Let the Fireworks Begin!

 Light the grill and let the fireworks begin!

                      

 Good morning and Happy Sunday! And to those in the US Happy Fourth of July. This is one of my favorite holidays. Oh, let me take the opportunity to thank all of the men and women serving in the armed forces and all of the veterans  and their families who have served to protect our country and the freedoms that we enjoy. God Bless you all.

                             

 May I tell you that I am proud of my daughter who also serves in the US Air Force? She makes a mama proud as does my oldest daughter. 

I hope that if you are celebrating your day will be joyous and a safe one.

                       

 I think my only hazard will be eating too much. Lol.  Hamburgers and hot dogs are on my agenda with the family. Then a quick splash in the pool or at least watch the grandkids splish and splash. They always seem to get my in the water though. Lol- This Mae Mae can not resist her sweet grandbabies. ( Mae Mae is what the call me. Lol) 

 Mr Pinker has to work so depending on his shift; I may go watch the fireworks .

                  

 Our little town had their fireworks last night but there is supposed to be some at the marina which is always a good show.

The grandbabies loved the fireworks. 

Are you stitching on something special today? Or maybe starting a new patriotic piece?  That would be a lot of fun. Yesterday it was a such a feast for the eyes to see all of the patriotic stitches on Instagram - of course everyday IG is a feast for the eyes. 

                           

On my down time, I think I am going to work on City Stitcher's Liberty Sampler.  Boy, is she a big girl. I will be happy to get a couple of letters in . I just love eyelet stitches. 

Later in the evening after the fireworks, I am planning a new start with " All American" a sweet stitch by Primrose Cottage Stitches which was gifted to me by a dear friend. Doesn't it look like a lot of fun? 

 I also hope to make a mad dash to the Quilt Nest to piece a few of these blocks.                                                                         

 I saw this block in an antique quilt on Bonnie Hunter's blog, and I was immediately smitten with it.  

Two down and 10 more to go. 

I still need to add stars to my tin flag.

I am making my  blocks 12" finished. A super easy and quick block to piece. 

Well I am off to do something productive. I wish you the most blessed day. 

And thank you so much for visiting me and  for always being so kind and encouraging on my blog and on Instagram- Ya'll are the best!!!! 

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

Tish at The Madd Hatter Tish's Adventure in Wonderland  for UFO Busting #145

Land of the Free and Home of the Brave!

Hugs and Stitches