Hello! I’m Melanie. I love quilting, designing, and creating- mostly for my own family, but I also love to share my ideas with others. I learned how to sew from my mother, who had her own sewing business in our home as we grew up. She taught me how to pick the perfect pattern, combine it with the perfect fabric, and take care to turn out the perfect project. I can’t say my projects are always *actually* perfect, but I still hear her tips in my head while I work! For years I sewed only home decor projects and clothing, but then my best friend of over a decade taught me how to quilt-I don’t know what took me so long to ask her for help!- and that was the beginning of a newfound passion. I am a self-taught graphic designer, with an emphasis on textile design specifically for bolt fabric. When I’m not busy with my calling as a mother, you can find me at the sewing machine stitching away, or at the computer, designing fabric for Riley Blake Designs or creating new quilt patterns to share. I’m so glad I found a way for my two hobbies to collide into one purpose! When my brain needs a break, I love to dabble in modern brush lettering and have plenty of printables on the website with my designs too.

Right now, I reside in Paris with my supportive husband, Mike, and our FOUR girls! We are constantly surrounded by inspiration in this beautiful city, but we are here only temporarily so we are soaking in as much culture as we can. My house is always a little crazy and yes, there is an abundant amount of pink with all these girls. My husband couldn’t be happier with his gaggle of girls that run to hug him when he gets home every day- myself included. I hope that you find beautiful things to inspire you here at Hello Melly Designs!

Find me on Instagram, Facebook, and through E-mail at hellomellydesigns@gmail.com.