Sunflower Haven - A House Freebie

I did it! I did it! 

Picture me twirling about with my arms high in the air! Hee! Hee!😀

What did I do ? 

Well nothing too monumental , but I finally grew a sunflower! 

My first sunflower 

Isn't it sunny and magnificent?! 

I know. I know . I guess I am overexuberant  for this simple bloom , but goodness, over the years,  I have tried every trick in the book  to grow a sunflower to no avail. 

In celebration, I am sharing Sunflower Haven today!🌻🌻🌻 

It is  a very primitive house. 

Sunflower Haven  was inspired by 2 houses- my Granny's and "a house down the road" from me that was torn down years and years ago.

Sunflower Haven is very prim and almost rustic . It is built on a foundation of stacked rocks like my Granny's cabin with a back addition . Granny had a covered back porch . Her galvanized wash tub hung on the wall on the porch. She would pull it down and fill it water from the well to bathe. She did not have running water. 🤗

"The old house down the road" from me had one addition after another. I always wanted to go into the house to see how the house unfolded inside- it was fascinating on the outside though most people would not give it a second look. 

Anywhooo... "the house down the road "inspired me to create additions to the Sunflower Haven.  If you look carefully, you can see where the additions have been attached to the main house. 

The yard is filled with stately sunflowers. And I could not resist but add a crow or two.  The dark stars and borders which were stitched in DMC 3371 makes Sunflower Haven even more prim. Don't you think? 

Sunflower Haven has 2 wonky crows and lots of sunflowers

Sunflower Haven was stitched on 14 count coffee tea dyed Aida. If you are interested in seeing how I coffee/ tea dyed my Aida checkout the post entitled  Time to Dye.

Nine DMC floss colors were used in the making of Sunflower Haven which includes: DMC 420, 730, 732, 783, 829, 832, 936, 3371 and 3858. 

FLOSS  : SYMBOL  MOTIF:

DMC 420 (O) House logs      

DMC 730 ( G) Sunflower stems,leaves      

DMC 732 (V) Roof

DMC 783 (Y) Sunflowers

DMC 829 (T) Sunflower Center, Foundation stones

DMC  832 (L)  House Logs

DMC  936 ( 1) Roof, Window and Door Sills

DMC 3371 ( • )  Crows, Borders, Stars, Window Panes

DMC  3858 ( R) Door

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If you are interested in stitching this piece,  just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. 

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NOTE: I used 2 strands of 3371 and backstitched a star above the doorway. I did not chart this.  You may or may not want to do the same. 

Well, that's the newest house in the neighborhood. The mustard yellows and primness is a little different from some of my previous homes. But I am quite pleased to have this humble home.  Hmmmm.... I would definitely live here. Maybe take the bedroom on the right side where I could look out the window at all of those glorious sunflowers! What do you think? LOL. 

In the coming days, I will show you a new house in the works. 

Well, I have jabbered long enough about my new house . I am so very grateful that you took time out of your busy day to join me today. 

I wish you a day in which you too are twirling about in glee! Love ya!

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace.  "- Old French Proverb

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

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

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Stitching on the Road

 

I am sewing on a pair of britches today!

No not for me! For Mr. Scarecrow in my newest stitch that I am working on called "Pumpkins, Crows and a Scarecrow"

Actually, Mr. Pinker and I are trucking on down the road which gives me a good amount of time to work on some projects .

Do you enjoy stitching as you are riding in a vehicle? Or do you find yourself drifting into slumberland from the lull of the road? Me- well both.

Sooooo....

Have you made your plans for the week?

Though I will be visiting family members, I do hope to work on a few projects while away. I hope you do not mind if I share them with you.

Hmm.... What Should I do This Week? 

🌞1. Work on October's Tiny House. 

Tiny Pumpkin House in the works. 

🌞2. Work on October's Roundabout stitch. 

🌞3. Seek out some fabulous thrift shops. Hmmm. maybe find some treasures.

  

 

🌞4. Applique on my  Berries and Butterflies  quilt blocks. 

 

🌞5.Whatever other mischief I can get into. Now that should not be too hard.😁😇

As Mr. Pinker and I are away, I do have some preplanned posts for the week. Please do forgive me if it takes me a few days to get back with you. I never know how much internet service we will have or what we will get into, but I am sure you understand.

Well , Sweeties. I better let you get to your busy day. I wish you a humdinger of a week - in a good way! Love ya'! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Today is a good day to be happy.  "- 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

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

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Four more chain blocks pieced for Melva's Irish Chain SAL. Four more to go! I am moving right along! 

If all goes well, I hope to post the following this week,

🌞 Apple hutch tour and finish

🌞 Halloween Parade

🌞 Sunflower Haven - a new House freebie

🌞 Scrappy quilting

🌞 Changing of the quilts 

But we shall see. You know how life and chores sometimes get in the way of all of the fun. But I do hope you will drop by when you have the chance. You know how I love visitors. 

In and Out of the Hoop , Plus Autumn Patchwork - A Fall Freebie

 One quilt out of the hoop and another is going in!

Eeeh, it is moving day for the quilt hoop!

I finished quilting the border on my Roll and Bake quilt. This has been my 15 a minute a day project for the week.

So now, Roll and Bake is officially out of the hoop.

If you missed these little free doodles that I posted a few years ago, just click on the colored links to visit the posts.

 Roll and Bake  ,   A Bowl of Gingerbread,  A Plate of Gingers  and   Gingerbread and Marshmallows

But there is binding to be added. I am using the Christmas fabric that came from the "Great bag of fabric" that my nephew gifted me a few years ago. So you can guess what I am going to be up to today. Binding!

2 " wide strips cut for binding

And then.... I will begin quilting this darling quilt sent to me by my sweet friend, Cheryle. She gifted me this quilt last year, but I wanted to save it to quilt during the "fall season". Isn't it gorgeous?

Swoon .🧡🤗 Just love those four patch pumpkins. Thank you, dear Cheryle. ❤😘

Inspired by Cheryle beautiful quilt , I drew up a little stitch to work on called "Autumn Patchwork" . I will be working on it today.

"Autumn Patchwork" is a CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS CHART so you choose whatever colors your sweet heart desires .

The colors that are depicted in the chart MAY NOT be the colors that I choose when I stitch my piece.

I will certainly let you know what colors I settle on as I work on this little pumpkin patchwork.

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If you are interested in stitching this piece,  just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. 

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FREEBIE ALERT:

Herrschners posted a Fall Bird freebie this week. It is a darling piece.

Herrschners Fall Bird Embroidery Freebie

Well Sweeties, I think I have enough to keep me busy on this Slow Stitching Sunday . Don't you?

Have a beautiful day stitching away your dreams and...

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"A day spent with needle and thread is a good day.  "- 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

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

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A little Sunday quilt stack from days past.

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I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needle workers to meet. 

Frederique at   Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday

Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday

Kate at Life in Pieces for  Stitching Stuff ( Sunday) 

Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for Oh Scrap - Sunday 

Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday

Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings

Judy at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts for Design Wall Monday

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Oh dear, Blogger is  "acting  wonky " again. I am not receiving updates on my Reading List. So I do apologize if I miss any of my sweet blogging friends posts. I am trying to pop in to see if you post each day.