First of August Rambling and a Doodle

 

Two posts in a day? Aaah why not. 😁😀 Good evening, ya'll and Happy August! 

In August when the days are hot, 

I like to find a shady spot, 

And hardly move a single bit,

And sit ,

And sit, 

And sit. 

August is usually a hot month for us, and I expect this one will be just like the ones in years past. 

 

Summer House  which I shared in 2021

It is hard to believe but next week the grandbabies will be going back to school. Soon football and baseball season will begin too. The boys will certainly be very busy.  The oldest grandson and my nephew has decided to join the fishing team as well. We are looking forward to all of the activities that August has to bring us. 

Speaking of August activities. This week is one of my favorite times of the year . Eeeeh! The World's Longest Yard Sale begins! 690 miles of thrifting fun from Michigan all the way down into Alabama. Are any of ya'll going or better yet setting up?  Mr. Pinker and I will be thrifting throughout the week looking for dirt cheap deals. 

I will certainly miss my sister who loved yard saleing too. We would call one another or see each other on our routes as we both looked for deals. By evening time, we would meet up at my house to see what treasures we had scored. Such dear memories. We always took vehicles because we never knew what we would bring back.😀🤗

Any whoo if I do find any good deals, I will certainly show you. I always am on the search for quilts, quilt tops or sewing supplies and whatever else strikes my fancy like primitives or antiques. 

Oooh ! Let's talk about quilting now. 

I finished my August doodle. 

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If you are interested in stitching this piece,  just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends.

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So far I have shared the January Snowman  , the February Pansies and Groundhog  ,   March Sheep Basket , April's Bunny and Watering Can  ,  May's Berry Basket  and June Bee Skep , July Picnic Basket Doodles.

Each block is stitched  on a 7 1/2 squared piece of fabric and then trimmed it to 6 1/2" . The block is then framed  with 2" strips .

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Now onto the plans for the week. 

 Did I Get'r Done... Well   -  Last Week's Goals were... 

✅🌞1. Quilt a block in the Summer Days Quilt. 

I quilted Buzz Buzz. For those who do not know,last year I shared 12 embroidery designs for the summer. This year I am quilting the quilt. 

✅🌞2. Work on Churn Dash Quilt from Little Quilts Patriotic Book. I completed the quilting this past  week. 

✅🌞3. Work on new crock cross stitch. 

✅🌞4. Quilt at least 1 block in my Butterflies from Heaven quilt.

Not only did I complete one block , but a 2nd one as well. 

I am quilting a cable design in the sashing. 

✅🌞 5. Work on September's Doodle Block. The doodle is all drawn and in the hoop. 

✅🌞 6. Work on Joy's Tis the Season SAL and QAL.

✅🌞 7. Oh, bummer, I went to the dentist last week. All went well and I do not have to go back for awhile.  

 

Woo  Hoo! 100% I did pretty good on my goal's last week.  Hmmm what should I do this week? Well....

Hmm.... What Should I do This Week? 

🌞1. Quilt a block in the Summer Days Quilt. I am on a mission to complete this quilt.  I will begin with Little Blue Birdie

🌞2. Work on Churn Dash Quilt from Little Quilts Patriotic Book. Binding should be completed.  I like to bind small quilts when I am riding down the road. Maybe I will do that as we make our way to yardsales.

🌞3. Work on new crock cross stitch. Finish this piece.  

🌞4. Quilt at least 1 block in my Butterflies from Heaven quilt.

🌞 5. Work on September's Doodle Block. 

🌞 6. Work on Joy's Tis the Season SAL and QAL.

🌞 7. Hopefully find some deals at the yard sales. 

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So have you made your plans for the week? 

Well, dear friends, I guess I have jabbered long enough. I so appreciate you stopping by on this fine Tuesday evening. Try to stay cool and enjoy your day. 

As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa 

"August is upon us and we welcome it with beaming smiles and open  hearts." 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my sweet baby sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much. ❤❤❤❤

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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.  

Carol at Quilt Schmilt  for To Do List Tuesday