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Saturday, July 3, 2021

My Country Patriotic Farm Hutch and a Little Freebie

 Good morning, sweet friends and happy Saturday! Oh please come on into the kitchen and join me for a patriotic hutch tour. Ice tea is on the counter and how about some fresh blueberries to munch on.  Though with the warm temperatures,  I think a slice of watermelon would be awful yummy! 

 Ok off to the hutch. Ya'll know I just love country clutter, and I cram my hutch plumb full. Lol that's just my style. Last year my hutch looked like this.

The theme was blues and chickens.  I even used my Blue Willow dishes. You can click here to see more of the 2020 hutch. 
This year I went for a lighter look - 😆not light in less stuff but lighter in color. Lol. 
I used the same table runners on each shelf which was red and white buffalo checked fabric from Walmart. I then added my red and white plates as well as my chicken plates.  So let's go to the top shelves. 
I just love Pioneer Woman and last year I got  this cute sign at Walmart. I just love how cheerful and bright it is.  Beside it is my 1776 Crock that I stitched last year. It was one of my 1st designs. 
In the opposite corner is a spindly legged rooster by the cutest little milk can gifted to me by my sweet friend, Sue. I just clipped a little Freedom tag from a Dollar Tree label and placed it on the wire holder. Beside it is little sheep stitch . I think it is Shepherd Bush but please correct me if I am wrong.  On the thrifted yellow riser is Scissor Tails Designs "Rise and Shine" finished in a mini loaf pan. 

                                     

 I have my eye set on the 2nd shelf now.  - Lol look at all that glorious country clutter. Most of it is thrifted which brings me so much joy. I am so sorry for the bad lighting in this corner. 

                                     

I left my Nanny's red coffee canister in the corner and on top of it is an old pitcher my sister gave me with a little ceramic chicken and 2 vintage glass salt and pepper shakers that she also gave me. In a white creamer is a Dollar Tree chicken and on the blue colbat stemware glass  is Bent Creek's "Wave" sampler which I have never really figured out how I want to fully finish.  

                            

My  oldest daughter gifted me the sweet red truck and camper set . She knows my love for camping.  I added a patriotic hat in a small dish in the back of the pickup. The Farm Sweet Farm stitch is one of my freebies finished on a Dollar Tree chalkboard.  Click on the name of the stitch to visit that post. 

Let's hop on down to the bottom shelf. 

Oh, one of my favorite stitches that I worked on last year. was Hen Party by Little House Needleworks- such a great design.

I just love pulling this piece out for display.  It is nestled on a stack of white plates with a little glass basket gifted to me by my sister. And what is in the basket? Lol another chicken.   I will admit I am a little chicken crazy .🐔😆

My little vintage juicer always sits on the edge of the hutch. I change out the bowls by the season- so for the patriotic holiday it sports a red Dollar Tree soup mug and in it is one of Lori Holt's designs which is a little tractor. 

 The rooster ceramic bank was a Big Lots find from many moons ago. I still love it. 

The Life is Better on a Farm was one of my freebies . I made it into a little quilt using some of the fabrics from my girls' clothes. 


The old scale always stays on the bottom shelf corner. On top of it, is a thrifted dish with a blue and white doiley. I had to nestle a little pig in the mix and add my Liberty freebie. 

Maybe that little piggie needs to be named Liberty. Lol. She is sitting on top of a teeny Dollar Tree pip berry garland that I did not unwind so it looks like a little wreath. 


Well that is the end of my farm patriotic hutch tour.  I am already gathering up pieces for the mid summer hutch display . I know it is going to be in yellows but what all can I throw in the mix? I'll come up with something. Lol. 
Before you leave I would love to share my first little design with you which is the 1776 Crock. 

Click here for the instruction page 

Click here for the colored chart. 


Click here for the black and white chart. 



I am tickled pink that you stopped by for a visit, and I  hope you have a very lovely weekend. If you are in an area that is extremely hot , try to stay as cool as possible and drink lots of liquids. As always..
Happy stitching, ya'll
Melisa

She is up there - Old Glory- where the lightnings are sped. She dazzles the nation with ripples of red. And she'll wave over us living or droop over us dead.  The flag of our country forever- Frank Lebby Stanton
Hugs and Stitches








25 comments:

  1. I love the stories behind each treasure.
    Heather Miller

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Heather. I have been collecting for years and my sweet family always helps contribute to my passion/obsession. Lol. Have a wonderful 4th of July and happy stitching.

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  2. Loved seeing your hutch and all your displays, Melisa!

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    1. Thank you so much, Robin. It was a lot of fun pulling out the patriotic pieces to enjoy. I can not wait to change it up for late summer. Have a great weekend.

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  3. I love it all! I love country clutter, vintage and thrift store finds! Thanks for sharing your treasures! Glad you are back from vacation!

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    1. Aah thank you so much. Lol I am so glad I am not the only one that loves the country clutter look. These pieces bring back fond memories. Happy stitching and quilting , dear.

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  4. I love how you take little things from all over and make it come together in something so bright and cheery! I really like how everything is displayed - and thank you for the new-to-me pattern!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Donna. It is a lot of fun to try to pull all of these things together. I so enjoy looking at them. I will admit that I am not a minimalist though Lol. I hope you enjoy this little chart. Happy stitching.

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  5. Your hutch is always so pretty and colorful. It's like a window display in a store!

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    1. What a sweet compliment, Gretchen. Thank you so much. A few years ago some workers came to the house and the said they felt like they were in Cracker Barell. Lol. I took that as a compliment because I love Cracker Barrel. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  6. All your pretty collected items go very well together in your hutch. Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Thank you so much, Elizabeth. I had so much fun pulling them together. I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July and happy stitching.

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  7. Such a wonderful Hutch Display!! I, also, love the stories behind each acquisition and how well they all go with each other. Love the red glass hen!! I have a niece who would love it as well, I never find any truly super pieces (I guess I am not a "real" shopper). Welcome back, thank you for the eye candy and the super stitchery. Have a wonderful joyous 4th!!!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Mary. It is like a treasure hunt when I go to the Goodwill though my shopping days have definitely slowed down. That little hen was a great find from Cracker Barrel years ago . I recently got a cute Jadeite one from Amazon . Have a wonderful weekend, dear.

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  8. Such a fun display you have! love hearing of the memories around each and every piece. Have a lovely weekend.

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    1. Thank you so much, Deb. I have been collecting a long time and have some fond memories connected with the pieces. I hope you have a lovely and blessed holiday weekend.

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  9. Welcome back from your desert vacation. Hope you had a relaxing (cool as can be) time. Missed reading your blog posts and seeing all your lovely decorating. Thank you for another sweet stitchery. Happy 4th of July. Patty McDoanld

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    1. Aah thank you so much, Patty. It was a great trip and believe it or not it actually got cold with the lows in the 40's at night. Brrr. Thankfully we had blankies, but we definitely was not expecting that. Have a great weekend, dear and happy stitching.

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  10. Welcome home Melisa, thanks for sharing your awesome hutch and stories of your travels with us. It’s just like being in your best friend home and having a great conversation. ❤️♥️ You are awesome

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    1. Hi Patti and thank you so much for the sweet welcome home.Oh you just gave my the greatest compliment thank you so much- lol you just warm my heart, dear. Have a wonderful 4th of July and big hugs.

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  11. So festive! Thanks for the 1776 crock freebie, that caught my eye. Hope y'all have a happy Independence Day!

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    1. Aah thank you so much, I sure hope you enjoy the little stitch. It was a lot of fun to create. I hope you have a fabulous 4th of July too, dear. Happy stitching.

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  12. A beautiful hutch filled with so many stitched and thrifted treasures, Melisa! Oh, I LOVE that little crock--may have to stitch it for next July 4th--thank you so much ♥

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    1. Thank you so much, Carol. It was so much fun to fill this hutch up with patriotic pieces. I used to never change it out, but it has been fun the last couple of years giving it a seasonal change. Happy 4th.

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  13. Adorable ness as usual. Think this just might. E my favorite freebie chart. Thanks!!

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