Lionel the Lizard is back!!!
A number of you have asked if "Lionel" would be getting released in pattern form after his appearance 18 months ago. Well I am really excited to let you know that Lionel will be showing his face as a new pattern for "Fresh Hope". For those of you who aren't familiar, ‘Fresh Hope' is an Aussie non-profit community based organisation with a family-orientated rehabilitation program designed for mothers and their children who have become dependent on the use of drugs and alcohol as a coping mechanism in response to crises in their lives. You can find more details about Fresh Hope here.
Fresh hope does some of its Fund Raising through the sale of patterns donated by designers. I really want to encourage any of you who love Lionel, to consider purchasing a pattern as 100% of the wholesale profits will go directly to Fresh Hope. Shops, the Fresh Hope range of patterns are available through Creative Abundance and Lionel will be available this week. And designers, why not donate a pattern? - just putting it out there.
Now back to my newest obsession - Needle-turn Applique! I am designing some fun new project for the "Daylesford Craft Experience" in June and have decided to be adventurous and do my apprenticeship in needle-turn while designing, nothing like jumping in the deep end. I am just LOVING it and cant wait to share my infectious new obsession with you in Daylesford!
Have an amazing week,
Melly.
For those of us in the States, how do you recommend we go about purchasing adorable Mr. Lionel, with the donation for Fresh Hope? Very cute! Thank you!!
Posted by: WendyMT | April 04, 2011 at 02:18 PM
Have always loved little lionel and now another reason
Posted by: Nicole Hall | April 04, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Good on you Mellie! Lionel is one of my favourites!
Posted by: Dianne Shepherd | April 04, 2011 at 06:58 PM
Same question as WendyMT, but then applied to Europe (Netherlands).... Lionel's adorable!!!
Posted by: Sonja | April 04, 2011 at 07:55 PM
Hey Melly! Lionel sure is a cutie and Fresh Hope is definitely a deserving organisation to support ... which is why I donated the design for Taylah Bear few years ago! :0) Hmmm ... I wonder if Miss Taylah and Lionel are going to get into mischief together?!?! I bet they do!! Enjoy your new obsession! It's cheaper than many you could have!! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS
Posted by: Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies | April 04, 2011 at 09:14 PM
I'm in love with Lionel's feet! :o)
Posted by: Stephanie | April 04, 2011 at 09:43 PM
You are so lovely. I hope Lionel raises lots of well-needed funds.
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | April 05, 2011 at 03:42 AM
Such a great opportunity to help those that need supporting :)
Posted by: Farmyardcrafts | April 05, 2011 at 08:47 AM
Lionel puts a smile on my face :OD
I love he's eyes...
Posted by: Solveig | April 06, 2011 at 05:40 AM
It's such a wonderful and unselfish thought you have done with the Lionel pattern. The kind of action which really matters - isn't it fabulous and heartwarming to use your design in that way? I really think so. :))
Posted by: Ulla V. | April 10, 2011 at 05:53 AM