Rock On Melissa!!!!!!!!!

I just had to say a gigantic congratulations to my friend and Free Spirit colleague Melissa Averinos on her forthcoming book. Melissa is a friend, a new friend, not a friend I can say I know well because we've only talked a couple of times but a friend none the less. What I really like about her is that, like me (and like a lot of people I suspect), she is a person with insecurities and vulnerabilities. Unlike me (I tend to dump my insecurities in the safe harbor of my family and friends) she lets this side of herself hang out for all to see on her blog. She's open about her vulnerabilities in an incredibly refreshing and beautiful way. It's just really nice to see that kind of openess, it's a rare thing and a lovely thing. And she has traveled with so much grace through some incredibly difficult (a vast understatement) and also some wonderful things this year, I just admire her carrying on, and yes, rocking on!!! to this fantastic moment. Her first book!!!!!!!!!!! So please, wish her well and send her a bit of love on this special occasion, not as some fancy author type un-relatable kind of person, just as a girl, working really hard everyday to make her dreams come true, and succeeding!!!

Go Melissa, GO!!!!!!!!!

love,

t

Comments

[Sunni Standing]

So sweet and I agree, Melissa is such a wonderfully fabulous person. So open and completely genuine. Its nice to see that some people actually do wear their emotions on their sleeve.

[melissa@yummygoods]

Thank you SO MUCH, t!!! it is surreal!

[Sweet Baby Jamie]

so sweet...I understand insecurity, sometimes I think I should call myself the insecure quilter!! I'm going to congratulate her....

[Pansy Cottage Girl]

Hello~Loooove your designs and have been using your fabric for some time now. But what I really love is the nice things you said about your friend Melissa. Its not always easy to be transparent and it does involve a bit of risk taking. It's so refreshing though....and to see you embrace her for who she really is. I've learned that underneath it all we all have insecurities some just wear better masks but the strong ones are the ones who accept it and don't hide it. Thanks for the inspirational post.

[Jennifer]

lovely...really and truly looks like a huge success coming on!!!

[Whimsy by Victoria]

Will stop by and see Melissa blog! I have been so busy with our move and remodel I have missed stopping by. I am glad your family is getting settled and you have now finished your 5th fabric design! Wow you are amazing!! You are truly one of my inspirations and I am getting very excited to use quite a few of your fabrics in my new home. Happy New Year to you!!

Hugs and love friend,
~Victoria~

[Music Dissertation]

Blogs are so informative where we get lots of information on any topic. Nice job keep it up!!

[Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY]

LOVE your new look and banner. It's all so fresh and crisp (like your fabrics).

Hope all is well in Belgium.

[WFP]

Wow nice poster!! I like it.. So colorful and it is so clear..Very attractive...

[Nursing clothing]

Cool!..i really love your creations...so eye-catching...keep it up!you're really such a talented person.

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You are truly one of my inspirations and I am getting very excited to use quite a few of your fabrics in my new home. Happy New Year to you!!

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WOW those are beautiful!!! Two weeks? Wow that's a while. Can't wait to see the new digs!