Why, hello gorgeous! It’s been awhile. I’ve been so very blessed to be super-duper busy with lots of fun and awesome projects. So many exciting things to share.
The last couple of weeks (with the help of the incredible Erin Schlosser of Schlosser Designs, my absolutely amazing husband, my magnificent mom, and super awesome sister) we’ve been getting ready for the debut of my 2nd fabric collection with Windham Fabrics, Hello Gorgeous. Hello Gorgeous will be making it’s splash at Quilt Market at the end of the month. I’m so very excited about this collection and can’t wait to make and share more projects!
Anyways, I wanted to show you some images of a few of the projects that we’ve been making…
Ms. Erin Schlosser designed and made the fancy Garden Party Clutch…isn’t it gorgeous?! She is designing and sewing her heart out on so many fabulous projects I can’t wait to show you!
My husband, made all the pillows, stuffed animals, and reupholstered the settee. Talk about marrying a fantastic skill set, and one of the most amazing things about him?…he doesn’t complain about my creative craziness when I think up these ideas and I ask him to help. He’s my number one fan, as am I his!
My mom, also super-hero supportive in every way, came and helped out doing everything from sewing the Rozella Ruffle Pillow, spray painting tables and walls, and acting as my photo assistant! Geesh, what a great mom, huh?
My sister, has also been such a help brainstorming and picking the fabric combinations for some of the projects. She’s sewing a few things, that will no doubt make your heart melt.
A pretty gorgeous team I have helping me, huh? I praise the Good Lord every day for blessing me with them!!
Lastly, I wanted to share the amazing transformation of the settee which we bought for a steal off of Craigslist…and oh, how I heart Craigslist!!
Well folks, I better go…I have a mile long to-do list today…because tomorrow we are leaving for Peru, yup, that’s right, PERU!! I’m so very excited and will be sure to post all about our adventure when we return. (and a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE hug and thank you to my mother-in-law and sister-in-law who are coming to stay at our house to dog and house sit. Thank you!!) Hope you all have a GORGEOUS day!!
Yes, you have an awesome hard-working team! Keep nurturing and sharing your unique creative spirit – it is inspiring the world to be more innovative and playful!!!
Wow, Puru…. ENJOY!
Thanks Susan
xo! Talk about inspiring innovation…KAST concrete (www.kastconcrete.com) is fabulous! Think Grey’s got a bit of creative genius from his parents. 
Melissa and Matthew – this is absolutely a delight to see – you guys are amazingly talented!!! This collection is very fun and inspiring. Have a wonderful trip to Peru and a successful quilt show! … I might see you there
Alex! Thanks so much for the sweet words! We absolutely would LOVE to catch up with you at Quilt Market. Let’s make plans.
Melissa you come from a talented and unique family. I am so excited and proud of you. You have worked hard to achieve this success. Now Matt I can’t imagine you behind a sewing machine, but thrilled at your creations.
Proud of you all
Judy
Judy…thanks so much!! We sure have fun making all sorts of madness.
xo!
Honestly…..could this collection be any more amazing?! So glad you have such a fabulous team helping out. That CL couch transformation is too cool for school- seriously drooling over it-ALL of it- the lamp, the pillows….Once again, totally inspired by you! Have a GORGEOUS time in Peru!
Lisa…Thanks dear!! Bought new running shoes today…totally thought of you and your marathon! Oh, and showed my mom your pics on Facebook…she totally started crying looking at the finish line pics, and agreed you’re one tough runner mother (with a magical, creative husband and precious kiddos!) running the 26.2 (or .3 in your case) would be so much harder than amongst other runners! I’m totally sharing your runner’s high (and I didn’t even run today!!)
Hi Ashely! Thanks so much for the Hello Gorgeous love!! It’s been so exciting to see the great reaction it’s been getting now that it is finally making it’s way to stores. Honestly, I’m not exactly sure why Windham is not reprinting the prints that sold out so very quickly. However, I know that they rarely reprint and when they do, they have to meet an minimum quantity. The reason they are choosing not to manufacture more might be because they are uncertain if they’ll be able to sell that much more to their retailers when they have new fantastic inventory coming in…I’m just not sure. :} It’s a little disappointing, but encouraging that if I can keep creating great art that flies off the shelvers, they’ll be forced to order more eventually to keep up with the crazy demand…hopefully, fingers, toes and eyes crossed!
Thanks again for your kind words!!
All my best!
Melissa