Melanie taught me how to quilt, start to finish, everything I know. She brought me on a journey I didn’t know I needed. She, single handedly, changed the trajectory of my life in a way I can’t describe. I’m forever grateful for her. I’ve now made several quilts that I’ve been able to share with loved ones, a timeless gift that can be appreciated for years. There was something so special about Melanie. ❤ she is so missed!
My heart goes out to her husband, children, family, friends, yt community, and well, everyone who knew her. I will never forget how she helped me 6 years ago. We were discussing types of treatments. I was sick with cancer, too. I will never forget her words of wisdom she typed to me. I will never forget her. She lives on forever in all of our hearts ~
I still recommend her and her channel as one of the best crochet teachers. I’ll always appreciate what she has taught me and genuinely wish you and your family lots of love and strength. She certainly left a big legacy behind.
Melanie impacted my life, I am praying for you all. My Mom died when I was 6, I watched my Dad hurt, and trying to go on. God is still using her life and your life's for His glory. Lean in.
She was the one that I understood when learning to crochet. I had quit drinking and needed a hobby so always I went to her channel. A beautiful upbeat soul. I never took her off my UTube page because of who she was. Bless you guys for sharing this with her fans. She is doing great things in heaven for us souls down here.
I made Melanie's chevron afghan and I thank her every time I see it, for teaching me how to create this piece of art. She was amazing and beautiful. RIP, Melanie! Peace, light and healing wishes for her sweet family, too. 🙏❤
I can’t wait to watch this, it’s nice to hear her say hey it’s Melaine. Her videos have taught me so much I made my first quilt and my crocheting skills have gotten amazing because of her.
Ugh, yes, hearing her voice and intro was such a weird feeling of this comforting warm voice that I recognize and miss and the sorrowful feeling of knowing she is undoubtedly missed every single minute by her beautiful family and friends. My heart just aches for them.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was the one who taught me how to make my first zipper bag. I am forever grateful for her love and passion to help others. ❤️❤️
Me too . I didn’t know nothing about sewing and I’m telling you her videos really helped me a lot I really appreciate her even though I know she’s not here but she well be missed by me
Melanie taught me how to crochet!! She was so inspiring to watch and for beginners to keep coming back to see her make more things! She is so very missed. Love and prayers to her family and a thank you for showing us more memories of her.
I can’t stop crying. May God give you peace in this very difficult journey that you are going through. Love and Prayers to you and your precious family ♥️
I only just started to crochet again this week after shoulder and other joint replacements the last few years. I opened up UA-cam for Melanie’s you beaut beanie tute to make 3 for my grandsons as it’s winter here in Australia. However, I was confronted straight away about this awfully sad news. I couldn’t believe it and to see the video, omg how dreadfully sad. Much love to Melanie’s family as I cannot begin to imagine the sadness you all must feel 💕💖
I saw her name come up in my notifications and was so confused and happy all in one moment. Gosh, I look around my room and see so many things that Melanie inspired me to make. I will miss her and do miss her dearly! 😢
Melanie gave me such a gift in teaching me to crochet. I’ve passed that gift on in the form of presents for so many different people and even starting a crochet club at my school, passing her knowledge on to my middle school students. It’s been the best hobby, helping me find peace and deal with my anxiety. I can’t thank her enough. She is so missed.
Traci B I can almost completely echo your comments. Your anxiety was my depression. Your middle school students are my 8 yr old granddaughter. My mother is an extremely talented, very long time crocheter. Probably 30 yrs ago, give or take, I wanted to learn the art. My mom started teaching me but I couldn’t even make a square square 🥴This was in no way Mom’s fault!! In my youth at that time, I was always very physically active and had little tolerance for sitting that long. I just wasn’t ready to receive it. Fast forward many years and many changes in life, I found myself wondering if I was ready to focus and finally learn this art that I have admired over the years. As a lot of children do, I grew up and moved away from home. I didn’t have Mom close by for lessons. Fortunately there was this cool thing we call “UA-cam “. I watched a few different channels, then found Melanie Hamm! A Godsend🙏🏻😇 Just like Traci B, Melanie gave me a gift. I made my first full size blanket for my great nephew from one of Melanie’s videos. Crocheting and gifting countless items over the years has brought me so much joy!! It brought me through some difficult years with health issues. Then 3 yrs ago my mom was diagnosed with cancer. The best part about Melanie teaching me to crochet is now having this beautiful art in common with Mom. When I go “home” to visit and to take Mom to appts, I always bring something I’m working on and I still always need help with figuring out my mistakes!! Haha. I’ll show her something that doesn’t look quite right and she’s always able to show me how to fix it. She has taught me some tips and tricks, some stitches I didn’t know yet, and continues to help me fine tune the gift that Melanie gave me. Thank you Melanie for the gift of a shared passion with my Mom. I know your family is well aware of the blessing they were given when God chose you for them ✨💝✨
I just loved her! At 65 sewing and crafting all my life she taught me so much and always brightened up my day, what a gift she was. So much love to her family!
This just made me cry. I dont think I have ever watched one of her videos. But I was trying to make a scarf and came across one of hers and said that is the one I am doing. After completing my scarf I went to read the comments. I had no idea she passed away. Or that it was from cancer. I think the universe drew me to her. I just completed my chemo for the cancer I have. She was a fighter and I am too. RIP Melanie. I wont give up.
I can’t believe how it hurts to see this.. I didn’t know Melanie personally…but I felt like I did… She was the first person I went to so I could learn to quilt. She touched me…. 💔
My sentiments exactly @judy43070. She was the first person I went to for a baby blanket. Today I’m revisiting because a friend is pregnant and wants to make her own baby blanket, and it was a bittersweet thing to tell her “I know who’s teaching you!” And here we are! Her sparkling personality will live on through projects still made thanks to her, and in a way, with her.
Oh gosh, where do I begin. Melanie has taught me so much with her crochet tutorials. I didn't know how to make a certain type of hat, and there was Melanie. I miss her so very much. I miss her smile, her upbeat personality. I have your family in my prayers. It's so hard to lose someone you love. Melanie will be deeply missed.
Melanie was truly a Blessing ❤️. Her spirit was and is alive with her faith, family, and love of sharing her gift of crafting! Thank you for sharing her story, and cancer journey.
Melanie's YT channel is how I learned to sew and quilt. I still remember when she uploaded the video about her diagnosis. What a beautiful tribute to her memory. She is missed so much!
I still cannot believe she is gone, I don't know ow how you have managed to do this . I hoped the film will bring co.fort to you and your children in the yrs ahead. Melanie made a difference in this world and a definite positive influence.. Thank you for making this film I feel I am going to be bawling my eyes out and smiling. I am looking forward to seeing it xxx
Melanie, taught me how to crochet and I made a lot of her tutorials. She made things that were inspiring to do. I even sent her a picture of the finish blanket I made and she even saw the picture and commented “You did a good job!” That made my day. I was just a beginner and that was 8 years ago.
I just started quilting during early pandemic. Started with masks and went on from there. Her video’s were the first I followed. I loved her energy and enthusiasm. She was easy to follow as I am a beginner. She was so talented and an amazing human. Thank you so much for sharing this. I will never Forget her and will always revert back to many of her Video’s. Condolences to your family.
She has been such a huge part of me learning to crochet. Always bright, a smile that lights up a room, and an inspiration for many! I know we will meet some day in eternity!
She inspired so many of us and taught us new skills. I will cherish my first ever patchwork quilt even more as I was completely new to sewing and Melanie's video showed me step by step. A truly remarkable lady who will be very much missed. Rest in peace Melanie xxx
I watched her video about quilts beginners two days ago and I was looking more videos but I found that she passed away, wow just one video gave me more than motivation 🙏🙏
My daughter, now 13 yrs old, and I found Melanie about 5 yrs ago when I was trying to learn to quilt. We loved her videos and watched them all. My girl would ask if "Melanie Ham Sandwich" (sorry!) had a new video yet. We were both shocked when she first got sick and upset when she passed. So strange to feel such loss for someone we have never met. She was such a beautiful person and seemed so genuinely kind. Every now and then, my daughter or I will say "I still can't believe Melanie is gone". This doc will give us the closure we didn't know we needed. My little brother passed away suddenly in Aug 2020 at age 36 and I struggle everyday with that. It's just too young. Thank you and prayers for your family
Praying for you all. I’m walking the same road with you and I know it sucks. My husband died December 31, 2021. We were both in the hospital a month and I came home and he went home to Heaven. I am so sorry for the heartbreak and loss of having her by your side. Love. Hugs. Prayers.
I honestly miss her so much, this made me cry watching it. I know I came late to her channel, but I still watch her quilting videos and recommend them all the time. She was a bright start gone too soon.
I learned about Melanie with her obituary. I watched the whole celebration for her life. And then started watching all her tutorials. She has inspired me to continue with my journey as a content creator in UA-cam. I keep praying for all of her love ones and specially for her kids. I lost my Mom when I was only 7 years old and I know what is like to miss her growing up. 🙏. God bless you all !!
She was such a wonderful and sweet UA-camr. I learned how to crochet better and to start sewing because of her. She explained things clearly and her energy just came across in every video. Can’t wait to see her again in the documentary.
I miss her ,and she taught me how to quilt and brought a new hobby into my life,it felt like visiting with a friend each lesson,but it brings me great joy to know she's with Jesus and I will meet her in person.I have continued to pray for Melanie's friends and family. I look forward to seeing the fil on Melanie's life,Gods love and comfort be with us all xxx
She was a beautiful soul inside and out.. I miss her videos and her bubbly personality. I learned a lot from Melanie, she taught me how to make hats and those big crochet blankets
Oh my gosh! Thank you for this. I think of Melanie so often. She was a true inspiration and a beacon of light. You must still be reeling from this terrible loss and I pray for your family to somehow get through this. I so look forward to this documentary.
Melanie taught me how to make my first quilt during the pandemic. She was an incredible teacher. Her light shined through my little iPad screen and helped me get through the pandemic. I am so very sorry for your family’s loss, and I am just grateful to have been one of her million plus students.
I miss her so much. This made me ugly cry 😢 . She was so beautiful and full of life. I can’t wait to see this documentary. Thank you so much for doing this.
You are at peace now Melanie. You and your spirit lives on through your amazing crochet videos. Gone but never ever forgotten. You are loved and missed by so many😢.
Melanie encouraged me to pick up crochet again. Every time I sit down to do a project she always comes up in memory. Thank you for sharing this with us 💕
She was so talented and her videos inspired me to learn to sew. My first Grandchildren were fraternal twin boys born in 2017 and I was able to sew them some burp cloths but now they need quilts to be made. I am so happy to be able to still watch Melanie’s quilt videos for this inspiration.
I just want to thank yall for keeping her channel up. I wish I found her when she was still here. But I am still so grateful to still feel like I knew her years later. She has taught me to quilt, and is now teaching me how to crochet a daisy granny square blanket. She was such a beautiful sole. But she is in a better place with Jesus❤️
My grandmother is the one who introduced me to quilting, crocheting and crafting when I was a child. I spent nearly every weekend sitting with her at the kitchen table, learning and working on something new together. These are some of my most cherished memories. After she passed, I went into high school and then onto college, and much of the joy-filled crafting in my life faded into the background as new responsibilities took up all of my time and energy. It came to a point where I couldn’t remember most of the craft skills my grandmother taught me as a young child. During the pandemic, I needed to be creative and find joy again. Melanie was the one who brought it back into my life. She brought my grandmother back to me, and she and Melanie are here with me in every craft I do. I am so grateful for Melanie and her beautiful, radiant energy and kindness that came through in her teaching. I am forever thankful for her, and I think about her so often. I can’t wait to watch this documentary. Sending love to your family. ❤️
After I learned of Melanie's passing, I ordered some "In Memory of Melanie K. Hamm" tags to sew into her Easy Infinity Crochet Scarf pattern. When I received the tags from the Etsy maker, she included a note stating she knew of and missed Melanie as well. I then bought the Red Heart Roll With It yarn in every color they made...this is the yarn she made hers out of on her video. Hers was the first garment I ever attempted to crochet, and I felt I could do it due to her encouraging, upbeat attitude she displays in all of her videos. I still think about her all the time and I wish all those she loved the very best now and into the future. She was so loved and is so missed by millions of people around the world. I hope to keep her memory alive by sharing the scarves with my friends and family. We love you and miss you, Melanie.
What a wonderful thing to do. Melanie's joy and enthusiasm not only for her crafts but for your family was constant. I'm so pleased that we will still share her love and encouragement for us to have a go however tentative that might be. Thank you Robert.xxx
I am so, terribly sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. I watched her throughout my recovery after a car crash. She helped me through loneliness, boredom and depression during my time of immobility. I have learned from her and enjoyed her energy as it helped give me mine. I keep Melanie and her family in prayer and will carry her lessons with me. God bless.
What a wonderful tribute. She is so missed. I still go back to her videos for help and projects. Sending you all prayers and looking forward to seeing this.
I found Melanie's channel a few weeks ago when I wanted to get a crochet stitch just right. I got her alert last night that she had passed, I am so sorry for your loss. She was incredibly inspiring and a joy to watch.
She is truly missed she taught me the art and passion of crochet may God bless your family always and may she forever rest in peace my heart aches for you all she became part of my family thru her videos . I come from a cancer survivor who I call mom she had beat cancer several times and then came COVID after all she been thru that's what took my wonder woman away . I know Melanie is always watching down on you all with that beautiful smile and beautiful face. Can't wait to see the documentary.
Couldn't stop the tears, I stumbled on her video a year ago and loved how easy and simple her teaching was. Thanks to you Melanie, I was able to complete my first quilt. May God comfort and be there for your loved ones. God Bless!
She's been such a strong person and I know she's with God and he's taking care of her, I really miss her. I feel like I have lost a friend. I came across her channel because of Rachel and absolutely fell in love. When I used to see posts on Rachel's insta after January, it just ached my heart. Only love and lots of love to Talbot and Ham family ❤️
I think about Melanie from time to time and what I think about is what would she be showing us in her new video. I miss seeing her in new videos. I pray the family is doing well. I made my first quilt with her and when someone ask about the quilt, I tell them all about Melanie. I have learned so much from watching her videos.
I got through a really hard time by learning how to crochet with Melanie’s videos. Thankfully I’m in a much better place now, but she was a big part of my rebirth. I’m looking forward to seeing your documentary about her, and thank you for continuing with her dreams. Prayers for your family.
I have thought about you all so much lately . . . . I have been working on baby blankets and it’s Mel’s pattern. She could have been my daughter age wise but what she was, was a GIFT to me at one of the darkest times in my life. I miss her. She will always be an example to me of strength, love and faith. Sending you, Robert much love and all of your family💗🙏🏻💚
I stumbled across Melanies utube channel yesterday when I was wanting to make a zippered pouch. I subscribed and easily made the pouch following Melanie and her straight forward instructions. I was very excited to think I'd finally found an instructor that made sense. I decided to follow her on her vlog, that's when I found out about her battle with cancer......What can I say except my thoughts are with her Husband and Children xxx Rest in Peace, Melanie, I will value your videos even more xxx Sharon
I just realized this is the beautiful woman that helped me make my first ripple blanket back in October 2021. I hadn’t crochet since I was a little girl and she made it so easy for me to follow. I have been crocheting like crazy since then. I had no idea she was sick. I’m so sorry for the loss of this beautiful and talented woman.
She is dearly missed. She was the video I watched to learn how to crochet and made several beanies. she was the inspiration and light watching her videos always with her beautiful smile. I am forever grateful to her and love her passion to help others.
I learned crochet and quilting from Melanie! And I cannot wait for this to come out! She had so much talent and was a huge inspiration to me when I had a couple surgeries that changed my life. She helped me find new hobbies and her style of teaching was easy to follow. I am sorry for your loss. But I also can't help but stop and think about how her legacy will go on! She's still teaching!! God bless
I learned to crochet 4 years ago by watching Melanie's videos. She was an inspiration to me. I loved her energy, her beauty and the way she taught was so simple to understand, making the whole experience such a joy. Because of her, I still crochet today. My heart literally broke, like so many others, when she passed. What an incredible thing to do, to keep her legacy going and her memory alive. God bless you all. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers♥️
Lord, I miss her so much! Some days I wonder why I get to have a beautiful, long life and someone as bright and shining as Melanie had hers cut short. She lived her life to the fullest, though. I know that without a doubt. I look forward to Melanie's story on film. God bless your family, Robert. ~Cynthia, fellow quilter and crocheter
What an amazing human!! Melanie taught me how to make my first quilt. More than her talents, her absolutely fabulous personality is what drew me to her channel. Her light was always shining through her big beautiful smile. She will be missed. Prayers for you all.
She gave me the knowledge and taught me how to just jump in and make it. It was because of her that I made my first quilt. I just watched one of her videos the other day. She was truly an amazingly beautiful lady. Thank you for thinking of all of us during this sad time. You are all beautiful people. Prayers for you all.
I sure miss Melanie. She got me back into crocheting after 12 years. I became totally obsessed with making hats and scarves for the homeless and for shelters. I can’t imagine your pain because I’ve never met her and I’m still sad. I pray for you and family to find some peace in your heart.
She was definitely an angel here on earth & now she's got her beautiful wings to go with her beautiful smile & spirit. I hope her family feels her presence everyday & knows that she watches over them. She will always be so loved & missed. 🥰💜
I already had tears reading your blog Robert, so I can hardly see through the tears after watching the trailer. She will be very proud of what you have done, with the documentary, and also continuing her legacy and most importantly supporting and bringing up your beautiful kids. My best friend passed away with brain cancer a few years ago. I was horrified to see her husband moving on with other women only a couple of months later because she was too special, she needed to be missed and honoured. Of course I know all people grieve differently, but I think you and Melanie were the real deal, her amazing qualities and love have left an impact on you and your family. I really appreciate you sharing that with us. I still think of Melanie all the time and I didn’t even meet her. That’s the type of amazing person she was and will always be known to be through her videos. How precious for you all, especially the kids, to have access to her personality and voice and smile through her videos, and now the documentary as well, not to mention the wonderful memories they have. Thank you Robert and take care.
She was the crocheter who took me from UK terminology to US terminology and made my crochet experience bloom. I have her Beginner Shell Blanket behind me on my chair everyday, the first blanket I ever made and is now my Melanie Memory Blanket I think of her every day 💜💜
I miss you Melanie ❤️ There are tears in my eyes because you have such a beautiful spirit and soul. Your light have shine so bright and even brighter now on the other side. May your love and spirit continue to touch people around the world just have you have touched mine. 🕯️
Omigoodness,😭 such a moving and beautiful tribute to divinely gifted and giving soul! She taught me how to crochet, when my beloved Daddy was dying from stage 4 brain cancer. Her UA-cam tutorials were a lifeline for me, while I was drifting in a cloud of immeasurable pain and heartache. The many crochet hats that I made because of her, brought so much joy to my Dad. When I would send her a picture of my work. She would always respond with kind words of encouragement. She was a sweet, beautiful person inside and out. Her legacy will live on forever in the countless lives she touched. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your lovely family!❤️🙏
God, my heart hurts. So I can only imagine how her family feels. You are so missed Melanie. I thank you for your videos and the love and light you left behind.
I was thinking of Melanie this morning. I remembered these lines We never know in the morning what sorrow the day may bring Melanie's, kind heart stopped beating and her beautiful life came to an end. I sincerely hope you and your children have a lot of genuine support. I live off of the far western corner of Europe and through technology I can leave this message. May God Bless you and your family and give ye all the strength to cope.
This breaks my heart. Such a ray of sunshine and what a legacy she left. Melanie taught me so much! Her videos inspired me to try things I never knew I could do. God bless you and your family.
Like a lot of people on here, I have never met Melanie in person, but I can truly say there isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about her or her family. She is missed in the UA-cam community greatly. I can’t wait for this video to come out! God bless everyone reading this comment ❤
Melanie will be forever loved and missed. Her bright smile and soft voice captives us all. Seeing this video pop up brings so many wonderful happy memories of all she has done. I have learned so much from Melanie and I am still learning from Melanie. Not just on the creative side, but on a personal level also. I am forever grateful to your family for allowing us to share in her life. Miss you Melanie but feel so very blessed that you have the most amazing community here on UA-cam. You will never be forgotten 💕💕💕💕
I found melanie’s channel as I was grieving the loss of my mother in law’s passing from brain cancer. She became a joyful outlet for me to learn sewing and channel grief into positivity. Then I discovered that her beautiful soul was battling cancer as well. My heart goes out to her and her family. What a beautiful person. I’m so thankful that her husband is sharing this terribly painful, RAW journey with all of us. Their families strength doesn’t go unnoticed… a true example of leaving a positive legacy of strength, joy, and passion. So much love for the Hamm family.
She was just such a beautiful soul. Everything that I have learned about sewing and crocheting I learned from Melanie. I continue to refer back to all of her videos. Her legacy will live forever. 🙏🏻
I'm saddened to hear of Melanie's passing. I've learned sewing techniques from Melanie and found her such a good teacher. My heart goes out to her family as they walk on this journey of loss.
I can't imagine how many people she inspired, even those who haven't commented. She taught me to sew and crochet. I am forever grateful for her love of helping others. She was truly an inspiration to me and many others . She will be missed so much. God bless you and your beautiful family!
Thank you for bringing Melanie to us again. She was always a source of inspiration and information. She helped me develop my crochet skills and grow as a crafter. She will be forever missed.
Melanie's joy for creating & sharing inspired so many to learn new skills & enjoy a new craft. She is sorely missed. Sending love & light to your family!
I watched her key fob video from years ago this morning and said out loud, “I miss you Melanie” She still has an impact on us! Even me, a perfect stranger. I miss you Melanie!
You inspired so many, you are missed by so many, you are loved by so many. Always remember you. Watching your videos makes me feel like you are still with us, and through them i guess you will always be ...love you Mel
I was talking about Melanie to a fellow quilter just yesterday. She is so missed. My prayers to her loved ones.
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Melanie taught me how to quilt, start to finish, everything I know. She brought me on a journey I didn’t know I needed. She, single handedly, changed the trajectory of my life in a way I can’t describe. I’m forever grateful for her. I’ve now made several quilts that I’ve been able to share with loved ones, a timeless gift that can be appreciated for years. There was something so special about Melanie. ❤ she is so missed!
My heart goes out to her husband, children, family, friends, yt community, and well, everyone who knew her.
I will never forget how she helped me 6 years ago. We were discussing types of treatments. I was sick with cancer, too. I will never forget her words of wisdom she typed to me.
I will never forget her.
She lives on forever in all of our hearts ~
I still recommend her and her channel as one of the best crochet teachers. I’ll always appreciate what she has taught me and genuinely wish you and your family lots of love and strength. She certainly left a big legacy behind.
Melanie impacted my life, I am praying for you all. My Mom died when I was 6, I watched my Dad hurt, and trying to go on. God is still using her life and your life's for His glory. Lean in.
She was the one that I understood when learning to crochet. I had quit drinking and needed a hobby so always I went to her channel. A beautiful upbeat soul. I never took her off my UTube page because of who she was. Bless you guys for sharing this with her fans. She is doing great things in heaven for us souls down here.
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Debbie, I hope your sobriety is going well. I may not know you, but I love you! You can do this!!
I made Melanie's chevron afghan and I thank her every time I see it, for teaching me how to create this piece of art. She was amazing and beautiful. RIP, Melanie! Peace, light and healing wishes for her sweet family, too. 🙏❤
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I can’t wait to watch this, it’s nice to hear her say hey it’s Melaine. Her videos have taught me so much I made my first quilt and my crocheting skills have gotten amazing because of her.
This is so sad, I read there's a documentary on Melanie do you know where to watch it pls? X
@@jowarwick5334 Her husband said to follow this channel for updates, but he thinks it will be finished either the end of June, or in July.
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Ugh, yes, hearing her voice and intro was such a weird feeling of this comforting warm voice that I recognize and miss and the sorrowful feeling of knowing she is undoubtedly missed every single minute by her beautiful family and friends. My heart just aches for them.
I’m so sorry for your loss. She was the one who taught me how to make my first zipper bag. I am forever grateful for her love and passion to help others. ❤️❤️
The same for me 😭
She was my inspiration ♥️
Same! She was such an amazing woman
And her smile made me feel good during the pandemic.
Me too . I didn’t know nothing about sewing and I’m telling you her videos really helped me a lot I really appreciate her even though I know she’s not here but she well be missed by me
Me too! She made zippers not seem so daunting
Melanie taught me how to crochet!! She was so inspiring to watch and for beginners to keep coming back to see her make more things! She is so very missed. Love and prayers to her family and a thank you for showing us more memories of her.
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I can’t stop crying. May God give you peace in this very difficult journey that you are going through. Love and Prayers to you and your precious family ♥️
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I only just started to crochet again this week after shoulder and other joint replacements the last few years. I opened up UA-cam for Melanie’s you beaut beanie tute to make 3 for my grandsons as it’s winter here in Australia. However, I was confronted straight away about this awfully sad news. I couldn’t believe it and to see the video, omg how dreadfully sad. Much love to Melanie’s family as I cannot begin to imagine the sadness you all must feel 💕💖
I saw her name come up in my notifications and was so confused and happy all in one moment. Gosh, I look around my room and see so many things that Melanie inspired me to make. I will miss her and do miss her dearly! 😢
Melanie gave me such a gift in teaching me to crochet. I’ve passed that gift on in the form of presents for so many different people and even starting a crochet club at my school, passing her knowledge on to my middle school students. It’s been the best hobby, helping me find peace and deal with my anxiety. I can’t thank her enough. She is so missed.
Traci B I can almost completely echo your comments. Your anxiety was my depression. Your middle school students are my 8 yr old granddaughter. My mother is an extremely talented, very long time crocheter. Probably 30 yrs ago, give or take, I wanted to learn the art. My mom started teaching me but I couldn’t even make a square square 🥴This was in no way Mom’s fault!! In my youth at that time, I was always very physically active and had little tolerance for sitting that long. I just wasn’t ready to receive it. Fast forward many years and many changes in life, I found myself wondering if I was ready to focus and finally learn this art that I have admired over the years. As a lot of children do, I grew up and moved away from home. I didn’t have Mom close by for lessons. Fortunately there was this cool thing we call “UA-cam “. I watched a few different channels, then found Melanie Hamm! A Godsend🙏🏻😇 Just like Traci B, Melanie gave me a gift. I made my first full size blanket for my great nephew from one of Melanie’s videos. Crocheting and gifting countless items over the years has brought me so much joy!! It brought me through some difficult years with health issues. Then 3 yrs ago my mom was diagnosed with cancer. The best part about Melanie teaching me to crochet is now having this beautiful art in common with Mom. When I go “home” to visit and to take Mom to appts, I always bring something I’m working on and I still always need help with figuring out my mistakes!! Haha. I’ll show her something that doesn’t look quite right and she’s always able to show me how to fix it. She has taught me some tips and tricks, some stitches I didn’t know yet, and continues to help me fine tune the gift that Melanie gave me. Thank you Melanie for the gift of a shared passion with my Mom. I know your family is well aware of the blessing they were given when God chose you for them ✨💝✨
Hello Traci
How are you doing?
I just loved her! At 65 sewing and crafting all my life she taught me so much and always brightened up my day, what a gift she was. So much love to her family!
Hello Victoria
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Oh how I miss her. She taught me a lot about sewing/quilting. Such a heart of gold that’s for sure!❤️
Hello Tammy
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This just made me cry. I dont think I have ever watched one of her videos. But I was trying to make a scarf and came across one of hers and said that is the one I am doing. After completing my scarf I went to read the comments. I had no idea she passed away. Or that it was from cancer. I think the universe drew me to her. I just completed my chemo for the cancer I have. She was a fighter and I am too. RIP Melanie. I wont give up.
She is missed by us. I can't imagine the pain her loved ones went through. Lots of love to them💔
I can’t believe how it hurts to see this.. I didn’t know Melanie personally…but I felt like I did… She was the first person
I went to so I could learn to quilt. She touched me…. 💔
Hello Judith
How are you doing?
My sentiments exactly @judy43070. She was the first person I went to for a baby blanket. Today I’m revisiting because a friend is pregnant and wants to make her own baby blanket, and it was a bittersweet thing to tell her “I know who’s teaching you!” And here we are! Her sparkling personality will live on through projects still made thanks to her, and in a way, with her.
Oh gosh, where do I begin. Melanie has taught me so much with her crochet tutorials. I didn't know how to make a certain type of hat, and there was Melanie. I miss her so very much. I miss her smile, her upbeat personality. I have your family in my prayers. It's so hard to lose someone you love.
Melanie will be deeply missed.
Hello Donna
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I absolutely couldn’t watch this without crying. She’s the reason I started quilting. Amazing woman.
I couldn't watch it either without crying and I am right there with you she is the one I learned from and I still learning.
Melanie was truly a Blessing ❤️. Her spirit was and is alive with her faith, family, and love of sharing her gift of crafting! Thank you for sharing her story, and cancer journey.
Melanie's YT channel is how I learned to sew and quilt. I still remember when she uploaded the video about her diagnosis. What a beautiful tribute to her memory. She is missed so much!
I watched her video on "Your first quilt". I watched her step by step when I made mine. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
I still cannot believe she is gone, I don't know ow how you have managed to do this . I hoped the film will bring co.fort to you and your children in the yrs ahead. Melanie made a difference in this world and a definite positive influence..
Thank you for making this film I feel I am going to be bawling my eyes out and smiling. I am looking forward to seeing it xxx
Hello Jan
How are you doing?
Melanie, taught me how to crochet and I made a lot of her tutorials. She made things that were inspiring to do. I even sent her a picture of the finish blanket I made and she even saw the picture and commented “You did a good job!” That made my day. I was just a beginner and that was 8 years ago.
Hello Janet
How are you doing?
I just started quilting during early pandemic. Started with masks and went on from there. Her video’s were the first I followed. I loved her energy and enthusiasm. She was easy to follow as I am a beginner. She was so talented and an amazing human. Thank you so much for sharing this. I will never
Forget her and will always revert back to many of her
Video’s. Condolences to your family.
She has been such a huge part of me learning to crochet. Always bright, a smile that lights up a room, and an inspiration for many! I know we will meet some day in eternity!
Hello Roberta
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She inspired so many of us and taught us new skills. I will cherish my first ever patchwork quilt even more as I was completely new to sewing and Melanie's video showed me step by step. A truly remarkable lady who will be very much missed. Rest in peace Melanie xxx
Hello Lyndsey
How are you doing?
I watched her video about quilts beginners two days ago and I was looking more videos but I found that she passed away, wow just one video gave me more than motivation 🙏🙏
My daughter, now 13 yrs old, and I found Melanie about 5 yrs ago when I was trying to learn to quilt. We loved her videos and watched them all. My girl would ask if "Melanie Ham Sandwich" (sorry!) had a new video yet. We were both shocked when she first got sick and upset when she passed. So strange to feel such loss for someone we have never met. She was such a beautiful person and seemed so genuinely kind. Every now and then, my daughter or I will say "I still can't believe Melanie is gone". This doc will give us the closure we didn't know we needed. My little brother passed away suddenly in Aug 2020 at age 36 and I struggle everyday with that. It's just too young. Thank you and prayers for your family
Hello Alicia
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I’m 36 and it’s too young to go!
Her memory will live on FOREVER from the countless amount of people who she has taught how to crochet, myself included in one of them!
Praying for you all. I’m walking the same road with you and I know it sucks. My husband died December 31, 2021. We were both in the hospital a month and I came home and he went home to Heaven. I am so sorry for the heartbreak and loss of having her by your side. Love. Hugs. Prayers.
Hello Tammy
How are you doing?
I honestly miss her so much, this made me cry watching it. I know I came late to her channel, but I still watch her quilting videos and recommend them all the time. She was a bright start gone too soon.
A cracking lass. Will always be remembered. Every time we make one of her makes she'll be right there with us all. X
Hello Tracy
How are you doing?
I learned about Melanie with her obituary. I watched the whole celebration for her life. And then started watching all her tutorials. She has inspired me to continue with my journey as a content creator in UA-cam. I keep praying for all of her love ones and specially for her kids. I lost my Mom when I was only 7 years old and I know what is like to miss her growing up. 🙏. God bless you all !!
Hello there
How are you doing?
She was such a wonderful and sweet UA-camr. I learned how to crochet better and to start sewing because of her. She explained things clearly and her energy just came across in every video. Can’t wait to see her again in the documentary.
I miss her ,and she taught me how to quilt and brought a new hobby into my life,it felt like visiting with a friend each lesson,but it brings me great joy to know she's with Jesus and I will meet her in person.I have continued to pray for Melanie's friends and family.
I look forward to seeing the fil on Melanie's life,Gods love and comfort be with us all xxx
I still watch melanie's videos when I'm making projects as she made it easy to learn and understand she's still helping people with their crafts
Hello Rebecca
How are you doing?
She was a beautiful soul inside and out.. I miss her videos and her bubbly personality. I learned a lot from Melanie, she taught me how to make hats and those big crochet blankets
Oh my gosh! Thank you for this. I think of Melanie so often. She was a true inspiration and a beacon of light. You must still be reeling from this terrible loss and I pray for your family to somehow get through this. I so look forward to this documentary.
Hello Patty
How are you doing?
Melanie taught me how to make my first quilt during the pandemic. She was an incredible teacher. Her light shined through my little iPad screen and helped me get through the pandemic. I am so very sorry for your family’s loss, and I am just grateful to have been one of her million plus students.
I miss her so much. This made me ugly cry 😢 . She was so beautiful and full of life. I can’t wait to see this documentary. Thank you so much for doing this.
Every now and then I come across Melanie’s videos. She was so sweet. And so pretty. But God wanted her. I wish the family well.
Her kind, soft and gentle way of teaching others will always be missed... I wouldn't know how to make a quilt had I never found her.
Hello Amber
How are you doing?
You are at peace now Melanie. You and your spirit lives on through your amazing crochet videos. Gone but never ever forgotten. You are loved and missed by so many😢.
She has been such a light in my life because she so easily inspires people. I love her sweetness and her genuineness and her creativity.
Hello Annie
How are you doing?
Melanie encouraged me to pick up crochet again. Every time I sit down to do a project she always comes up in memory. Thank you for sharing this with us 💕
She was so talented and her videos inspired me to learn to sew. My first Grandchildren were fraternal twin boys born in 2017 and I was able to sew them some burp cloths but now they need quilts to be made. I am so happy to be able to still watch Melanie’s quilt videos for this inspiration.
Hello Linda
How are you doing?
I just want to thank yall for keeping her channel up. I wish I found her when she was still here. But I am still so grateful to still feel like I knew her years later. She has taught me to quilt, and is now teaching me how to crochet a daisy granny square blanket. She was such a beautiful sole. But she is in a better place with Jesus❤️
My grandmother is the one who introduced me to quilting, crocheting and crafting when I was a child. I spent nearly every weekend sitting with her at the kitchen table, learning and working on something new together. These are some of my most cherished memories. After she passed, I went into high school and then onto college, and much of the joy-filled crafting in my life faded into the background as new responsibilities took up all of my time and energy. It came to a point where I couldn’t remember most of the craft skills my grandmother taught me as a young child. During the pandemic, I needed to be creative and find joy again. Melanie was the one who brought it back into my life. She brought my grandmother back to me, and she and Melanie are here with me in every craft I do. I am so grateful for Melanie and her beautiful, radiant energy and kindness that came through in her teaching. I am forever thankful for her, and I think about her so often. I can’t wait to watch this documentary. Sending love to your family. ❤️
Hello Monica
How are you doing?
After I learned of Melanie's passing, I ordered some "In Memory of Melanie K. Hamm" tags to sew into her Easy Infinity Crochet Scarf pattern. When I received the tags from the Etsy maker, she included a note stating she knew of and missed Melanie as well. I then bought the Red Heart Roll With It yarn in every color they made...this is the yarn she made hers out of on her video. Hers was the first garment I ever attempted to crochet, and I felt I could do it due to her encouraging, upbeat attitude she displays in all of her videos. I still think about her all the time and I wish all those she loved the very best now and into the future. She was so loved and is so missed by millions of people around the world. I hope to keep her memory alive by sharing the scarves with my friends and family. We love you and miss you, Melanie.
Hello there
How are you doing?
What a wonderful thing to do. Melanie's joy and enthusiasm not only for her crafts but for your family was constant. I'm so pleased that we will still share her love and encouragement for us to have a go however tentative that might be. Thank you Robert.xxx
Hello Pamela
How are you doing?
I am so, terribly sorry to hear of Melanie's passing. I watched her throughout my recovery after a car crash. She helped me through loneliness, boredom and depression during my time of immobility. I have learned from her and enjoyed her energy as it helped give me mine. I keep Melanie and her family in prayer and will carry her lessons with me. God bless.
What a wonderful tribute. She is so missed. I still go back to her videos for help and projects. Sending you all prayers and looking forward to seeing this.
Hello Noelle
How are you doing?
I found Melanie's channel a few weeks ago when I wanted to get a crochet stitch just right. I got her alert last night that she had passed, I am so sorry for your loss. She was incredibly inspiring and a joy to watch.
She is so missed. I know this video will be a great part of her legacy.
Hello there
How are you doing?
She is truly missed she taught me the art and passion of crochet may God bless your family always and may she forever rest in peace my heart aches for you all she became part of my family thru her videos . I come from a cancer survivor who I call mom she had beat cancer several times and then came COVID after all she been thru that's what took my wonder woman away . I know Melanie is always watching down on you all with that beautiful smile and beautiful face. Can't wait to see the documentary.
Hello there
How are you doing?
Couldn't stop the tears, I stumbled on her video a year ago and loved how easy and simple her teaching was. Thanks to you Melanie, I was able to complete my first quilt. May God comfort and be there for your loved ones. God Bless!
Hello Virginia
How are you doing?
I miss her very much and can only imagine how hard it is for her family. She saved me.
She's been such a strong person and I know she's with God and he's taking care of her, I really miss her. I feel like I have lost a friend. I came across her channel because of Rachel and absolutely fell in love. When I used to see posts on Rachel's insta after January, it just ached my heart. Only love and lots of love to Talbot and Ham family ❤️
I think about Melanie from time to time and what I think about is what would she be showing us in her new video. I miss seeing her in new videos. I pray the family is doing well. I made my first quilt with her and when someone ask about the quilt, I tell them all about Melanie. I have learned so much from watching her videos.
This brings me so much pride in our Melanie. She was and will always be a Warrior Queen.
Hello Margaret
How are you doing?
How can a person love another so much they’ve never met in person? She will have an extra few jewels in her crown ❤️
I got through a really hard time by learning how to crochet with Melanie’s videos. Thankfully I’m in a much better place now, but she was a big part of my rebirth. I’m looking forward to seeing your documentary about her, and thank you for continuing with her dreams. Prayers for your family.
Hello there
How are you doing?
I saw one of her crochet tutorials and cried. Love to the family 💜
I have thought about you all so much lately . . . . I have been working on baby blankets and it’s Mel’s pattern. She could have been my daughter age wise but what she was, was a GIFT to me at one of the darkest times in my life. I miss her.
She will always be an example to me of strength, love and faith. Sending you, Robert much love and all of your family💗🙏🏻💚
Exactly my thoughts. What a gift she was to my life. She’s brought me so much joy through teaching me to crochet.
Hello Donna
How are you doing?
I stumbled across Melanies utube channel yesterday when I was wanting to make a zippered pouch. I subscribed and easily made the pouch following Melanie and her straight forward instructions. I was very excited to think I'd finally found an instructor that made sense. I decided to follow her on her vlog, that's when I found out about her battle with cancer......What can I say except my thoughts are with her Husband and Children xxx Rest in Peace, Melanie, I will value your videos even more xxx Sharon
I just realized this is the beautiful woman that helped me make my first ripple blanket back in October 2021. I hadn’t crochet since I was a little girl and she made it so easy for me to follow. I have been crocheting like crazy since then. I had no idea she was sick. I’m so sorry for the loss of this beautiful and talented woman.
She is dearly missed. She was the video I watched to learn how to crochet and made several beanies. she was the inspiration and light watching her videos always with her beautiful smile. I am forever grateful to her and love her passion to help others.
I learned crochet and quilting from Melanie! And I cannot wait for this to come out! She had so much talent and was a huge inspiration to me when I had a couple surgeries that changed my life. She helped me find new hobbies and her style of teaching was easy to follow. I am sorry for your loss. But I also can't help but stop and think about how her legacy will go on! She's still teaching!! God bless
Hello Pam
How are you doing?
I learned to crochet 4 years ago by watching Melanie's videos. She was an inspiration to me. I loved her energy, her beauty and the way she taught was so simple to understand, making the whole experience such a joy. Because of her, I still crochet today. My heart literally broke, like so many others, when she passed. What an incredible thing to do, to keep her legacy going and her memory alive. God bless you all. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers♥️
It's so nice to see her remembered. She was the one I still come watch when looking to learn new crochet techniques. I pray for your family every day.
Hello Savannah
How are you doing?
Lord, I miss her so much! Some days I wonder why I get to have a beautiful, long life and someone as bright and shining as Melanie had hers cut short. She lived her life to the fullest, though. I know that without a doubt. I look forward to Melanie's story on film. God bless your family, Robert. ~Cynthia, fellow quilter and crocheter
What an amazing human!! Melanie taught me how to make my first quilt. More than her talents, her absolutely fabulous personality is what drew me to her channel. Her light was always shining through her big beautiful smile. She will be missed. Prayers for you all.
Hello Maria
How are you doing?
She is such a beautiful lady and spirit!!! She isn't gone she lives on though every stitch we make and sew, and every kindness we share!
She gave me the knowledge and taught me how to just jump in and make it. It was because of her that I made my first quilt. I just watched one of her videos the other day. She was truly an amazingly beautiful lady. Thank you for thinking of all of us during this sad time. You are all beautiful people. Prayers for you all.
My condolences to her loved ones. She will be truly missed. Watching her crochet videos taught me so much. God bless her and her family
I can’t wait to see it! She was amazing and her love for her family always was apparent.
Hello Jenni
How are you doing?
I sure miss Melanie. She got me back into crocheting after 12 years. I became totally obsessed with making hats and scarves for the homeless and for shelters. I can’t imagine your pain because I’ve never met her and I’m still sad. I pray for you and family to find some peace in your heart.
She was definitely an angel here on earth & now she's got her beautiful wings to go with her beautiful smile & spirit. I hope her family feels her presence everyday & knows that she watches over them. She will always be so loved & missed. 🥰💜
Hello Laura
How are you doing?
I already had tears reading your blog Robert, so I can hardly see through the tears after watching the trailer. She will be very proud of what you have done, with the documentary, and also continuing her legacy and most importantly supporting and bringing up your beautiful kids.
My best friend passed away with brain cancer a few years ago. I was horrified to see her husband moving on with other women only a couple of months later because she was too special, she needed to be missed and honoured. Of course I know all people grieve differently, but I think you and Melanie were the real deal, her amazing qualities and love have left an impact on you and your family. I really appreciate you sharing that with us. I still think of Melanie all the time and I didn’t even meet her. That’s the type of amazing person she was and will always be known to be through her videos. How precious for you all, especially the kids, to have access to her personality and voice and smile through her videos, and now the documentary as well, not to mention the wonderful memories they have. Thank you Robert and take care.
Hello Leigh
How are you doing?
She was the crocheter who took me from UK terminology to US terminology and made my crochet experience bloom. I have her Beginner Shell Blanket behind me on my chair everyday, the first blanket I ever made and is now my Melanie Memory Blanket I think of her every day 💜💜
🥰🥰🥰🙏🏻✝️❤️😀
I miss you Melanie ❤️ There are tears in my eyes because you have such a beautiful spirit and soul. Your light have shine so bright and even brighter now on the other side. May your love and spirit continue to touch people around the world just have you have touched mine. 🕯️
Melanie felt like a best friend and I’d never meet her❤ that’s how wonderful a person she was.
Sending much love to all her family.
Omigoodness,😭 such a moving and beautiful tribute to divinely gifted and giving soul! She taught me how to crochet, when my beloved Daddy was dying from stage 4 brain cancer. Her UA-cam tutorials were a lifeline for me, while I was drifting in a cloud of immeasurable pain and heartache. The many crochet hats that I made because of her, brought so much joy to my Dad. When I would send her a picture of my work. She would always respond with kind words of encouragement. She was a sweet, beautiful person inside and out. Her legacy will live on forever in the countless lives she touched. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your lovely family!❤️🙏
God, my heart hurts. So I can only imagine how her family feels. You are so missed Melanie. I thank you for your videos and the love and light you left behind.
I was thinking of Melanie this morning. I remembered these lines We never know in the morning
what sorrow the day may bring Melanie's, kind heart stopped beating and her beautiful
life came to an end. I sincerely hope you and your children have a lot of genuine support.
I live off of the far western corner of Europe and through technology I can leave this message.
May God Bless you and your family and give ye all the strength to cope.
This breaks my heart. Such a ray of sunshine and what a legacy she left. Melanie taught me so much! Her videos inspired me to try things I never knew I could do. God bless you and your family.
Hello Renae
How are you doing?
Like a lot of people on here, I have never met Melanie in person, but I can truly say there isn’t a day that goes by where I don’t think about her or her family. She is missed in the UA-cam community greatly. I can’t wait for this video to come out! God bless everyone reading this comment ❤
Miss her so much! Ready to break out the tissues for this. Much love to your family!
Hello Heidi
How are you doing?
I’ve watched so many of her crochet videos. She is a wonderful teacher. I’m forever great full. My condolences to her family.
Hello Virginia
How are you doing?
Melanie will be forever loved and missed. Her bright smile and soft voice captives us all. Seeing this video pop up brings so many wonderful happy memories of all she has done. I have learned so much from Melanie and I am still learning from Melanie. Not just on the creative side, but on a personal level also. I am forever grateful to your family for allowing us to share in her life. Miss you Melanie but feel so very blessed that you have the most amazing community here on UA-cam. You will never be forgotten 💕💕💕💕
Hello Lisa
How are you doing?
I found melanie’s channel as I was grieving the loss of my mother in law’s passing from brain cancer. She became a joyful outlet for me to learn sewing and channel grief into positivity. Then I discovered that her beautiful soul was battling cancer as well. My heart goes out to her and her family. What a beautiful person. I’m so thankful that her husband is sharing this terribly painful, RAW journey with all of us. Their families strength doesn’t go unnoticed… a true example of leaving a positive legacy of strength, joy, and passion. So much love for the Hamm family.
She was just such a beautiful soul. Everything that I have learned about sewing and crocheting I learned from Melanie.
I continue to refer back to all of her videos.
Her legacy will live forever. 🙏🏻
Hello Deb
How are you doing?
I'm saddened to hear of Melanie's passing. I've learned sewing techniques from Melanie and found her such a good teacher. My heart goes out to her family as they walk on this journey of loss.
Hello Brigitte
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I can't imagine how many people she inspired, even those who haven't commented. She taught me to sew and crochet. I am forever grateful for her love of helping others. She was truly an inspiration to me and many others . She will be missed so much. God bless you and your beautiful family!
Hello Janice
How are you doing?
Thank you for bringing Melanie to us again. She was always a source of inspiration and information. She helped me develop my crochet skills and grow as a crafter. She will be forever missed.
Melanie's joy for creating & sharing inspired so many to learn new skills & enjoy a new craft. She is sorely missed. Sending love & light to your family!
Hello there
How are you doing?
I watched her key fob video from years ago this morning and said out loud, “I miss you Melanie” She still has an impact on us! Even me, a perfect stranger. I miss you Melanie!
Hello Lindsey
How are you doing?
You inspired so many, you are missed by so many, you are loved by so many. Always remember you. Watching your videos makes me feel like you are still with us, and through them i guess you will always be ...love you Mel
I am just learning about this and i am utterly shocked 😢😢 rip melanie