Sewing strips
It is Scrappy Happy Flag time! Welcome, y'all.
Now see I told you- I am still not done with patriotic projects. 😀
Ten more Scrappy Happy Flags added to my other happy blocks.
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"A thoughtful mind when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag but the nation itself. " - Henry Ward Beecher
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. I miss you more and more each day. Love and miss you, Amo.
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Do you believe in signs? The other day when I was cutting fabrics for Alycia's QAL. I came up on some scrap fabrics that I purchased at a yard sale. As I was cutting them into strips . I spotted my sister, Amy's, nickname- "Amo" . I didn't know what "Amo te" meant so I went to Google translate and typed it in. Immediately, it popped up "I love you. " I started crying. Amo often sends me signs. This one was extra special . Do look for signs from your loved ones; you will find them.
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.
Cecilia at My Thrifted Store Addiction for Vintage Charm- 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
I was headed to bed with hopes of dreaming about stitching, quilting and such! LOL Then I thought "I wonder what Melisa's up to?" Lo and behold your working on another super cute project. A fabulous assortment of prints is resulting in adorable blocks. Have lots and lots of fun!!! Big, Big Hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteLOL what's another project hurt. Hee! Hee! It doesn't take long for me to get side tracked when I enter the quilt room- soon I am chasing squirrels all over the place. It sounds like you and me like to have the same kind of dreams. LOL Have a great evening, Darlene. I am cutting fabric tonight and may get in more sewing time tomorrow. Big hugs from the holler.
DeleteI DO believe in signs and the beautiful sign Amy sent you almost made me cry. Just perfect! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI hardly ever see cardinals in our yard and last year while I was napping during a phase of grief, my husband was outside and noticed a cardinal sitting in the bush right outside our bedroom window ❤️ It's like my sis was checking in on me 🥰
Have a wonderful day Melisa! 🤗
-Alex from Maine
Oh that was a beautiful sign, Alex. I am sure you broke down in tears when your hubby told you that. Yes your sister is watching over you . Sweet signs like that bring so much comfort and reassurance . Don't they? I look for them every day. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteEnjoy the Alicia's sew-along! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Gretchen. I have been piecing blocks today and have enjoyed every minute of it. Have a wonderful day. Hugs.
DeleteThat sounds like a fun SAL. Can't wait to watch you go to town on it. What a sweet surprise "visit" from Amy. I know you love feeling her closeness. You have certainly made a lot of beautiful rememberances of her.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Susie. Those little handmades have brought comfort to me over the last few years. I am excited about the SAL. I have high hopes my blocks will look fine with them being scrappy. We shall see. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteLove the peeks at your holler - is that a gladiolus? Have fun with your scraps!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Linda. That is a gladiolus. Most of mine did not come up , but of the few that did this was the prettiest one. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous gladioli color:))) I love your scrappy flags piece--so neat!!
ReplyDeleteHaircut day for me--finally feeling well enough to go and get this hair "offa my neck!!" hahaha
Hugs, Julierose
Oh I hope you had a lovely day out and about at the hair dresser's , Julierose. I am glad you are feeling much better. Do stay cool and hydrated while out. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteEnjoy your scrappy sewing this week. Looks like lots of fun red, white and blue.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Kate. Those are my favorite colors so I am one happy quilter . Hee! Hee! I hope you are having a great week. Hugs.
DeleteThank you for the link for the QAL. I have some red, white and blue fabric that I've been itching to use on an easy pattern. I have a friend in FL that takes patriotic flimsies for donations from different people, machine quilts them, and then gives them to veterans - not QOV but along the same lines. Love your patriotic sampler - will be adding that to the other ones.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day - oh and love the "sign" - yes, I do believe in signs from Heaven. :-)
Oh you are so welcome, Donna and thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit. Alycia's QAL looks to be lots of fun. I finished cutting my fabrics last night so I would be ready to go today. I hope you do decide to join in ; I bet you would enjoy it. Have a great day. Stay cool. Hugs.
DeleteLove your little flags, Melisa. I have plans for Alycia's QAL too. I'm more inspired since she revealed the pattern.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Kat. I am a little obsessed with the flags. I do need to make an end game. Alycia's pattern is darling isn't it. I look forward to following your progress. Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteLovely flags!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful desings!
Hugs
Oh thank you so much, Isabel. They are a lot of fun to piece. Plus I get to use up loads of my 1 1/2" strips. I wish you the most beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteYour message from Amy gave me goosebumps. I think I would keep that little piece of fabric and treasure it. Alysia's QAL is such a great pattern. Thank you for linking to it. Love your little flags. They always make me smile. Your finish with the little bow is perfect. That fuchsia gladiola is beautiful. My dad loved them and I remember him taking them out every year and replanting again every Spring. They aren't hardy enough where we live to winter over. They put on quite a display when they bloom, don't they?
ReplyDeleteOh Ginny, I was stunned when I saw the piece of fabric. I have been digging in the bag of scraps from the yard sale looking for more. I would love to know who the designer was and where it was purchased, but I am sure it is no longer in production. That gladiola was the prettiest in bloom this year. Not all of mine came up and for the life of me I could not find my stakes to keep them upright. But they do put on quite a show when in bloom. I think I may get more bulbs for next year . Have a great evening. Hugs.
Deletegood morning sweet Melisa. how are you this glorious day?
ReplyDeletei just highlighted and made a print of your flag quilt project. i love it. i have lots of red and i am a big collector of blue because that is my favorite color. lately i have become very partial to red as well. i will be making this quilt for sure. it can be one of my leader and ender projects. it will go along with the four patch fun as a leader and ender. i see that you are working on bonnie hunter's quilt as well. i love that quilt. i love your flag quilt. i love all quilts. quilts, no matter what color way, are all beautiful. so creative and unique. my kids and grandkids said no more quilts. i think they have about 20 each. i'll now work on giving to nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, charity, and to whomever else may want one. haha quilts are a must in my home. i have them everywhere. walls, couches, chairs, beds, you name it. i bet your home is full of quilts and cross stitch pieces as well.
i got my basil planted in the tomato plants last evening. the basil is still standing this morning so that is a positive sign. i'll go out and check the tomato leaves in a little bit. probably give a good look over this evening when i water them.
it's major housecleaning day around here today. ugh!!! not my favorite day. everything gets washed, scrubbed and cleaned. i still need to get to the cupboard cabinet doors, but that is a task for another day!
have a wonderful day my sweet, sweet friend. you are the best!!! you offer so much to everyone. you're an angel on earth.
blessings and love are coming your way Melisa. make it a magical memory making day.
Debra Broyles
quiltingprettyquilts@cox.net
Good evening, sweet Debra. You always bring the brighten my day and you certainly uplifted me when I needed it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Oh, blue is one of my favorite colors too. Here lately all I have wanted to do is work on red and blue quilts. Maybe it is a phase I am in. LOL. Yes, my house is the same. Quilts, here there and everywhere. LOL. They just make me happy. I think we are 2 peas in a pod don't you? Woo Hoo on the basil. When I 1st planted mine, it looked a bit weepy . After my 1st picking of a few leaves, it perked right up. I have been enjoying it in soups along with some maters. I meant to clean my house today, but I was having so much fun quilting that I just could not stop. I haven't been out all week so tomorrow I will be going to the store and perhaps out to eat- maybe. Now you don't work too hard. You have quilting to do. Hee! Hee! It is a whole lot more exciting :) I wish you a wonderful day . Big bear hugs from the holler. Love ya'
DeleteWhat a sweet sign from your sister, Melisa! I love it - so perfect for you, being on fabric, and then so meaningful in multiple ways. I love your scrappy sewing, too - such fun scraps to cut up and make into the little flag blocks. My scrappy flag tablerunner that I made from your blocks last summer is on the table right now.
ReplyDeleteI was completely surprised when I pulled the fabric from the bag. I immediately began to look for more. It was a touching sign for sure. It just warms my heart that you have your scrappy flag table runner on display. Thank you again for piecing the little blocks. You brought a smile to my day. Hugs.
DeleteI surely believe in signs. You got the BEST from Amy! Your flag blocks are looking great. I've thought about joining Alycia's QAL. I've printed her first two instructions. Not sure I will have time to get to it right away. I look forward to following your scrappy version.
ReplyDeleteMy sister knew how to get my attention and this sweet sign certainly grabbed it. It was such a blessing and a surprise, Jeanna. It always makes me happy when I see one. I hope you do decide to join in on the QAL if not now maybe later. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteHow lovely of Amy to send you a sign, and a beautiful one too. Love your Scrappy Happy Flag blocks! So pretty and patriotic. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Oh thank you so much, Jennifer for the sweet Wednesday visit. I was shocked and over the moon when I saw the sweet piece of fabric with her nickname on it- a perfect sign. Have a blessed day and Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteI love RWB patriotic projects, Melisa! I look forward to seeing yours complete! I almost cried too when I ready of Amy's sign for you! Hugs! B
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Brenda. Unexpected surprises and signs like that bring me to tears. I will cherish that little piece of fabric. Have a wonderful day. Hugs.
DeleteI love all the colours and patterns, really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAaaw you are always so kind, Linda. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish you a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteYour flag blocks are looking great! I too am planning to make Alycia's quilt. I like your fabrics. I will likely start long after the sew along ends! --TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteOh Terry, I cannot wait to see your color way for the QAL. I pieced some blocks today and they were loads of fun. I wish you a lovely day and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
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