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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Cluck , Cluck Merry Christmas- Eggs and Chicken Doodle Freebie

HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas in July!!!   Hee! Hee! πŸ˜„

You know Christmas will be here in no time.

In fact 166 days!!!! πŸ˜²πŸŽ„πŸŽ…

Welcome, ya'll and Happy Wednesday!  

I know ! I know ! Some of you are saying" Eeeeh Christmas!"  And some of you are rolling your eyes and saying. "Oh no Christmas!" Lol , but that's ok. We are just going to be jolly ole' souls- aren't we? πŸ˜€❤πŸ€—

 OOOH! Have you heard?  Joy at Days Filled With Joy  has a whole lot of fun in store for us for the month of July . Not only is she hosting  a new  free SAL called Tis the Season , but she is also hosting a holiday Quilt Along  too. She is giving us Christmas gifts early. Isn't she? Eeeh!  I am so excited!!!πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ƒ❤ Thank you, Joy. 

 Joy posted Week 1's information in her July 8th post for the Stitch Along with the schedule.   I will be will be working on the embroidery today. 

My fabrics are pulled for the QAL.

 They are not very Christmasy are they? But I will see how this quilt goes in these colors. Of course I can always make another one in more traditional colors- any excuse to make another quilt. Right?  πŸ˜€ 

You should see Joy's fabrics - so light and cheerful . You can see her fabric selection in the "Christmas in July Mystery QAL Introduction." 





Joy gave out Week 1's work on the quilt along yesterday. In no time , I had a bowl full of scrappy four patches. Easy Peasy. 

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Now  to another subject!!  Chickens! Lol ! πŸ”

I am like a dog with a bone when I get on a kick, and right now I am back on the chicken kick!   

I thought I would share the little quilt that I pieced a couple of years ago called "Eggs and  Chickens"

From what I remember I was just trying to use up itsy bitsy scraps.  I believe I pieced mine and then embroidered it with black floss, but you could certainly do it however you like. 

The quilt measures 9"x 9" finished. Now that is small isn't it?  You could have it whipped up in no time . Since I pieced this ages ago, I will not give a tutorial  but instead just leave you the measurements and the doodle for your sewing pleasure if you so choose. 



FABRIC AND CUTTING:

WHITE FABRIC - Cut 4  - 3 1/2" squares for embroidery

BLUE FABRIC- Cut 6-  1 1/2" x 3 1/2" strips. 

RED FABRIC-  Cut 6-  1 1/2" x 3 1/2" strips

GREEN FABRIC-  Cut 9 - 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" squares. 




That is what is going on in the holler on this fine summer day.  I hope you are enjoying some fun at something that you love to do too. 

Ya'll stay cool and safe . The heat has been awful for some of you.
Have a wonderful Wednesday and...
 As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg not by smashing it. - Arnold Glasow

Hugs and Stitches!!!!πŸ€—πŸ§΅❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who was a crazy chicken lover too. . Love and miss you. 

Santa's Hens

Santa and his hens say,  "Ya'll come back now ya' hear!  Cluck! Cluck! "

 I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needleworkers to meet. 

Susan at Quilt Fabrication for  Midweek Makers Wednesday

Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday  Wait Loss- Wednesday

Denise at For the Love of Geese for Put Your Foot Down- Thursday

Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation for Needle and Thread Thursday- Thursday

TGIFF at Melva Loves Scraps for Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday- Friday

Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday












24 comments:

  1. Oh thank you so much Melisa! I can’t wait to start on your chicken quilt, it’s so sweet! I will be sorting through my fabrics later today. I think I will do it as you suggest, and stitch the pieces together before adding he embroidery. πŸ’šπŸ’™πŸ©· Love your fabric pull for Joy’s QAL, off to look at that next. Have a super day lovely lady! πŸ€—Barbara of The Flashing Scissors xxx😘

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    1. I am so excited that you like it, Barbara and can not wait to see the fabrics that you use. I hope you enjoy every stitch. Have a wonderful day, Sweetie. Hugs.

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  2. What a cute Chicken quilt! I can't wait to get home and see how my little 4 have grown in 3 weeks. Enjoy your sew along.

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Deb. You are so fortunate to have some sweet chicks of your own. I bet they have grown like weeds. Safe travels.Hugs

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  3. What a fun stitch along. . .I love the tag line! You tiny chicken quilt is so cute. Thank you for sharing your drawings with all of us!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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    1. Joy is so generous to offer the stitch alongs. I have participated in each one and have loved them. Thank you so much, Terry on the kind words on my chicken quilt. Have an awesome day. Hugs.

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  4. Thank you bunches and bunches for posting the designs and such for the chicken mini quilt. I am so excited and can't wait to get started. You've made my day - it's the cutest little quilt. teehee. Yes!!! "Let's Quilt all Day".

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, dear Darlene. I hope you enjoy it . Oh yes! I have fabrics pulled and my machine ready. Let's quilt the day away! Hugs.

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  5. When we realize it we will be assembling the tree!
    I loved your mini quilt
    A hug

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    1. That is so true, Isabel. I can not believe it is already July. It is a good thing to get ahead of the make Christmas gifts and all of the goodies. Have a blessed day. Hugs.

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  6. Christmas in July is always fun! I saw Joy's first release, too. There are a few QAL's and SAL's going on during July! Choices...Choices! Oh, look at those fuzzy little babies with Mama! There are few things cuter than baby chicks and ducklings. Thank you for sharing, Melisa!

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    1. I am excited about Christmas in July this year, Ginny. I pieced Joy's quilt last year and loved it so I am looking forward to this year's mystery. Oh, I know so many fabulous fun things going on. Have a wonderful day, Hugs

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  7. Thanks for the Eggs & Chickens! I loved seeing the Santa stuff you have. I've been looking for cups. I haven't found vintage ones, but I did find a nice set of snowman, Santa and penguin! Still not sure where to put them, since my dishes are in my corner cabinet because of no room in the kitchen cabinets. Very small kitchen. Thanks for all you share with us.

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    1. Oh what fun finds, Susan. I love any kind of Christmas mug. I bet the penguin is stinking cute!!! I am sure you will find some place to place them. Thank you so much for the sweet Wednesday visit and kindness. Hugs.

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  8. Such a cute chicken and eggs quilt, Melisa!! You are so kind to share with us!

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    1. Aaw thank you so much, Brenda. I don't think I can have too many chicken quilts. Lol. Have a great weekend. Hugs.

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  9. Your chicken quilt is so sticking cute!

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    1. Aaw thank you so much, Jeanna. It was a fun little project to work on and is always a favorite piece to pull out this time of the year. Hugs.

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  10. Love your chicken mini! Those embroideries are so cute! What fun to be sewing for Christmas. Can't wait to see how the mystery turns out. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.

    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2023/07/12/wednesday-wait-loss-336

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    1. Aaw thank you so much, Jennifer. It was a fun quick project . It is always nice to use up the teeniest of scraps. Have a wonderful week. Happy quilting. 

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  11. Oh my that mini chicken quilt is sooo cute! It's perfect timing for me because I just got the cutest chicken fabric!!! I am going to print out your pattern right now! Thanks so much for sharing my SALs and QALs!! I'm glad you're joining in and hope you enjoy them! xx

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    1. Aaah I am so honored, Joy . I sure hope you like the little chicken doodles. I can not tell you how excited I am about your SAL and QAL. You always come up with the cutest projects and I just can not resist the temptation. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for the sweet visit.

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  12. Melisa,
    Now you know that I would just love the Eggs and Chickens quilt!! So sweet and I love your Christmas display...I went to our brand new Hobby Lobby for the first time yesterday and I had to refrain myself from checking out all their Christmas merch!! I focused on Spring decor for 66% off and Fall which was 40% off... I am so ready for Fall...The heat and humidity is killing me!! Stay cool and thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!! I am so happy that you enjoyed seeing the changes I made in the Kitchen for Mid Summer...
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Deb. I always enjoy pulling out that little quilt each summer. Oh how exciting to have a new HL in your neighborhood. I wish we had one here. I hope you made a fabulous haul on Spring and Fall decor. That's the time to get it when it's on sale. I can not wait to see your Fall decor here soon. Meantime , try to stay cool . Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.

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