Good afternoon, Sweeties and Happy Friday.
Happy stitching and quilting, y'all,
Melisa
"Life is sweet! "
Hugs and Stitches!!!๐ค๐งต❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you.
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Good afternoon, Sweeties and Happy Friday.
Happy stitching and quilting, y'all,
Melisa
"Life is sweet! "
Hugs and Stitches!!!๐ค๐งต❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you.
Sewing strips
It is Scrappy Happy Flag time! Welcome, y'all.
Now see I told you- I am still not done with patriotic projects. ๐
Ten more Scrappy Happy Flags added to my other happy blocks.
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"A thoughtful mind when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag but the nation itself. " - Henry Ward Beecher
Hugs and Stitches!!!!๐ค๐งต❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. I miss you more and more each day. Love and miss you, Amo.
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Do you believe in signs? The other day when I was cutting fabrics for Alycia's QAL. I came up on some scrap fabrics that I purchased at a yard sale. As I was cutting them into strips . I spotted my sister, Amy's, nickname- "Amo" . I didn't know what "Amo te" meant so I went to Google translate and typed it in. Immediately, it popped up "I love you. " I started crying. Amo often sends me signs. This one was extra special . Do look for signs from your loved ones; you will find them.
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
Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday Wait Loss- Wednesday
Denise at For the Love of Geese for Put Your Foot Down- Thursday
Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation for Needle and Thread Thursday- Thursday
Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday
Alycia's of Alycia's Quilts for Finished of Not Friday
A few weeks ago the balloons were released, and in an instant, they rose to the sky and floated to Heaven .
It was my dear sister's birthday. ๐๐๐I always buy balloons for her sons and nephews to release on this special day. Of course there were lots of tears and many warm memories of our "Flaming Amo". That was her nickname. Bless her sweet heart.
She is always on my mind. She will be forever for we were so close. ๐ค❤❤
Stitching and quilting special pieces for her brings me great comfort.
Of course, I have showed you the butterfly quilts that I have made for her in the past, and yes another one is in the works.
Most of the time my stitched pieces are strawberry pieces in memory of her days on the farm.
Before her birthday, I feverishly stitched away on her newest piece. It is called Berry Bouquet - A Sampler for Amy. I chose some unusual color combinations in respect to the basket ( DMC 503 & 3808) , but I am quite pleased.
Originally , I just stitched the basket of berries, but I soon found the perfect frame and decided to add the alphabet and border. I believe that my sweet sis is smiling down on it with love from Heaven. I think she would like it.
I stitched Berry Bouquet on 14 count coffee/ tea dyed Aida that I dyed myself.
Nine DMC floss colors were used including: 223, 503, 782, 815, 844, 3346, 3371, 3808, Blanc.
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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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I have shared 2 Christmas angels. I did stitch her one last year, but have yet to post it.
Prim Winter Angel for 2021
Always With Thee for 2022
Amy Lou the Strawberry Picker was a stitch that I created in 2022.
I want to thank all of you not only for your sweet visit today, but also for bringing me joy , comfort , for being so kind and supportive these last few years. ๐ค You are the bees knees!
As Amo would say with a grin on her face and in a loud boisterous voice, "Love ya!"
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
" She is my first friend, best friend, and forever friend. "- Unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!๐ค๐งต❤
Here I am again! Two posts in a day. Aaw why not? ๐๐๐
This is just a quick post to share a little stitch I worked on last night as I cozied down on the couch to watch one of my favorite all time sleuths/ author- Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote.
Anywhoo, this little U.S.A. Stamp whipped up in 2 shakes of a lamb's tail. Yes, I am still working on patriotic stitching. I could stitch it year round and often do. ๐
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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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U. S. A. will join my other wee collection of patriotic stamps which are right now nestled in a small apple pie dish - a darling gift from sweet Karen.๐ค ๐
Mini Patriotic Jar Stamp, Pop Goes The Fireworks Truck Stamp, Pop Stamp |
Alrighty, y'all . I am off to check the garden and then back to my stitching chair.
Enjoy your Slow Stitching Sunday and...
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
God Bless the U.S.A.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!๐ค๐งต❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
Can I offer you some zucchini and squash?
Quilting on Otis Payne's Bow Tie quilt |
I am using red quilting thread. |
Progress June 29, 2025 |
Progress July 12, 2025 |
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"A Sunday well spent brings a week of contentment . " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!๐ค๐งต❤
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 needle workers to meet.
Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday
Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching 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