Pinker n Punkin Quilting & Stitching: 2025

Sunday, November 23, 2025

A Great Day to Be Stitching and " Speaking of Christmas -Holly" Freebie

This week's quilt stack comes straight from the kitchen! 😀

Good Slow Stitching Sunday, y'all. It is a good day to sit back in our jammies, prop up our feet and stitch the day away. Don't you think?

Anywhooo.. Since a lot of us will be spending time in the kitchen this week , we better get in all of the stitching time we can in.😀

In the kitchen , I have a small selection of quilts all rolled up into little bundles and tucked into vintage sifters.

Soon those sifters will be put into work , sifting flour as I prep for baking .

Here is a yummy no bake pie recipe which is perfect for the holiday season.

PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP PIE

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups cold half and half, light cream or milk

1 package ( 4 serving size) Jello Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie Filling

3 1/2 cups Cool Whip Whipped Topping , thawed

1 cup chopped pecans

1 cup of chopped ginger snap cookies

1/2 cups canned pumpkin

1 1/2 Tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice

1 graham cracker pie crust

DIRECTIONS:

1. Pour half and half into large bowl. Add pie filling mix. Beat until well blended - about 1 minute. Let stand for 5 minutes.

2. Fold in whipped topping, pecans, gingersnaps, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Spoon into crust.

3. Freeze until firm, about 6 hours or overnight. Remove from freezer and let stand about 10 minutes to soften before serving. Store any leftovers in the freezer.

I have to admit I have had a rip-roaring humdinger of a week.😀😁 No, not a lot of drama has been going on --well, except for The Mysterious Case of the Missing Santas which is still ongoing. ( If you missed that mystery, please hop over to that post. Where could those Santas be? ) But my week has been filled with lots of time working with needle and thread .

The Thanksgiving Jar

Earlier this week , I worked on Moda's Holiday Stitch Along Block 1 . This was a SAL from way back in 2020 that is still available.

Today I will work on Block 2.

I also finished ornament 3 of the Speaking of Christmas series.

This one is simply named "Holly".

I finished it into a simple pillow , framed with some leftover 1 1/2" unfinished fabric strips and some crocheted lace.

Large wonky black X's were stitched along the bottom seam. The large wooden snowflake came from Dollar Tree.

It's a Holly Jolly Christmas ! It's the best time of the year....

Three Speaking of Christmas ornaments/ bowl tucks all whipped up. There will be at least 4 more to come this year. Maybe more later.

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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.

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I will start a new ornament today.

In the evenings, I enjoy sitting back on the couch and working on my Bow Tie quilt. I expect I will do that tonight as well. 7 more blocks to go. Quilt, quilt, quilt!

Well Sweeties, we better get to work if we are going to have a humdinger of a day. Now grab your needle and thread and let's start to stitching. 😀🤗

As Always...

Happy Stitching and Quilting,

y'all

Melisa

"Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude. "

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who loved the holiday season. Sunday gathering are not the same without you, Amo. .. Love you , Amo.

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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 needle workers to meet.

Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday

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Kate at Life in Pieces for Stitching Stuff ( Sunday)

Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for Oh Scrap - Sunday

Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday

Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings

Judy at Small Quilts and Doll Quilts for Design Wall Monday

Carol at Quilt Schmilt for To Do List Tuesday

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Rainy Day Work and Country Christmas Doodles Set 6

Rain is on its way! Well at least that is what the weatherman says. We shall see though.

Good Thursday morning, Sweeties. How is the weather in your neck of the woods? I hope it is pleasant.

Yesterday, we had a spot of rain as well. I spent time indoors working on my Peppermint Pinwheels blocks.

QUESTION: Do you like peppermint candy? It is a must have during the holidays. I fill my candy dish with these sweet , little treats- just as my Nanny did.❤💚

10 more blocks completed.

Since it will be raining today, I will create more of these sugar coated red and green blocks . ❤💚

It is Embroidery Thursday for me as well. Sooo.... I will also begin embroidery work using my new set of Country Christmas doodles. I will work mine up into ornaments using DMC 498.

These are the ones I completed last week.

Country Christmas Doodles Set 5

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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.

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My little doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect.

The other day, I pulled out some of my little embroidered Christmas quilts that I sit here and there and everywhere! 🎅🤶

My grandsons' handprints are some of my favorites.

I even made one into a pillow. Aah little Mr. R's baby handprint. ❤🤗

This adorable gal was created by dear Sheila, @thecraftaholiccreations on Instagram. I just love her! Thank you , Sheila.

Well Sweeties, I will keep it short and sweet. Thank you for visiting me on this lovely rainy day.

As Always...

Happy Stitching and Quilting,

y'all

Melisa

"Rainy days were made for cozy moments and happy hearts. "- unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who would dance in the rain. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.

We are gearing up for Turkey Day!