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creativity and colour

Check out my workshops and events, visit my online shop with all my hand dyed textiles, Indian blocks, Mellymade originals and much more.

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Everytime I come to India the local ladies ask to have a photo with me. I think it is
because of my hair. They were so happy as was I.
Aahilya Holidays
Mellymade Designs
Alexandra Waylett

Everytime I come to India the local ladies ask to have a photo with me. I think it is
because of my hair. They were so happy as was I.
Aahilya Holidays
Mellymade Designs
Alexandra Waylett

Wonderful day with the Families from Tasara Bepore.
Aahilya Holidays

Wonderful day with the Families from Tasara Bepore.
Aahilya Holidays

In my happy place, collecting beautiful shells with Alex. Re booting the energy stores after nearly 24 hours of travelling door to door.
Loving the green mussels, such a stunning colour. And I am allowed to bring a few home with me too. Fabulous time.

In my happy place, collecting beautiful shells with Alex. Re booting the energy stores after nearly 24 hours of travelling door to door.
Loving the green mussels, such a stunning colour. And I am allowed to bring a few home with me too. Fabulous time.

And this is my dear old Zelda, 14 years young. The sweetest soul. Bless her little cotton paws! 🩷

And this is my dear old Zelda, 14 years young. The sweetest soul. Bless her little cotton paws! 🩷

Omgoodness they make my heart melt every day… what’s not to love about these two aka Fred and Bob.

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Omgoodness they make my heart melt every day… what’s not to love about these two aka Fred and Bob.

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I have built another one… I am hooked on these now.

I have built another one… I am hooked on these now.

Whilst in Hungary with my gorgeous family I built a thing …. My mum bought it for my granddaughters ( her great granddaughters) but it was a little difficult for them to do, so I did it whilst they were asleep. I loved doing it, even though some parts are very fiddly. I am hooked and want to build more now 😂

Whilst in Hungary with my gorgeous family I built a thing …. My mum bought it for my granddaughters ( her great granddaughters) but it was a little difficult for them to do, so I did it whilst they were asleep. I loved doing it, even though some parts are very fiddly. I am hooked and want to build more now 😂

Just had a fabulous 2 Days with the lovely Alexandra Waylett. Alex came to my studio to teach her fun packed workshop… ‘A little Bird Told Me’ here is my finished result

Let me indroduce you to ‘Mr Bling’ ….

Thank you again Alex …

Just had a fabulous 2 Days with the lovely Alexandra Waylett. Alex came to my studio to teach her fun packed workshop… ‘A little Bird Told Me’ here is my finished result

Let me indroduce you to ‘Mr Bling’ ….

Thank you again Alex …

Well that’s Bob very snuggled up! Fred likes to survey the area ….

Well that’s Bob very snuggled up! Fred likes to survey the area ….

The Birthday Bash is TODAY! Pop along to the Studio in Littleport before 3pm (Saturday) and say hi. We have a FREE make and take, items for sale and plenty of cakes. Hope to see you soon!

The Birthday Bash is TODAY! Pop along to the Studio in Littleport before 3pm (Saturday) and say hi. We have a FREE make and take, items for sale and plenty of cakes. Hope to see you soon!

So… I went to the tip today and got rid of a lot of rubbish etc. But, only I could then buy something from the tip.. I just had to though… beautiful glass Christmas trees with presents. I love them. £5 well spent I think. #Christmas #christmasmagic #glasstree #glasschristmastree #christmasdecor

So… I went to the tip today and got rid of a lot of rubbish etc. But, only I could then buy something from the tip.. I just had to though… beautiful glass Christmas trees with presents. I love them. £5 well spent I think. #Christmas #christmasmagic #glasstree #glasschristmastree #christmasdecor

Sat down to have my morning coffee and I have the extra bonus of cuddles with these two little sausages. Bliss.
#dachshund #dachshundlove #dachshundlife #dachshundoftheday #sausagedoglove

Sat down to have my morning coffee and I have the extra bonus of cuddles with these two little sausages. Bliss.
#dachshund #dachshundlove #dachshundlife #dachshundoftheday #sausagedoglove

Only a few weeks until we're back at @textileseastfair but this time, it's in Newmarket and in October! Preperations have begun. See you there

Only a few weeks until we're back at @textileseastfair but this time, it's in Newmarket and in October! Preperations have begun. See you there

This year, I have had a big birthday and it has been 10 years since I started Mellymade Designs! I'd love to see you at the Studio for a double birthday celebration with cake, a destash and products that haven't been available in the Studio before (yes, the hand dyed dresses and scarves will be there). Hope to see you there 🥳🎂🧵

This year, I have had a big birthday and it has been 10 years since I started Mellymade Designs! I'd love to see you at the Studio for a double birthday celebration with cake, a destash and products that haven't been available in the Studio before (yes, the hand dyed dresses and scarves will be there). Hope to see you there 🥳🎂🧵

This Autumn is jam packed with exciting NEW WORKSHOPS and The 10th BIRTHDAY BASH! It's going to be a busy one. We'd love to see you soon.
Full info on the website

This Autumn is jam packed with exciting NEW WORKSHOPS and The 10th BIRTHDAY BASH! It's going to be a busy one. We'd love to see you soon.
Full info on the website

Wendy Burt you have inspired me to decorate my passport cover from a boring plastic pink one… to this…. Thank you x
Mellymade Designs

Wendy Burt you have inspired me to decorate my passport cover from a boring plastic pink one… to this…. Thank you x
Mellymade Designs

4 week Twinkle Box Course at Mellymade Designs.
I love making boxes especially with my favourite material Vlieseline (vilene in old
money!)
The box is vibrant, intricate, with a mix of painted and stitched elements, as well as
bead embellishments that add to its charm
You will be making one box by drawing simple designs, painting and hand stitching
onto the vilene to create this little Twinkling delight.

4 week Twinkle Box Course at Mellymade Designs.
I love making boxes especially with my favourite material Vlieseline (vilene in old
money!)
The box is vibrant, intricate, with a mix of painted and stitched elements, as well as
bead embellishments that add to its charm
You will be making one box by drawing simple designs, painting and hand stitching
onto the vilene to create this little Twinkling delight.

Something fun is happening this November!

Something fun is happening this November!

4 week Mandala Course starting 7th October! Join me at MMD HQ to create your very own mandala. You'll learn every step from drawing your mandala, to adding colour, stitching and adding the finishing touching.
This course has been very popular at other locations so I thought it was about time to bring it to the studio.

4 week Mandala Course starting 7th October! Join me at MMD HQ to create your very own mandala. You'll learn every step from drawing your mandala, to adding colour, stitching and adding the finishing touching.
This course has been very popular at other locations so I thought it was about time to bring it to the studio.

So today I bought a thing …..

It’s called a coral cactus, although it actually is not a cactus but two types of euphorbia grafted on to each other. Such a weird plant that I had to have it.

So today I bought a thing …..

It’s called a coral cactus, although it actually is not a cactus but two types of euphorbia grafted on to each other. Such a weird plant that I had to have it.

Brilliant weekend with @cambridgeartmakers Tutors playdays. I have come away feeling very inspired. A special thanks to @lovely_._lydia , @charlotte_aldis and @theladymoth for sharing their gift of knowledge. Also to Rosemary and Susannah the amazing hostesses @cambridgeartmakers. I can’t wait for the next one! Hint hint!!

Brilliant weekend with @cambridgeartmakers Tutors playdays. I have come away feeling very inspired. A special thanks to @lovely_._lydia , @charlotte_aldis and @theladymoth for sharing their gift of knowledge. Also to Rosemary and Susannah the amazing hostesses @cambridgeartmakers. I can’t wait for the next one! Hint hint!!

Day 2 at The Festival of Quilts and it�’s been another busy one! Thank you so much to everyone who has come and said “Hi”. All the hard work is paying off. 2 days to go! 💝

Day 2 at The Festival of Quilts and it’s been another busy one! Thank you so much to everyone who has come and said “Hi”. All the hard work is paying off. 2 days to go! 💝

Come see us on stand E26! We’re all set up at the @thefestivalofquilts and we’re so excited to see you all. Our stand has moved from our usual spot to E26 and we’re more than double the size

Come see us on stand E26! We’re all set up at the @thefestivalofquilts and we’re so excited to see you all. Our stand has moved from our usual spot to E26 and we’re more than double the size

New blocks have arrived!!! Can’t wait to show these off at the @festival_of_quilts this week! I design them all in the studio and they get hand carved in India. Come back tomorrow for the big reveal

#festivalofquilts #blocks #blockprintingtechnique

New blocks have arrived!!! Can’t wait to show these off at the @festival_of_quilts this week! I design them all in the studio and they get hand carved in India. Come back tomorrow for the big reveal

#festivalofquilts #blocks #blockprintingtechnique

Went to make a cold drink and nearly drowned this…. Common house spider. A beautiful specimen too.. and already making a web in the bottom of the glass 🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️

Went to make a cold drink and nearly drowned this…. Common house spider. A beautiful specimen too.. and already making a web in the bottom of the glass 🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️🕷️🕸️

This beautiful creature has just landed on my pens that I am working with. Such a beautiful and striking insect. Huge eyes… the Hornet Mimic Hoverfly - Volucella zonaria.
#hoverfly
#hoverflies
#insects
#insectlife
#insectsuk

This beautiful creature has just landed on my pens that I am working with. Such a beautiful and striking insect. Huge eyes… the Hornet Mimic Hoverfly - Volucella zonaria.
#hoverfly
#hoverflies
#insects
#insectlife
#insectsuk

Left some work out last night in the studio… came in this morning and I have a snail trail all over it… it’s staying as it’s very pretty. Can’t find the snail though!!!
#mellymadedesigns
#snails
#ecodyeing
#textileart
#textiles

Left some work out last night in the studio… came in this morning and I have a snail trail all over it… it’s staying as it’s very pretty. Can’t find the snail though!!!
#mellymadedesigns
#snails
#ecodyeing
#textileart
#textiles

I love coming home to these three… Fred, Bob and Zelda… they give so much love and joy.

I love coming home to these three… Fred, Bob and Zelda… they give so much love and joy.

Fancy making a Fabric Bowl? You'll use transfer dyes, free motion machining and a soldering iron to create your own masterpiece. The next class is on Saturday 5th July so sad to the website to book your place. (As always, spaces are limited so don't miss out)

Fancy making a Fabric Bowl? You'll use transfer dyes, free motion machining and a soldering iron to create your own masterpiece. The next class is on Saturday 5th July so sad to the website to book your place. (As always, spaces are limited so don't miss out)

It's going to be a 'block sorting' kind of day. Did you know that all of the blocks I sell are exclusively designed by me and hand carved in India? Receiving a box of new blocks is like Christmas every time!

It's going to be a 'block sorting' kind of day. Did you know that all of the blocks I sell are exclusively designed by me and hand carved in India? Receiving a box of new blocks is like Christmas every time!

Reminiscing about my 'VIBRANT THREADS' Exhibition back in February. It was so lovely to meet so many of you and share my work

Reminiscing about my 'VIBRANT THREADS' Exhibition back in February. It was so lovely to meet so many of you and share my work

Look at the work from a previous student! This was from the 'Basics of Hand Embroidery' class at the @nctcchatteris back in April. So beautiful

Look at the work from a previous student! This was from the 'Basics of Hand Embroidery' class at the @nctcchatteris back in April. So beautiful

No long now until our online talk through our Indian adventures so far. Join Alexandra Waylett and myself as we share our trip in March. It was one to remember and we can't wait to share our experiences with you. We'll also tell you about where we're heading next!

Book your space on the link below:
https://www.mellymadedesigns.com/product-page/zoomtalkjune25

For more info on the holidays go to Aahilya Holidays www.aahilyaholidays.com

No long now until our online talk through our Indian adventures so far. Join Alexandra Waylett and myself as we share our trip in March. It was one to remember and we can't wait to share our experiences with you. We'll also tell you about where we're heading next!

Book your space on the link below:
https://www.mellymadedesigns.com/product-page/zoomtalkjune25

For more info on the holidays go to Aahilya Holidays www.aahilyaholidays.com

I've been busy making faux glass flower wreaths recently. This Sunflower one is the latest. I'll be teaching it at Cambridge Makers on Sunday but do you think this should be a workshop in the studio? Would you come along? 🤔🌻

I've been busy making faux glass flower wreaths recently. This Sunflower one is the latest. I'll be teaching it at Cambridge Makers on Sunday but do you think this should be a workshop in the studio? Would you come along? 🤔🌻

We both have our birthdays in the same week so 2 pieces of cake is the only logical solution 🎂🍫😄

We both have our birthdays in the same week so 2 pieces of cake is the only logical solution 🎂🍫😄

'The Rust Effect' 3 Day Workshop is filling up quick! Thank you to those who have already booked. I won't be running this class again this year so secure your space on the website to make sure you don't miss out!

'The Rust Effect' 3 Day Workshop is filling up quick! Thank you to those who have already booked. I won't be running this class again this year so secure your space on the website to make sure you don't miss out!

I teased this class at @nctcchatteris last week and it is available to book! The class is 9.30am - 1pm on Thursday 3rd July. Hope to see you there

I teased this class at @nctcchatteris last week and it is available to book! The class is 9.30am - 1pm on Thursday 3rd July. Hope to see you there

It's Mel's Big Birthday! 🩷💜💙
Mel is one of the most creative, kind and talented people I've ever met and she is far too humble to realise it. It's an absolute pleasure to call her my boss, my friend and "Auntie Mel". And boy, do we love a selfie!
Please leave her lots of birthday love below. Happy Birthday Boss!
Love and squishes, Louise (Business Coordinator and Partner in Crime) 💝 xxx

It's Mel's Big Birthday! 🩷💜💙
Mel is one of the most creative, kind and talented people I've ever met and she is far too humble to realise it. It's an absolute pleasure to call her my boss, my friend and "Auntie Mel". And boy, do we love a selfie!
Please leave her lots of birthday love below. Happy Birthday Boss!
Love and squishes, Louise (Business Coordinator and Partner in Crime) 💝 xxx

So many bright and beautiful colours in the studio. I love it! 💜

So many bright and beautiful colours in the studio. I love it! 💜

Join @alexandrawaylett and myself for an online talk through our Indian adventures so far. Our trip in March was one to remember and we can't wait to share our experiences with you

Join @alexandrawaylett and myself for an online talk through our Indian adventures so far. Our trip in March was one to remember and we can't wait to share our experiences with you

I'll be teaching a doodle pouch at North Cambridgeshire Training Centre in next month and I'm looking forward to it already

I'll be teaching a doodle pouch at North Cambridgeshire Training Centre in next month and I'm looking forward to it already

Mary McIntosh will at the Studio on Saturday 24th May for her amazing 'Monoprint Magic' workshop. We've got 2 spaces available and we'd love to see you there. Head to the website to book your space and we'll see you then!

Mary McIntosh will at the Studio on Saturday 24th May for her amazing 'Monoprint Magic' workshop. We've got 2 spaces available and we'd love to see you there. Head to the website to book your space and we'll see you then!

My India Recap is here! I can't wait to tell you all about my recent trip to India. I've sent out my latest emailer and added a new blog on the website. Click the link in bio and why not join the mailing list while you're there. That way, you won't miss any updates in the future. Sit, Sew and Create

My India Recap is here! I can't wait to tell you all about my recent trip to India. I've sent out my latest emailer and added a new blog on the website. Click the link in bio and why not join the mailing list while you're there. That way, you won't miss any updates in the future. Sit, Sew and Create

What a beauty- A changeable Lizard. He was quite happy sitting in the cafe we stopped in today.
Alexandra Waylett
Aahilya Holidays
Mellymade Designs

What a beauty- A changeable Lizard. He was quite happy sitting in the cafe we stopped in today.
Alexandra Waylett
Aahilya Holidays
Mellymade Designs

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Craft & Cultural Journey of Sri lanka with Alexandra Waylett & Melanie Missin 2027

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