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Sunday, July 23, 2023

Sunday Summertime Quilting

Nothing says summer like freshly picked wild blackberries. The fence rows are covered with unkept blackberries vines with juicy berries  ripe for the picking. 

Happy Sunday , ya'll! Welcome! 


A small bowl will do for Mr. Pinker to make another cobbler. 


This cobbler is different than my mom's but oh so yummy . 


I have  a big old bowl ready for you  with a cold glass of milk . Come on . Join me on this Slow Stitching Sunday as we look over  my Summer Days Quilt. 


But first let me give you the recipe. 



Blackberry Cobbler

INGREDIENTS:
4 cups of fresh blackberries rinsed and drained
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of self rising flour 
1 cup of milk 
1/4 cup of butter- melted. 

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour , sugar and milk . 
3 .Stir in the butter. 
4. Pour into a lightly greased skillet .
5. Add the blackberries on top. 
6. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown. 

This is a simple 1 cup recipe. You can use any type of fruit. You may want to add a dash of salt or lemon juice. 


Last year over several months, I shared my Summer Days embroidery blocks. By summer ends , I had the blocks all pieced in a double Churn Dash setting.
Summer Days Quilt Top flapping in the breeze along a dock on the Tennessee River. 

I am quilting 1/4 " around the edges of each block and around the embroidered motifs. 
 
Well I am half way there on the hand quilting. So I thought I would show you my blocks that I have quilted already. 












This week I worked on Sunflower Basket


Today I will be moving on to 


By summer's end, I hope to have Summer Days completed. I am already dreaming of the next embroidered quilt. Hmmm.- maybe an Autumn Days. Anywhoo... I hope you have a relaxing Sunday and ...


 As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa 

A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining , the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the lawnmower is broken. - James Dent.

Hugs and Stitches!!!!đŸ€—đŸ§”❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. Sunday's are not the same without you. I love and miss you.

A little summer quilt stack on a sunny child's chair. On top of the little quilts is  Honey Jar which I shared last year.



If you are interested in the embroidery patterns , click the colored text for each design. 





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 needle workers to meet. 

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

Michelle  at From Bolt to Beauty for Beauty Pageant - Friday

Wendy at Wendy's Quilts for Peacock Party - Friday

Sarah at  Confessions of a Fabric Addict  for Whoop! Whoop! - Friday

Alycia's of Alycia's Quilts for Finished of Not Friday 

Frederique at   Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday

Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday

Kate at Life in Pieces for  Stitching Stuff ( Sunday) 

Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for Oh Scrap - Sunday 

Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday












43 comments:


  1. Blackberry cobbler, one of my favorite desserts! I made blueberry cobbler last week, it disappeared fast! Summer is my favorite season, so much delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. Happy sstitching!

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    1. Cobblers do not last long here either. I bet yours was amazing. I will miss all of the fresh fruits and veggies when they are gone. Thank you for the sweet visit Gretchen.

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  2. Cobbler of any type is delicious. I will have to try your skillet recipe! My husband tells the story of him as a young boy dressed in light pants to go to a family event. It was early so he and his dog took a walk. He spied ripe blackberries. You can guess what happened. . .he picked a bunch; but didn't have a container so he put them in his pockets so his mom could make a pie. . . .She said as mad as she was about the new pants being ruined, she couldn't discipline him because he truly thought he was being helpful!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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    1. Aaah that is such a sweet story. I can just imagine how proud he was to find the berries and pick them for his mom. So sad that his berries were squished and there was no pie. How sweet that his mom was so understanding. My hubby likes this type of cobbler ; while I like my mom's cobbler which is a little more juicy with dumplings, but like you say any cobbler is good. Thank you for the sweet visit, Terry.

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  3. Your Summer Days quilt is looking awesome, Melisa. Happy Sunday!

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Robin. I believe I just have 5 more blocks to go and then the borders. I need to start figuring out how I am going to quilt the border. But I am very excited about my progress. Hugs

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  4. Thankyou for this nice Sunday visit Melisa.

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    1. Aaah thank you , dear Maureen for the sweet visit. I am so grateful that you dropped by. I hope you have a wonderful week. Hugs.

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  5. Your Summertime Quilt is so pretty and I just love the scrappy double churn dash finish on each & every one! Of course I printed off your cobbler recipe. Sounds easy & delicious. We've got peaches in at the produce stand. Maybe I'll try a peach cobbler for my hubby! Enjoy your Sunday!

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    1. I am enjoying every stitch in the Summer quilt, Susie. I hope to finish it soon. Usually hubby makes this cobbler with peaches and it is yummy! I hope you like it . I can not wait until we get some fresh peaches. Have a very lovely week.

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  6. Thanks for the delicious recipe, Melisa.
    Your summer quilt is fabulous!!!! .
    A hug

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    1. Aaw you are so welcome, Isabel and thank you for the sweet Sunday visit. Have a very lovely day. Hugs.

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  7. You're tempting me with your cobbler recipes again, Melisa! That looks so yummy. The Summer Days quilting is coming right along, too. I stitched up the watermelon block last summer and finished it into a mini quilt, and love it. I guess I'd better get it out and put it up!

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    1. Aaah everyone needs something sweet every now and then. We certainly have been enjoying fresh berry cobblers this summer. I am enjoying every stitch in the Summer Days quilt. The watermelon block was one of my favorites. I am making a mini out of the sunflower block too. Have a great week.

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  8. I made blackberry cobbler a couple of weeks ago when family was here. Your quilt blocks and stitching are beautiful.

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    1. I bet your cobbler was gobbled up in no time, Karrin. Don't you just love summer time treats? Thank you so much for the sweet visit.

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  9. Those blackberries look so tasty and bring back fond memories of my dad, Melisa. Blackberries were his very favorite fruit and my mom always whipped up a blackberry pie for him each August for his birthday :) Your quilt blocks are looking so lovely, too! Enjoy your Sunday ♥

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    1. Aah what a sweet memory of your Mom and Dad , Carol. I have never had a blackberry pie. I bet your Mom's was amazing. I am moving right along with the Summer Days quilts. I hope to finish it soon. Have a great week.

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  10. Love that James Dent quote - so funny, and so understandable. Now blackberries I miss something awful, but it's so nice to see this cobbler and recipe. Bah, maybe I could make it just with blackberry juice. Hmmm.

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    1. Oooh that would be nice, Susan if you could . I hadn't thought about that . I love blackberries . I have fond memories picking them as a child . Thank you for the sweet Sunday visit. Hugs.

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  11. I do love your Summer Bays quilting. And the BlackBerry pudding, yum.

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Jenny. It is fun to revisit each block as I quilt on it. Have a very lovely day and happy quilting.

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  12. Summer Days is such a lovely quilt and the Double Churndash worked beautifully with those blocks for the quilt. The quote reminds me of the fact that our lawn didn't get mowed this weekend. My son promised later in the week when the forecast says the temps will be a little lower. A drop in temp would sure be nice for a lot of us, I think. An Autumn Days SAL would be fun! The cobbler looks so good! I think we are going to have Orange floats after supper. Childhood reminder of the ice cream truck and Dreamsicles. So yummy!

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    1. I have enjoyed working on this quilt so much, Ginny. As I quilt it , I think about what I was doing last year as I stitched the blocks. Lol I hope you get your lawn mowed soon. These hot summer days have been brutal. But an Orange float sounds divine. I haven't had one of them in years. Have a great week. Hugs.

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  13. ooh those blackberries look yummy and so does the cobbler! Thanks for sharing the recipe - I've heard of cobbler before but never made or eaten it - I'll have to find me some berries and give it a go! Your summer days quilt is just beautiful! xx

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    1. Oh it was delicious, Joy. My mom makes a cobbler with dumplings and berries that is juicy. This one is not. Hubby has made this with peaches too. It is amazing. Thank you for the sweet visit. Have a great week. 

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  14. I love the double churn dash setting for your Summer Days blocks. Looking good!

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    1. Oh thank you so much, Judy. I really enjoyed working on this quilt. I think the Churn Dash block is one of my favorites. I hope you have a wonderful week.

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  15. That cobbler looks delicious! Hmm…we just picked some blueberries…
    Your quilt design really shows off your embroideries nicely.
    Have a great week

    Gail at the Cozy Quilter

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    1. Ooh a blueberry cobbler sure does sound good. I am enjoying all of the berries of the season. Soon it will be muscadine. Thank you so much for the sweet visit, Gail Have a wonderful week.

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  16. Hmm, your dish looks good! I love your pretty embroideries on the quilt, the hand quilting really makes them pop and shine! Cute little lamb, and the bee is so cute too! Have fun quilting this gorgeous quilt!
    Thank you for sharing these yummy projects, and linking up!

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Frederique. The cobbler was very yummy. I look forward to making another soon.I am really enjoying working on this quilt. I am using a different batting and it is making the quilting experience wonderful . Thank you for the sweet visit.

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  17. Blackberry's and stitching, you've got some fun stuff in this week's post. Enjoy both!

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    1. Aaah thank you so much, Kate. The cobbler has been gobbled up. It was very yummy. I hope you have a wonderful and productive week. Thank you for dropping by.

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  18. Blackberry cobbler... oh my mouth is watering - that sounds so amazing!!! and your double churn dash - be still my heart!! I love it!!!!

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    1. You are so very kind, Alycia. The blackberry cobbler was so yummy and not a morsel is left. Lol I think the churn dash block is one of my favorites. I am enjoying this quilt. Have a blessed day and thank you for dropping by.

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  19. Thanks for the recipe! I love your double churn dash with all your cute embroideries! You are so awesome to share your talent with everyone! Blessings and hugs!!

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    1. Aaw thank you so much, Brenda. The cobbler was very yummy and was gone in no time. I am enjoying my Summer Days quilt so much, Just 5 more blocks to go and then on to the border. Thank you for the sweet visit.

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  20. The blackberry cobbler sounds delish. Maybe I'll make that one next. Your summer time quilt is so sweet with those embroidered blocks.

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    1. Our summer does not seem complete unless we have had a cobbler of some sort and a big watermelon for the season. Lol. I hope to get another block or two completed on my Summer Days quilt this week. It is a very relaxing piece to work on. Have a great day, Jeanna. Hugs.

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  21. Mmm,that blackberrycobbler looks delicious! I'm gonna pick some more blachberries and will try your recipe this weekend Melisa! Love your Summer days quilt... Have a great weekend! Hugs from Marianne.

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    1. Oh I hope you enjoy it dear Marianne. I always enjoy a good summer cobbler. This one is quite tasty with homegrown peaches . Have a wonderful week. Hugs.

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