So how was your Labor Day ? Ours was pretty good. We had a cookout at mom's, and then all of the kiddos came over to the house to swim. It did rain off and on, but the light showers certainly did not spoil our fun. We were dancing in the rain or should I say swimming in the rain.
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Tuesday, September 6
Yesterday I shared my Pineapple Quilt. Thank you so much for all of the kind compliments and for the information on growing pineapples. I will keep you posted on the progress of my plants.
So have you started pulling out fall and Halloween decor?
I have been knee deep in fall decor and loving every minute of it. I wish I could put it all out. I have been watching Jean E.'s home tour videos which always brings me inspiration. I love how she mixes vintage with new . She and John are collectors after my own heart. The other day she even shared her Halloween bedroom. Eeeeh! It was amazing.
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| My newest thrifty find made from "real wood" hanging on my pantry door. |
Well last week , I shared Aunt Mariah's Autumn Saltbox ...
As soon as I posted it , I was off and running on a new house stitch- The Candy Corn House.
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| Candy Corn House with Autumn's Saltbox |
Now I know some of you vehemently do not like eating candy corn, but don't you think it is a little hard to resist a candy corn house?
Aaah come on. Lookie! 👀 There is candy corn growing on a small potted tree and candy corn growing from flowers. I bet they would be quite tasty. Two little crows are ready to pluck the candy corn from the tree if you do not grab a handful.
This house is a lot smaller than Aunt Mariah's measuring 67 x 69 which on 14 count aida brings it to about 4 3/4" x 4 7/8".
There are only a few floss colors which include DMC 3371, 898, 712, 937, 720, 722, 610 & 783. Of course, you could change the colors to whatever strikes your fancy.
I often get asked what do the dates mean on many of my stitches. I usually put something in my cross stitching that is in rememberance of a family member . The 1880 in this one is the birth year of a distant granddad.
If you are interested in stitching Candy Corn House , please check out the links to the jpgs below.
Many of you know , but I always like to leave this little disclaimer.
I stitch my little designs for fun and to decorate my home. I feel very blessed by this community and love sharing my little charts, but I am not a professional designer. And I do not have professional software. Thank you for understanding that I have to put each page on separate links because of the devices I use. I apologize for that. These are images of the chart or JPG s and not downloads. I am always grateful for your kind encouragement , your visits, and for stitching my little designs.
1. Candy corn was first produced in 1888.
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
Trick or Treat , bags of treats and yes that includes candy corn. 😅
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy . I love and miss you Amo. You dreamed that today would be a special day. My heart aches for you.
You know I love all of your designs and if I had more hours in the day I'd stitch everything you offer. This Candy Corn House is adorable and put a huge smile on my face as I'm headed to bed. You are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much , Darlene. You are the sweetest , I am so glad you like this little house and that it brought you a smile before bedtime. . Wishing you sweet dreams. Happy quilting and stitching.
DeleteNot fond of candy corn, but the house is absolutely adorable. I wish I had more time right now to stitch all your houses. Maybe in 2023.
DeleteOh thank you so much, Kate. I truly appreciate your sweet visit and kind words. I have been dreaming of this house for awhile. Happy stitching.
DeleteAs a lover of cany corn, your house is so "sweet". ;-) Thank you for the new pattern!
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Lol thank you so much, Donna. I had a lot of fun creating it and even had to go out and buy some candy corn to munch on in celebration of the new finish. Have a great weekend. Hugs.
DeleteI think your Candy Corn House is adorable! I like to munch on Autumn Mix which includes candy corn, Indian corn, and pumpkins.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, the Autumn Mix is delicious too. I do need to pick up a bag here soon. Thank you so much, Susie. Have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteThank you for another cute house!! I just put my Crow house out yesterday!! And yes, I love candy corn. I like it better mixed with peanuts and M&Ms!!
ReplyDeleteOh how exciting, Arlene. I hope you enjoy your Crow Saltbox this fall season. I am going to have to try mixing candy corn with peanuts and M & Ms . That sounds delicious!!
DeleteThank you for this adorable candy corn house, Melisa! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so welcome and thank you so much, Brenda. I had a ball working on this little house. Have a great weekend. Happy quilting.
DeleteAdorable new house addition, Melisa! Yes, to candy corn! But only in the fall and like you, a few pieces here and there.
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much , Robin. I had been dreaming of this house for awhile so I am glad to finely have it completed. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hugs
DeleteCandy corn is a seasonal favorite! I kinda figured that the dates were ancestor related. Thanks for the explanation. This house is such a cute addition to the houses. Wouldn't it be fun if such a tree really existed. Thank you for another wonderful pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Ginny. I was thinking of Willy Wonka as I was stitching it. Lol. This was a very fun and quick stitch. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Have a fabulous weekend. Hugs.
DeleteCandy corn house is too adorable for words! I am trying to work only on one project but this is seriously tempting me! I like candy corn but only certain brands. I haven't bought any for years though!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much , dear. I had a ball working on this one. I am like you I love certain brands when it comes to candy corn. Have a wonderful weekend. Happy stitching.
DeleteThank you for the Candy Corn House pattern. I especially love the candy corn tree. If only it were so in real life. :) I love candy corn but have severe allergies so it is next to impossible to find in a brand that won't "kill" me. None last year but, hopefully some this year.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the sweet visit and the kind words on my little house. Oh , yes a candy corn tree would be delightful or any type of candy tree for that matter. How terrible to have such an allergy . Is it just allergies to one or more ingredients in candy corn or other candies as well? I am sure they use a lot of the same ingredients. My daughter has food allergies and even has to be careful with some cosmetics. Have a wonderful weekend and a happy fall.
DeleteThank you again for another darling design. Our dog, Molly was born on Halloween. She a dachshund and a Hollow-weiner, ha ! And we love candy corn !
ReplyDeleteAaah that is so fun, Sandi. Molly has a very special birthday. I hope she gets a special treat on that day. lol. We used to have a dog named Molly . I am always partial to doggies with that name. Thank you for the sweet visit and kind words. Have a blessed weekend.
DeleteI love candy corn (and the little pumpkin shaped pieces in the 'fall mix') - my jeans don't, lol. Thankfully it's only available for a couple of months. I also love the candy corn house and the trees growing the candy. I hadn't really thought about the dates, but I like that idea to give a nod to those who came before us <3
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I love the Autumn mix of candy corn too. The pumpkins are delicious. But I do have to ration myself. Lol. Thank you so much for the kind words on my little house. I am quite pleased on how it turned out. Have a wonderful weekend and happy stitching.
DeleteCute house, and why yes, I like candy corn but only during October for Halloween. Everything is good with M&Ms in my little book of happy foods! I can't believe it is September, where oh where did the summer fly to??? Have a wonderful day, I am a day behind myself which is not a good thing, I have appointments this week. Sending you love and hugs from sunny Arizona.
ReplyDeleteI hope all of your appointments go well, dear Mary. It sounds like your week has been a very busy one. So maybe you can have a relaxing weekend. I have never tried candy corn with M & M's but I am going to give it a try. It sounds so so yummy. Have a wonderful weekend. Hug and blessings.
DeleteBeautiful house again. Thank you so much for all the houses. They are so pretty. Plan to stitch some this winter.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much for the kind words and sweet visit. These humble little abodes are a joy to share. I really enjoying stitching during the winter time too - everything seems to slow down. I hope you enjoy stitching the little saltboxes. Have a wonderful weekend .
DeleteThank you so much. I look forward to your posts. I love the houses, my favorite to cross stitch.
ReplyDeleteMary Ann, I can not tell you have much your kind words encourages me. I still get butterflies every time I post. Lol. I have to admit the houses are my favorite to stitch too. I hope you enjoy this new one. Have a great weekend and happy stitching. Thank you so much, dear.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing your designs with us for FREE nonetheless! :)
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so welcome and thank you . It has been a joy to create and share my humble little designs. This community is an amazing one and I feel so blessed to be part of it. Happy stitching and have a blessed weekend.
DeleteAnother lovely house. Thanks so much, Melisa.
ReplyDeleteI never taste a candy corn, there isn't any here...
Aaah thank you so much, Ivani. It was a fun house to stitch on. I am not sure how to describe the taste of candy corn - sort of a buttery marshmallow , vanilla flavor. It is sweet and soft , but has a taste all its own. Have a very lovely weekend. Happy stitching .
DeleteI love candy corn so, naturally, I love your sweet design, Melisa! It's just so charming :) Thank you so very much. Hope you are enjoying a relaxing weekend ♥
ReplyDeleteLol thank you so much, dear Carol. It was a fun stitch. I hope your weekend is a fabulous one. Happy stitching.
DeleteHow many house patterns have you released now? I would love to make them a stitch goal for 2023. :) Thanks so much for sharing your immense talent. They are simply gorgeous
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Lora. I think there are about 24 or 25 that are in small form and then there are a couple of larger pieces. I hope to have a saltbox parade in December of them. Normally I put a link to them all in a post, but I failed to do that this time. The next time I post a house I will certainly do that though. I am so excited about your plans and hope you enjoy. Happy stitching
DeleteIsn't it yummy? Thank you so much Sheila. I hope you enjoy. Have a blessed and wonderful weekend. Happy stitching.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely love candy corn, so much that I buy the pastel Easter ones, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable and I'm looking forward to stitching it soon! I like candy corn - we mix it with peanuts in our house and the salty offset with the sweet is perfection!
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