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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.”

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”

Motif Maker’s Zine and an Etsy update

I am excited to announce the release of my new publication, the Motif Maker’s Zine. What is a Zine? It is a non commercial offering! It is hand drawn and illustrated, self published and focused on textile design and motif making. Each volume is 16 pages, with a full color cover and centerfold.  The MotifContinue reading “Motif Maker’s Zine and an Etsy update”

Birds and Fleur de Lis

Carving rubber stamps is my favorite printing technique. For years, I used grey rubber, but when Lisa Chin introduced me to Inovart Eco Carve, I changed loyalties. I did so because, Eco Carve is firmer than the grey stuff, though it carves like butter. The firmness allows for finer lines. Check out this time lapseContinue reading “Birds and Fleur de Lis”

Falling, it’s not all bad

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melly (@flat_and_fit) So, I took my first outdoor fall off my skates, I fell twice, actually. I did not hurt myself. I was wearing wrist guards, knee pads and my helmet! All geared up. Yeah, it startled me. It hurt momentarily. I do have a bruise,Continue reading “Falling, it’s not all bad”

Fitness and taking up space

I am loving learning to roller skate. I just love it. I want to, one day, feel totally comfortable, on wheels, as if they are my feet. I want to dance on my skates. I want to street skate. Until now, I have been visiting roller skating rinks around the city. The rinks allow meContinue reading “Fitness and taking up space”