Rainy Day Work and Country Christmas Doodles Set 6

 Rain is on its way! Well at least that is what the weatherman says. We shall see though. 

Good Thursday morning, Sweeties. How is the weather in your neck of the woods?  I hope it is pleasant. 

Yesterday, we had a spot of rain as well. I spent time indoors  working on my Peppermint Pinwheels blocks. 

QUESTION: Do you like peppermint candy? It is a must have during the holidays. I fill my candy dish with these sweet , little treats- just as my Nanny did.❤💚

 

10  more blocks completed. 

Since it will be raining today, I will create more of these  sugar coated red and green blocks . ❤💚

It is  Embroidery Thursday for me as well. Sooo.... I will also begin embroidery work using my new set of Country Christmas doodles. I will work mine up into ornaments using DMC 498. 

These are the ones I completed last week. 

Country Christmas Doodles Set 5

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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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                My little doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect. 

 The other day, I pulled out some of my little embroidered Christmas quilts that I sit here and there and everywhere! 🎅🤶

My grandsons' handprints are some of my favorites. 

I even made one into a pillow. Aah little Mr. R's baby handprint. ❤🤗

This adorable gal was created  by dear Sheila, @thecraftaholiccreations  on Instagram. I just love her! Thank you , Sheila. 

Well Sweeties, I will keep it short and sweet. Thank you for visiting me on this lovely rainy day. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Rainy days were made for cozy moments and happy hearts. "- unknown 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who would dance in the rain.  I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

We are gearing up for Turkey Day! 

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The Thanksgiving Jar from the Mason Jar Series- A Fall Freebie

My buttery is filled to the brim with canned goodness - stitched ones that is! 😀

Good afternoon, y'all. It is no secret that I love "canning season". Come summer time the canners are at full steam. 

Over the last few years , I have been canning the holidays in the form of stitched holiday creations. 

My newest jar in the Mason Jar series is The Thanksgiving Jar. 

Ole' Tom Turkey is ready for the Thanksgiving holiday along with a home grown pumpkin. 

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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 did not chart this, but I outlined Tom's eye in 2 strands of white floss so it would stand out.  

If you are interested in any of the other mason jars, just click on the links below to magically be transported back to the post with the charts. 🪄

Autumn Jar Pinkeep , Winter  Jar , Sheep Jar , Bunny Jar  ,  Strawberry Jam Jar   , Patriotic Jar ,Honey Jar  ,   Sunflower Jar,   Halloween Jar, and Squirrel Jar. 

More jars are soon to follow . I do have other holidays that need to be captured in a jar! 

I am so very grateful that you joined me today. 

Happy Canning! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Good things take time. " 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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A Fall Farm Stroll and a Little Quilt

 Good morning from the ole' farmstead. How are you doing on this lovely Wednesday morning?

Cows are being moved from one section of the farm to the other.

 

We are getting ready for the winter season. Bev is one of our favorites. She is as smart as a whip.

 

Meet Miss Bev. 

Do you remember Big Bad Brad who was as gentle as a lamb? Well he has been sold to another farm. A new bull will arrive in months to come.  

Old Big Bad Brad and Gertie

In the Bee Yard, the bees are doing great. Mr. Pinker says one hive is as mean as a bunch of rattlesnakes, but he enjoys working with all of the hives. 

Edna says "Howdy". It has been a spell since you have seen a close up of her. She has a soft spot in my heart. 

Back at home, a new little quilt is completed and ready to be displayed for these last few days of the fall season.  

By the way if you are interested in the little "Gobbler" in the background drop back by around noon . He is my latest freebie- in the Mason Jar Series.  Anywooo...

A few years ago, I worked on this simple wool applique using clothing from the thrift stores.  

I drew out the motifs wiley niley and used the buttonhole stitch to applique them down. 

The background fabric is an old  shirt. 

I framed the block using fabrics from more shirts creating a little churn dash. 

It did not take long to bind this little quilt. 

Now since this fall project is done, I am on to the next little quilt. I am not sure which one will go into the hoop next. 

Thank you for  taking a stroll with me on the farm today and for looking at my little quilt. 

See ya' later! 🤗 

Oreo  is making his way along the tobacco sticks. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Life is good when the farm is where your best memories are made. " Unknown 

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The Tale of Miss Iron's Mishap

"Oh, BUTTERSCOTCH!" I exclaimed with a furrow brow. 

Mr. Pinker quickly looked up. 

"What happened, Hon? What is wrong?"

"Ooops! I did it again!" I said as I eyed my iron ladened with fusible webbing. "DOUBLE BUTTERSCOTCH!" I shrieked.

Mr. Pinker immediately bounced from his chair. "I'm outa here. This means trouble," he said with a smile. As he excited the room,  he shouted over his shoulder, " Do you need any help?"

"Nope! I got this. It is me or the highway for this sticky fusible webbing, and it is not going to be me! Hee! Hee!  " I chuckled. 

I made a mistake I got fusible webbing on my iron. Eeek! 

"Hmmm, Think! Think! Think! What did I do the last time I did this?" I asked myself.

 I searched the world wide web for solutions. Hmmm - the dryer sheet method. "Yep ! That is what I did the last time!" I said to no one in particular. 

I ran to the laundry room and grabbed  few Bounce dryer sheets and some paper towels. 

Soon I was ready to  tackle the task at hand. First step-  heat up the iron to a low/ medium heat- no steam. Check! ✅  I then began to tackle the melted fusible in small circular motions with a dryer sheet. 

Time to get to work and try to remove the residue. 

"Around and around , I go", I sang. "Ouch! Eeek! Ouch! Watch  those fingertips! " I reminded myself. 

 As I worked, Miss Iron said "Squeak! Squeak! ." I smiled for I knew she was quite happy that the residue was getting thinner and thinner . Her plate was shining up. 

Slowly but surely the gunk is coming off. 

" Mama's sorry. You are ok, Baby, " I reassured Miss Iron. " I will get you all cleaned up. " 

 Miss Iron again squeaked, "Thank you, Mama . " She sighed in relief.  

What was so special about Miss Iron that I wanted to save her?  Well not so long ago,  she was a poor lonely orphan Sunbeam iron , sitting all alone on a dusty shelf  at the thrift store . She was as happy as a clam when  I popped her in my buggy and  brought her home to live out her lifelong dream of pressing pretty quilting fabrics. Of course she has gone through some hard knocks, and it shows, but that is ok.   She is well loved. ❤

Slowly but surely the gunk was coming off, but it was a process of patience, perseverance and a whole lot of elbow grease. It took about 8 dryer sheets.  I would have to cut the iron off for a few minutes and then start back to the task at hand, mainly to give myself a rest. 

Afterwards, I wiped the iron down with a paper towel to remove any leftover residue from the webbing and dryer sheets. 

Miss Iron is back in business and so am I ! Now back to finishing my projects!

Has this ever happened to you? Do you have any tips on how to clean the iron plate? I am quite curious. You know me- being Mrs. Scatterbrain running at lightning speed- well, this may happen again but Shhh don't tell Miss Iron. 😀😁😂

Thank you for the sweet visit, y'all and have a blessed day. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other. "- Walter Elliot 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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