Rise and Shine, Sunshine!
It is going to be a beautiful day and we have so much to do. Hmmm like quilting, stitching, and cleaning. 😀😃
Can you believe it is Wednesday already? This week is trucking right along.
For the last few days, it has been overcast and the temps have cooled down quite a bit. This is not our normal temperatures for this time of the year that is for sure.
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| Edna looks awful drowsy this morning doesn't she? Wake up, Edna! |
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| Webbing my blocks |
Yee Haw ! I am moving right along on The Ribbon QAL offered by Alycia at Quilty Girl .
Wednesday, Alycia posted Step 3 and in no time, I was at my machine zooming away.
Now I have to admit a few blocks , jumped out of place as I turned my back, but I rustled them back into place . And in a few short hours, the blocks were all rounded up into a sweet scrappy quilt top.
Alycia will be sharing the next step today. There are borders that need to be added.
I have to admit that I was not sure how my quilt would look with all of the scrappy fabrics, but I think I am as pleased as punch!
What do you think?
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Today the grandsons will be here. They have already requested that Mr. Pinker and I take them on a grand adventure. Sooo ... we will be spending our time out in the woods and by the creek. Then we will be taking a hike up the mountain.
I hope to take a little stitching along with me for those down moments.
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| A Basket of Autumn is in the works. Guess what it is going to be filled with? |
The little sunflower bowl was a thrifty find on the World's Longest Yard Sale.
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Well Sweeties, I am off to enjoy the day.
I hope you do the same and...
As always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"The secret is staying busy and loving what you do."
Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗🧵
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I miss and love you so much. ❤👼
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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.
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
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
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Holy smokes your Ribbon quilt is so stinkin' cute. Can't help but be crazy about it. A day with the grands sounds perfect. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!! You can see my quilt I made over the week end on my IG feed. Today I worked on an older applique type project I'd completely forgotten about. It's an orange peel quilt that I've decided I love more and more as I work on it. I took a few blocks off because I've decided to make it smaller than I originally intended. Not a little quilt but a simple throw works for me. Have a terrific Wednesday. Big, bigger, biggest hugs my sweet friend, Darlene J
ReplyDeleteThe Ribbon quilt looks wonderful in all its scrappy glory! I love it, for sure. Enjoy your day with the grands. Climbing a mountain? Now that sounds like an adventure!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful and adventurous day with your grands! Hugs, TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt, it's beautiful ! Have a lovely day.
ReplyDeletescrappy is a good look for this quilt,it turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteScrappy ribbon quilt is a beauty!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that quilt of yours! Scrappy is the best! Have a wonderful time with your family. My son and d-i-l leave today but other dd and wife will be joining us at the campground for another day. We'll be headed into town for a day of thrifting and a jaunt to the pickers for some thrifting/antique-ing. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYou sure moved right along with the ribbon quilt, it's wonderful. The grands will have a grand time with you today;)
ReplyDeleteLove to see Edna, and your kitties are so pretty. Your ribbon quilt is quite beautiful. The adventures with the grandsons sounds like so much fun!
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!! Another beautiful quilt! I am so amazed at your talent...I am starting to feel better and my family Dr. felt it was a virus that aggravated my IBS...I am glad that you enjoyed seeing my "Under the Sea" Tree....I smiled when I saw the sunflower bowl as I also have an identical one. It was my late husband's grandmother's!! I hope you are having a great week!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Your quilt top is looking fantastic, Melisa. Hope you have a wonderful adventure with the grandboys. Wake up, Edna although you look like how I feel!
ReplyDeleteI definitely love your scrappy top, Melisa! The sunflower bowl is really neat - love it. Have a wonderful day with your boys. Our kiddos are coming for breakfast/brunch as today is their last day of summer and school starts tomorrow. They've been so busy this summer with swim and tennis, we haven't seen much of them, so it will be a treat for us! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love your scrappy version of the ribbon quilt. I hope you all have a great time in the woods today!
ReplyDeleteI think your quilt top looks great! It all came together in wonderfully. Hope your hiking adventures with the grands is filled with awe.
ReplyDeleteThe ribbon quilt is beautiful - I love the scrappy version. Have a great time with the grandkids today. I am sure it will be a grand adventure. Thanks for the visit. Alicia
ReplyDeletegood morning fabulous Melisa.
ReplyDeletei just love reading your blog posts in the morning and when they aren't there (boohoo) i'm sad!!!
i love your ribbon quilt. it is absolutely beautiful. i am a scrappy quilt maker and your quilt is wonderful. a true quilt of valor quilt. i hope you display it proudly on your couch or on the wall or on the bed - wherever - it will brighten any spot.
Edna did look a little sleepy this morning, but i am sure she woke right up and was prancing around in no time
the grandboys are going to love their adventure with their gramma and grampa. it is always so special making magical memories with the youngins'. magical memories are embedded in your thoughts and no one - not any one - can take them away. they will always be special. i love it. i wish my grandsons lived close by. both grandsons live in Spokane, Washington so it is quite a ways away from me here in california.
you take care and stay hydrated. bring lots of water and snacks on your adventure. i see you have the cross stitch in hand, but i don't think you'll have much time to stitch. boys always seem to keep up entertained and busy looking at new treasures.
your sunflower bowl is an eye catcher for sure. i love glass bowls. they are always so decorative.
well Melisa i think i have kept your ear from your daily doings. i hope you have an awesome day.
blessings and love are coming your way.
Debra Broyles
The variety of fabrics makes your quilt sparkle! It looks great! A trip into the woods and up the mountain sounds like such fun. Are you taking along a picnic? Food eaten out in the "wilderness" adds to the adventure. Looking forward to seeing some great pics of your day with the grands.
ReplyDeleteOh my!!-- that sunflower bowl is so gorgeous, Melisa!! I love glassware--I have a couple old pieces: a light green little tray and a pink cake holder--we haven't gone to yard sales very much in the past few years (I guess not since Covid). I am on the lookout for more...;)))
ReplyDeleteYour scrappy ribbon piece is a beauty!! Just so lovely, hugs, Julierose
Scrappy is my favorite. And I love a good outdoor photo of a quilt. Yours are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, your Ribbon quilt is a beauty, Melisa! I love the scrappy look of it - that's always my favorite kind of quilt. And the sunflower dish is a great find, too - you have an eye for those fun things! Have a fun adventure day with the kiddos!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog with a cup of coffee. the quilt is beautiful and the sunflower bowl is a great find. have fun with the grandsons!!
ReplyDeleteHola mi bella Meli Como SIEMPRE es un gustazo pasar a leerte y sabes qeu ? es muy cierto hay mucho calor y mira tu hasta Egna esta acalorada.... pobrecita... el cuenco de girasol, me encanta pues ese coor de cristal es mi favorito!!! y sobre tu manta......... que te digo? una belleza!!!! ojala tuviera tiempo para hacerme una!!!!! mas adelante seguro jaja besos de tu
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Love your scrappy ribbon quilt!! I have to go make one NOW! Enjoy your day with grandchildren and the woods-great way to spend the day. and a hello to Edna. Anne
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you will be going off on "a grand adventure" with your grandsons, sounds such fun indeed. I'm sure you will be packing tasty treats and drinks to take along with you.
ReplyDeleteLa courtepointe aux rubans rend super bien , je pense la faire quand j'aurai fini mon encours . Profitez bien de vos petits enfants pour cette gande aventure en forêt.
ReplyDeleteOh boy ~ that quilt is fabulous, has a real vintage feel :) Grandsons and creek walks, absolutely the best! Super roadtrip find! (nwpaintedlady)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute quilt or almost quilt. ;-) Can't wait to see it with borders. Have fun with the wee ones. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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I love your quilt! Red is my favorite color! The sunflower dish is a win, too! Have a blessed weekend! 😎
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ReplyDeleteEdna est réveillée mais aime trainée le matin à son rythme.
J'aime bien ce bol en verre tournesol.
Belle journée depuis la France.
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Love the quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt top is looking great. You have good scraps! An adventure day with your grandchildren…creating lovely memories! Gail at the cozy quilter
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with your Ribbon Quilt by replacing the plain white with a mix of prints, makes it so interesting. I'll have to put fancy quilting in all my dull white squares. :D
ReplyDeleteYour Ribbon Quilt turned out beautifully. I need to grab the last part from Alycia to make later. Your thrifty sunflower bowl is really pretty. Hope you ha a wonderful adventure with the boys.
ReplyDeleteI am so feeling Edna!!!! She is a hoot!! i LOVE your Ribbon!! All scrappy and yummy and looking so good. Glad you were able to wrangle those misbehaving blocks back into place haha
ReplyDeleteWow, Ribbon is a beauty, I love your sweet fabrics together! I love the final photo, Ribbon featured on the side of the barn ;) Have fun playing with the kids on the big adventure! Thank you so much for sharing and linking up.
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