Author Archives: Melissa Dunworth

About Melissa Dunworth

Owner/Operator

Creating a Handmade Holiday

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

D-Day (D for Deployment) As many of you know, my husband is in the US Army and he is currently deployed in Afghanistan.  Being a military family is not always easy. We are pulled in a million different directions and … Continue reading →

Posted in Hopeful Threads, Remember September | 23 Comments

BitterSweet Bundle – A Touch of Whimsy

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

Happy Friday everyone! Today I have a new BitterSweet Bundle to share with you. It has been designed using fabrics available from Contemporary Cloth.  This time I decided to build around four of my favorite Yuwa Japanese fabrics. I like … Continue reading →

Posted in BitterSweet Bundles, Contemporary Cloth | 5 Comments

The Pillow Thief

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

In my house there is a pillow thief. The thief strikes early in the morning. She yells I’m awake, then comes barreling down the hall with her “bubble blanket” also known as the “Dresden Tumbler Quilt“, climbs into bed with … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Post | 14 Comments

Craft Book Month at Craft Buds

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

Back-to-school season means its time to hit the books. Craft books, that is! We love craft books for their inspiration, stunning photography and crisp, glossy pages. Hard covers or soft, we just love craft books, and we know you do, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Hop, Craft Buds | 28 Comments

Weekend Sewing

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Melissa Dunworth

I have been doing a lot of weekend sewing lately.  Quick and simple projects that offer me some instant gratification – I love instant gratification! Most of these pictures have already been up on my Facebook page, but I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Embroidery, Feathered Star, Marsha McCloskey, sewing | Tagged | 12 Comments