Wow what a busy few days have been had! There was so much activity and celebration on Friday and then the long weekend was spent unexpectedly in a hospital! We are all well but a much loved family member was in a very bad way and it was quite a tense and upsetting weekend. Today I have a bit of a breather and I am finally sitting down in a quiet house. I thought you might like to share my view??
The weather is so cold and wet and I am rugged up inside with a warm cuppa!! I have been having a nice slow uninterrupted browse through my book for the first time (I was either too excited or too busy previously!!) and am catching up on some stitching for Country Thyme's "Girls Day Out" retreat in Mooroopna this weekend.
Thanks you so much for all of the congrats and excitement in all of your comments over the last few days!! I hope some of you will be holding books in your hands really soon!! A number of you have asked if the book will be available at the Sydney Quilt & Craft fair starting tomorrow and I am pleased to be able to tell you, YES!!!! Go and visit "Patchwork with Gail B" at stand F34.
Back to stitching for me....
Melly
Here is hoping you have a very uneventful week.
(I love all the colors of the gumballs!)
Posted by: Lisa | June 09, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Looks like your weekend was much like mine - very emotional!
Posted by: Claire - Matching Pegs | June 09, 2009 at 02:18 PM
thta looks like great view. I wish i could join you
Posted by: chunkychooky (cath) | June 09, 2009 at 02:26 PM
I wonder what colour your tongue would be if you ate ALL the gumballs?
Definitely on my list of stalls to stop at this week!
Posted by: Rachel | June 09, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Hoping everyone is healthy now and fully recovered! And that you get some much needed rest and relaxing days!
Posted by: Amber | June 09, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Enjoy your relax with a cuppa and a read... it sounds like you need it......
Hugs Dawn x
Posted by: Dawn | June 09, 2009 at 04:45 PM
Hi Melly, Sorry to hear your weekend has been a bit turbulent. I have just ordered your book via the Mulberry Tree, and hope to have it in my hands shortly. I have asked them to get you to sign it for me, and i hope to be the first one in town, to be able to show it off. Hope you have a better week. Cheers Kimbo
Posted by: Kim Porter | June 09, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Oh you are a clever chook, you put a gorgeous little piccy of two wee people on the cover with two irresistable backpacks, now there's another one of your creations that I just HAVE TO HAVE...only problem is I have to wait to get to the show...Lord give me patience...I'm working of few of your Mrs & Mr Perkins as I write...Please keep the beautiful designs coming!
Posted by: Julie anne | June 09, 2009 at 04:59 PM
I can't wait to have a peek at your book at the craft show - I suspect a copy may have to come home with me!
Posted by: Renee | June 09, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Sorry to hear that one of your family members hasn't been well. Hope they are okay now and improving. Will pray for them. Glad that you've had a chance to sit and actually have a browse through your book! I'm sure it's great!!
Posted by: Maree @ Farmyardcrafts | June 09, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Hey Melly - Love the view of the Lollies!!!! - and nice to make a comment after my good friend Maree - we may be kms apart but only a short distance away in blogland. - Hope your family member get better
Posted by: Tania@jetbeadscraft | June 09, 2009 at 06:39 PM
I shall be walking through the door at the Q&C fair and straight to stand F34. NOTHING, nope nothing, will distract me until I get there. Wishing your family member well Melly, and quickly.
Posted by: Mandy | June 09, 2009 at 06:51 PM
mmm love your view! tell me do those sweets have choc centres? I have to say, it would be half full...or maybe less if sitting on my work table.
Have a wonderful time next weekend..I will be thinking of you..and I have just been notified that my book has arrived so I hope to have it in my hands before the end of the week....woohoo...
Posted by: marie | June 09, 2009 at 08:45 PM
Sounds like an unfun weekend. Hope your week ahead is much better! I just read Jane's post about your book arriving at the Patchwork Apple so it's just a short drive away!
Posted by: kris | June 10, 2009 at 12:38 AM
back to stitiching - now that sounds like fun. quiet house is certainly on my wish list. in fact to have a cuppa, sit down with your book with stitiching waiting sounds like a perfect way to spend a cold winter's day. wishing, wishing. looking forward to meeting you in mooroopna. only 3 more sleeps. i am so excited.
Posted by: julie | June 10, 2009 at 07:36 AM
Looks lovely - I might come join you... :)
Posted by: Caitlin | June 10, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Hope that you enjoyed your day!
Congrats on your new book! You have "Happy" written all over your face in your previous post.
BTW-Are you going to the Houston Quilt Market this fall? I would love to meet up again with you and Rosie!
Posted by: Stefanie | June 10, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Sorry to hear you had a stressful weekend, hopefully some time stitching and looking through your book will be nice and relaxing. I will be joining you in a cuppa and a read of your book as my lovely postman delivered mine today! My 4 year old son Jai was so excited and has already put in an order for Drake and a robo pack. It will be so hard to decide what to make first, I just adore everything! Congratulations Melly xx
Posted by: Natalie | June 10, 2009 at 01:34 PM
Just got my copy in the post this morning. What a lovely colourful book! The hard part will be deciding what to make first. well done on a great book! Congrats.
Posted by: Joely Whiting | June 10, 2009 at 01:36 PM
Sorry to hear about your relation being poorly.
Good to take a bit of a relax after that kind of weekend. Look after yourself.
Posted by: Alison | June 10, 2009 at 05:12 PM
Yippeee! that looks so good, you clever chickidee. Love Kylie
Posted by: Smileykylie | June 10, 2009 at 09:24 PM
the view looks good! take care.
Posted by: heleen | June 11, 2009 at 03:18 AM
I just read a post a from a couple of days ago. Please, Your work is amazing I. I wish I could be a creative as you. You inspire me. Thanks for the blog and picture. Terri
Posted by: Terri | June 12, 2009 at 02:06 AM
I just love your web page, I was just showing my husband how many patterns I have purchased and gifts that were made for my grandbabies! I thank you for making my "spare time" so enjoyable. Can't wait for the new chickie pattern to be available! Fondly, Christy
Posted by: Christy Kenz | June 14, 2009 at 06:53 AM
Hello Melly. Just been catching up as my computer has been broke - boo hoo! But it is mended now - yippee! I'm pleased that your book is out - it looks really great! Sorry you have had a poorly person in your family - take care! And who dare upset you, I feel so in sensed that you have been hurt!! Just turn it around and power that energy into something good! Take great care of yourself - I for one think you are brilliant!!
Posted by: alisonb2 | June 14, 2009 at 08:14 AM