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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Here A Quilt , There A Quilt

Brrr! It's cold out there! I just soon sit on the couch and snuggle underneath a warm quilt.  Welcome, ya'll! 

I thought it would be fun to look at some of my favorite quilt posts of 2022.  Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs is hosting her annual Best of -- Link Party ( Best of 2022) . This is the 2nd year that I am participating. Last year I shared several of my favorite or most memorable posts of 2021. 

 Again, this was a year that I worked on a lot of small quilts.  One of the cutest that I finished was a freebie from Temecula Quilt Company called  Box of Chocolates  . Chocolates always make me smile!! I posted about this quilt  in my Jan. 21, 2022 post .


I created "A Tisket , A Tasket , A Little Yellow Basket " in 2021 but finished the quilting this year. It looked so lovely  when I photographed it on the yellow hay rake . 



 Kathleen Tracy offered a  Valentine  Mini Mystery Quilt  ( A freebie on her blog. ). It was such a delight to work on this mystery.  Click here to visit Kathleen's  blog. 



SUMMER DAYS  is not completed , but I offered it as a free Stitch Along on Thursdays. 
 
There were 12 blocks that I finished in a double churn dash setting. I still need to add the final borders. What has taken me so long? Well I just have not found the border fabric I am in love with. Oh well, I will find the perfect border fabric soon. 

 
"One Big Star" by Duck Soup was a quilt pattern sent to me by dear Patricia. It was the fastest quilt top to piece. 


Oh, yes and I am still working on the Easter Quilt. It will be completed one of these days and I will be doing the bunny hop when it is!!!


And I can not leave out Frosty McChill. I began offering these embroidered blocks in November of 2021 and continued through the first of the year. 

I think I started the year out strong on quilting and ended with a Frosty finish.  

So have you looked back at all of the projects you worked on this year? Any favorites? 

Here's hoping that 2023 will be a productive year . And just maybe, just maybe, I say-  the Easter Quilt will see its final stitches.  Finger crossed. 
Thank you for stopping by , sweetie pies  and ...
As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

A day patched with quilting  seldom unravels. 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much, Amo.  

33 comments:

  1. Very cute little quilts, happy stitching into 2023!

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    1. Thank you so much , Gretchen. I look forward to seeing what you work on in 2023. You always provide inspiration to me. Happy quilting.

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  2. What a beautiful parade of quilt projects from 2022, Melisa!

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Robin. I was able to complete lots of little quilts this year. I aiming to work on some bigger ones for 2023. Fingers crossed

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  3. Beautiful seams parade, Melisa!

    Hugs from Spain

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    1. Aah I so appreciate it, Isabel. I am quite happy with the little quilts that I completed this year. I am already making plans for the new year ahead. Have a great week.

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  4. You managed to make lots of lovely quilts big and small. I only ever make very simple things but need to keep a better record of what I create. In fact, I wish I had taken pictures over the years and even kept a list of who I gave what to. Would be really interesting to look back on and remember. Take care and have a good rest of 2022.

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Tammy. That would be wonderful to take photos of all of the sweet projects that you create. I take photos of some but not all of mine. I always like to look back at what I have made. Some I wonder when I made them as well for I have not kept good records. That is a great goal for 2023. Enjoy the rest of the week . It is hard to believe that 2022 is nearing an end.

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  5. Lovely quilts, Melisa! I am becoming more and more partial to small quilts!! Getting large ones on the frame is tough on my old bones! But once they're there, I surely have fun. I enjoyed your year in review!

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    1. Aaah thank you, Brenda. I have 6 large quilts in hoops right now, but only being a hand quilter makes the progress slow. So the small quilts give me a sense of satisfaction of completion , plus I like to display them. Lol. But I understand wrestling with large quilts, they can give one a fit. Have a great week and happy quilting.

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  6. I enjoyed seeing your collection of 2022 quilts, Melisa! I think my favorite is the Summer Days quilt and I hope you find that elusive perfect binding fabric very soon :) ♥

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Carol. I really enjoyed working on Summer Days. I have already been dreaming of another summer embroidery. Oh yes, I hope the fabric I need comes to me soon. Lol. Enjoy the rest of the week. Hugs.

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  7. It's always so much fun to see what we have worked on during the year, isnt it. You always do such an amazing lot of stitching.

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    1. Aaah you are so very kind, Jenny. I have the tendency to flutter back and forth between all kinds of projects ; it is amazing that I actually get anything completed. Lol., but I am thankful that I do. Enjoy the rest of the week and I hope you are still having a lovely time caravaning.

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  8. I enjoyed your years review and you do some beautiful quilts and embroideries. Well done & hope 2023 is just as productive. Take care & hugs from down under.

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    1. Aaah thank you so much for the sweetest compliment, Susan. I have enjoyed working on little quilts this year . I have my fingers crossed that 2023 will be just as productive. Have a wonderful week and wishing you a blessed new year. Hugs

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  9. I have returned from the beyond, you have been missed, I just caught up reading and enjoying every one of your blogs!! I really like all of your quilts this year, but my most favorite is the Patriotic ( to me) Churndash , I cannot wait to see this one finished and I am very partial to Flurry and Flakes that I did not see here. Hoping that your Christmas was as wonderful and joyful as the pictures show, Mine was on the smaller side, as we have had a bout of the sicklies attack the family, all are on the mend, so we will celebrate the Sunday after New Years Day. After all, it is the love of family and the promise of the Christ child that is the most important every day of the year. Sending you many warm and cozy hugs from sunny Arizona.

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    1. I have missed you, dear Mary. I had hoped that all was well and thought maybe you was enjoying the holidays. I am so sorry that there has been sickness, but it is so good to hear that all is on the mend and you will be gathering with family to celebrate Christmas in the near future. Thank you so much, Mary for taking the time to catch up on all my blog posts. The churndash is one of my favorites too. and oh yes how could I miss Flurry & Flakes. Lol. I go to get that one in the hoop. Sending love and hugs.

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  10. Such cute finishes for 2022! Thanks for linking up!

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Cheryl for the sweet visit and for hosting the link party. Wishing you a blessed and productive new year. Happy quilting.

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  11. Beautiful quilts Melisa! Happy Quilting 2023!

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Astrid. I wish you the most productive new year as well. It is hard to believe 2023 is just a few short day away. Lol

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  12. It is always fun looking back on finishes and near finishes throughout the year. Nice work.

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    1. Lol it is Karen. I was a bit surprised by all that I had completed for the year. I am already making grand plans for 2023. Thank you for the sweet visit and I wish you a very Happy New Year.

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  13. Your quilts are awesome! I always enjoy looking at them. Right now with all this cold around, I know they feel as warm and snuggly as they look. Blessings always sweet friend. ((hugs))

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, dear. Oh yes, it is nice to snuggle in with one of the lap quilts in the evenings. I am already anxious for warmer weather. Lol. Happy New Year.

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  14. Lovely assortment of great stitching! You did a lot this year!

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Ginny. I hope this new year will be just as productive or even more so. Happy New Year's.

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  15. Melisa,
    O MY!! What stunning quilts! All so beautiful! I always wanted to learn how to quilt!! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words!! I hope you had a great Christmas!!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Deb. I had a great time creating these little quilts and look forward to using them in my decor this new year. Happy New Year's

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  16. Great recap, Melisa!!! So many cute quilts, to go with all your cute seasonal decor!!!

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Nancy. It was a lot of fun to look back at the previous post and choose some of my favorites. I hope you had a very Happy New Year's

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  17. I am so glad that you are getting back into handwork. I am so sorry that you have had  some health challenges this past year. I wish you a very speedy recovery and the best for the new year. I am sure with each stitch the shakiness will get better plus I am sure it will provide you comfort and much joy. As long as you are enjoying your projects that is all that matters. I hope you had a very Happy New Years, Susan Hugs. 

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