Down the Rabbit Hole, I Go!

 Does Pinterest get you in trouble? 

Good morning sweet friends and Happy Monday! 

I have pulled out my fall mugs.  Do you have a mug obsession . I do . Lol

So how about it ? Do  you find yourself falling down rabbit holes when you visit, Pinterest. I sure do.  

The other day I was searching for primitive cupboards when low and behold I spotted an antique quilt behind a cupboard and there I went falling way, way, way down the rabbit hole. "Oh, I just have to replicate this quilt, " I thought.  Soon I was running like a very furry white rabbit to my quilt nest. 

Mr. Pinker  turned and asked "What race are you running?"  

"I'm late ! I'm late for a very important date! " , I said as I began to scramble out the door. 

Graphic from the Graphic Fairy

 Mr. Pinker  just rolled his eyes as he saw me high tail it to the quilt nest ;  he knew what was going on. 

Soon I came out holding a pile of fabrics in arm, and I skipped and jumped  all the way back to the house and straight to the cutting  table. 

With a swish and a swoosh, I was soon cutting fabrics up a storm into  3 1/2" and 3 7/8" squares.  

My intentions were to wait until the next day to piece a block or two, but of course I could not contain my excitement and soon  my sewing machine was buzzing along . 

Several Shoo Fly blocks were pieced. 

 I am using what fabrics that I have on hand, but the quilt that I saw was composed of sweet Shoo Fly blocks in reds and greens. They were set on the diagonal with mustard yellow squares as the secondary blocks. 

Aaah Swoon! 🤗❤💚💛 So today, I will continue down the rabbit hole and work on more Shoo Fly blocks. 

Now onto the plans for the week. 

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

❌🌞1. Quilt on border in the  Summer Days Quilt.

❌🌞2. Quilt at least 1 block in my Butterfly Kisses quilt.

❌🌞3. Start a new cross stitch saltbox house.

✅🌞4. Post a new cross stitch. 

✅🌞5. Enjoy time with my daughter. We had a great time with my daughter. We spent time at the lake, went to the kiddos ballgames  and enjoyed family time together. 

Yikes! I give myself a great big F on this past week's goal. Oh well, I enjoyed every minute with my kiddos and I can always try to make up for it this week. 

 Hmm.... What Should I do This Week? 

🌞1. Quilt on border in the  Summer Days Quilt.

🌞2. Quilt at least 1 block in my Butterfly Kisses quilt.

🌞3. Start a new cross stitch saltbox house.

🌞4. Finish the quilting on a small quilt that I will  post soon. 

🌞5. Piece more flag blocks. 

6. Create a new Halloween stamp.

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Well, I better get busy if I want to get some of these Shoo Fly blocks completed. I sure do wish you were here then this quilt would be whipped up in no time flat.  Have a beautiful day, sweet friends. 

As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

Memories at the lake will last a lifetime. 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

This little fox reminds me of my sister.  So sweet. 

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy . Love and miss you, Amo 

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. 

Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings

Judy at Small Quilts Doll Quilts for Design Wall Monday

Joy at Days Filled with Joy for This and That

Carol at Quilt Schmilt  for To Do List Tuesday