Happy New Year! I hope you’re stepping into this fresh season with big dreams, creative energy, and maybe even a slightly smaller UFO pile (hey, we can dream 😉).
As we kick off the year, I just want to say thank you. Your support, encouragement, and enthusiasm for learning keeps me showing up, thread in hand, ready to teach.
Why I Love Teaching Sallie Tomato Projects
If you’ve taken a class with me recently, you already know this: I love teaching Sallie Tomato bags, wallets, and accessories. Like, heart-eyes, happy-dance, can-we-make-another-one love. 💖
Sallie Tomato patterns are thoughtfully designed, modern, and incredibly satisfying to sew. They’re perfect for building confidence, learning new techniques, and walking away with something you’re genuinely proud to carry (or gift!). Watching students light up when their bag actually looks like the picture? That never gets old.
More bag classes are coming, and I cannot wait to stitch alongside you.
Quilt with Confidence: Quilting with Rulers Academy
If machine quilting has been calling your name—but also slightly terrifying you—this is your sign. My Quilting with Rulers Academy is open and currently available with special discounted pricing.
👉 Enroll here: Quilting with Rulers AcademyÂ
This online course is designed to help you move from hesitant to confident, using rulers on a domestic machine. No guesswork. No intimidation. Just clear instruction, encouragement, and real progress.
Remember: finished quilts feel so much better than quilts stuck in time-out.
Big News: Teaching Aid for Quilter’s Candy 🎉
I’m thrilled to share that I’m now a Teaching Aid for Quilter’s Candy’s Quilt Pattern Writing Course with the amazing Elizabeth Chappell.
If you’ve ever thought about turning your quilt ideas into actual patterns (the kind other people can follow!), this is an incredible opportunity.
Don’t Miss the Kickstart Event
The Quilter’s Candy Kickstart Event is happening this week, and tomorrow is the very last day to join.
✨ Learn more and join here: KICKSTARTÂ
This program is packed with clarity, structure, and support—and I’m honored to be part of the teaching team.
Here’s to a Creative Year Ahead 🥂
This year is all about finishing projects, learning boldly, and making things you’re proud of. Whether that’s a quilt, a bag, a wallet, or an entirely new skill—I’m cheering you on every step of the way.
Thank you for being here, for learning with me, and for trusting me as your teacher.
Let’s make this year stitch-tastic.
With gratitude (and a freshly wound bobbin),
Melanie