Though this is another jammie kinda day with all of the rainy weather that has set in, I will not be staying in today. Mr. Pinker and I are going to venture out to do a bit of Christmas shopping.
Freebie Flossmas has begun on Instagram. I have been enjoying seeing all of the fabulous freebies that are available, and of course, I have been enabled . So I have set to the task of printing off so many for myself. One always needs a new start. Don't you think?
One of my most recent finishes is "Joy , a freebie"from Luminous Fiber Arts. I stitched mine in DMC 498 . I was able to stitch it up in just 2 1/2 hours. Misty posted it on July 5, 2022 on her website.
I have a wee start on Stone Street Stitchworks "Home Again" freebie. Salma has all kinds of cute freebies as well.
For me, December would not be complete if I did not share a new saltbox/ house stitch. This grand ole' house is called Christmas at Underwood Lane. It is a very simple Christmas here at Underwood Lane. I named this stitch after distant grandparents who did not live in a grand home, but their love I am sure made their children feel as though they did.
This stitch measures 73 x 70 and on 14 count aida that would bring it to about 4 3/4" x 5".
I used 9 DMC floss colors. The house is stitched in 729 Medium Old Gold. I have always dreamed of living in a yellow house. 🏡💛🤗
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 . I am always grateful for your kind encouragement , your visits, and for stitching my little designs.
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
May your days be merry and bright.
Hugs and Stitches and warm winter wishes!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. who loved to shop. Love and miss you.
If you have missed any of the other saltboxes, just click on the names below and you will be whisked back to a previous posts for your reading pleasure, and you will also find links to the charts as well.
Candy Cane Cottage , Thanksgiving House, Autumn's Saltbox , Susan's Summer Saltbox , Crow Creek Saltbox, Ophelia Manor on Punkin Holler Lane , Willowisp Manor of Holler Lane , Turkey Creek Manor , Winter Saltbox , and Dorothy Mae's Spring House , Spring Green Saltbox , Katie Anne's Saltbox , Sarah Jane's 1776 Saltbox , Aunt Bea's Summer Home , Christmas Eve Saltbox , Edna Viola's Saltbox , Winter Manor , Elizabeth Hartline's Saltbox , The Tulip House , Strawberry Saltbox , Freedom Saltbox, The Ole' Crow Saltbox , Aunt Mariah's Autumn Saltbox, Candy Corn House, Turkey Holler Saltbox
Another pretty salt box...THANK YOU Melisa!!!
ReplyDeleteGood lucky with the shopping adventure.
Aaah thank you so much, Ivani. This was a joy to create and share. Have a wonderful week and Happy stitching.
DeleteWishing you success on your shopping venture. I've actually done pretty good this year picking up gifts the last few weeks. As always, thank you for the links to keep our hands busy!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Susie. As the kids get older they are getting harder and harder to buy for. How wonderful that you have been staying ahead of the game on gift buying. I used to be pretty good at buying ahead . I think it was easier buying for girls though. Lol. Have a great week, Susie.
DeleteI love the newest salt box house. As I've told you before, I'm not into counted cross stitch but if I did, I would certainly make these houses! I hope you have list made for the shopping, that helps a lot. Shopping for our children got much easier when the boys got to the age they wanted tools. The tool section of stores doesn't seem to be crowded as other areas. Happy stitching and baking!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday, Gretchen . Thank you so much for the sweet visit and kind words on my newest little house stitch. It was a fun one to work on. I have certainly have been struggling on deciding what to get the grandsons.Lol I bet you were relieved when gift buying got a bit easier. You never can go wrong with tools. Have a wonderful week and happy quilting.
DeleteI love this salt box house, Melisa! All of my shopping except for my granddaughter, which we bought while in Pigeon Forge, was done on line. Just need some little things for their stockings and I'm done! Ready to wrap and get under the tree!
ReplyDeleteYou are on the stick , Brenda! I am a bit jealous . Lol Great job ! Now you can sit back and enjoy the holiday festivities. Thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteBeautiful new saltbox, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Robin. I worked on this little house this summer when we were on vacation and just recently finished it. I am glad to finally have it on display. Have a great week. Hugs.
DeleteAnother charming embroidery, Melisa !
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty.
Hugs from Seville
You are so very kind , Isabel. I can not tell you how much I appreciate your sweet visits. Hugs.
DeleteAh Melissa! Your yellow house is beautiful! So cheerful and now I have to decide if I should make this one or one of the other salt boxes you have created, it's going to be a tough call!
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Aaah thank you so much, Diana. This one stitched up pretty quickly. I can not wait to see which one you choose. I hope you enjoy. Have a very lovely week. Hugs.
DeleteGorgeous!! I need to get stitching! I have the week between Christmas and New Year's "off", so I'm hoping to get a couple done then. :)
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Lora for the sweet visit and kind compliment. I hope that you have a very lovely vacation in the upcoming weeks. I know you are looking forward to it. Have a very Merry Christmas and I hope you enjoy this little design. Hugs.
DeleteI was just thinking my candy cottage house needed a friend. Can't wait to stitch this one. I love the color of the house and the trees.
ReplyDeleteLol. Every saltbox needs a friend. I hope you enjoy this little design. It stitched up quickly. The colors in this one just spoke to me as well. Have a very Merry Christmas . Hugs.
DeleteThis grand house is a real beauty, Melisa! Thank you again for all of your wonderful designs throughout the year--you are a gem! And no--I have done absolutely no Christmas shopping except for my grandson :) So, you are not alone. Hope you got some done today ♥
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Carol. It was a fun little house to work on. Lol. I am so glad I am not alone on shopping . For some reason it is hard to get motivated on Christmas shopping this year. Lol Hugs.
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