Made Out Like a Bandit and a Prim Bee Skep Doodle

Did I show y'all my yarn haul?🧶🧶🧶  

Welcome y'all and Happy Hump Day!

Well a few weeks ago I was  minding my own business taking a leisurely stroll in the Goodwill when all of a sudden a cart sporting a bunch of yarn rolled my way. 😁🧶🧶🧶I tried my darndest to look away, but I was slowly drawn into the colors. 

Oooh they are so so pretty I thought. "Walk away! " I told myself , but the allure of those fibers just pulled me right in. Well what will it hurt to take a look I reasoned So over to the cart I went. My eyes twitched when I saw the price?

 Eeeh! I think I need some yarn! ( No not really,  but I chatted with myself . "Self, I think I should buy some of the yarn , besides I can try to teach the grandsons and nephews how to crochet with what limited knowledge I have."-  Well, that is what I told myself, but I knew good and well they were for me too.😀)   So in two blinks of a lamb's tail,  I threw some skeins in my cart and made out like a bandit. Hee! Hee!😁😀

 Then a couple of days later we were in another thrift store when  Ole' Mr. Pinker  came to my cart with a smile on his face toting a bag of more yarn.  "Would you like this? " he asked. 

Mr. Pinker found this bag of wool yarn. 

Oh bother,   do I dare? Again I caved into the desire and bought the bag. 

Pretty wool yarns in this thirfted bag. 

Soooo. that brings me to my next project. It has been awhile since I have done any rug punch. I pulled out my  Monk's cloth and chose some of those pretty yarns  and drew out a picture.

Bee Skep loosely drawn on Monks cloth. 

 And soon a new project was in the works.

Working on the backside. 

 It is quite primitive which suits my fancy fine!  

This is the front side. 

Now are the loops even ? No.🤷 Is it neat as a pin ? Nope again!

 But I am happy as a pig in mud with my finish.  

Prim Bee Skep is finished. 

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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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Well that's my story and I am sticking to it! 🤪🤩🤪

As Always, 

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

Have fun and create! 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.  

The other day, dear Nancy on IG, showed her beautifully stitched ornaments that she had just finished. I was smitten.❤ I finished stitching the first of two in Herrschners Winter's Night Music Boxes which are freebies and available on their website. I will begin the 2nd one today. I used DMC 221 on this stitch. 

The thrifted bag of yarn also held threads and floss. 

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🌞Time to Dye-  2024 post on how I tea/ Coffee Dye my fabric. 

🌞Pin Pillow Tutorial - 2023 post on how I finish my pin pillows with chenille trim. 

Summer House

The darling bee skep was a gift from sweet Pat. Her sister made it a few years ago . It stays out year round. I just love it. Thank you again , Pat. 

Tuesday This and That

 Good Tuesday morning, Sweet Peas . 

We have rain in the forecast all week. It just breaks my heart to hear of all of the suffering and loss due to the torrential rains in Texas.  In fact , it is hard to see the photos; I cannot imagine the devastation. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected.  🙏

Here in the holler, the summer rain will be welcomed though. Usually this time of the year they are just short pop up showers. The sprinkles will cut down my watering time in the gardens. Though I do admit, summer rain does leave a bit of mugginess in the air.  

For the last few days, the garden has been my home! Yep, I have been spending every minute in them, pulling weeds, deadheading flowers and tending to the veggies. 

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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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A little doodle just for you. My doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect. 

Double Stuff says Hi! 

But every now and then I have been able to slip in and make a few more blocks for my Kitchen Sink quilt aka Paper Chains .

6 more blocks pieced. 

I have been stitching, but again during stolen moments when not in the garden. 

The beginnings of "The Hum of the Bees" . 

The Hum of the Bees and Susan's Summer Saltbox

My printer has been on the fritz which has delayed me in sharing new charts. It takes about 15 minutes to print a page-how frustrating. I have my fingers crossed Mr. Pinker will find me a suitable printer during Prime Days on Amazon, but we shall see. 

Soon I will be taking down patriotic decor. Starting in the small foyer. 

Grandma's Love  quilt is front and center draped over a thrifted shutter.

My vintage white shelf was filled to the brim with a modge podge of items for the patriotic season. 

Lots of tins and thrifted items

Soon all of this will be moved elsewhere. 

 I think I will put out watermelon decor next. 🍉🍉🍉

I have rambled long enough. I am off to see what the day allows. I wish you the most terrific day and remember to take a little time for yourself and do something you love even for just a moment. 

 Love ya' ! 

As Always, 

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

Enjoy the small things that happen day to day. 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy . Tending to your gardens is bringing me joy.  Love and miss you, Amo. 

We are eating lots of fresh salads this summer. Yum! 

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🌞Time to Dye-  2024 post on how I tea/ Coffee Dye my fabric. 

🌞Pin Pillow Tutorial - 2023 post on how I finish my pin pillows with chenille trim. 

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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 needleworkers to meet. 

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Rodster, A Quilt and A Day on the Farm

 Put on your farm boots and grab your hat.👢👢 🤠 We are headed to the farm! It is a scorcher out there so I will bring a water for us all. 

First stop the Bee Yard.🐝🐝🐝 

My little honey makers are busy, busy , busy.

They do make me happy. 

I think the corn crib would be the perfect spot to view my latest thrifty find. 

I bought this the other day at a thrift store in the great state of Alabama. 😀

It is  a simple but absolutely delightful vintage nine patch . Isn't it darling? 

Excuse me a moment while I try to rustle up Rodster and some of the heifers. Maybe they would like to take a gander.  If you are so inclined, you can help me call them. Just go to the truck and blow the horn and they will soon appear. Easy Peasy.  Beep! Beep! 

There's Rodster. Hi there , big fella. 

And sweet Bev is not too far behind. 

Oh , bother. Where 's Edna? We cannot go on without her.  There she is ! That stinker is giving me "no never mind".  Oh well the show must go on! 

The quilt is hand quilted.

Look at the pretty umbrella fabric. 

Oh my, I bored these little fellas to death. They are going to take a snooze. 

Anywhoo , a  pretty turquoise fabric was used for  the binding ; each corner is curved. How pretty. 

The backing is pieced . Look at all of that gorgeous hand quilting. 

So what do you think? Was it a fabulous buy? 

Wheew! It's getting hot out here! How about we gather up the quilt and head back to the house. We can then get a big glass of sweet iced tea, sit back on the porch and stitch for awhile. You did bring your stitching along with you didn't you?  Thank you so much for keeping me company. You always brighten my day. 🤗🌞

 As Always, 

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

"A quilt is more than just a blanket; it is a tapestry of love... " - unknown.

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy who loved the farm so much. Love and miss you, Amo. 

 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 needleworkers to meet. 

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Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday

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Country Red, White and Blue Hutch Tour

Eeeh!  It's filled to the brim with patriotic goodness!

 Good morning, Sweeties and welcome. It is hard to believe that Independence Day is fast upon us. 

Every year I host our Fourth of July party. The kiddos always enjoy playing in the pool. I will have my cookout, but no play time in the pool. I didn't tell you what happened , did I? Well Mr. Pinker filled up the pool. As we were about to get in the pool to clean the sides, the liner ripped. Boo! Hoo! So that is our next project - put in a new liner. 

Anywhoo, back to the filled to the brim hutch. 

Little  Liberty  Manor  and  Heart in Hand Needlearts "Merry Making Mini Free" 

 I filled each and every nook and  cranny with all things red, white and blue.  This was the 1st time that I used the Pioneer Woman plates though I have had them  for over a year. 

A vintage canning funnel is perfect to nestle a cross stitch in. 

My little Red , White and Blue  stitch was tacked to the side of the hutch. So cute. 

The middle shelf was filled with lots of chickens  and gifts from my  loved ones and friends. 

Betsy Ewe  sits in a tin candle basket on top of the wooden box with Annie and the gang in the  Stars, Stripes and Chickens   stitch ( one of my patriotic favorites) . I nestled a  little red hen in the jello mold. 

Freedom Rings is a piece I worked on last year. I haven't posted her yet. My sister gave me the darling salt and pepper shakers. I keep those on the hutch year round. 

Did you see the gorgeous yo yo mat?  My sweet friend Patricia gifted this to me. I keep it out year round too.  Thank you Patricia. 🤗

My sister had an affection for old bottles and jars just as I do. This Ball jar which is filled with faux eggs is one she gifted me.  There is one of the recently bought pot holders underneath the Walmart hen. 

Do you remember the cabbage slicer I showed you last week in my vintage thrift haul? Well it landed on the bottom shelf with the blade covered. Lots of knick knacks on top. 

I filled the vintage juicer with another one of the thrifted doilies I showed you earlier and some berries. I added a sign , salt and pepper shakers , a Morton tin and  a stitch called Beelieve in Freedom  which I shared a few years ago. 

The gorgeous Scottie handkerchief was a gift from sweet Gwen.❤ ( Thank you , Gwen)  I just love it. I usually have it in the living room with a vintage Scottie planter, but not this year. 

 The white scale was removed and a red one took its place. Of course it was filled to the brim as well with berries and a crocheted doiley. 

A little thrifted red colander was perfect to put in a couple of butter pats and kitchen utensils  thrifted and gifted to me from my sis . I found the little cherry cross stitch on Pinterest years and years ago. Do you know who the designer is? 

Do you remember using can openers like this? 

Well , Sweeties that's my  patriotic hutch in a peanut shell.  Soon all of this will be put away and I will replace it with something else.

If you are interested in seeing any of my previous patriotic hutch tours, just click the links below. You will see a lot of the same things- just switched around a bit.

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2024-  Take Me Out To The Ballgame Hutch Tour

2023  Red, White and Blue  Hutch. 

2022  Down on the Farm Patriotic Hutch.  ( I failed to post a tour in 2022) 

2021 My Country Patriotic Farm Hutch

2020 Country Patriotic Thrift Hutch

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 If you would like to see some of the seasonal hutch tours click on the links below

Hutch Tours of 2023-  Links to all of the monthly hutch displays for 2023

Hutch Tours of 2024 Links to all of the monthly hutch displays for 2023

   

 

Thank you for taking time out of your day to visit me. I cannot tell you how much that means to me. Big hugs from the holler and...

As Always, 

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

"When we honor our Flag, we honor what we stand for as a Nation- Freedom, Equality, Justice and Hope.  " - Ronald Reagan.

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. .  Love and miss you, Amo. 

 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 needleworkers to meet. 

Cecilia at My Thrifted Store Addiction for Vintage Charm- Wednesday

Joy at Days Filled with Joy for Home Matters