Sunny Saturday Salutations! Welcome, Sweet Peas. How are you doing on this fine Saturday morning? I hope well.
After several days of rain, the sun is supposed to peek through the clouds today. Fingers crossed it makes an appearance.
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| A rainy day in the holler. |
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Sprinkle a little sparkle wherever you go! "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy whose laughter filled the air. Love and miss you, Amo.
Time to change out the overflowing tiered tray. Excuse any dust bunnies you may spot in this viewing. It is time for Spring cleaning. 😀👯👯
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.
Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday
Angela of So Scrappy for Scrap Happy Saturday
Joy at Days Filled with Joy for Home Matters
Enjoy your day after the sewing machine Melisa! It is Kingsday today in the Netherlands,we are eating orange baked sweets and there are a lot of festivities here!
ReplyDeleteOh how wonderful! I have never heard of Kingsday and had to look it up . So interesting; I learn something new everyday. Baked orange sweets sound delectable! I hope you had a great day at all of the festivities. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteYour needle is flying again and it appears that you're having lots of fun. You're always so productive. I have to run an errand first thing in the morning and then I hope to spend the rest of the day prepping a couple of hand applique projects. I've been doing some x-stitch but I've got a strong desire to applique. My travel iron bit the dust earlier this week and there's a new waiting for me in my mailbox. Tomorrow should be more productive. Otherwise no special plans - I live a very quiet, simple life. I like it that way. LOL Happy Saturday - enjoy your day. Darlene J
ReplyDeleteA quiet simple life sounds perfect to me . It sounds like a busy busy weekend though, Darlene. Aaaw I just love applique. I hope you finished those errands early so you could drive into those projects. Isn't it a bummer when your iron bites the dust? I am keeping my eye out for a new one at the thrift store. Right now mine is still working, but I always need a back up. I hope you have a fabulous weekend , Miss Darlene. Hugs from holler.
DeleteSo much color, pattern and loveliness. I'm still crocheting -- but really want to start some new stitch projects. It's gotten rather hot outside so not going anywhere today after a busy weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun,, Tammy. I cannot wait to see what you have been crocheting. I bought couple of skeins of yarn the other day in hopes to start a potholder which may happen soon. I am not as skilled as you though. Stay cool and enjoy your weekend and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteYou've got cute project on the go. I especially like the cornerstones on your plus blocks, they add some zing. I'll have to remember that and use it in a crib quilt or a large quilt too. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Gretchen. It has been a good week in the sewing room. I wish all weeks could be that way. Those little plus blocks are super quick to piece. I am looking forward to completing it. Have a great weekend. Hugs.
DeleteI love your plus blocks--so pretty all together-and the Around the Garden ones with appliqued flowers will be just wonderful, Melisa.
ReplyDeleteI finally finished the hand quilting on Blues in the Night--actually late last night;))) !! Will be unpinning and trimming over the weekend...and deciding on binding to be made...hugs, Julierose
Oh how wonderful, Julierose. I cannot wait to see it finished in all its glory. Blues in the Night is such a beauty. I just love the scrappy center blocks. Sounds like you are going to be a busy busy bee. Enjoy every minute of it and have a blessed weekend. Hugs.
DeleteYou do have a dilemma between out to dinner or playing in the garden - that would be an easy choice for me - lol - the garden would win out! :D
ReplyDeleteWe are sad this weekend because we were unable to travel to attend our grandson's wedding tonight. Hubby's doctor said no, so we had to take our wedding attire back to the department store yesterday, then we treated ourselves to dinner. We are trying to stay cheerful and look forward to many photos of the event. I might even make a little "wedding cake" for us to enjoy in honor of the occasion. :D
Aaaw I am so sorry to hear that, Linda. I know you both were disappointed. I hope that the wedding was videoed too so you could see it along with the photos. At least you both got to go out to dinner and I am sure your grandson knew you were there in spirit. Congratulations to the new couple. I wish them all of the best. A sweet treat to enjoy would be delightful, but I thought you make a pie . Hee ! Hee! I know you like pies like we do. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs.
DeleteYour blocks look fabulous, Melisa. We had a bit of rain last night and it is supposed to rain off and on today. I hope so as we need it. Happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteOh those rainy spring days. Thankfully , it did not rain here. It was bright and sunny and I think it is supposed to get in the high 80's in the next few days. I hope you were able to spend the day inside and enjoy a lot of stitching time- it was the perfect day for it. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteLove your last post on the your tribute to Amy. The quilt is so lovely and I love your hand quilting (which I am going to attempt soon). Maybe a post about that? What needle & threads do you usually use? Do you mark your quilts or just freestyle. The yellow border on Flaming Butterflies is is wonderful. Anyway thank you for all your sharing. I love red in quilts and your RSC plusses really work. Cheers Melissa - Appreciation, Betty
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Betty. Your kind compliment really warms my heart. This will be a quilt that I cherish. I hope you do give hand quilting a try. I am self taught and have been quilting for many years. My quilting is not what it used to be, but I still enjoy it. I use just about any kind of thread but prefer cotton quilting thread. I used to use John James . Size 10 was my favorite, but now I cannot see the eye. I use any needle that feels good and gives me pretty stitches. I will have to do a post on hand quilting very soon. Thank you so much for the suggestion. How fun that you are a "red " girl too- not everyone likes red, but it sure makes me a happy gal. I wish you a wonderful weekend and keep me posted on your quilting. Hugs.
DeleteThanks Melissa. I am looking forward to giving it a go. I understand about the eye of the needle. No quilt police and you gotta start somewhere. :)
DeleteI love, love, LOVE your Around the Garden blocks!!! They may be the sweetest blocks I've seen in a while.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Susie. I worked on appliqueing the stems and leaves today. Fingers crossed I can finish the flowers before the next RSC color. LOL. Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteSo glad you got in a full day of stitching. Your red scrappy blocks are all looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing what flower you are adding to this month's blocks.
ReplyDeleteIt felt so good, Kate. I hope that I will be able to spend a full day this upcoming week. If not , I will work on my applique . I was able to work on the stems today. I created a little daisy like flower for these blocks . But they are going to be colorful daisies. Have a great week. Hugs
Deletegood morning, good morning, good morning sweet Melisa.
ReplyDeleteyou are an inspiration for me to get back to the sewing machine. i don't know why i have lost interest. i know it will come back. possibly today because your on the plus side blocks are so beautiful. did you ever post the piece sizes in a blog post? i haven't been able to locate it and would love to climb on board printing the size instructions for the blocks. thank you Melisa. you're the best.
it's interesting that a heifer can get pregnant twice in a year. poor mommy. bonding definitely needs to happen between mommy and baby.
do you have a vegetable garden? i bet your veggies are super yummy. our yard is basically granite and we can't plant anything in-ground. all of my tomato plants are in pots, very large pots. the lady at Home Depot guided me that the bigger the pot, the more the roots could grow downward and the tomato plant would be able to produce more tomatoes.
thank you for the beautiful post of all your quilting projects you have going on. i love your fabrics. they are so happy and bright.
have a wonderful, blessed day my friend.
blessings and love are coming your way. a great big hug, too.
Debra Broyles
quiltingprettyquilts@cox.net
Oh my heart swooned over all the red! Those plus size blocks are turning into a beautiful top! --TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Terry. I had a wonderful day in the quilting room. Those plus size blocks are super fun to piece and so quick . I think there will be more plus quilts in my future. Have a great weekend. Hugs.
DeleteIt certainly was a happy scrappy day for Melisa. I love how you share such enjoyment in your stitching...a very upbeat, happy vibe, always!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly was, Jocelyn. I was over the moon to spend a whole uninterrupted day at my machine- those days are rare. LOL. Thank you for bringing a big smile to my day. Have a wonderful weekend . Hugs.
DeleteHermoso Meli como todss tus labores. Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, sweet friend. I hope you are doing well and are getting in a lot of stitching time- as well. Have a blessed and beautiful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteYes, you had a very productive day! There's no stopping you when you're on a roll. What flower are you going with for the red Around the Garden blocks? Progress everywhere. Both RSC tops are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day, Ginny. Hours seemed like minutes when I was working at my machine. I decided to applique colorful daisy shaped flowers for this month's blocks. I appliqued the stems today . Hopefully, I can get the flowers completed by the month's end. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteWith all you have going it's a miracle you can post these adorable blog post. Always a highlight of my day :) I think I am partial to your around the garden quilt but they are all lovely! (nwpaintedlady) A beautiful fun filled blessed weekend to you and your family
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Sharon; you brightened my day! I had a good week. It felt so good to make a little progress. I am partial to Around the Garden too. I am already dreaming of the border. Have a wonderful weekend, sweet friend. Hugs.
DeleteYour pretty red plus blocks look very happy with their other colourful sister blocks. Such a nice pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Jenny. These blocks are so much fun to create. I cannot wait to see what next month's color is. Enjoy your weekend. Warm hugs.
DeleteSuch pretty red blocks, Melisa! I love the plus blocks with their coordinating borders and the garden blocks, too. I wonder what flower you'll applique on them this month?!
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Diann. I had a fabulous day of piecing. Those plus blocks are super fun to piece. Of course you inspired me to make this quilt . I decided to applique some colorful daisy like flowers. I hope they turn out ok. LOL. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteAll these blocks are like a flower field, full of blooming and beautiful flowers! Such a variety of colors, they look bright and joyful! Enjoy your sewing sessions and thank you so much for sharing your sweet and happy place.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to spending a whole day dedicated to my crafts.
ReplyDeleteLately, work and household obligations haven't given me a break!!!
Have a happy Sunday.
Hugs
Those red blocks are gorgeous, Melisa. I really love plus blocks. Have a wonderful week, my friend. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteLots of pretty blocks, Melisa. I love the bow ties...so cute.
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