Good morning, ya'll.
One of my favortie motifs to stitch is houses, and I completed quite a few this year . So today I am going to take a stroll down memory lane of saltbox houses that I have shared this year.
In January, I shared Winter Manor . Hmmmm ! I always seem to want to stitch blue houses in the winter.
In February, I shared Elizabeth Hartline's Saltbox. which is named after a distant grandmother. It was surrounded with lots of roses.
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| Elizabeth Hartline's Saltbox is nestled in a darling tobacco basket ornament gifted to me by sweet Shelly. |
Tulip House was the next house . It certainly was bright and cheerful.
To celebrate strawberry season, I shared the Strawberry Saltbox in April.
One of the most enjoyable houses that I stitched this year was Freedom House. It stitched up quickly.
Aunt Mariah's Autumn Saltbox was filled with kitty cats and pumpkins.
For all of those candy corn lovers out there, I stitched Candy Corn House in September. It was such a fun stitch and worked up quickly.
In November, I went turkey crazy , when I stitched Turkey Holler Saltbox.
I began December with a tranquil house called Christmas at Underwood Lane .
Well that is 2022's saltboxes and houses in a nutshell. I am over the moon with how they turned out. I am already brewing up ideas for 2023. If you have any suggestions , let me know . You just might see them in a future home. Have a very lovely day and as always .
Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll
Melisa
When there is love in the home, there is joy in the heart! ❤💓💖
Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗❤🧵
merci,dank u, Thanks de tout coeur
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so kind. Thank you very much. It has been a joy to create and share these humble homes. Happy New Year.
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ReplyDeleteHappy new year Melissa
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Oh thank you so much, Mayte. Wshing you the most blessed New Year.
DeleteIt's nice to see all the houses of the year in one post, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteThey have been beautiful on you.
I wish you lots of health and happiness for you and your family!!!!
Happy 2023!!
Hugs from Seville
Oh thank you so much, Isabel. It was fun for me to look back at the homes that I have stitched this year. I wish you the most blessed new year as well. Happy 2023. Hugs.
DeleteI'm so glad I found your blog, Melissa. I just love all those beautiful Saltbox designs - I'm enjoying stitching some of them!!!! God bless the upcoming year. : )
ReplyDeleteAaah you are the sweetest . Thank you so much for the sweet visits and kind words. I am so humbles. I hope you enjoy these little houses. Have a very happy new year. Hugs.
DeleteI LOVE all your salt box houses, they're so cute! Sometimes I think I really need to try stitching one but then I turn around see the table next to my hand work chair covered with EPP, applique and embroidery. Maybe someday? Happy stitching into 2023, blessings to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Gretchen. I have enjoyed working on these little houses. Sometimes it is hard to juggle several different crafts, but I do enjoy them. You always have lots of fun quilting projects going on as well. I am amazed at all that you complete. Happy New Year.
DeleteYour saltbox houses are all adorable, Melisa! I like these smaller projects because they stitch up quickly in the short time I have while waiting in carline for the boys! Thanks for sharing them all. Great review!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Brenda. I like the small projects for the same reason, plus they are easy to store and display. Have a very Happy New year.
DeleteWhat a great year of salt box houses...they are all so sweet...thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Stasi. It was fun for me to look back at what I had stitched. Have a very Happy New Year.
DeleteTotally enjoyed your house parade, Melisa! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. I am very happy that I was able to complete so many . Happy New Year.
DeleteA beautiful collection of the year's work :-) Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing more of your pretties in 2023!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much. I feel like I made some progress on my little house collection that is for sure. I wish you a very happy and blessed new year . Hugs.
DeleteI love all the little saltboxes...I have always been drawn to stitching little houses. I guess that might be a good psychological study for someone.lol I also am drawn to pictures that feature doors. I think it is because I am nosy and I want to see what is behind them.:) Thank you again for your generous gifts to us stitchers.
ReplyDeleteLol, Arlene. You sound just like me. I love houses in general and whenever hubby and I travel, I enjoy looking at houses and the surroundings. Have a wonderful new year and thank you so much for the sweet visits.
DeleteI have stitched a number of these and every one has been such a joy not only to stitch, but to enjoy finished in a dough bowl in my dining room. Thank you for your generosity!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Amy; that means so much to me especially knowing that you enjoyed them . Have a very blessed and happy new year. Hugs.
DeleteI love all your Saltboxes too ! Thanks for sharing the parade for 2022.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy all your posts; quilting, recipes, stitching, displays, etc. I look forward to what you share in 2023. Blessings for the New Year !
Aaah thank you so much, Sandi. Your kind compliment really made my evening and I am so very humbled as well. I wish you the most blessed and joyous new year. Hugs.
DeleteThey are all so beautiful that I can't pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Vicki. It is hard for me to choose a favorite as well.Each time I stitch a house , I think it is my favorite, but seeing them all together it is hard to choose. Lol. Happy New Year.
DeleteYou should be over the moon with how they tuned out. You have so many homey, sweet design elements in each one while keeping the home the center focus. They are very nice and such fun for us to see all together like this.
ReplyDeleteAaah you are so kind, Maureen. I truly enjoy stitching the little homes . It is always fun to dream of a new home especially for the holidays. Have a wonderful and blessed new year. Hugs.
DeleteThank you again for sharing your talents with us. Hope you and your family have a safe and blessed 2023!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, dear. It has been a joy to create and share a bit of my world this year. I hope you and your family also have a wonderful and blessed new year. Hugs.
DeleteSo hard to choose, but the blue Winter Manor and Winter Saltbox and your Candy Cane Cottage are all at the top of my list! Your blog starts my day with a smile on my face, Melisa. Wishing a happy and healthy New Year to you and your family. Please keep the news from the Holler a-comin'!
ReplyDeleteThose were some fun houses to stitch, Kris. Winter Manor stitched up in no time for me. You brought a smile to my day; thank you so much for your kind words and for making me feel so special. You are so very kind. Have a very blessed and happy new year. and Lol .I will keep the holler news a flowing . Lol
DeleteOOH! The cutest saltboxes! I want to make them all! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Astrid. I originally just wanted to make a few houses, but it has grown into an obsession with me. Happy New Year. Hugs.
DeleteThanks so much! I hope to make them all! Margie/TN
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, dear Margie. I hope that you enjoy each and every one that you stitch. Have a blessed new year. Hugs.
DeleteI love all your saltbox houses. Thank you for sharing. How do you get so much done? With all the other things you do quilting, embroidery and crafting. You are amazing. I have stitched 3 of your houses and want to do more. Have a blessed New Year!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Joy. The houses are some of my favorites to create and share and I so hope you enjoyed the ones you stitched. I do not feel like I get a lot done, but I am so happy with what I do get completed. Have a very happy and blessed new year. Hugs.
DeleteHappy New Year. Saltbox houses are my favorite and I have truly enjoyed all that you shared. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteA very Happy New Year to you , dear Mary Ann. It is hard to believe it is already 2023. Thank you so much for the sweet visit and kind words. I have truly enjoyed sharing these little salt boxes. Hugs.
DeleteAll of your saltboxes are beautiful and all of them have something special in them. I see that I have a lot of work in front of me for 2023, doing a lot of them! Happy new Year Melisa!! May 2023 bring a year full of happiness and blessings for you and your family!
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Aah thank you so much, Diana. I hope that you enjoy these little houses and I look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the new year. Hugs and blessings. Happy New Year.
DeleteThe Saltboxes and the Manor Houses are some of my favorites of your stitches. Thank you for sharing them all in one post. I hope your New Year is bright with hope and happy with health, Melisa! Wishing you and Mr. Pinker the best!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Ginny. These little houses have been a joy to share . I can not believe how many I was able to complete this year. I hope you have a very blessed and bright new year as well. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa...One more thought...Would you consider creating a more rustic house stitch? Perhaps a cabin in the woods? I love seeing the landscape around your 'home place' when you post pictures and I think there must be some old houses in the area with stories to tell. I'm enjoying your friendly chatter, little stitches, and country decor ideas in each issue of your blog! Thanks for the uplifting conversation.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Kris; that is a great idea. We have lots of old country homes around my neck of the woods. . I have been dreaming of stitching my Granny's old cabin which was located on the mountain . Maybe this year will be the year for that. We also have some little 1 room school houses that are now abandoned. One in particular is on my list as well. Hugs.
DeleteI don't XS, but I do love Saltbox houses, and have embroidered and appliquéd a few over the years. Yours are so fabulous! I loved every one of them, and am so glad you shared the like this.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Susan. I bet your embroidered and appliqued saltboxes are gorgeous. I would love to create a large quilt of saltboxes some day. I have always enjoyed Jan Patek's home designs. Have a very happy and blessed new year. Hugs.
DeleteLove them all, thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so very kind, Becky . Thank you so much; it was a joy for me to look back on these little humble homes that I created. I can not believe I completed so many. Have a wonderful and blessed New Year. Hugs.
DeletePrecioso tu desfile de casitas Saltbox, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteMuchas gracias por tu creatividad y tu generosidad.
Feliz Año Nuevo 2023 para ti y tu familia.
Espero que este año nuevo venga lleno de proyectos creativos compartidos.
Besos desde España,
Pilarín
Aah thank you so much Pilarin. You are so very kind. I have enjoyed creating and sharing each and every one. I hope that you have a very blessed new year. Hugs.
DeleteA Very Happy New Year to you and your sweet beautiful family. May this year bring joy and blessings without number. Love your Saltbox Houses, I just need to catch up, you create and stitch much faster than I can! But, you know I do have a squirrel problem and have to start new things. Now, I am trying to finish all my 2022 starts, LOL!! Love all of your designs, especially your drawings for the snowman quilts. Sending you warm hugs from rainy Arizona, who would expect that on Jan 1st!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year , dear Mary. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and you and your family are doing well. Lol I have a squirrel problem too. I hope that you have a grand time catching up on your 2022 WIPS. I still have many to finish myself, but starting a new piece is always half the fun. Sending you big hugs and blessings.
DeleteOh, Els. I am so very touched. Thank you so much for making my day a special one with such a kind heart warming compliment. I would love to do a series of barns. Thank you so much for the suggestions. There are many areas around here where farmers hang painted quilts on the front or side of the barn. It is always a treat to see them . I wish you a very blessed and joyous new year. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI recently discovered your site and I am in love with your houses. I am from Queensland Australia and we dont have Saltbox houses here. I have finished two and cannt wait to do some more they are adorable. Christmas stitching is getting in the way. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteAaaw how kind and welcome to my humble blog. I am so honored and touched that you have been enjoying my little humble saltboxes. They have been so much fun to share. I can not tell you how much I appreciate your warm compliment and words of encouragement. Enjoy working on Christmas stitching; it will be here in a blink of an eye. Have a blessed week.
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