Yee Haw! Howdy , y'all!
Sunny Rails and Happy Trails is in the works. I have been working on more Scrappy Happy Hourglass Blocks.
These measure 3 1/2" square. So far 18 blocks have been made.
I have also worked on the Scrappy Trails and Rails which measure 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" .
Lots more piecing to be completed before I start to make them into blocks,but work is being done.
More crumb blocks are being pieced as well.
I add to them when crumbs magically appear in my sewing bin. Hmmm how does that happen?
As I work on Sunny Rails and Happy Trails, I will be dreaming of Mr. Pinker and I hitting the trail , exploring and meandering about.
Aaah maybe here soon Mr. Pinker and I will hitch up the old wagon and hit the trail but for now I will just dream.
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Thank you for the sweet visit. I hope you are having a scraptastic day!
As always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Courage is being scared to death , but saddling up anyway. "- John Wayne.
Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗🧵
Dedicated to my dear sweet, baby sister, Amy who was always a ray of sunshine. I love and miss you , Amo. ❤❤❤❤
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| Little Corn Cob Prairie dolls that my Nanny bought for my daughters years and years ago. |
Graphics from Pinterest
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
Melisa, you always have the most interesting fabric to make your blocks so stinkin awesome. I love how the blocks always look just right together. You have a great eye for color. Can’t wait to see your finishes. Have a great day. ❤️🤗
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Patti. I have had a ball pulling out fabrics and putting them to use. It is fun to dig through my stash to see what I can play with. LOL. Hugs and Blessings
DeleteIs that from Scotts Bluff Nat'l Monument in Nebraska? I've been there! Such colorful quilt blocks, too!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, that is Scott's Bluff .It is such a wonderful National park. I was lucky that day that the sky was so beautiful with the wagon in the forefront. Thank you so much, Nancy for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteLoving those "crumb block" and all your scrappy blocks too. Can't wait to see how they all come together...I am still resting my hands and de-stashing; almost done...phew--doing a color a day....Stay cool hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Julierose. I have not decided what I am going to do with the crumb blocks, but they are a joy to piece. I hope you have been able to get a lot of destashing completed. Great idea on working on a color a day. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteSuch colorful scrappy blocks! Enjoy your stitching this week and stay cool!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Kate. I am enjoying working on these blocks. They are moving right along. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteLoving your scrappy blocks - can't wait to see how you put them all together! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Donna. I can not wait to get them pieced together. I do need to settle on how many I am going to make. LOL. Have a wonderful day. Hugs.
DeleteWhat fun blocks you are creating, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. These blocks are a delight to piece. I hope to work on them more this week. I hope you are having a good weekend and are getting in some stitching time. Hugs.
DeleteYour crumb blocks and hourglass blocks are so cute. I hope the weather has cooled down where you are - we are going to have a little cooler spell and maybe some rain, so this gal is happy!
ReplyDeleteIt has been a rainy week here too which has been so nice. Not only are my plants watered but we have enjoyed some cooler weather. I know that won't stay though. LOL. Thank you so much, Linda for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteScrappiness is happiness!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is! I love scrappy piecing. I hope you are having a great weekend, Vicki. Hugs.
DeleteNice looking hourglass blocks, they are so tiny. Would you believe crumb blocks are hard for me? They should be so easy but I overthink them. I'm dreaming of hitching up and heading out too!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Jeanna. These little blocks are fun to make. I enjoy the crumb blocks. I just sew them willy nilly. LOL. I miss my camper when I get home don't you? I hope that you will be enjoying a camping adventure soon. Hugs.
DeleteI love seeing your fun and happy blocks, Melisa! Such pretty colors. They make me want to go right in and sew. Hopefully I'll get there this afternoon!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Diann. I am moving right along on these little blocks. I cut more fabrics for them today. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteI wish I could sew/quilt like you do. I spend way too much time overthinking everything about my project. It's always such a delight to visit you. Enjoy your stitches and things! Darlene J
ReplyDeleteAaah Darlene, you are always so sweet. Sometimes I overthink my quilting and stitching too and then I can not do a thing. That is what it has been like for me this week in respect to stitching. At least I am getting some quilting completed though. LOL. Hugs.
DeleteLove all the wonderful scrappy happenings. Clever way to use crumbs as hst's!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Pat. I am enjoying playing with all of the scraps. I hope you are having a great weekend. Hugs.
DeleteHe always shows us beautiful things, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI loved the old carriage!
He looks like he came out of a western 😍
Kisses
Oh , Isabel, you are always so very kind. Thank you so much. I hope you are having a lovely weekend. Hugs.
DeleteGreat blocks, Melisa! A girl can always dream of adventures, huh?!!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Brenda. I dream nightly of hitting the trail to far off places. LOL. Of course I have lots of quilt projects along with me in those dreams and I actually get some done. Hee! Hee! Hope you are having a good weekend. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteGoodness , I don't know what to comment on first. The blocks are looking very nice and hint at something so bright and happy! It will be great to look forward to where this goes. The string blocks make me smile. The covered wagon looks brand new. Have you ridden in it? So cool! The lake pic looks so tempting. It is still too blasted hot here. The little prairie dolls are cute. Is the cob inside the head part? I've never seen ones like yours. Lucky you to have some rain. I would like some of that action, too. LOL
ReplyDeleteThese little blocks are so fun to work on , Ginny. I think the colors are really calling to me. We didn't get to ride in the covered wagon. I think it would be a lot of fun to ride in one though. We have spent most of the time at the river with the boys this week in between rain showers . They did catch a fish or two which thrilled them. Aren't the little prairie dolls the cutest. They are just little corn cobs with fabric wrapped over them- no sewing . These are close to 30 years old. I would like to make some sometime. I sure wish I could send you some of our rain; it has been nice. Hugs from the holler.
DeleteI love working with scraps. Love your blocks !
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Annelies. These are fun simple blocks to work on. I can not wait to get them all pieced together. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteOh, I have missed reading your posts!!! Hopefully now I can catch up. I love your scrappy blocks. Scrap quilts are my favorite. I'm fascinated by your crumb blocks and the corn cob prairie dolls are precious. You have so many beautiful vintage items! When I grow up I want to be just like you!
ReplyDeleteAaah you just brought the sweetest big smile to my day, Sandra! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. This week I have been quilting up a storm. It has felt so good to be at the sewing machine. I wish you a wonderful day and thank you again for making my day. Hugs!
DeleteYou've the ticket on making great blocks from your scraps. . .all of them! I love your style!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Terry. The colorful fabrics are really making this quilt a fun one to work on . Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteSuch pretty fabrics! I just know I'm going to love Sunny Rails and Happy Trails. Can't wait to see what the blocks look like. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Aah thank you so much, Jennifer. These have been fun units to work on . I can not wait to get the blocks pieced. Have a wonderful week. Hugs.
Deleteahhh the name of your new quilts - LOVE them!! and all the colors - this will be great.
ReplyDeleteSo does the wagon really work? That would be a fun adventure!!!
Oh thank you so much, Alycia. I am having a ball working on this quilt. We saw that wagon at Scottsbluff National Monument. Isn't it magnificent? Every now and then we see a nearby farmer ride in his old wagon being pulled by horses. It is such a lovely sight. Have a great week. Hugs.
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