A very good morning to you , sweet friends and Happy Saturday. Are you ready for a rip roaring weekend? I sure am. We have ballgames, a tractor pull and a birthday party on the agenda.
I am doing a squirrely happy dance!!
Squirrel image from Graphic Fairy.
It is all ready to join my display of squirrels. Here it is with With Thy Needle and Thread's Oktober Feast in the background.
This was a "Choose Your Own Colors " chart, but if you are interested I used DMC 975, 610, 869 & 435.
Diann at Little Penguins Quilts ( Hi Diann! 🤗) shared her version of this sampler last week. She used a lighter color palette, and it is so pretty. Please go check it out if you have the time.
Like my other mini samplers, I finished it into a simple pillow so that I can tuck it into a dough bowl or in a cigar box
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How about another mini sampler? This one is called Mini Pumpkins Sampler. I haven't stitched it yet, but it is on the agenda. It is another "Choose Your Own Colors" chart. I haven't decided my colors yet, but I will certainly post an update when I do.
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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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UPDATE - Sept 22, 2023 I finished the Mini Pumpkin Sampler.
Mini Pumpkins Sampler was a Choose Your Own Colors chart , but if you are interested I used the following Letters- DMC 938
Big Pumpkin- 301, 898, 783, white
White Pumpkin- White, 840
Medium Pumpkin- 783, 898, 3776
Doohickeys (the little crosses) - 840
Well that certainly was a short and sweet visit, but I enjoyed every minute of it. Have a wonderful weekend doing something that you love. As always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
Life in a nutshell, awaits a squirrel.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy . I love and miss you Amo.❤❤❤
Great job! when you were doing the happy dance did you sing,now I know my A B C's aren't you so proud of me........😅
ReplyDeleteLol I certainly was, Helen and hubby was looking at my like I lost my mind. Lol. Thank you so much for the sweet giggle. I had a ball stitching this little sampler and am looking forward to working on the new one. Have a great day. Hugs.
DeleteYour squirrels are so cute! Enjoy the tractor pull and birthday party!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Gretchen. It was a fun quick stitch. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteHi Melissa! Thank you for sharing your patterns. I am working on the Autumn stamp collection. I stitched it last year and finished them as little pillows. This Summer I found a frame at Goodwill so this will be one piece. Thank you for listing the colors you use as I am not good at picking. Have a blessed and stitch filled weekend.
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday, Joy. Oh, I am so excited to hear that you are working on Autumn Stamps ! I know it will look darling ! So glad you found the perfect frame even better that it was at a thrifty price. Have a wonderful weekend . Hugs
DeleteWell done on getting the mini squirrel sampler finished, Melisa! The mini pumpkin one is darling. Can't wait to see you stitch it up! Happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Robin. I was excited to get it FFOd so it could join my other furry fall critters. Have a lovely day . Hugs.
DeleteIt sounds like you're going to have a wonderful weekend! Have fun - and thank you for the new patterns. So cute. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly has been a busy weekend and it is always a joy when the grandbabes are around to keep us entertained. Thank you for the sweet Saturday visit, Donna. Have a great weekend.
DeleteYour squirrel smapler is really cute. I've seen Dianns, her's is really cute too. The pumpkins sampler is going to be another fun one. I'm almost tempted to get back into cross stitch, but i really don't need any more squirrels at the moment!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Kate. It was a fun quick stitch and I am excited to work on the new mini sampler this weekend. Lol I understand about not needing anymore squirrels, yet I keep falling for them. Hee ! Hee! Have a great weekend. Hugs
DeleteOh dear, I'm in trouble now! This little Sampler will have to go on my "ro-do" list. I love anything pumpkins and these you've designed are adorable, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteLol I am so thrilled that I am tempting you, Diann. Hee! Hee! Thank you so much for the kind words on my mini sampler . I hope to get a good start on it this weekend. Hugs.
DeleteYou design such sweet samplers, Melisa. Diann did a really good job with your design. Happy Saturday. Sounds like a full day for you!
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Susie. I have really enjoyed working on these quick mini samplers. Diann's color palette is so beautiful isn't it? Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteA busy week end in your neck of the woods. Have fun! Love the Mini Pumpkin Samper! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWe have been busy bees, Darlene. The little ones always have something going on to keep us entertained. Lol. Have a wonderful weekend and hope you are getting in some quilting time. Hugs.
DeleteHave so enjoyed catching up with your blog!! You have had a wonderful week , filled with grands and your daughter's visit. A new house and a new mini sampler, all so very cute and charming. I especially enjoyed the Farm visit with the cows and the donkey, so relaxing. Have the best weekend and enjoy your family time together..Hugs from sunny Arizoan.
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday, dear Mary. I hope you have had a very lovely and productive week . Is it cooling down a bit in your area? I sure hope so. This time of the year gets very busy with the grandchildren's activities. Oh how I love fall! Have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for taking the time to catch up on all that has been going on in the holler. Hugs.
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DeleteOh look... "squirrel"... must stitch immediately!! And also the pumpkins! SO cute!
ReplyDeleteLol I am so thrilled that this little squirrel caught your eye, Kathy. I hope you enjoy it. Have an awesome weekend. Hugs.
DeleteThanks for another lovely mini sampler. Love the pumpkins and the squirrel too! It's fun to be squirrely! LOL Have a great week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAah you are so welcome, Brenda and thank you for dropping by for a sweet Sunday visit. Oh yes, it is always fun to be squirrely . Lol. Happy quilting.
DeleteSounds like a fun weekend ahead for you. Enjoy! Thank you for the cute new sampler. Those pumpkins are really cute! I've been shopping for a stuffed squirrel for my sewing room. Seems appropriate with how easily I get distracted. Ha!
ReplyDeleteWe had a great time this weekend, Ginny - very busy though. Aah thank you so much on my new mini sampler . I think it will be a fun stitch. Oh a stuffed squirrel would be darling for your quilt room. I wish the stores had more squirrel decor out. I love squirrels. Have a great week and hope you find some squirrels to chase. I am sure I will. Hee! Hee!
DeleteCute new pumpkins! Great squirrel finish, too.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Susan. I have been working on the pumpkin sampler this weekend. I hope to finish it soon. Hugs and blessings.
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