Good morning, Sweet Peas and Happy Saturday.
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| Isn't she a pretty gal? |
I was telling Mr Pinker the other day, that I had not been out to the farm to see Rodster and the gals in quite a spell. I missed the crew. Soon we jumped in the old farm truck and chugged on out to the farm.
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| Rodster looks unamused. "Aren't ya' glad to see me fella? " |
I was delighted to see some beautiful morning glories trailing up the fence post and along the barbed wire fence. 
Lovely pink and white blooms.
I will gather seed from these when the pods dry and plant them next spring in the holler where right now I have only blue ones in bloom.
" Morning Glory is the best name, it always refreshes me to see it. "- Henry David Thoreau
There's Edna! "Won't you come see us, Sweetie? "Nope she is ignoring us. LOL. Ole' Edna- you never know what mood she is going to be in. Hee! Hee! Ginger looks awful relaxed though.
That afternoon I was able to finish the "Little Prim Punkin" yarn punch that I started a week or so ago using the thrifted wool yarns I bought over the summer. I may attach it to a basket or wooden box later.
Fall Checklist is in the works!
First, I dyed my white cotton fabric with a tea/ coffee mixture. I then cut my fabrics .
Here are the cutting measurements:
Tea dyed fabric: 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Brown borders: Cut 2 - 2 1/2" x 10 1/2"
Cut 2- 2 1/2" x 12 1/2"
I sewed the 2 1/2" x 10 1/2" strips to the bottom and top of the tea dyed fabric. I then sewed the 2 1/2" x 12 1/2" borders to the sides. Wallah! I was ready to trace the design.
❤ My little doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect.❤
It was not long before needle and thread were weaving a magical fall pumpkin and a sassy crow. I will continue working on "Fall Checklist" this weekend.
Last year I created the Spring Checklist and then the Summer Checklist. They were simple prim embroideries with a simple border around each.
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I added a running stitch in DMC 898 1/4" away from border edge in the stitchery block.
Summer Checklist ( for doodle) Finishing Instructions for Summer Doodle ( for measurements and finishing instructions. )
That is what is happening in my neck of the woods. What are you up to this weekend?
Have a beautiful day and ...
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. "- Confucius
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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Happy, happy Saturday to you, Mr P, Rodster and the Ladies!!! The ladies and Rodster look very annoyed that someone is bothering them. I remember those looks from the cows at my grandparents' ranch. LOL We'd get the eye and maybe an occasional Moo. Roflol So stinkin' rude!!!! I spent the entire day stitch, stitching away. Pure bliss! And a wonderful chat with my oldest grandson, Seth. He and my youngest grandson try to check on me, but they are busy with their jobs and their lives, so I don't push. I take what I can get LOL
ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish I could print your wonderful embroidery patterns. Alas, the printer is not playing nice, so I'll just keep on wishing. Big sigh!!!
Have a happy, happy Saturday. Big, Big Hugs, my dear friend, DarleneJ
Happy Happy Saturday, dear Darlene. I hope is a lovely one in your neck of the woods. Oh yes , Rod and the crew was not as happy to see me as I was them . LOL. I didn't even get a Moo or a Neigh. Hee! Hee! Anywhooo I did get my "fix" of seeing them and they were a lovely sight indeed. Aaaah I am so glad you got to talk to your grandson. That is so wonderful that they check in on you. I have my fingers crossed I will see mine this weekend. Meanwhile I have been stitching away on some samplers. It has been raining so a good day to be stitching. Sending a big hug from a rain soaked holler. Hugs and love
DeleteLovely Prim Punkin, Melisa;))) All your seasonal embroideries are just lovely...
ReplyDeletewe are having a few more hot, humid days over this weekend here, but they expect cooler temps this coming week... hugs, Julierose
Oh thank you so kindly, dear Julierose. I was pleased as punch how the Prim Punkin came out. I hope to start a new punch project soon. I awoke to the rumble of thunder and the pitter patter of rain. It has continued throughout the day which has given me time to stitch. Good to hear that you will get some relief from the heat and humidity soon. We have had some crazy weather lately. Enjoy your weekend. Warm Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteI really like your fall doodle and looks to be a pretty quick stitch too! The punched pumpkin is sweet as can be.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Vicki. It was a quick stitch. I am looking forward to getting it into the hoop very soon. I was thrilled to the gills on how my punched pumpkin came out. I am on a mission to use up those yarns so I may begin a new one soon. Have a blessed day and Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteYour Spring and Summer Checklists are darling, Melisa. Lovely punched pumpkin! Hello to the farm critters! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. The simple embroideries really warm my heart. I am looking forward to finishing the Fall one and then perhaps create one for the winter. The farm critters were a joy to see though they were too busy grazing to pay much attention to me. LOL. Happy Saturday. Hugs.
Deletegood morning lovely Melisa.
ReplyDeleteMr. Rodster and beautiful Edna are sites to behold this morning. rodster is such a handsome man and edna, wowza!!!, she's a beauty and appears to have a personality all her own. i bet Edna can be very loving when you have a treat in hand.
i love your doodles this morning. thanks so much for the directions on making the background. i'll be sure to prepare my pieces very soon.
i hope you are feeling so much better Melisa. prayers that the toothache and sinus issues have left your body. it is no fun to be uncomfortable especially when the weather is not pleasant. hot weather and body issues - nope - not for me!!!
today is a quilting day for me. i have quilting days on Monday and Tuesday as well, but i am not sure if i will make the Monday quilting day. three times in a row is a little bit much for my back and legs. i am sooooo looking forward to today, however. today is a baa bash and we are to dress up like sheep. i don't have anything to wear that is anywhere near to a sheep so i bought a little lamb on amazon that has a little bleat when you press her tummy. she's really cute. my husband, being the character that he is, said to strap the little lamb to my head and then i'll be ready to go. not this time dear.
i hope you have an amazing Saturday. it is still hotter than blazes here in California and probably will be until mid-October. at least that is how it has been in past years. if i pray for rain, after the rain the weather is horriby, horriby muggy. that temperature is most definitely not pleasant.
have a wonderful, blessed day Melisa. you're a sweetheart as always and thank you for the freebies this morning. i really appreciate them.
blessings and love are on the way to you. a great, big, squeezy hug is coming, too.
Debra Broyles
Good afternoon , sweet Debra and Happy Happy Saturday. Oh my does it sound like you are going to have a grand day with your quilting friends. And what a stinkin' cute theme . It sounds like you found the perfect little lamb for your attire. Will there be special foods and projects as well or do you work on whatever your heart desires? I hope you will tell me how the day went. I just adore themed events like that. It gets the creative juices flowing plus brings smiles and joy. Do take care of your back and legs and find a comfy place to rest if you need it. Uncomfortable chairs or having to stand a lot be the pits when you have back problems for sure. I keep a heating pad ready for those occasions . LOL. I awoke to a blustery rainy day. I wish I could send some of the rain to you minus the mugginess. Now you have a wonderful time and have a "baa baa beautiful day" Warm hugs and love.
DeleteIt's a pleasure to walk around the farm and then enjoy your beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Spain
Aaw thank you so much, dear Isabel. The livestock always brings a smile to my day. Sometime days they are more social than others, but that is ok. I love them all. LOL . I hope you are having a very lovely weekend. Warm hugs and blessings.
DeleteSo you live in the holler but there is a farm you own nearby? When I come to visit I want you to show me everything - lol! Every view I see of your place just looks like heaven. Did you plant those morning glories, or did they arrive "by birds"? ;) They are beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful weekend Melisa.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, we could actually walk through the holler and end up on the back end of one section of the farm, but it is easier to drive down the road. The cattle are usually way up on the hill at this section so I do not always see them when I go to my sister's - well it all depends on which pasture they are in . Those pretty morning glories are gifts from the birdies. The photos do not do them justice. At my house are pretty blue ones and some small white ones, but nothing compared to these. I think we would have a grand visit, Linda. I wish you were here to take the tour. Have a blessed weekend and Happy Quilting . Hugs.
DeleteRodster made me smile! Pretty morning glories, too. love your seasonal doodles, Melisa! I'm going to have to stitch those. We've been seeing lots of crows on our trip out here in Oregon - they are such interesting birds. Have a happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteIsn't he a hoot, Diann? He is massive and looks horny but he is as gentle as a butterfly. I bet you are having a grand time, Diann. I do hope you share lots of photos. Crows rank in my top 5 favorite birds. I agree they are interesting and comical at times too. Enjoy your weekend and safe travels. Hugs.
DeleteLove Love your prim embroideries....It was my first handcraft lessons with my mother and grandmother, taught to me as a 12 yo. I never forgot and still go back to it many times thanks to your simple and beautiful patterns. Thank you for a lovely journey to the farm...vivian
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, dear Vivian. It just warms my heart to hear that your mom and grandma taught you to embroider at such a young age. I bet you have so many fond memories sitting with them with needle and thread in hand. Embroidery is a very relaxing craft isn't it? I am not that great at it , but I do enjoy every stitch. I wish you the most wonderful weekend. Big hugs and many blessings.
DeleteGood morning, dear friend. I hope you are feeling much better now. I truly enjoy your visits to the farm and seeing the animals, and I do love morning glories. I think we only had blue ones growing up. At least I don't remember the pink and white, but they are beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Take good care of yourself. Hugs, B
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon, dear Brenda. I hope you are feeling better as well and are able to enjoy some time in the quilting studio. Did you get rain this morning? It rolled in here just at the break of dawn ; it brought in some lower temps too. Blue morning glories run rampant at my house. It was nice to see a change of colors in them. Have a blessed and beautiful day. Warm hugs.
DeleteCute pumpkin, Melisa! Thrifted yarn is a score! I'm always here for Edna!!!
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, dear Nancy. I am on a mission to use up that yarn. LOL. Edna is a silly ole' goose. She just did not want to come down the hill the other day. While tomorrow I might go out there and she will be all over me. Oh well. LOL Have a blessed day and Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteIt's always nice to see your farm animals, and it looks like Edna has a mi d of her own!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, Jenny. Edna is a stubborn yet strong ole' gal. I think that is why I love her so much. She sometimes drives hubby crazy, but I think she is as cute as a button. She has found a buddy in Rodster. They make an odd pair. LOL . Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteThank you for both the fun new stitches. Fall is almost here so perfect timing. The little punch needle pumpkin is so cute. Can't wait to see how you finish it. Rodster and Edna and the Girls look fat and sassy and doing fine. The Morning Glories are so pretty. They grow wild there? We only have their ugly cousin Bindweed that drives me crazy in weeding. Hop. e you are feeling better. Take care of you.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your farm friends. So glad Mr. Pinker took you down to the fields. I didn't know you could punch with yarn. I love that pumpkin. I bought the tools, now I need to learn how to punch! Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteYour farm tours and updates, always pull at my ♥strings with memories of life on our farm and some of the favourite animals. Heck, they were all favourites!! Each in their own way. Thanks for the Fall Checklist ... looking forward to working on it as I have done very little machine or hand stitching since spring. First, to shop my stash for the border fabric, to guide me in the floss choices I'll make. You're a real "peach" to always be sharing your project with us!! Thank You and Bless You for your kindnesses!
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