Just dropping in to let everyone know that we now have our Limited Edition Heart Minaudiere Clutches up on the website!

They make the sweetest Valentine presents for a special someone ~ or yourself of course! (I know I can’t be the only one who gets a few little treats for myself on Valentine’s Day, right?!)

We had so much fun making these here in the studio. Please note that some Minaudieres have been specially coated to give the fabric a shiny and more durable finish and some are the plain fabric with a softer finish. It’s up to you!

Here are a few more examples:

Thanks for looking and as always ~ Happy Sewing!

-ellen

So happy to finally have my new cover art completed for “The Charmant Clutch” bag pattern. It will be our Fall Market introduction!
Check  my website, www.ellenmedlock.om next week for pre-ordering. Expect it to ship the first week of November.

I have never had so much fun making samples, as with this fun pattern! Soooooo quick and simple!
Not only is this a NO-SEW project, we will also be stocking the cool clip-on Purse Hanger (butterfly silhouette), as well as the other charms- the silver key and lady bug are the first to arrive!

The fabric of the clutch on the cover is a very simple and classic gingham check called, “Take the Check”,  which is part of the new fabric line…due to arrive in March 2012,  “Natural Graffiti”.

More clutch images to come!

Thank you,

ellen

 I’m so excited to announce the arrival (finally!) of my newest Interchangeable bag pattern – the Interchangeable4!
It was delivered to the Studio today, and we immediately began shipping your preorders.

This shoulder bag is right on trend with it’s larger size and rounded shape. And of course – it’s Interchangeable! Just switch out the bag body and reuse the handle. The Interchangeable line has proven to be very popular, and it was time to introduce something a little larger and roomier. One of the interior pockets even has room to hold an Ipad, Kindle, or a Nook.

Please note that this bag was designed specifically for the 12″wide Interchangeable4 metal purse frame, which is sold separately from the pattern. Why not attach a cute 21″ clip-on bag chain to complete your look?

 I hope you will love it as much as I do!
~ellen

A recent  introduction, The Heart Minaudiere is extraordinary by any means! Cover the plastic heart shaped front and back  pieces with fabric (shown on cover) or consider other creative media- collage, paint, beading, etc! Once finished with your chosen diy embellishment, the front and back pieces fit into the outer metal heart shaped purse frame. Instructions are included. An easy and so very unique diy bag making project.

The first of my new Fall Market introductions has arrived! 
The Classic Minaudiere~
And I am soooo excited to share it!

From the French, pronounced (mee-noh-dyair) The Minaudiere is a small case for carrying just the  essentials.
It is super easy to create your own DIY artistic and elegant fashion statement in minutes! Cover the frame’s shell with fabric, needlework, collage, paint, beading, or any creative media.

Cutting pattern with instructions are included for a fabric covered Minaudiere.
Approximate finished size of the mini-case is 5 1/2″ wide  x 4″ high.

Attach a matching silver finish clip-on purse chain, or use as a clutch!

Happy to share with you my new 8 piece fabric group, “Flight Pattern”!  Exclusively from Ellen Medlock Studio! We are now accepting wholesale ordering by Quilt/Fabric/Sewing Shops! Very excited! Please let your favorite shops know it is available! Area sales reps will be showing, and as always, direct ordering through my Studio is an easy option too! Studio Order Line: 918-852-5697. Call for wholesale details, or to order. Fabric will “alight” winter 2011.

If you have a moment, please let me know which colorway- Turquoise, Fuchsia, or Citrus (with orange) you like best! Patterns include: “Flight Pattern” (butterflies), “Potpourri Stripe”, & “Hippie Flowers”.  These colors are shared with my
“Enchanted Damask” & “Spring Dot” fabric in shops now. All designed to work together with your great ideas!

many thanks!
 ~ ellen

Very excited to share the new quilt designed for my company, Ellen Medlock, LLC  by Jean Ann Wright with my Enchanted Damask Fabric Collection!
The finished quilt size is 54″ x 66″, featuring three 12″ x 12″ darling applique butterfly quilt blocks.

Their scalloped “bohemian” style wings are reminescent of the Art Deco period of design a la the 1920′s. (I don’t know about you, but I am sure noticing more and more Deco design influence  sneaking into home decor, as well as quilting!)

 Jean Ann tells me this is a Beginner Level quilt. Her excellent  instructions walk you through construction and applique technique. I am awaiting the printing of the paper version of the quilt pattern, and hope to have the downloadable quilt pattern ready asap! For more info and preodering check out my store!

My ship has literally “come in”! Please allow me to introduce  my new tiny but mighty fabric line, Enchanted Damask! Three colorways are available- Citrus, Turquoise and Fuchsia for the Damask design and it’s coordinating Spring Dot.
Check out the two free quilt designs by Jean Ann Wright featuring this fabric. Truly love the quilt shown above, “Bohemian Butterflies” , which will be free for wholesale purchases of the full 6 Piece Collection, as well as sold individually.

Just finished the super roomy diy bag, The BonVivant! It is shown above in the Fuchsia colorway of both Enchanted Damask and Spring Dot.  Busy having fun creating lots of fun projects to showcase this versatile fabric group…will share as soon as I have a moment to snap a few photos! I sure hope it moves though US Customs quicky, and makes it to your fav quilt/sewing shop asap for YOUR sewing fun! And don’t forget to share your creativity with me please… on facebook, twitter, and flickr!

-ellen

(Look for this ad in American Quilt Retailer next month during Spring Quilt Market!)

Slide Show of Preppy Mini Tote Bags from my sewing pattern!

Hello! Just a note to let you know that the Preppy Mini-Tote Pattern instructions are now available for download in my online store! Little by little, I am working through those bag patterns by my studio,  that do not include a large pattern piece! (have not figured out how to manage those yet! Ha!)

In the case of the retro Preppy Mini Tote, you will need a pair of wood handles to complete the “look” but those are also available online from my studio, or hopefully from your local quilting/sewing shop!

Happy BagMaking!

-ellen

I am so excited that my very first strike-off’s for my initial fabric offering “Enchanted Damask & Spring Dot”  have arrived this week! Help me celebrate by commenting on which colorway- PINK, CITRUS, or TURQUOISE are your fav! A random number drawing will determine who will win ONE YARD of the “Enchanted Damask & it’s coordinating Spring Dot” as soon as it arrives at the studio! Please let your most beloved quilt shops know about it too, so I can sell out and design lots more fun stuff for us to “play” with!

-ellen