Wordless Wednesday Late Summer on the Farm

 Late Summer Days are lazy on the farm. Well not really, but all is fine and dandy ! I would love for you to join me as we take a stroll on this "Not So Wordless Wednesday". 

The hay is being baled and put in the barn and side sheds.  

An old pot on the fence post used for scooping feed. 

Ole' Edna has an itch! Bless her heart. 

The bees are buzzing in the bee yard. 

It is still hot here on the farm. So we best head to the house for a cool glass of sweet iced tea. Thank you so much for joining me today. It is always a joy when you visit. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Life on a farm is a school of patience; you can't hurry the crops or make an ox in two days.  "- Henri Alain

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  who loved the farm so much

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

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A Sunny Sunflower Parade - 2026

 Hello there Sunshine!  It is another beautiful,  bright sun  shiny day. A perfect day for a parade!  A parade of stitches and doodles that is ! 

Sooooo....  if you are up to it. Put on your wide brimmed hat, and a bit of sunscreen, and let's go marching out to the sunflower field! 

We are going to a Sunflower Parade! 

 Come on let's go!😀🌻🌻🌻

Graphics from Pinterest

  If you see any doodles or stitches you are interested in , just click on the colored text and you will magically be whisked away to that post. I hope you enjoy! 

Tiny Sunflower House

 Autumn Beginnings  

Bee the Sunshine 

Sunflower Strut Stamp

Summer at the Mill House

Blooms of Sunshine

An Autumn's Day

The gorgeous crocheted pillow was a gift from dear Barbara. I love it! 

Block 8 Sunny Sunflowers

Summer

Summer Cabin

Mini Sunflower Sampler

The Ole' Crow Saltbox

Sunflowers and Crows

Sunflower Mini Sampler , Sunflowers and Crows and Green Apple Butter Quilt

Sunflower Mason Jar

Summer House  is a larger piece. 

Susan's Summer Saltbox

August Sunflower Wheelbarrow Doodle

Sunflowers 

Sunflower Sampler  

Sunflower Basket Doodle

Hen House

Autumn Stamp

STAMP 2 CROWS AND SUNFLOWERS

Summer Stamp

Summer Chicks

Watermelon Stamp 

 Summer Ewe

Hell

Blooms of Sunshine 

My sunflower collection is slowly growing. I am sure more sunflower stitches will follow in the near future. Perhaps in the next coming weeks. 

I am so grateful that you joined me today. It made the stroll through the sunflower fields even more delightful! 

 

As Always...

Happy quilting and stitching, y'all

Melisa

"What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity . "- Joseph Addison

Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗❤🧵

Dedicated to my sweet baby sister, Amy  who was a ray of sunshine!  I love and miss you so much, Amo! 💗💗💗

A Squirrely Roundabout - A Fall Doodle Freebie

Hello, Sweet friends . Around and Around we go! I have been working on my Roundabout quilt. 

My newest embroidery block is called "A Squirrely Roundabout"- just a sweet squirrel gathering an acorn for its winter stash. 

Graphic from Pinterest

I used the backstitch using 2 strands of floss. For the squirrel's eye and nose, the satin stitch was used. 

 JUST IN CASE YOU ARE INTERESTED

The following floss colors were used : 

🐿 Squirrel: DMC 898

🐿 Jacket: DMC 926 ( outline of jacket)  and 930(button,collar, cuffs, plaid and stitches)

🐿 Branches: DMC 869 

🐿 Leaves: DMC 3346, 355, 782

🐿 Acorn:  DMC 435(cap) , 437 (acorn) 

🐿 Scalloped Border: DMC 355

My doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect. ❤

The block is framed with 20-  2 1/2" squares( unfinished).  The embroidered block measures 8 1/2( unfinished) .  

After framing the embroidered block, the  roundabout measures 12 1/2" squared unfinished. 

If you missed any of the blocks and you are interested, just click on the colored links. 

Frosty Chill Roundabout

Love Mail Roundabout

Welcoming March Roundabout Doodle 

Bunny Harvest Roundabout 

May Flowers Roundabout

Sweet Melody Roundabout 

Summer Joys Roundabout

Bees and Blooms Roundabout

I will keep it short and sweet today. I will be pulling fabrics and flosses for I have a new roundabout to begin. 

Have a happy day! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Mighty oaks  from little acorns grow.  "- Geoffrey Chaucer

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂

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