...so much inspiration here, I will definitely be back!
Posted by: Jaki | June 16, 2009 at 09:07 PM
wow! Fingers crossed!
Posted by: Beth | June 16, 2009 at 09:10 PM
I love the new bag and I'm certain that my daughter will love it too if I would make it for her :)
Posted by: Mirre | June 16, 2009 at 09:13 PM
I just received my copy of Kaleidoscope. It made it safely to me here in the United States. It's absolutely wonderful!! It's so beautiful and colorful and I look forward to making everything in the book.
Posted by: Elaine | June 16, 2009 at 09:16 PM
Lovely giveaway.
Fingers crossed for the book.
Thanks.
Andi :-)
Posted by: Andi | June 16, 2009 at 09:17 PM
What a wonderfull giveaway ! I would be very happy to have one copy of the bag-pattern. Its so lovely !
Posted by: Virginia | June 16, 2009 at 09:21 PM
I only recently found this blog and LOVE your work! The bag is so cute! and I would only hope to be so lucky to win something from you either the book or bag pattern!
Posted by: Tammy | June 16, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Oh my goodness another darling project combing two of some of my favorite things...birdies and a bag. I'm surprised you have any books left to giveaway. They surely have been popular!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 16, 2009 at 09:33 PM
It is wonderful to catch up with people from the past, isn't it! I am so looking forward to your book. Someone lucky will be the benificiary
Posted by: sue | June 16, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Hi Melly and Rosie, Please count me in for the drawing. I just adore your patterns and would love to win either. Thanks for doing the drawing. Love Feathered Friends.
Posted by: Jackie | June 16, 2009 at 09:51 PM
Just beautiful Melly! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of kaleidoscope. The bag looks fantastic too!
Posted by: Amelia | June 16, 2009 at 09:54 PM
The bag is sooooo cute. I love the little birdies. Another one to add to my list. I was thinking I need to start Christmas stuff for my little girl soon and am thinking that will be on the list. Would also love to make her some stuff out of "Kaleidoscope" Hint Hint. Hee Hee
Posted by: Rebecca Woods | June 16, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Love the bag; can't wait to see the book!!
Posted by: Bonney | June 16, 2009 at 10:10 PM
I am always ending up with your patterns, and everyone loves them! The purse is adorable, but I would LOVE to own the book. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Melinda | June 16, 2009 at 10:11 PM