Howdy , neighbors! Come join me on the swing and let's chat for a spell. Though we are far apart, I would like to think we are neighbors enjoying a cup of coffee and some spicy talk. Now wouldn't that be delightful? I sure think so.
So tell me . How are you doing on this fine Sunday morning? I hope you are fine and dandy and have a pep in your step!
Me? Well I am feeling a lot better than I was earlier this week. I do thank you all for the sweet well wishes and prayers; I do believe they made all of the difference.
I think I told you that Mr. Pinker retired awhile back . Well he decided to pick up a side job, just to keep him busy. It is a job that he can work when he wants, and he is outside so two big pluses for him.
The other day , Mr. Pinker said, "K.C. called and wants to know if I can work in North Carolina for 2 days. So pack your bags for a short trip. "
"Eeeh!" I squealed in delight.
"What groceries are we going to take?" asked Mr. Pinker.
"Forget the groceries. The question is "What projects am I going to pack? " I replied with a grin.
Mr . Pinker just shook his head.
I skipped out of the room filled with excitement and immediately headed for my stitching chair where lots of projects were tumbling out of overfilled baskets .
"Hmmm , What to choose ? What to choose? Decisions, decisions."
Soon I pulled out Homestead Blessings. I shared this little chart a few weeks ago and am slowly making progress. DMC 898 is the floss color I have chosen to stitch this piece in.
 |
| Homestead Blessings in the works. Heart & Keys is in the dough bowl. |
"Found one project, Hun! " I yelled at Mr. Pinker. All I heard was crickets. Hee! Hee!
"Oh well..." I continued searching. Next up came my hexi flowers.
I have appliqued 5 pink hexi flowers. This is my 1st hexi project I am learning a lot. Like I need to be careful when removing papers. It seems I stitched into a few of them when I was piecing. 😏 Oh, well, I'm learning.
"They will be great to applique as I am riding down the road, " I said to no one in particular.
 |
| These colors make me happy! |
Mr. Pinker soon emerged from the kitchen. " Whatcha' doing? " he asked.
"Packing my duds and getting ready to shag!" , I replied.
" I just see quilting items being packed. " he said.
"Of course , Silly. That reminds me. I need to take along my quilt . " With that, I grabbed my Otis Payne Bow Tie quilt.
"I have 23 more blocks to quilt! Time in the mountains will give me a chance to work on it. "
Again I heard crickets as I showed it to Mr. Pinker.
 |
| Isn't this vintage fabric yummy! |
"Now let's get to the groceries ," I sighed.
"Now you are talking! Woo Hoo! " exclaimed Mr. Pinker and off to the kitchen we went. 😃😁
Mr. Pinker and I will be heading out later this evening. I chose just some simple foods to take along- fresh salads, eggs, tuna and such. Nothing too fussy. We just may stop for a burger along the way; we don't get to eat out that often anymore so that will be a treat.
Anywhoo... that is what is going on here.
What are your plans for the day? Are you going to be hustling and bustling about or sitting back and enjoying some slow Sunday stitching? Either one - I hope you enjoy every minute of it.
Thank you for dropping by and ...
As always, Happy Stitching!
🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Whooaa there, Nelly! Hold your horses! Smell My Feet! Hmmm Scratch that! Hee! Hee! 😁😂👻
Before you leave I wanted to share a little quick stitch with you. It is my Smell My Feet Halloween Stamp. I stitched it on 14 count coffee/ tea dyed Aida. It measures about 2 1/2" squared. The chenille trim was purchased at Dollar Tree. I just took two strands of it, twisted it and whip stitched it along the seams.
 |
| The darling Boo berries were a gift from dear Barbara. I just adore them. Thank you friend. 🤗 |
🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵
If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends.
🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵 🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵🧵
Other Halloween stamps that I have shared in the past include:
Boo and Jack Stamp
Little Black Cat Stamp
Three Happy Jacks
I have jabbered long enough! Y'all have a spooktacular day! Love ya'!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Give everyday the chance to be the most beautiful day of your life. "- Mark Twain
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
Other Posts That Might Strike Your Fancy!
🌞Time to Dye- 2024 post on how I tea/ Coffee Dye my fabric.
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 needle workers to meet.
Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday
Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday
Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday
Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings
WooHoo!!! Road trip. I like your priorities - packing your stitching and such is very important. LOL I used to visit my grandparents at least one weekend a month and my stitching bag was always ready to go. My grandmother would laugh because I'd hang my bag on a door knob and never touch it until we got ready to head home. One day she asked me why I always had my bag - my response "I might be stuck here and need to be prepared". She laughed and laughed. She's been gone a long time but that memory always makes me laugh, as well. LOL Have a safe trip and we'll 'see' you when you get home. Big, big hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these stories...hahaha!!
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing: you pack your projects first and then worry about the food... You're my hero!! 😂😂
Enjoy that short trip, darling.
Hugs from Spain
Moi aussi, je prépare mes affaires de broderie avant le repas :) Bonne promenade
ReplyDelete