Melly & me

Happy Mail Day!

Ok, as I am typing this post I am kind of a little bit excited!! Maybe "little bit" is an understatement, maybe MAJORLY excited is more like it. Because today I got some super happy mail, the sort of mail that makes my heart beat a little faster and involves a lot of anticipation and breath holding in the opening.

But I suppose I had better explain as I have only just realised that I have not yet told you anything at all about my new fabric collection that is being released in 2012!  I don't know how I contained all of that excitement to myself, but somehow I managed to be a good girl and keep the secret until I was given the nod to share it with you all.  Well I am sooooo glad to let you know that this moment has arrived and I can finally share "Toy Tales" with you! (You may want to click on the image below to see it in a larger format - designs not to scale) I just love this new fabric collection to bits which features Finnegan and Mabelle from "Sewn Toy Tales" as well as Tripp the turtle and my sweet Love Birds.  There is definitely something here for both the boys and girls and I hope you find it just as fun as I do!  

Well today I was surprisingly lucky enough to get my strike offs which I did not expect for months yet!! The fabric collection will be ready for delivery to shops in October so I did not hold any hope that I would hold physical fabric until well after it's release at Spring Market in Kansas City this May.  But today the strike offs arrived and I am so excited that they are big enough for me to at least make a gorgeous quilt in time for Market.

I will be sure to come back later to show you the fabric strike offs as well as my progress working with them..... oh my goodness, the thought of working with them is filling me with all kinds of anticipation and excitement.  I simply cannot wait.

But while I fabric fondle and dream of what to create with my new treasures, I had better let you know the winners of my giveaway!  Thank you so much for all of the new pattern love, I always adore reading all of your comments and kind words. The winners are Carina Seth, Debbie Barclay, Jule and I am also adding a facebook winner due to some Typepad comment problems who is Michelle Martin.  Please email me with your postal addresses and your choice of "Scotty McSpotty" or "Birdie Backpack" pattern.

Ok, now to get back to my strike offs...

Melly loves Scotty...

Oh my goodness, I have been wanting to make this fella for such a long time!
"Scotty McSpotty" is such a cute, fun, playful and cuddly puppy....  I mean, come one; who doesn’t love a Scotty Dog!?  

But I have to admit that I have an even softer spot in my heart for this little fella.  Scotty McSpotty was inspired by the love of my life, my fiancé and best friend who I gave the nickname “Scotty Dog” when our relationship first began.

So I dedicate this new design to my Scotty.... I know this toy will always hold a special place in my heart and I hope he will in your’s too!

And there is also another new design ready and raring to go, Yay!.... I have finally gotten into the bag making zone again and have come up with a great new Backpack design, using the "Prints Charming" heavy weight fabrics that I have had so much fun with.  

I have been wanting to design a backpack for a while now, especially after our trip to Vietnam where I kept saying to myself how much I needed a backpack that was fun and cute, but also was big enough to fit my camera, water bottle, wallet and sunscreen with plenty of room left over for shopping!

The backpack has adjustable shoulder straps A secured zipper closure at the top to give plenty of room, strength and security

As well as a zippered pocket at the front for those "need to get to quickly" items.  I had so much fun fussy cutting the bird print for the front pocket!  

This bag is also big enough to be made up as a "one of a kind" school bag for any special littleuns in your life.  So here is "Birdie Backpack"

These two patterns are written up and ready to go, so please leave a comment if you would like to go into the draw for my new pattern release giveaway!  I will be back to draw the winners next week after a little getaway....

May the floss be with you,

Melly

Thinking of joining us?.....

Have you been thinking about joining us for a week of complete indulgence, a week in paradise?...

A week of discovering a new and exciting destination with a group of fun like-minded people?...

A week where you will be spoiled with a goody pack brimming with multiple fully kitted new designs from Rosalie Quinlan, Leanne Beasley and myself? A week where you will have multiple opportunities to stitch and have one on one tuition - even if you have never taken a stitch before.

A week full of great food, friendship, fun and of course the odd cocktail or two!

Well if you have been thinking of it then there is still opportunity to be a part of the excitement of "Imagine.. Mauritius" in 2012 please click here to see the newly updated itinerary and talk to our Travel Agent escort, Annette, or feel free to email me with any queries.  Travel can be quoted and organised from any corner of the globe!

And if you havent been thinking of it..... maybe you should.  It will truly be a trip to remember, I for one want to pack my bags already!!

Happy Stitches

Just a quick "hidey ho" to share something new with you all!  

This fun new design was a part of the 2011 Project of the Month with Country Hart and is now ready to be released as a pattern...

Happy Stitches is a stitching organiser which is perfect for carrying around in your project bag!  You will always have the ability to sketch, take notes or journal while having your needles and other notions all at hand.
The sketch pad pocket is also the perfect size to carry your patterns in while taking your projects mobile.

The front of the organiser has a cute "toadstool stacking doll" stitchery design, and of course the iron-on transfer is enclosed with the pattern to make everything so much simpler!

I have also been busy working on a couple of new designs that I will return to share with you once the patterns are written and ready to go.  Here is a little peek on one of them - simply ADORING these Prints Charming heavy weights!!