Snug as a Bug

Discover a colorful world of adorable bugs and pretty flowers with this fun collection of sewn gifts! Whether it's a pretty butterfly mobile for a new arrival, a cute snail toy for a little boy or a handy ladybug bag for a girl, there's something to delight kids of all ages. There's even a fantastic applique quilt that is sure to become a treasured family heirloom. All of the designs are easy to create and made using Melly's Snug as a Bug fabrics.

Melanie McNeice is a pattern designer based in Melbourne, Australia. Melly's adventures in sewing began six years ago when she discovered, as an at-home mother, that she still had the desire to be creative and productive.Her passion for sewing quickly grew and only 12 months after starting to sew she began designing under the pattern label Melly & Me. Melly's goal was to develop a range of contemporary sewing patterns that included bright and quirky toys, wearable purses and lively, modern quilts. Her aim is to design items that are original, fun and achievable in a day, as well as being completely usable in everyday life. In 2010 Melly launched a second design label, Sew Little, which includes patterns that are aimed at the baby market. The same year also saw Melly launch her first two fabric collections; Little Menagerie for Windham Fabrics and Where the Wind Blows for Creative Abundance. Melly draws her inspiration from her two young children, childhood memories and her love of color.