Well hello there , Sweetness and Happy Monday. The ole' truck and camper roared into the driveway just a few shorts days ago . This was one of our longest vacations that Mr. Pinker and I have been fortunate enough to enjoy. Really, we were just trying to escape the cold weather . And WOWZER did we ever ! Sunshine and warm days made our winter days glorious! Most of the time you could find me lounging in my pink chair in the wide, wild yonder stitching away.
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| Working on a little bit of patriotic stitching. An Annie Beez Folkart piece. |
If I was not stitching, then I was working on my Christmas Fans blocks - appliqueing away. I went to town on them and came home with only 4 more blocks to applique. I must admit, I did give myself a pat on the back for making progress on those blocks.
I used the desert floor as a "design wall".
And tried out different layouts.
Hmmm which will I choose come time to piece them all together? We shall see. Hee! Hee!
Of course we saw many cacti on our trip.
And yes, I did get pricked a time or two . Ouch!
Each day we were welcomed by hummingbirds, a fluffy rabbit or two quirky quail at our campsite. They certainly made the day bright and cheerful.
Not far from one campsite, I found this little rock creation. I teared up. It was my sign from my sweet sis. ❤❤❤
All and all it was a wonderful trip filled with adventure, relaxation and nooooo snowflakes. Hee! Hee! I terribly missed visiting y'all though. Please do forgive me for being way behind on my emails. And though I was not able to comment like I wanted, I was certainly visiting my blogging buddies watching all of the sewing and stitching fun you have been having. Oh my ! Y'all have been busy, busy bees!
I also want to apologize for my March 3rd post. Boy , was that a jumbled up mess with no direction. LOL But in my defense we were booking it down the road, and I did not realize I had posted it . Just call me Miss Scatterbrain. Hee! Hee! 🥴🤪Anywhooo... I have gone back and tried to make the posts make sense now. 🙄😁
Well Sweeties, I guess I have jabbered away. I hope to get back into the swing of things in the days to come. Thank you for sticking with me as I have been off grid.
I wish you the most delightful start to your week and...
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Home is the heart's nesting place. "
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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| In the evenings , we would sit outside and marvel at the beautiful sunsets. |
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.
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If I was not stitching, then I was working on my Christmas Fans blocks - appliqueing away. I went to town on them and came home with only 4 more blocks to applique. I must admit, I did give myself a pat on the back for making progress on those blocks. 
Welcome home!!! I'm really glad you had a wonderful extended vacation. I bet it was pure bliss for both of you. I missed your responses but truly enjoyed every post. Thank you so much sharing so much with us. I'm very sorry you tangled with a cholla. They are almost as mean as they are lovely. LOL Love your Christmas fan blocks - beautiful. Enjoy being home because it's going to heat up here in the desert sooner than later. Big Ugh!!! Love love, love your pink chair. Take care and once again welcome home! DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to the blog, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely a great vacation if you lost all track of time.
I'm glad you enjoyed your well-deserved rest and that you're back.
Have a great week!