I've always been called Mellie by school friends and family. If you ask Henry what is Granny's other name he will reply "Mellie". So to meet another Melly was fabulous. I asked her to autograph my copy of her book 'from Melly to Mellie". And what a book it is filled with adorable fun projects.
Happy Birthday to my sweet Friend Christine from MacDonald's Patch. We are off to lunch today to celebrate.
That's us with lovely Linda from Quilts in the Barn.
Thank you so much for coming back to my blog after my little break. As a celebration of your return, I'm having a giveaway. A copy of this fabulous book - Half Yard Heaven by Debbie Shore
Focusing on small, vibrant projects, this book offers a variety of interesting options for crafters to use only half a yard of fabric to make something lasting and beautiful. Since all the projects detailed use so little material, this pattern book is ideal for crafters aiming to reduce their stash of saved and leftover cloth. There are 26 gorgeous projects to choose from, such as aprons, bags, a chicken doorstop, a notice board, and gifts and accessories for friends, family, and the home. Uncomplicated and easy-to-follow, the guide is readily accessible to beginners with step-by-step photographs to aid in constructing Debbie Shore’s contemporary designs.
Entry to open to everyone, both here in Australia and overseas. Please leave me a comment below for one entry. If you are a follower you'll get a second entry - just let me know in your comment. Good luck.
Feel like making a Wonky Wheel? Follow this LINK to delightful Quilty Cat for a fabulous tutorial.
So glad you are back
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Hope you enjoyed your blogging break ... and sure hope the your Internet is now all updated and ready to go. Glad you are back.
ReplyDeleteWould love to enter the giveaway and am a long time follower
ReplyDeletewelcome back Mel,i will have to call you Mellie now,so cute,enjoy your lunch with Christine today.xx
ReplyDeleteMe again of course you no i am a follower,lol.xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway and the link to the Wonky Wheel block. I feel some scrappy quilting coming on. Kath
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely giveaway, I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
Thank you
Welcome back from your little break.
ReplyDeletePlease add my name to the hat for your book giveaway, I am also a follower.
Thanks
Glad to hVe you back , the book sounds just delightful , have fun with the projects . Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteHi melody, welcome back, have missed having coffee whilst reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful book, Mel, and Happy Birthday to Christine, count me in for the book! Love it! I am a follower too. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteI follow your weblog but I suppose you can’t see that since I follow everything with NetNewsWire. I appreciate all the projects you find us on the web! Thank you. :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back blogging Mel. I miss reading what you are up to. Thank you for the lovely day and my beautiful gifts. Thanks for the lovely giveaway. Of course you know I stalk, oops sorry, follow you! LOL!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, it's always great to read your blog and find free things to make, I'm a follower so please enter my name too.
ReplyDeleteThe girls are fantastic. Looking forward to getting melly's new book. love coming by your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to meet someone with the same name.
ReplyDeletek you so much for my lovely birthday gift
ReplyDeleteSpecially love the angel button xx
Hope you and Christine had a great day out.
ReplyDeleteMel Melly's book looks great and how special to have her sign it. Hope you and Christine had a lovely lunch out and lots of chatter I'm sure. Lovely giveaway and of course I am one of your devoted followers
ReplyDeleteNice to have you back. Thanks for the giveaway. I've been following for a long time.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Love reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Mellie! You've been missed,I'm so glad you're back! You know I'm a stalker oops sorry that should be a follower. ;)
ReplyDeleteMelly's new book looks amazing - I want it!!!
ReplyDeleteRosie and Melly are such creative sisters. We are so lucky to have such talented designers in Melbourne
ReplyDeleteMe again, I am a follower! And my blog is still a very slow work in progress lol
ReplyDeleteHi Mel! Glad you are back. I ordered my copy of Melly's book through her sister Erica of Under the Mulberry Tree and it arrived in the post this afternoon. I've been having a good squizz through it : it is adorable, but everything she does is! I have no idea where to start. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Glad you're back on board Melody. Your giveaway book sounds wonderful. I follow your blog and would love to enter your giveaway please.
ReplyDeleteMelly's book also looks amazing. I must try and track down a copy. It was lovely of her to sign it for you.
Cheers, Tracy.
i enjoy reading your blog, the book looks great, thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway! Please count me in, thanks!
ReplyDeleteap_lemos at yahoo dot com
wow - what an inspiring book! would love to try some of those projects. the little apron at the top would be my first one to start with. thank you for the opportunity.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book - I love the look of those house slippers on the cover! thank you!!
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower! Thank you again!
ReplyDeleteLove the Wonky Wheel quilt!
ReplyDeletekdavis1@centurytel.net
Great to have you back.Always enjoy reading your blog. Have all of Melly's books so far, so will be adding this one as well. Thanks for the great giveaway. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your friend too! :) Know you had great time together.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks sooooo fun! The cover just draws you in with all the cute ideas.... Mellie's book looks fun too..we have a new Granbaby coming this Spring too..would be fun to get her book too.
I'm a new Follower of your Blog too...found you thru Missouri Mel's Blog :)
Would love to win the book. I follow your blog...look forward to it every day. Glad to see you back.
ReplyDeleteMelly's patterns are always so cheery - lucky meeting with a bonus autograph!! I am a follower and would love to be entered in your beautiful give away!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity Mel, count me in.
ReplyDeleteCute Melly pattern. Thanks for including me in your giveaway and I am a follower. Sharyn:)
ReplyDeleteGrazie per questo giveway! Spero di vincere, il libro pare molto bello!!
ReplyDeleteOf course I follow you Mel ... Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteAnd please enter my name in your giveaway...woohoo and thanks!
Thank you for the giveaway. Beautiful and useful book to use up a lot of stash.
ReplyDeletelooks like a cute book! ksmith8@emich.edu
ReplyDeletei follow by email: karries3@yahoo.com or ksmith8@emich.edu (I don't remember)
ReplyDeleteI follow you with google +. Thanks! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway! The horse up above is absolutely adorable! sarah@forrusssia.org
ReplyDeleteThe book looks very interesting - I'm always looking for quick and easy projects and this looks perfect! I'm a follower and thank you again for the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteI'm following!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Whata fab book:)
ReplyDeleteI love to make little gifts for family and friends, and am always looking for new ideas. This book would be perfect for me. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
ReplyDeleteOh, Mel! I LOVE small things and would love to be entered in your drawing.
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I'm following you and love your blog? I hope you are keeping well. Love the post with Tania!
ReplyDeleteA lovely post..getting that special book signed by Melly,.hope you enjoyed your lunch out, what a wonderful way to spend time with friends..and such a gorgeous book of little things to make..
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed your lovely break Mel and lunch with Christine. Beautiful giveaway...love to be included hugs xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun book:) Thanks for the chance to win it:)
ReplyDeleteHi Mel,
ReplyDeleteI'm just back from U.S.A Today, I would love to enter your giveaway, hope I'm not too late.
See you soon R.
This looks like some wonderful ideas. I can't wait to see all of them.
ReplyDeleteI am so interested in this book! I love to buy fabric remnants and have quite the stash. This would help me put them all to use! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the lovely give away! Looks like a great book with lots of gift ideas!
ReplyDeleteHugs Martina
Thank you for the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower :)
Greetings!!
The book looks really cool! Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower!! :)
Hi Melody, this looks like a lovely book - thank you for the chance to go in the draw for it! Yes, I'm a long time follower of your gorgeous blog!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a chance to win the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveway!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the inspiration I need to get back in the sewing groove! Thanks for the Giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have a Melly & Me pattern that I've made several years ago for one of my grands. The Monkey. I loe her stuffies!
ReplyDeleteCute projects! Great way to use up those half yard cuts we just can't resists.
ReplyDeleteThis looks a great book - I'd love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a sweet book and just in time to start making gifts for Christmas!!! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a sweet book and just in time to start making gifts for Christmas!!! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via Bloglovin' - thanks for an extra chance!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you via Bloglovin' - thanks for an extra chance!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book to cut down on that stash. It's always fun to make room for some new, beautiful fabric :)
ReplyDeleteI follow with bloglovin!
ReplyDeleteYou know I am always looking for small projects so this book would be perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're back.... Love seeing what surprises you bring us in each post! Xxx
ReplyDeleteI'm an email subscriber too! Xx
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Thanks for the bandage tip today. I had forgotten about it, I must get some.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway, thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
And I'm your follower of course.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Tatyana
Hi Melody. Love that book, especially those owls.... I am a follower. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous give away....and thanks for the tip with the bandage.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful book for your giveaway. Thank you for the bandage thimble tip - havent heard that before. I follow along and love seeing what free stuff you have found.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book! I love small projects, they are perfect for my "small" sewing time...!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new email follower!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and thank you for the wonderful tips and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI do follow you and once again, I'm glad you're back.
ReplyDeletegreat book - love the patterns
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI followed you! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great book!
ReplyDeleteI love the pony, and what a sweet story. The book looks like a lot of fun. :)
ReplyDeleteI follow via GFC. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad I got here in time. What a lovely book. How nice to have your new book signed by Mellie.
ReplyDeleteI am a follower.
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