To Blog or Not To Blog?

 Good afternoon, Sweeties and Happy Friday.

It is rather a mild day here in the holler I have been sitting outside on the swing watching the hummingbirds,  stitching away and thinking.🤔

Come September will be my 6th anniversary on social media. I have met so many wonderful friends through IG and blogging  I want to thank all of you who take time out of your busy day to spend it with me. Your kindness and support has truly been a blessing. 

 Here lately, I have been struggling . Ever so often I will get a comment that bothers me.

 Just the other day a comment was left that was inappropriate based on the topic I was talking about and the emotions tied into the topic. I am sure some of you know what topic I was posting about- a sensitive subject and dear to my heart.  I discussed it with Mr. Pinker . Should I get off social media or stay? We discussed this at some length. But I just don't know. 

I will stew on it for awhile. I know other bloggers have stewed on the same question from time to time. Which ever direction I go, know that I appreciate and love ya' 

Thank you for dropping by. 

Happy stitching and quilting, y'all, 

Melisa

"Life is sweet! "

Hugs and Stitches!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you. 

Scrapping Away

I am doing a lot of scrapping! 

Cutting strips. 

Sewing strips

Reds, Whites and Blues all ready to be pieced.

 It is Scrappy Happy Flag time! Welcome, y'all.

 Now see I told you- I am still not done with patriotic  projects. 😀

Ten more Scrappy Happy Flags added to  my other happy blocks. 

Alycia's " The Ribbon " QOV quilt along begins today. Last week she shared the cutting instructions. Click here   to visit Alycia's introduction to the QAL.  Thank you, Alycia for offering this to us. 🤗

My fabrics are all picked. I am going all the way scrappy. 

2" strips waiting and ready. More cutting still be done. 

Hmmm what else is going on? 🤔Well...

Straight off my finishing table is  Patriotic Mini Sampler

I took some snippets  of fabric and created a little bow to attach to the corner edge. All done and ready for next year. 

Well that is what is going on in the holler on this fine summer's day. 

What are you up to? 

 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!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

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Berry Bouquet- A Sampler For Amy - A Very Special Freebie

 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. 💗🎈🎈I 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. 🤗❤❤

Stitching and quilting special pieces for her brings me great comfort. 

Butterfly Kisses  

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. 

Flaming Butterflies 

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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If you would like to see or stitch any of the other pieces that I have made in honor of my sister, please visit the links below. 

In My Heart She Blooms- Amy's 2024 Berry

2024 Amy's Strawberry Basket Sampler  

I am with you always and 2023 A Bouquet for Amy

2022  Amy's Pinkeep  ( This is a larger piece so I am going to frame it. )

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. 🤗 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

Melisa 

" She is my first friend, best friend, and forever friend. "- Unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. Forever in my heart and always on my mind.  I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. ❤❤❤

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U.S.A. Stamp Freebie

Here I am again! Two posts in a day. Aaw why not? 😀😁😊

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. 😀

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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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This is a CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS CHART. If you are interested , I used DMC 498, 930, and Blanc  and stitched mine on 14 count coffee/tea dyed aida.

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.🤗 😘

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!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

Up To Our Eyeballs

 Can I offer you some zucchini and squash? 

We are up to our eyeballs with these delectable vegetables! Hee! Hee! 

 Our garden is doing fabulous this year.

 Soon we will have tomatoes. Though I may have to swipe  a few green ones  for  some fried green tomatoes.  Yum ! Yum! 

I will be moving the hoop today!

Quilting on Otis Payne's Bow Tie quilt

 There are 30 more blocks to quilt in the Otis Payne's Bow Tie Quilt.  If you do not remember this quilt,  I bought the quilt top last year at the World's Largest Yard Sale for a song and a dance.

 I have high hopes to finish it before this year's sale. but again those are high hopes. 

I am using red quilting thread. 

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Now onto the plans for the week. 

Did I Get'r Done...Well Last Week's Goals were..  

This is actually 2 Sunday's ago plans, but I checked off the list! 😃

✅🌞1. Work on Patriotic Pride . I finished the embroidery. 

✅🌞2. Work on Blackbird Designs' "Winter Wonderland" a darling gift from sweet Sonja. Thank you Sonja I am loving this stitch. ❤ 

Progress June 29, 2025

I worked on the vine border and put in the goose. Next up will be the acorns and squirrel. 

Progress July 12, 2025

 

✅🌞3. Quilt Otis Payne's Bow Tie Quilt. 

✅🌞4.Begin a new across stitch. Started Hum of the Bees. 

✅🌞5.  Plan the 4th of July menu. Hamburgers and hot dogs were the stars of the menu. 

 

Hmm.... What Should I do This Week? 

🌞1. Piece more Kitchen Sink blocks

🌞2. Work on Hum of the Bees  

🌞3. Quilt Otis Payne's Bow Tie Quilt. 

🌞4.Begin a new across stitch.

🌞5.  Work on "Garden Is My Home" Embroidery. 

🌞 6. Piece more Four Patch Fun blocks. 

Well that is enough to keep me as busy as a bumble bee this week.

So have you made your plans for the week? 

If you are in the neighborhood, stop back by around 12 CST. I will be posting a quick patriotic stitch. 

As Always, 

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!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

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

Carol at Quilt Schmilt  for To Do List Tuesday

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Other Posts That Might Strike Your Fancy!

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🌞 Root A Toot Toot Patriotic Parade Early 2024 patriotic freebies. 

🌞A Berry Nice Parade- A Look at Past Berry Freebies 2025- Early 2025 berry Freebies. 

🌞A Buzzy Bee Parade An early 2025 bee freebie parade. 

🌞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.