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Sunday, July 11, 2021

It's All About Chickens- mostly

Good Sunday morning, Sunshine! Are you ready to hit the day running? I hope so . Come on in and lets chat for a bit. I am anxious to share with  you my Slow Stitching Sunday plans and a maybe have a little bit of hen talk.πŸ”πŸ˜€

 Grab you a cup of what delights you.
 Ya'll know I love my iced tea . So I have that in the fridge with juice and cokes.  

Our blueberries are still producing so I have those for your munching pleasure as well. 

While we are in the kitchen, let me share my tiered tray by the corner kitchen sink.
It is decorated in a modge podge of chickens and anything, yellow and white. 

This cheerful hen creamer always makes me smile

Most of the little ceramic pieces are salt and pepper shakers that I find at the Goodwill including this little farm girl. Isn't she darling?

Now onto quilting and stitching. - It's all about chickens! Could you guess that? Well there is a little Christmas in July too. 

First on the agenda-  Cluck Cluck 
Put in some quilting on my Chicken quilt. The blocks are almost complete and then on to the border. Oh, I am so excited! 
These are photos of it when it was in progress. 

I will take this project with me when I go visit the family- our family gathers together on Sundays for a Sunday meal and chit chat, and my favorite is to watch what the grandkids  and nephews get into- they are all into fishing right now.

Staying on the chicken theme- my dear friend, Sue sent me the sweetest design that she  kitted up for me. It is called "The Rooster Sampler " by Tracy Cambell Designs.
 Sue is stitching it too. Right now I am stitching the border on 14 count Loops & Threads aida, and can I tell you it is a dream to stitch on. I am loving it. Thank you so much, Sue. I am thinking after the border I will move to the alphabet. I know the rooster will be last.   

Though not in the same colors, he reminds me of this rooster. Lol. 
This painting is one of my favorite chicken thrifty finds. 

Speaking of roosters, my friend Karen sent me a big package which I plan to share with you in the future,  but I wanted to share with you this stinking cute Rooster fabric. My mind is swirling with ideas. 
Along with my surprise package was these fabrics as well. So scrumptious. 

Oh , I want to scream out loud- Stitching friends are the best!  I sure have made so many wonderful friends who brighten my day. Thank you!  Thank you! Thank you! 

Oh what else can I get into ? Mmmm. How about a little Christmas stitching for Santa Sunday?  

I am thinking this sweet design would be a great start; which was gifted to me by , Karen in the big box of goodies. It is called "Not  a Creature Was Stirring" from Just Another Button Company.  Thank you so much, Karen. 

I think that will keep me busy for the day. 

Speaking of Christmas I started some Christmas in July quilting. I am not sure what this little block is called but I thought it was cute.
 Two blocks down and I do not know how many more I will create, but they are on the agenda for some Monday piecing. 

These are the measurements that I used. 



Super easy piecing . 


Well that is what is going on in my neck of the woods today. What are you up to? 
 
As always, 
Happy Quilting and Stitching, ya'll
Melisa
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.  

      Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday

Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for Oh Scrap

Beth at Love Laugh Quilt  for Monday Making
Judy at Small Quilts Doll Quilts for Design Wall Monday
Lynette at What a Hoot! for BOMs Away Monday



My sister's chickens and duck are finding some shade. I hope you are staying cool too. 

Sunday- Take it slow and let your soul catch up with your body. 
Hugs and Stitches.

44 comments:

  1. Thanks for the lovely tour of your chicken decorations! You certainly have a knack for decorating. The pieced blocks looks like it's one from the Garden Party quilt designed by Bonnie Hunter. This quilt is on my list of projects to be made. Happy stitching!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Gretchen for the sweet visit and for the info on the what the block is . I will have to visit Bonnie's blog pronto. I hope you have a lovely day and happy quilting.

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  2. Girl, how do you get so much done?? I love the chicken quilt and I’ll bet your family enjoys watching it come to life on Sundays. I’ve decided I need a tier tray. Isn’t it perfect for Knick knacks and trinkets? Lol I love buying those things, but never know what to do with them. Watch out, I’m in the market for one now!

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    1. Lol thank you so much, Penny. Oh you will have so much fun decorating your tiered tray. I have 4 plus some plate stands that I decorate too. It is a great place to pile in the knick knacks and enjoy. I got my mom one for Christmas and she is getting into decorating it as well. Lol. Have a great day and hope you found the perfect tiered tray.

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  3. I can't wait every morning to check to see if you have posted something new!! You motivate me to get stitching. Thank you so much for all your little freebie's.

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    1. Aah thank you so much. You just brightened my day. I can not tell you how much that means to me and motivates me. I am so happy that you enjoy the little designs; it really warms my heart. Big hugs.

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  4. What a wonderful Sunday you have planned, family, grands nature with lots of stitching plans. Have a wonderful day, I can't wait to see what you accomplish. Stitch what you love.

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Mary.Sundays are always fun and this one was quite busy. It is always a great day when my mom makes her spaghetti and the grandkids come over.lol Have a blessed day , dear. Hugs

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  5. What a fun post! I love that blue sampler fabric!

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    1. Aah thank you so much. I love that fabric too. Some fabric is soooo pretty that it takes me a long time before I am willing to cut it. Lol. Thank you so much for the sweet visit.

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  6. Thank you for all you do for the stitching community. Love getting your blogs.

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    1. Aah thank you so much, dear.I feel very blessed by this community and it is such a joy to share. Have a blessed day and have a wonderful week.

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  7. Hi,
    I love chickens...I collect them and have them scattered through my kitchen. Love Chicken quilt and your new chicken fabric. Have a great day!

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    1. Aah thank you for the sweet visit, Sherrie. Oh I am obsessed with chickens too. I have been collecting them since the 90's .I just wished we could have real chickens again. Maybe some day. Have a beautiful day and wonderful week, dear.

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  8. Your chickens are so cute! What a fun post - thanks for sharing!

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    1. Aah thank you so much. I love anything chicken related. I hope you have a wonderful week dear and happy quilting.

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  9. I just love the chicken quilt and your lovely collection of chickens make me smile. You have some great projects going and I look forward to seeing them progress.

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    1. Oh thank you so much , Deb for the sweet visit and compliment. My chicken collection seems like it is always growing especially with the quilts and stitching. Have an awesome week, dear.

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  10. How fun to watch the kids fish and so some hand stitching! enjoy!

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    1. Aah thank you so much for visiting, Kathy. They had a great time- they didn't catch anything but I got some good photos and a was able to get in some stitching as well . Have a great week

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  11. You have some really fun projects going on in your house right now! And that rooster fabric is gorgeous!!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Sarah. I try to stay as busy as possible. The rooster fabric is the bomb! Lol Have an awesome week, dear.

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  12. Great projects you are working on, and lovely decorations. I have an applique chicken quilt I should probably finish up one of these days! Hope you have a great week!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Karrin. Oh how fun to have a chicken UFO. I hope that you post it sometime. I would love to see it. Happy quilting and thank you for the sweet visit.

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  13. Happy Sunday Melisa. I just love your tiered tray. I haven’t got one but one day 😊. All your hen stitching is just fabulous you know how much I love our feathered friendsπŸ“. And who doesn’t live Christmas in July. Your such an inspiration. Happy Stitching. God Bless ❤️

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    1. Happy Monday, Karen and thank you so much for the sweet visit. You are going to have get a tiered tray. I can just imagine it filled with chicken items too. Lol. I think your sweet feathered gals would like it too. lol. Big hugs

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  14. Your chicken quilt is so cute and so are all your other chickens! The stitcheries look like fun. Beautiful Christmas blocks too, can't wait to see what you'll be making. Have a great week!

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    1. Thank you so much, Astrid. I am looking so forward to finishing this quilt. I have 2 1/2 blocks to go and then the borders. I already know where I want to place it . Have a wonderful week and happy quilting.

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  15. Cute chickens! Everywhere! I made a chicken quilt a few years ago and found some chicken wire fabric for the border.

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    1. Oh wow chicken wire fabric would be perfect. I miss being able to go to quilt shops and find such lovely fabrics. Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit and I hope you have a lovely week.

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  16. Love the chickens in all their forms! I've yet to make a chicken quilt, but perhaps one day......

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Jenny.I am so excited to seeing the end of quilting the chicken quilt. I still need to come up with a better name for it.Lol. Have a great week, dear and thank you for the visit.

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  17. Melisa,
    O MY!
    Now you know that I would just adore all those chickens that you showcased in this post!! That chicken creamer is to die for!! All so darn cute!! Love the tiered tray!! and that chicken quilt took my breath away!! Thanks so much for sharing as it brightened my day!
    Thanks too for always stopping by and for having such nice things to say!! I truly appreciate it!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Happy Monday, Deb and thank you so much for stopping by and for the kind words. That little chicken creamer would certainly fit into your kitchen with it being yellow. I just drooled over all of your kitchen decorating ideas in your last post and I am going to the Dollar Tree to look for some of the rooster placemats and pot holders. Lol. Have an blessed week, dear.

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  18. What a great tour of your kitchen and those blueberries look so yummy! Love the chicken quilt you are working on. Have a great week.

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    1. Aaah thank you so much for stopping by for a sweet visit, Deb. The grandbabies went to town picking those blueberries and they are so yummy. Hope you have a blessed day.

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  19. Melisa, I love seeing your email in my box. Your posts are always so well done. Thanks so much for sharing. Love your sister's Duck.

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Kim. You are the sweetest and brightened my day. My sister named her duck Aflec. Lol. So cute. Have a wonderful week ,dear.

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    1. Aaah Thank you so much Robin. You are the sweetest. Have an awesome day. Hugs

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  21. Your displays are always delightful. Love the chicken mug....and sweet tea.
    Hand quilting and spending time with family sounds windeeful.

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Sue for the kind compliment and for stopping by for a sweet visit. I got that chicken mug at the Dollar General- I thought it was super cute. It was a great day with the family. I hope you had a lovely day as well and have a blessed week. Hugs

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  22. If you ask me you can't go wrong with chickens for decorations!

    I'm conditioning the soil in a place in my garden (lowering ph) so I can plant some blueberries. Yummm!

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    1. Oh wow, Cathy. I hope your blueberries did well. We have several blueberry bushes but we have very poor soil actually it is chert and for some reason they have thrived which is amazing. Have a great weekend.

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