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Happy Friday. Here's a painterly, blue pattern for today. I've been reading about Leeanne Shapton and her design work (I wrote about her a few years ago) and looking at her beautiful painted book covers. I really like her style. Today's pattern was definitely Shapton-inspired. I am about to start reading Was She Pretty, and hopefully there'll be some time to do that this weekend. 

It's been pretty exciting to see my book slowly make its way into the world. This week a few copies arrived at Lopdell House Gallery in Auckland. I met the lovely Lisa from Lopdell House at Handmade, and now I want to visit the gallery in person.

Deb made a cape for her daughter's dress-up box and a dress, too.

Louana made this beautiful coat for her daughter.

Please post your pictures to the new Sweet and Simple Handmade pinterest page, if you like. I'd love to see what you're making with the patterns.

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6 responses to “pattern friday- 13”

  1. Jo Avatar
    Jo

    Hi Melissa, loved the link to Louana’s version of your coat and all the fabulous comments about you and your book. That magazine article sure started something! The power of journalism! That water looks very cold! Kind regards.

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  2. Emma Avatar

    Hi Melissa, Happy Friday to you. I was browsing your designs over at Spoonflower. Which weight cotton would be best for curtains/blinds do you think?

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  3. pippamoore1961@yahoo.co.uk Avatar

    hello i just found your blogg and love it very informative lovely thanksxxx

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  4. Eva Avatar
    Eva

    Louana’s girls coat is lovely and I think I love the little boy’s coat she has made just as much!! Such lovely colours, the boy’s is such fun.

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  5. louana Avatar

    Thanks for the mention Melissa! I’d love to pin my projects to that board, but it looks like only you and the publishing co can?

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  6. tinyhappy Avatar

    thanks for letting me know, louana! can’t believe i didn’t check that. will look into it. : )
    – melissa

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