Wake up , Sleepy Heads! Yawn! We are springing forward! Did you change your clocks last night? I still have 2 more to change over
Do you find yourself sluggish when the time changes? I sure do.
Thump ! Thump ! Thump!
Yesterday, I heard a thumpity thump coming from outside . I looked out the window to see Mr. Pinker down at the garage working away. Being a curious cat, I put on my slippers and made my way down the hill.
"Whatcha working on ?" I asked.
"Bee Traps", replied Mr. Pinker as he tapped his hammer. "It won't be long until the bees begin to swarm so best get ready early. "
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| 4 of the 6 be traps being made |
I stood and watched as Mr. Pinker finished building 6 new traps.
"You want a brush?" asked Mr. Pinker as he began to paint the primer on the boxes.
"Hmmm, I think a quilt project is calling my name, " I said with a grin. And with that I skipped back to the house . Anywhoo... I know Mr. Pinker likes to tend to these projects himself.
After rummaging through my fabrics , I found a wonderful selection to work with . I was on a mission to work on the Civil War Sew Along hosted by Kathleen Tracy at A Sentimental Quilter . Soon my rotary cutter was zipping away- cutting strips.  |
| Fabrics ready to be cut. |
Now get on your galloping horse when you look at these blocks . 😀🏇 😏 They are not pretty nor perfect, but they will do. These are the framed nine patches and penny candy blocks in the Civil War SAL.
Do you have good days and bad days when sewing? I do. On this particular day, I should not have been sewing. LOL. Sigh- but my blocks are complete nonetheless.
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| Framed nine patches and Penny Candy Blocks measuring 3 1/2" unfinished. |
QUILT SEW ALONG ALERT:
I pulled out a vintage quilt to work on today. This is my Dogwood Quilt.
It has been a spell since I worked on this vintage thrifted quilt. In fact the last time I posted about it was in April of 2021. Wheew that has been a long time ago and I have been as slow as molasses on this quilt. If you would like to see that post, just click the colored link.
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| A green Sunday quilt stack and Tree of Life Samplings "Beauty and Grace" |
I am still plugging along on my Spring Jar embroidery. Perhaps it will be completed by the end of the night
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| Spring Jar embroidery in the works. |
Now onto the plans for the week.
Did I Get'r Done...Well Last Week's Goals were..
✅🌞1. Work on Flaming Butterflies quilt
✅🌞2.Work on potato chip blocks
🌞3. Work on Photo albums.
✅🌞4.Continue quilting my bow tie quilt
✅🌞5.Work on piecing more Mr. Snow blocks.
If you are interested in stitching Mr. Snow , Click here to visit a post with the links to all of the snowmen. ✅🌞6. Continue working on Signs of Spring House.
✅🌞7. Work on Around the Garden Blocks.
❌🌞8. Piece some Bow Tie blocks. My fabric arrived. I may put this project on hold.
✅🌞9. Begin new cross stitch.
Hmm.... What Should I do This Week?
🌞1. Work on Flaming Butterflies quilt- I am on a mission to finish this quilt.
🌞2.Work on potato chip blocks
🌞3. Work on Photo albums. Still working on 2015 photos.
🌞4.Continue quilting my bow tie quilt
🌞5.Work on piecing more Mr. Snow blocks.
🌞6. Finish Signs of Spring House.
🌞7. Work on Around the Garden Blocks.
🌞8.Work on Blackbird Designs "Winter Sampler"
Well Sweeties, I am off to see what the day allows. You may find me taking a nap in the afternoon since we lost an hour. 💤😴🛌
I wish you a day filled with many blessings and lots of stitching time.
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out. " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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.
Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday
Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday
Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday
Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings
Looks like you had a productive week! My sweetie asks me if I'm going to "assist" with the flower bed weeding. . .nah. . .A quilt project almost always loudly calls my name! He, like Mr. Pinker, has his own methods and can get more done without my interruptions! --TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteLOL It sounds like your hubby is just like mine. Hee! Hee! I think I have the tendency to slow my hubby down when I help. So he would rather do the task and get it over with . Have a happy Sunday, Terry and thank you for the giggles. Hugs.
DeleteNot much accomplished today and yet I feel very tired. Old Mother Hubbard's Cupboard was bare, so I ordered groceries and had them delivered. The cupboard looks much better. A new jar of peanut butter makes a huge difference. LOL
ReplyDeleteI took time to cut fabric for another little quilt. I usually make two of each so it's the second one of a pair. And, then I started working on a list of things I want/need to accomplish. There's a bounce in my step LOL Little things make me happy.
Thank you for refreshing my memory about what fabric you use to coffee dye. I found some fabric to use for some trifles. More excitement LOL Doesn't take much to excite me. LOL Sweet dreams and happy Sunday. Lots and lots of hugs!!!
Darlene J
I think we all have good and bad days with sewing, embroidery, painting... there are days when it's better not to pick up the tools. Your blocks look equally beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
We all have those days where maybe the sewing room is the best place for us, but we continue on any way. You had a very productive week. Enjoy both your slow stitching and machine sewing this week.
ReplyDeleteWhat lucky bees to have painted houses! I enjoyed reading your post about the thrifted quilt. Are you still quilting dogwood blossoms and leaves on it? And did you kayak by yourself on that trip in 2021? Enjoy your Sunday Melisa!
ReplyDeleteLately it seems that any little new beginnings of projects turn out not to my liking!! Is it just the time of year? sigh...I don't know but it is frustrating for sure...;(((
ReplyDeleteI did find backing for my Christmas scrappy placemats, but they are not thrilling me... so, no more starts, just UFOs finishing up I think...
I am resting my hands today after cleaning kitchen cupboard doors yesterday!!
[Housework= boooo]
Hope you enjoy your quilting on flaming butterflies this week hugs, Julierose
I don't like the springing forward this time of year as I don't like getting up in the dark. The main clocks were set last night, but there are a few secondary ones that will be set as we come across them today and tomorrow. Your quilt blocks are looking good, Melisa. Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI think your bees are fascinating, Melisa! I hope Mr. Pinker catches some swarms in his new boxes. And yes, I definitely do have days when I shouldn't be anywhere near the sewing machine! Hope you have a good stitching day today!
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa! You were just what the doctor ordered! You give me so much inspiration. I love all your projects and I too am a "scrappy" gal. I did like your last bit of advice about success is small efforts repeated day in and day out. Those small efforts are about all I can handle but they keep me moving forward along with friends like you! Thank you as always and tell your Mr. he is a fine builder!
ReplyDeleteAh--the bees--it's funny--but I have been collecting a few little things that have to do with bees-- 2 are small strings of lights that are bee's from the Dollar Tree a couple weeks ago and then while in a General Dollar I found the cutest little glass jar with 3-d bees on it in the glass and a cork top--and a yellow and tin with a 3-d bee on the side of it (Dollar Tree)!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your pile of fabrics--been a while since I did one of her quilts!!
have a wonderful week--hugs, di