#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.”
Tag Archives: Florabunda
Announcing @mellytesta Insta GIVEAWAY winners!
Wow. The Florabunda! Blog Hop Celebration was a great success. My fellow artists and Hoppers created a wide array of styles, using the format of wall art, bed and baby quilts and usable items like a shopping tote, and a stylish purse and wristlet combo. I have compiled a Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics Pinterest boardContinue reading “Announcing @mellytesta Insta GIVEAWAY winners!”
Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics and ‘Connect the Dots’
I am calling this quilt, ‘Connect the Dots!’, because it does just that! I made this quilt with several intentions in mind. First, I wanted to demonstrate how Florabunda! can be used. Then, I wanted to make connections with the offerings of my good friends. This quilt pairs Florabunda! with Jamie Fingal’s Hopscotch. Hopscotch isContinue reading “Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics and ‘Connect the Dots’”
Quilty Box and Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics
I feel honored to be asked to curate the June 2018 Quilty Box. Quilty Box is a subscription service geared toward introducing quilters to new fabrics, tools, creative ideas and products. My Quilty Box will introduce you to the fabrics in Florabunda!, Mistyfuse, the Goddess Sheet and Aurifil Mako’ ne 12 weight cotton thread. ‘The above quiltContinue reading “Quilty Box and Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics”
David Gilleland uses Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics
David Gilleland is a quilter and owner of Vector Quilts, he is a quilt designer whose patterns have made it onto Nancy’s Notions (that’s two links, please click both)! Check out his FB and insta. While you are at it, join Quilting with David Gillebrand, where I am a member and I often scroll andContinue reading “David Gilleland uses Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics”
Debby Brown Quilts uses Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics
Debbie Brown is a quilter, teacher, designer and shop owner. We’ve just recently gotten to know one another and it makes me glad. Check out her blog, FB, and insta. For the Florabunda! Blog Hop Celebration, Debby combined her A La Mode Cutie Pattern with Florabunda!. This patterns’ effective use of block size and fabricContinue reading “Debby Brown Quilts uses Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics”
Heidi Kelly designs a purse and clutch using Florabunda
When I first met Heidi Kelly, we were at a gallery opening for the METAvivor Serenity Project, which was loud and exciting. As we were talking, I noticed the clutch she was holding contained a recognizable textile designers’ print. I asked her if she had made it. It turns out, she had. Heidi and IContinue reading “Heidi Kelly designs a purse and clutch using Florabunda”
Jamie Fingal uses Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics
Jamie Fingal is an artist, textile designer, friend, and fellow MistyFuse fanatic. Check out her FB and insta here. For the Florabunda! Blog Hop Celebration, Jamie contributed this 18×18″ square wall art piece, called Hexi Spring. Knowing Jamie as I do, this a raw edge appliqué using Mistyfuse, our preferred fusible. Mistyfuse is an extremelyContinue reading “Jamie Fingal uses Florabunda! by RJR Fabrics”
Florabunda!’s Blue without You Pattern debut and GIVEAWAY!
Just look at this sun dazzled quilt. Doesn’t it make you want to curl up and read a book, out in the sun? Hope for a breeze. Have a full day of relaxation and contented, good feelings? That’s how it makes me feel! Tiffany Hayes designed Blue without You, specifically for Florabunda! Isn’t it lovely?Continue reading “Florabunda!’s Blue without You Pattern debut and GIVEAWAY!”
Teri Lucas, my Quilt Coach, uses Florabunda!
Teri Lucas is a quilter, teacher, quilt enabler and coach whose machine quilting skills are amazing. Check out her Insta and FB here. Teri is a good ‘in-person’ friend too. Her enthusiasm for our quilting community is catchy, while her encouragement to go farther and try new things is incredibly endearing. Teri introduced me toContinue reading “Teri Lucas, my Quilt Coach, uses Florabunda!”
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