Sunny Saturday salutations! I have packed my bags and am ready to go!🛻
I do have plans to work on a few projects while on the road....
...like work on a patriotic embroidery ...
... and stitch on an autumn jar ...
and just maybe finish a new house stitch.
Hmm, I just wonder if I will get much done. 🤔 I sure hope so. But I have to admit that sometimes the lull of the open road sweeps me into dream land.😴💤 Hee! Hee!
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I must not forget to show you my " On the Positive Side" blocks for the month.
Five happy scrappy green blocks for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge all pieced.
All of the colorful Plus blocks look so happy playing together. Don't they?
And look- there is even some Christmas fabric thrown into one of the green blocks. 🎅🎄🎅
Have you noticed that all my scrappy quilts have Christmas fabrics? LOL. I cannot resist using them.
Alrighty, Sweeties. I am off to enjoy the day. I just wanted to say hello and wish you a day of joy.
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| A little patriotic display |
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Always have a plan and believe in it. Nothing happens by accident. " - Chuck Knox.
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 needleworkers to meet.
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
Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday
Angela of So Scrappy for Scrap Happy Saturday
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| Matilda is looking awful sly. |
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you'll find some time for some stitching.
Hugs
Aaw thank you so much, Isabel. I have already pulled out all of my supplies so I sure hope to get in some stitching time. I wish you a wonderful weekend as well. Hugs
DeleteI do love your blocks ! They will make a beautiful quilt.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip !!
Oh thank you so much, Annelies. I am looking forward to seeing what color Angela chooses for next month. These are quick blocks to piece. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteIs the covered wagon loaded and ready to roll on to parts unknown? Don't forget your "toys" and have lots of fun. teehee I spent six weeks "helping" my neighbor (she's the one that fell on her kitchen floor). She got a bit bossy and snappy recently so I quit - basically walked out. Enough was enough for this old girl. I plan to spend the week end sewing and stitching - wahoo!! LOL Making my list and checking it twice so I don't waste time. Sounds silly but I have been missing my needle and thread very much. Before I forget I want to say I love your Christmas fabric in your recent project. I love surprises like that in quilts. Happy trails to you and Mister Pinker!!! Big hugs, dear friend. Darlene J
ReplyDeletesix weeks?!!! bless you my dear. that's WAY above and beyond. it only took me half an hour last weekend of my mil micromanaging my laundry efforts to send me running!!
DeleteYes, ma'am six very long weeks. I'd go make sure she had lunch and then it became loading and unloading the washer and dryer, putting the trash cans out on the curb, etc, etc, etc. When she started snapping at me I told her I was done, she could figure it out and I walked out. Ugh!!! Darlene J
DeleteThe wagon is loaded down and busting at the seams. Hee! Hee! Of course I packed loads of projects if only I could get to them all. Oh my, I bet you were frazzled to the bone. It is a lot of hard work as a caregiver .Bless your heart. You do need to pack your ole' wagon and head for the hills to relax too. LOL. But a week of sewing will certainly soothe your soul. Your neighbor was certainly lucky to have you during that time; I sure hope she realizes that. Sending you a big hug. Now you get to sewing! Hee! Hee!
DeleteHave a lovely meandering time wherever you end up, happy stitching if you have time!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Gretchen. It is so nice to be able to get away with no set plans except to relax. Have a wonderful week. Hugs.
DeleteGlad your bags are packed! It looks like you are ready to go. Do you pack your crafting stuff first, Melisa? Are you able to stitch while Mr. Pinker drives? Have a super Saturday!
ReplyDeleteLOL I do to pack my stitching stuff first. I have several small shoe totes dedicated just for my quilting in the camper and I even put a sewing machine in there. I carry my cross stitch in the truck and yep, I stitch the hours away. During the winter trip, I stitched the Prairie Schooler mini Santas on the way out there. I was thrilled to pieces to get them stitched. Thank you for the sweet visit , Robin. Hugs.
DeleteDon't take too many projects Melisa! :D Matilda is so pretty, she reminds me of my Rosie.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I have to admit, Linda that I do and I am never able to get to them all, but at least I can dream of completing them. Hee! Hee! Matilda is the stray that keeps coming to my house. She keeps getting closer and closer. I sure hope she stays. Thank you for the sweet visit, Linda. Hugs.
DeleteHave a wonderful time on your trip - praying the weather is nice for you and hubby. Your new projects look fun as well as the "wips". While looking at your new house, I noticed a little RV on the side...is that an ornament - Mill Hill? Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Donna. We have been watching the weather and are trying to side track as much of the storms as possible. I do not like being in the vehicle during poor weather. Oh yes, that is a little RV ornie that a sweet friend made me. I do believe it is a Mill Hill because she stitches a lot of Mill Hills . I keep it out year round. It is a favorite. You need one of those for your RV. Wouldn't be cute to have a little tree with RV ornies? Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteSome fun projects to work on as you wander around, Melisa! Love those RSC plus blocks!!! Yay for Christmas all year round!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Nancy. I sure hope I can make some progress on these pieces. I am a year round Christmas lover . Hee! Hee! Anything Christmas makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Big hugs.
DeleteEnjoy your trip! I’m loving the patriotic stitch!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, dear Penny. I am hoping to relax and have grand adventures too. And it won't hurt to plug in some stitching time. Enjoy your week. Warm hugs.
DeleteHave a wonderful trip, Melisa! I hope you have time for some stitching, but not too much. :) I love your plus blocks in every color. I use Christmas fabrics in my scrappy quilts, too - sometimes they're the perfect scrap for the block!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Diann. I am hoping to get in a lot of stitching time while riding and maybe work on some applique in the evening- we shall see. Hee! Hee! You are so right Christmas fabrics are perfect for scrappy quilts. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteThose Plus blocks are delightful together!! Have a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Sara. The Plus blocks are super fun to piece . I am enjoying every moment working on them. Have a blessed week and Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteChristmas fabrics in the plus blocks just gives the eye more fun to find! Have a fabulous and safe trip!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteLol thank you so much, Terry. I could not resist sneaking in that candy cane fabric. It was just too cute. Have a fabulous week. Warm hugs.
DeleteHave a wonderful weekend and enjoy the trip! Great projects to work on (or not!), love the Plus blocks too and the mischievous wink to Christmas ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and linking up, have fun!
Oh thank you so much, Frederique. I hope to make a little progress on some of them especially while riding. But I am looking forward to grand adventures and exploring some new places too. I wish you a lovely week in the sewing room Hugs
DeleteSafe travels! I have been known to fall asleep in the car too…
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, dear. We are looking forward to this trip. Oh yes, it is hard to not fall asleep for me when riding though I try my hardest. LOL. Warm hugs and blessings.
DeleteLove your positive side blocks! Have fun stitching as you wander around the countryside! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Brenda. These blocks have been a delight to work on. They are coming together better than what I imagined. Have a fabulous week . I hope you are able to get in a lot of quilting time. Hugs.
DeleteYour patriotic embroidery is so fun! Yes, on road trips, dream land calls to me as well. Great idea using the Plus Blocks for your Rainbow Scrap Challenge!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Patricia. I am excited to work on the new patriotic house and the plus blocks have been super fun to work on . I am so proud that I have been able to keep up on the RSC this year. Fingers crossed I will continue on that streak. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteThe plus blocks are looking great in green! Enjoy your trip.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Deb. These blocks have been very relaxing to work on for the RSC . I cannot wait to see what next month's color is. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteHave a great trip, and be sure to tell us all about it. It's very relaxing sitting and stitching somewhere in the great outdoors while on a camping trip, isnt it.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is , Jenny. I feel at peace when sitting at the camp and stitching away. I am hoping to do just that. Have a wonderful week and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteJ'aime toujours autant visiter votre blog.
ReplyDeleteJ'aime vos ouvrages de la 2ème photos l'aigle et le début du bocal d'automne.
Bon voyage.
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Aaaw Gigitte, I cannot tell you how much your sweet compliment and visit means to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You certainly brought a smile to my day. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteEnjoy your time on the road! You’ve got some very fun projects ready to work on; can’t wait to see your autumn stitching!! Safe travels!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Denise. I am looking forward for this trip. Hopefully, I can make a little headway on some of this projects while riding. It will help pass the hours in the car away. LOL. I hope you are doing well and were not hit by the storms this weekend. Warm hugs.
DeletePacked and ready for your new adventure. You have plenty to keep you busy! Enjoy (nwpaintedlady)
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I am ready to rock and roll. LOL. If I can just make a little leeway on the stitches I will be as happy as a clam. Thank you for the sweet visit, Sharon. Warm hugs.
DeleteOMGoodness! So much creativity in the works. The Plus blocks are making up so bright and happy. Really like what I'm seeing in your stitch WIPs. A new kitty! Matilda is a cute name and a very pretty girl.
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much. I am thrilled to pieces to be working on a new house stitch. Hopefully, it will be completed very soon. Isn't the kitty the cutest? She is a stray and I think she has decided to adopt me. Hee! Hee! So I had to give her a sweet name. Have a fabulous week . Warm hugs.
DeleteLooks like you have some fun projects to take on the road with you.
ReplyDeleteYOu have some great plans for while on the road. Sometimes dreamland is just what the doctor orders, so enjoy!
ReplyDeleteWow you really have the most interesting assortment of things in your house, Melisa. I just love how every post/picture is chock a block with beautiful things. They all catch my eye. Happy Travels!
ReplyDeleteHave a great time 🎉🎉🎉 Where can we find the information on the plus blocks ? Thank you 😊
ReplyDeleteColorful Plus Blocks... Lovely choice for the RSC!!
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