Melly & me

Samples, samples and more samples!

Only 2 more weeks until I head off to Kansas City!! Half of my brain is in major excitement mode and the other half is obsessing over a to-do list that seems to keep growing daily. One job ticked off and two more added seems to be the motto.

I know that sometime in the next two weeks I will get to the point where I have to say "I have done all I can do" and cut myself some slack, but for now I am still sticking to my grand dreams of making a trillion new samples and then starting on some decorative items for the booth. I seem to love setting myself unrealistic goals!

I have already managed to make a number of new friends who I will be taking with me to immigrate to the US.  I love seeing the collection grow - they make me so very happy!... A few playful "Scotty McSpottys"

Two delightful new "Dawns" (Oh how I adore them!!!)

And a few cheeky "Little Ninjas".

This is the last week I have put aside for sample making, so I had better go and quickly reattach myself to that sewing machine!!  

I think a new Tally & Tripp is next on the list, off I go to pick the fabrics (seriously the BEST part!)...

Melly

Rubber Duckie, I'm awfully fond of you

Over the past week I have been in major quilt making mode, trying to find a cute way to display my new "Toy Tales" fabric collection for Quilt Market, using only the small strike off pieces I was lucky enough to get.

I decided to make a cot/lap sized quilt for the little ones and here is the result.... This is the girl version using the more girlie based half of "Toy Tales"

And then I also whipped up a Boy version using the remaining strike off pieces..

Needless to say I was singing the "Rubber Duckie" song the entire time I worked!  Oh how I love Rubber Duckies!  

I think I will still make another little something to go along with the quilt before I give it a name and write up the patterns, but for now there is relief that one more thing is ready for Kansas City!!

Melly.

One month...

One month left to go before I will be madly setting up my booth at Quilt Market in Kansas City...  

One month left to go to make a gazillion new samples...  

One month left to go to figure out how to decorate my booth, what to send, what to bring...

One month left to go to create something to display out of my gorgeous new "Toy Tales" fabric strike-offs! Actually this one is already progressing well and boy am I enjoying myself.  Here is a decent sneak peek at the cute baby quilt I am putting together, Its all just so exciting!! 

And one month left to go for any keen Aussie designers out there to put in a submission of interest to join myself and the rest of the desiger team at Creative Abundance.  Check out this advert asking for submissions!!

One month......

Melly 

Cards...

Amongst all of the madness, which is set to be the pace for April, I thought I had better quickly pop in to let you know about a couple of new Melly & me Creative Cards.

After request from a couple of clever and wonderful customers, I have now adapted the following two designs to be available as new Creative Cards.  They are just perfect for this new format so I was a little excited to get such great ideas! Thanks girls!!

The first one is the pattern for my cute fabric lanterns, and the second is for my little Kokeshi Dollies which also featured in the "Kaleidoscope" book.

Great small projects that are perfect for a fun afternoon of crafting!

Melly