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Monday, I got the news that the Free Spirit reps will be heading out in a couple of weeks to show Sugar Snap! It reminded me all over again how incredible this is.  I keep saying to myself, "Holy shit! I really did it!"

And now I get to reveal the whole line!

It will take me a little while to pull it together to show you, so please give me a week or two.

You know, it's out of my hands at this point. I did the designs, worked out the colorways, babied them through to production time. Now I send them out into the world and hope that they do well, hope that they remember to look both ways and say please and thank you. I hope people find them beautiful and unique. I hope people are kind to them.

It's not in my hands anymore, it's in yours. If Sugar Snap does well, it will be because you love it. It will be because you ask for it and  buy it and use it and tell people about it. I absolutely cannot wait to see what you will make with Sugar Snap!

Thank you in advance for helping to make my dreams come true.

xo, m

p.s. awesome coo coo news next time!

Posted on Saturday, August 2, 2008 at 08:31AM by Registered Commentermelissa | Comments21 Comments

Reader Comments (21)

You really did it!! I can't wait to get my hands on some -- I will be kind and gentle with your babies -- and I can't wait to show you your babes in action. Thanks for your daily artistic inspiration -- it means more than you know. Love, Kate
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKate McCarthy-Martin
oooohh! congratulations! I can't wait to see more :)
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmy @ park city girl
Congratulations, Melissa! I am very excited to see your line of fabric. I will have to make sure that at least one of my fabric stores carries it.

I promise to use them wisely.
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterHeidi Elliott
yey! congratulations! can't wait to get some!!!
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered Commenternatalie
Melissa.... Weee-hewww! I'm so excited to see Sugar Snap! I can't wait!hurry, hurry! hahaha. Making my plans for Houston Market, hope to see you there in all your glory!Congrats!
-Lucy
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLucy Morey
How completely and totally cool! Now to watch out for them at my favorite quilt shops!
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKim
i'm so happy for you, and us, too! can't wait to ooh and ahh, and buy, of course. i love the first one you have there - the colors are great and it reminds me of the spirograph i had as a kid - i loved that thing.
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered Commentercindy k
Can't wait to see it all! The little sneak peek up there looks fantastic! Love the color palette!!
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmber
congratulations! I an not wait to see it!!!!!!!!!

((((hugs))))
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterkristen
That is so exciting to see your name on the selvedge! Can't wait to see more, and get the chance to make something with the new collection. What's the first thing you are looking forward to making with the new line?
August 2, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterTerriaw
Hey Sunshine!
SO GLAD for you! These are exciting days for you.

Very cool colors! And I think it looks unique yet hip, so I think it should do well!

I will work at finding some, and make something really cool...It will have to be for my daughter, as I don't think the boys will be into it, but it will be great for her.

And I promise to be good to your babies too! :)

There, a five exclamation point comment...not too bad! (now six)
I share the same dream, so I know how exciting this is for you.I love your holy shit moment too!The sky isn't the limit, it goes far beyond that. Congratulations Melissa Averinos, fabric designer!!!!
August 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterStephanie Ryan
I just cannot wait to see your line!!! I love the little snippets I've seen and seriously cannot wait!!
August 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterdana
Oh my! I want to see it all! Congrats! Give yourself a BIG pat on the back and a quick hug!
August 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterKay Snyder
Holy Crap!!!!! So so so so so exciting. I am so excited to get some of this in my hands!

Are you going to drape your house in it? I seriously would.
August 3, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterPaper Dolls For Boys
Congratulations !!
I'm so so happy for you, It's such an incredible journey !

I stumbled upon your blog a little while ago, and I've been hooked up to it since. The colors, your straightforwardness, your love of rusty things (I'm in here !), the beautiful pictures and dreamy garden ! Well, I could keep on. and on.
To sum it up, you've been a happy inspiration !
That's why I picked up your blog while choosing my nominees for the Brilliante Weblog award. I don't know how you feel about those, so feel very free. You can come by and have a look if you will.
Have a beautiful day !
August 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermycraftyways
That is amazing. Congratulations!!! Can't wait to get some and make something beautiful.
August 3, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterbloominglily
I know how excited you are!!! And TV? You're a rock star and I know you! Congtrats and see you in Houston.
August 4, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterpaula
Congratulations! Can't wait to see your fabric line. It looks beautiful.
August 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterNicole
Congrats Melissa, can't wait to see the whole line buzzing around the internet. TV? Are you kidding me? You better let me know when the air time is.

I had a geezer moment and linked back to an old post off of my stat counter and left a new message on an old post....geezer me.
August 4, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterAmy Schimler

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