A wonderful Wednesday, to you dear friends.
On Monday, Darlene @darlenedeondesigns on Instagram and Flosstube, announced a Nine Patch Sew Along on her Instagram account. A wee nine patch a day - oh yes, that is doable! ( All of the information is on her IG account) .
Immediately, I was ready to join in so I grabbed a few fabrics and went to town cutting strips of fabrics. After cutting the strips into squares, I whipped up 7 nine patches ( I sewed 4 extra since I will be gone Thursday - Sunday). Thank you, Darlene for a fun project to work on over the next year.
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| Doesn't every sewing room need a sewing mouse? Look at my cute as a button pincushion- a fancy little mouse with a pin cap. ❤🐭 |
I finished my little Autumn Turkey Four Patch Quilt.
This quilt has nine 4" four patches. The yellow turkey fabric was a gift from the big stash of fabrics that my nephew gifted me.
I quilted 1/4" from the seams and in the border, I used a swirl quilting design.
Autumn Turkey Four Patch measures 22"square. I think it looks so yummy on my old mustard yellow Hoosier top.
Hmmm, I think I need a Christmas 4 patch. What do you think?
I pulled out a lot of my Barnyard Christmas ornaments yesterday. All of these happy stitches will soon be loaded up on to the tree.
Can I interest you in a cookie? My newest trifle is a wee gingerbread man. Doesn't it look like a sweet stamped sugar cookie?
Gingerbread Trifle is a tee tiny stitch that measures a little over an inch on 14 count aida. Using 2 strands of red floss, I tied a teeny bow and attached it to his neck.
I use my little trifles as scissor fobs, ornaments or I just tuck in them here and there. I am hoping to add another Christmas trifle to my collection next week. Fingers crossed.
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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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Oooh I am so excited! Tomorrow I will be sharing the 2nd block in the Mr. Snow SAL. I hope you will pop in for a visit.
Well I have an empty tree calling my name, so I better kick it into high gear and get to work. Got to get those farmyard ornaments on the tree.
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| Edna says have a wonderful day! Look at her twist that nose up. How adorable! |
Have a beautiful day, Sweeties and...
Happy quilting and stitching, y'all
Your mind is a powerful thing when you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.
HERE ARE A FEW LINKS THAT MIGHT STRIKE YOUR FANCY.
Turkey Stuttin' Thanksgiving Parade 2023- A parade of free Thanksgiving stitches.
Time For a Parade- A Fall Freebie Parade- A parade of free Fall cross stitch and doodles.
Christmas Parade- A Look at Previous Freebies- 2022 parade of free Christmas cross stitches and doodles.
If you are interested in finishing this trifle like mine, you may want to check out the Trifle Finishing Tutorial .
If you missed any of the previous trifles, click on the names to go to the post with the charts. They are Love Trifle , St. Patty's Day Trifle , Sheep Trifle , Bunny Trifle , Strawberry Picker , May Basket , Love Bird Trifle , Nesting Bluebird ,Bunny Trifle , Carrot Trifle , Patriotic Ewe Trifle Chicken & Watermelon Trifle , Bee Skep Trifle , Little Jack Trifle , Bunny & Tulip Trifle , Sweeping Snowman Trifle
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
Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday
Alycia's of Alycia's Quilts for Finished of Not 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
Your barnyard ornaments are really cute! Four and 9 patches make some really fun scrappy quilts. Looks like you've got a great finish and a fun start on those for the year.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Kate. The barnyard ornaments are some of my favorites. I think 4 and 9 patches are some of my favorites to work on . Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteI'm totally in love with your old mustard yellow Hoosier top!!!
ReplyDeleteThe tapestry looks beautiful on it.
And what can I say about those Christmas decorations?
Absolutely ideal!
Kisses
Oh thank you so much, Isabel. I bought that Hoosier years ago at a yard sale. I have my great grandmothers Hoosier in another room. I am definitely in the Christmas mood. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteCute Gingerbread Trifle, Melisa! Your turkey quilt is darling! Your nine patch blocks looks super.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. I had a great week working on all of these projects. I am always happy to have a finish or two. Hugs.
DeleteThe Turkey 4 patch has found a great place to be enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Vicki. The colors matched perfectly with the Hoosier, plus I have a couple of turkeys on top that go with it. Hugs.
DeleteLoved the gifted yellow fabric with the turkeys printed on it. You used it well in that four patch! Your trifles are so TINY and CUTE!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteIt is a very pretty fabric isn't it? I am not sure how old it is , but those yellow turkeys in the fabric are too cute. Thank you for the sweet visit, Terry. Hugs.
DeleteLove the four patch and nine patches! Oh ….. those darling Christmas decorations too, especially the trifles! Have a great trip. Hugs, Barbara @flashinscissors 😃🙋♀️xx
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, dear Barbara. I had a super week working on these little projects. It is hard to resist working on 4 and 9 patches. Hugs.
DeleteLove those little 9 patches, and the 4 patch quilt, too, especially that great yellow with the turkeys! You have so many fun little things to stitch - your wealth of ideas and designs amazes me. I'm going to have put the gingerbread man on my list!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Diann. I hope you enjoy the little gingerbread trifle. He is teeny but makes for a cute ornament. Happy quilting and stitching. Hugs.
DeleteSuch loveliness throughout, like all your posts. Your Autumn Turkey Four Patch is perfect for the season! Love the Barnyard ornaments and know they will look lovely on your tree. That little trifle has me wishing to take up cross stitch again! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Aah you are so very kind, Jennifer. Thank you so much. All of these little projects were a joy to work on. I was so excited to complete the turkey 4 patch before Thanksgiving. Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteTrès jolie ta courtepointe ,bravo !
ReplyDeleteMerci pour ce bonhomme en pain d'épices .
Bon week-end
Bisous
Oh thank you so much, dear Monique. It was a joy to finish some little projects this week especially the quilt. Have a blessed day . Hugs.
DeleteLove the way your Autumn Turkey Four Patch turned out, Melisa. It really does look perfect against that mustard yellow background. And what a cute gingerbread boy design--thank you, as always for your generosity! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Carol. It was a joy to finish the turkey quilt and have it on display before the holiday. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteLove me some cheddar!
ReplyDeleteLOL I can never have too much cheddar can you? Hee! Hee! Thank you for the sweet visit, Susan. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteThanks for the little gingerbread trifle stitch. He is so cute! I love your Barnyard Christmas ornaments. I did some of them for gifts last year. I don't remember the Santa on the large, black chicken. Yours? So cute! Edna looks like she's grinning at us! What a character!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Ginny. The Barnyard ornies are some of my favorites. Oh yes that Santa on the Chicken is one of mine. I didn't realize I hadn't posted that one yet. I am going to have to look it back up and try to share it soon. Hugs.
DeleteEverything is always so cute, Melisa. I love the gingerbread trifle. DarleneJ
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