Mel has been working with fabric since she was a small child. Coming from a family of quilters Mel quickly figured out that staying on top of color trends in home design set her family's quilts apart from others. When designing Mel believes that the fabric will tell you what it wants to be and you should listen! She has eclectic tastes and loves everything from mid-century mod to classic farmhouse and everything in between! Mel wants to make sure her favorite quilt patterns from the past stay relevant in today's quilting world. Playing with scale, color choice and placement, and using those blocks in things other than quilts opens others to the possibilities of quilts outside of the bedroom. Mel enjoys tweeting and watching HGTV home reno shows, wandering antique shops, drinking good coffee, and listening to music.