None of us could have known what it would mean to experience a pandemic, to be asked to ‘shelter in place’, or to wear a mask when leaving home. So many of us have lost our work and income. Some of us are able to work from home, an awesome benefit, if it is possible.Continue reading “To ask is thrilling. To receive…”
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#MellyMasks-Buy One, Give one.
#MellyMasks are made using the Nurse Made pattern, with the benefit being that it can be worn over the N95 mask, extending its use. They are made using two layers of quality quilter’s cotton and can be washed and dried. There are several ways to purchase or donate masks. I am offering masks for sale through myContinue reading “#MellyMasks-Buy One, Give one.”
Gratitude, Donations, More Masks
This mask making endeavor is enabling me to remain centered in gratitude, giving, and appreciation for the labor of ‘Essential Workers’. Please check out my Go Fund Me. I get to do this work, while also navigating my response to living in Brooklyn, New York during a pandemic, in a hot spot. Making and givingContinue reading “Gratitude, Donations, More Masks”
Mask making for you and Essential Workers!
Four weeks ago, I was let go from my job as an Arts & Craft Specialist for a local after school program. Covid_19 has arrived and New York City is in lockdown. I have time on my hands and am in need of serious distraction. Being a creative person who likes to make thingsContinue reading “Mask making for you and Essential Workers!”
My NYC and Covid-19
Amidst the wale of sirens, an aerie, unnatural silence has fallen, here in Brooklyn, New York. Covid-19 is here. We have been asked to refrain from non-essential travel, to #stayhome and when we need to go out, to ‘social distance’ or pass our fellows with at least a 6 foot berth. We carry hand sanitizer,Continue reading “My NYC and Covid-19”
Melly’s Fitness Hack: Joy in Sets and Reps
We are in the midst of a monumental moment. We are being asked to stay inside as much as possible, due to the possibility of catching Covid-19. If we go out, it is suggested that we stay a distance of six feet away from our fella beings. But getting some fitness on can help lessenContinue reading “Melly’s Fitness Hack: Joy in Sets and Reps”
Handprinted Quilt Tops meet Angela Walters
I have been hard at work, printing, and piecing quilt tops made of my hand printed cloth. I have about 12 tops ready for machine quilting. And you know what? I can’t just make quilt tops!! I need to finish things!! And, my handprints deserve to be seen, shown and sold! Its time for meContinue reading “Handprinted Quilt Tops meet Angela Walters”
My Sew Perfect Table
I really couldn’t be happier with this purchase. It took much consideration to purchase this table. My machine has been a ragtag mess in the last year. My old table was shaking the machine too much! The lightbulb within the machine burned out, I was busy printing fabrics. So when it came time to useContinue reading “My Sew Perfect Table”
Gifting
A pillow was requested by a nice, not naughty, family member. So, I made a pillow for her (My Mom!). A few years ago, I made a pillow that was so well loved as to have holes and look shabby. Mom NEEDED it. Peach tried to claim it. Mom got the present and loved it!Continue reading “Gifting”
Piecing Unicorn Prints!
I really could not be happier. Last year, I printed gads of cloth. While my new color triangle is not yet complete, I do have Unicorn Feather Prints, Fleur de Lis Prints,Unicorn Prints and more fabrics to be cut and pieced. I love making quilt tops from my handprints. During holiday break, I cut FleurContinue reading “Piecing Unicorn Prints!”
Melanie Testa 