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

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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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🌞Parade of Homes- Early 2025 parade of home freebies.

🌞 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.  

Purple Piecing and a Morning Smoothie

The blueberries are in. 

Each day I go out to our little blueberry bushes on the hill and pick a small bowl full. 

These make for good summer smoothies.

I make mine from spinach, blueberries, a small amount of crushed pineapples, cucumber, ground flax seeds , olive oil and a tad bit of old fashioned oatmeal. Yum! Yum! And good for you too. 😁😋

 

You know what else is good for you? Sewing! Hee! Hee! 😊

Little scrappy On the Positive Side Blocks have been in the works for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. 

I also had to catch up on my orange blocks. Oooh don't the orange and purples play so pretty together. They remind me of Halloween. 

The blocks measure 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" unfinished and are made of 2 1/2" strips and blocks. 

Well Sweeties, this is just a quick pop in visit. I wish you the most spectacular Saturday. And don't forget to do something you love. 

As Always, 

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

"Choose to be optimistic . It feels better. "-  Dalai Lama

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

Blueberry Hill

 Other Posts That Might Strike Your Fancy!

🌞Parade of Homes- Early 2025 parade of home freebies.

🌞 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. 

Purple flowers along the Arkansas River in Colorado. 

 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. 

Frederique at   Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday

Angela of  So Scrappy  for Scrap Happy Saturday