Melody Ryder Designs

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I create beautiful freehand machine embroidered and appliqued lampshades. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MelodyRyder

31/10/2026

Not a programmable machine, not an embroidery machine, and no, I don’t just press a button! I use a domestic sewing machine, drop the feed dogs and draw freehand…

It’s been really interesting hearing the comments and assumptions from visitors to the shop as they watch me sew! It’s also lovely to hear all the positive feedback, especially from those who know about freehand sewing and just get it!

30/10/2026

The last of the mammoth rolling for now….

You’ve been loving these rolling reels, thank you!!

29/10/2026

The outtakes from the photo sent to Makers Cornwall for my favourite make, I have so many awful/unsuitable photos on my camera reel!

28/10/2026

Just rolling lampshades!

Spending all my time stitching as all the rolling is done at home, late nights and early mornings as is not very far away!!

23/10/2026

Hello everyone! Melody here from I’m taking over the Instagram this week for Trader Takeover!

Today is my last day, and I’m excited to share what’s coming next! I’ll be moving into a permanent pitch from February 2027, which will even have doors!

I’ve got lots of ideas for new lampshade designs, along with some one-off pieces.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll also find me getting ready for Christmas! 🎄 I’ll be bringing you my Christmas decorations and a collection of Christmas lanterns.

I’m currently working towards at the beginning of November, and then I’m looking forward to the Christmas weekends throughout December at the Shipyard Market.

Thank you for following along with me this week! 💜

22/10/2026

Hello everyone! Melody here from I’m taking over the Instagram this week for Trader Takeover!

How lucky am I to live and work in Porthleven! We moved back to the village after spending 17 years in Helston, and I’ve talked for many years about opening a little shop in the . It just seemed like the right time this year - Dottie also agrees!

It was the best decision, and I get to work alongside these lovely people every day, too!
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21/10/2026

Hello everyone! Melody here from I’m taking over the Instagram this week for Trader Takeover!

My favourite things to make at the moment are my earrings. I’m really enjoying creating smaller pieces, and the great thing is that they’re made using offcuts of felt from my lampshade-making.

Using the same freehand machine embroidery technique, I take elements from my original designs to create these unique, fun earrings.

I’m really looking forward to having more time to develop this range!

20/10/2026

Hello everyone! Melody here from I’m taking over the Instagram this week for Trader Takeover!

You can find me stitching away in the corner of the shipyard, where I have my sewing machine set up so I can get all of my sewing done while I’m in the shop.

I use freehand machine embroidery to create my designs on a domestic sewing machine. I drop the feed dogs down, switch the machine on and start sewing – I don’t even know what half the buttons on my machine do! I’ve realised since opening the shop that lots of people assume I have an embroidery machine which is definitely not the case!

I do all of my rolling at home in my studio, as I need lots of space.

19/10/2026

Hello everyone! Melody here from I’m taking over the Instagram this week for Trader Takeover!

I’ve been making lampshades for the past 15 years, and since moving back to the village this year, I decided it was the perfect time to open a little shop in the wonderful Porthleven community. It’s been the best decision ever!

You can find my freehand machine-embroidered lampshades, lanterns (which make perfect gifts), embroidered earrings and cards. I also sell my sister’s prints from ,
my mum’s baby hats from and beautiful suede and leather purses from .lowen
Everything is made locally.

16/10/2026

With only three weeks to go until Makers Cornwall the excitement is building! My favourite Xmas fair ever!!! Although the pressure is real with losing days of making with Edith being poorly and orders to complete on top of running my little shop in Porthleven Market it’s certainly keeping me on my toes this year!

Address

Cathedral Close
Truro
TR1 2FQ

Website

http://www.melodyryder.com/

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