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Friday, June 20, 2025

Homeward Bound

 Hello , Sweet peas. The last I left off on my traveling tales, we had weathered a tornado and a hailstorm, but we were moving eastward. We  passed  by farm after farm. It was hay season in Oklahoma.  I knew the same thing was going on back home as well. 

Our next stop was  the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. 

It was time to dig some crystals.



 We explored sites where others had dug and also dug holes of our own. 


We picked up a number of crystals for the grandsons.  They enjoy rocks and crystals so they will be quite happy. 


By evening time, it was time to move on to find our next camping spot. 

Meanwhile, I finished the Spring Wildflower Mini Sampler


Floss colors:
Flowers- DMC 3858, 934, 729
Letters: DMC 610
Doohickeys: DMC 830

We are homeward bound. Soon I will fully finish my sampler. 

As Always, 

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

"No matter who you are or where you are instinct tells you to go home.  " -unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy who lived simply and  bloomed wildly.   Love and miss you,

Outhouse near Clear Creek Reservoir. 


10 comments:

  1. I bet it was fun to dig some crystals. I'd never heard of that place and digging. The little sampler is adorable. Happy trails my friend - take good care. DarleneJ

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  2. What a wonderful trip you and Mr Pinker have had. So many amazing things you saw and did. I love the new mini sampler.

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  3. I can see why those boys will love their crystals you are bringing home for them. You have had another amazing trip. Mr. Pinker and you know all the good spots! But no matter, it will feel so good to be home. ❤️

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  4. Your mini sampler finish is darling, Melisa. I know the boys will love their crystals. Safe travels!

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  5. Even though I grew up in and have lived in towns in Oklahoma, I've never been to Salt Plains. We even lived fairly close - in Oklahoma City - and never went there, but that whole area is on our bucket list to travel, especially Gloss Mountain. Now we will include Salt Plains!

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  6. Love your new sampler - so "springy". How neat about the crystals. Never knew there was a place like this - you always find the neatest spots! Blessings and safe trip home.

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  7. You amaze me that you keep thinking up new xstitch designs! You are so generous Melisa. I haven't heard of Salt Plains before I will have to look it up.

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  8. What an interesting place! I had never heard of it before. Those crystals are neat! Your mini sampler is so pretty - can't wait to get started on it. Safe travels to you and Mr. P!

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  9. I'm sure you had a great time!!
    A hug from Spain

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  10. What an interesting place! Those crystals are cool!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects

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