Little Menagerie

Ok, so the lemons haven't left, they just continued rotting with no lemonade in sight.... In fact since my last post only more rotten lemons arrived.

I think maybe there never will be a recipe to make them into lemonade?  Maybe I need to somehow learn to accept the smell of the rotten lemons and surely they will eventually become compost.  Maybe then they can help new lemon trees grow and maybe lemonade will be possible one day??? 

Maybe I should just stop with the annoying lemon analogies! LOL!  Either way, life is a bit of a hard slog at the moment and I thank you all for your patience and understanding.  

This morning I felt like I wanted to come back and do a blog post though!  So here I am to share a few photos and a giveaway!

As you know about 4 weeks ago I was in Houston as part of International Quilt Market.  This year was extra exciting for me as my new fabric collection through Windham Fabrics, "Little Menagerie" was being released. Here is a bit of a look at my favorite corner of my booth.  It was so much fun being able to enjoy the ride of the fabric hype as well as being there with good friends and family - Oh and I can't forget meeting Ty Pennington with Natalie Lymer - we were like silly start struck school girls!  Thanks Leanne for capturing this embarrassing photo of me (not a good facial expression - nearly as embarrassing as that video from last post!!)

There were delicious dinners galore, shopping a plenty, lots of laughs and I suppose a little bit of business was conducted. Last weekend we had AQM here in Melbourne so again there was a chance to enjoy the release of "Little Menagerie" here in Australia as well as the official release of "Where the Wind Blows" for Creative Abundance.  

To any of you who have been asking for time lines, I believe that "Little Menagerie" should be hitting stores in only a matter of days or weeks, depending on the country you are in.  Very exciting!

So to celebrate the impending arrival I thought it must be time for a "Little Menagerie" giveaway!  Please leave a comment on this post if you would like to go in the running to win the fat quarter bundle above! I also have a few Charm Packs available for some runner-up prizes.

Good luck and may the floss be with you,

Melly.

Comments

[sharon]

WOW I'd love to be a winner. Love the fabric. Loved the Ty Pennington photo too.

[Caroline]

Lovely to have a post from you - hope things improve soon... I can't wait to get your fabrics and will be in touch with me LQS immediately.... Take care

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

You'll just never know Melly how much I would like to be in the running for that fat quarter bundle!!! Your first fabric line has me smitten!

[Michelle]

I can't think of a word to describe your new fabric that encompasses everything I feel about them perhaps a combination of them what about scrumdidlyuptious! Please count me in to win!

[Melanie]

The fabric is beautiful!

[Gillian R]

Melly, good to hear you felt like chatting with us. Take it a day at a time. Congratulations on such a beautiful display at Houston. It looks great!! And thankyou for hosting a giveaway. I'd love to play with some of your fabrics! ♥♥

[karina]

OH my freakin goodness! I would LOVE that gorgeous bundle! oh the possibilities!!!!!!

trouble is, how will I ever cut them???

Thanks for a great giveaway!

[Nat]

Sometimes when something exciting is happening it gets overwhelming. I can sympathise! We are building a new home and although I wish I was excited I am more worried that I'm going to make a wrong colour choice and it won't be my dream home anymore. Anyway I hope your lemons aren't ruining your excitement over your fantastic accomplishments!

[Sarah]

I cant stop making things with Where the Wind Blows... so would love to be a winner for this new range of fabric. Cant wait to get my hands on it! hope life starts to pick up for you!

[Leah]

Oh that bundle looks fabulous - and gives a great idea on how to use the fabrics together....

I hope the lemons are rolling away rapidly for you Melly...

[Jodie]

Great to see you back and I hope life gets easier for you soon. I love love love this fabric line and can't wait to get some and have a play!

[Paula Storm]

Ooh my goodness I can't explain how much I love your stuff!! Hopefully the love you feel from those of us out here in blogland will turn that frown upside down :) I bought your Magoo pattern today and plan to make one up for My new princess for Christmas. I have 4 kids and the older 3 all have a Melly and Me Softie(Bubbles, Bella Boo and Melvin), now No. 4 will have one too! The only thing better would be to win some of your adorable fabrics! I begged my Local (patchwork shop) to stock your new fabric ranges, so fingers crossed!
Hugs Paulaxxx

[Alisha]

The fabric is just stunning!!

[Heather]

So cute :) would be more than excited to get my hands on some!
Hope things improve for you - your designs have blessed so many people, I'm sure some blessings will be headed your way soon :)

[andi]

This line looks so very gorgeous.
Thanks for the chance to win some!

[Kylie Holbeck]

Beautiful fabric. Just starting to sew my first creation is your fat quarter bag.

[Rachael corbett]

Your new fabric range is just scrumptious! I would love to be able to use them in my next quilt creation. Good luck with everything and I hope those lemons make some beautiful lemonade soon.

[Kari]

Great fabric! The colors are so happy.

[SandyN]

I hope your lemonade become sweeter soon... Thanks for the great pictures of your travels...

LOVE the new fabric range.

Sandyn

[Kim]

I would love to win your new fabric. It is just gorgeous.

Love your booth you had in Houston. It looks fantastic.

I hope life improves for you soon. Take care.

[Erika Langham]

Hope things improve soon for you, or at least you find the strength and support to deal with those rotten lemons.
Have been making some of your softies and enjoying them immensely.
I must start wearing my glasses though - I was staring at what I have now figured out are the three charm packs, wondering what the overalls were for. SIGH.

[Leanne]

Forget the lemons, pop the cork on the champagne bottle and celebrate! Congratulations! What a wonderful and fresh fabric range you have designed! Thank you for the chance to win some.

[SandyG]

Hoping that lemonade turns up for you soon, Melly. In the meantime congratulations on your new fabric line, keeping my fingers crossed!!

[jojoebi]

hope things improve and your rotting lemons make bountiful sweet lemon trees.
I can't wait to see your fabrics in person!

[gina s.]

Oh it looks lovely, and so does your booth! Wish I could have been there. Maybe next year.

Hugs,
Gina