Eeeh! It's Tiny Tuesday! Do you have a teeny weeny project in the works for today? Perhaps a quilt or a stitch? Anything will do as long as you are having fun. 🤗
Welcome, precious friends. Please do come in and join me. May I offer you a cup of coffee? It is piping hot. Or how about a big glass of sweet iced tea? I would love for you to join me as we sit , chat and stitch away.
The other day, I went to the Dollar Tree. It has been a spell since I had been there so I thought I would drop in and take a gander at their Spring decor and such. Well my wondering eye spotted a pair of little boxes in a 2 pack which I thought would be fabulous finishing pieces. Sooooo, I snatched them up for a $1.25. 😀
When I got home , I pulled out one of the teeny stitches that I shared with you when I was camping, Spinning Hearts. I just knew I could finish it on one of the little boxes. Though I had cut my fabric small, with a wee bit of effort I was able to stretch it over a piece of cardboard and attach it to the lid of the smallest hexi paper mache box. Besides I do have another hexi box waiting in the wings. 😀
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| I used DMC floss colors 3011, 223 and 371. |
I then rummaged through my scrap bin, tore some fabric and glued it to the box. Wahlah! A new finish to display with my Spring decor! Looking back , I wish I had stitched the hearts in red. Oh well, I may stitch another in the near future.
Oooh ! Look at these teeny four patches. I know . I know. 😏 They are nothing fancy-, but they have possibilities of being turned into something sweet . Don't ya' think? Perhaps I will work on this project later this afternoon.
Meanwhile, I am just itching to share just one more St. Patty's Day stitch with you, and then I am headed full force into spring stitching.
May I introduce a Pot of Gold Stamp ?
It didn't take long to stitch this little stamp up. If I timed it correctly , it only took 2 shakes of a lamb's tail. Hee! Hee!
Anywhooo, I just used 4 DMC floss colors including DMC 783, 3345, 3364 and 3371.
Fabric scraps and a bit of lace made for a good pillow finish.
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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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Gosh, we best get to the task at hand- stitching and quilting. Thank you so much for joining me today.
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Leave a little sparkle wherever you go! " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. . Love and miss you, Amo.
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| Spinning Hearts is stitched on 14 count tea/ coffee dyed fabric . |
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The other day, I went to the Dollar Tree. It has been a spell since I had been there so I thought I would drop in and take a gander at their Spring decor and such. Well my wondering eye spotted a pair of little boxes in a 2 pack which I thought would be fabulous finishing pieces. Sooooo, I snatched them up for a $1.25. 😀
Liebe Melisa, wunderschön deiner neuer Stich. Und du findest immer die passenden Stöffchen für ein kleines neues Kissen. Einfach nur Zauberhaft.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße sendet
Petra
Aaw thank you so much, dear Petra. It was a fun little stitch and quick too. I was thrilled to pieces to have the finishing fabrics in my stash. I wish you a wonderful day. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteYour little fabric-covered box is so pretty--lovely work on this...and such cute St.Pat's Day items...i also love your chicken casserole dish...
ReplyDeleteI am on the search for backing fabrics for my JRJ flimsy--I'll re-acquaint myself with my stash when I do this!! :")))
It got up to 70 here yesterday noontime--so nice and balmy...but we are back down in the 30's this morning...the saying around here in SE CT is "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute!"
too true hugs, Julierose
Oh wow what a drop in the temps. I hope it warmed up by the afternoon. Hopefully, we are in for more warm days than cooler. Right? It is always fun to reaquaint ourselves with our stash. Of course , I usually end up getting myself in trouble with another project. Hee! Hee! I am loving your JRJ quilt. Stay warm and cozy, Julierose. Hopefully it will be back in the 70's soon. Hugs.
DeleteLove your new tiny stitch but I love the finish even more! And you find the neatest things at the Dollar Store -- what a great finish! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh I was jumping for joy when I found the little boxes. I used the smallest box. I thought it would be nice to put buttons in or little doodads. Thank you for the sweet Tuesday visit, Donna. Hugs.
DeleteAdorable finish on the little box, Melisa. And the pot of gold design turned into a cute pillow. I wonder what those tiny four patches will become?!?
ReplyDeleteAaw shucks thank you so much, Jeanna. I pulled out some fabrics today auditioning for a teeny quilt. I have to admit I am quite smitten over four patches. LOL. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteYour spinning hearts look wonderful on that pretty box - that was a great buy!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled to have it finished. I have the tendency to drag my heels on finishing pieces sometimes. LOL. Thank you for the sweet visit, Linda. Hugs
DeleteI am having a coffee with you, thank you very much. Two great finishes. I love the pot of gold stamp. I should be able to start it later today with a small adjustment to the stitching list LOL. I am also waiting to see what you do with the little four patch blocks. Thanks for the visit and the St. Patty’s stamp. Have a great day. Alicia
ReplyDeleteAaw it just warms my heart that you joined me for coffee, Alicia and it is an honor that you will be adding the little stamp to your stitching list. I sure hope you enjoy it. It is hard to believe that St. Patrick's Day is a few short days away . Isn't it? Have a wonderful evening. Hugs.
DeleteI would love to sit, have coffee, conversation and stitch with you, Melisa. Luck is sweet and your finish of Spinning Hearts is darling. Your tiny four patches are super looking. Happy Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteAaw it would be a delight for me too. I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to finally have some FFO's under my belt for the year. Now to tackle those little 4 patches. I hope you have had a great day, Robin. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteI absolutely love the finish on the box, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful!
Thank you for the new clover design. Hugs
Aaw thank you so much, Isabel. It was actually a pretty quick finish. I was a little worried with the odd shape of the box , but there were no problems whatsoever. Have a great evening, Isabel. Hugs.
DeleteI love your little boxes - great finish for the wee cross stitch piece, and those tiny four patches are adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Brenda. Those little boxes were a cheap and lucky find . I was just as happy as could be that I was able to finish the little stitch on the box without a hitch. LOL. I hope you have had a great day in the quilt room. Hugs.
DeleteI love your tiny box ! Thank you for the freebie.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day !
Aaw thank you so much, Annelies. I have an affection for little containers . I was so happy that I was able to find a finishing piece for the stitch. Have a great day. Hugs.
DeleteLa cajita quedó genial con tu precioso bordado! También me gusta mucho la olla de oro!
ReplyDeleteSaludos
Aaw thank you so much. I had my fingers crossed that I would find something to finish the little stitch on. This was the first time that I had added fabric to a hexi shaped box. I am happy with the finish. I wish you a very lovely day. Many Blessings.
DeleteThe finish on the box is perfect! I like you new finished stitch too!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Terry. It made for a quick and easy finish. Well both of them were in fact. It just felt good to finally sit down and do a little finishing. I hope you had a lovely day in the quilting room. Hugs.
DeleteCutest little boxes! You have a wonderful imagination. Love the St Patrick's Day decor and had lots of fun stitching the March little house with just a hint of SPD. Perfect! Love the four patches. It's been quite a while since I've been at my machine as I've been x-stitching more than anything. Lately I've been thinking about a hand applique project, but nothing has happened ... yet! LOL Have a delightful day. Big Squeezy Hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteOh, Miss Darlene, you sound like me- going through spells of either stitching or piecing. Whatever makes our heart leaps is always wonderful . Right? I am flip flopping back and forth between projects which sometimes makes me frazzled. Hee! Hee! I made it into the "junky" quilt room today to search for fabrics for the 4 patches. Yikes! Hee! Hee! Big Bear hugs from the holler.
DeleteHola mi dulce amiga Meli, cuanto te extrañe estos dias!!!!!! pero por suerte ya estas de vuelta y con energia renovada para seguir creando dulzuras como estas que nos compartes! Tus cajitas una chulada y el selo de S. Patricio me encanta! Y como sabes LO HARE seguro jajja me encantan! y en tu decoracion rustica se ve mas que bello! AH! queria decirte que penso lo mismo que tu, en la entrada anterior lo que encontraste fue seguro un mensaje de tu amada hermana Amy que SIEMPRE te protege y acompaña en tus viajes y sueños.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo amiga recordando que SIEMPRE que pensemos y añoremos a un ser querido estaran VIVOS para siempre!. Un abrazo corazon de tu amiga y fiel seguidora
Dianet de Parchesdeamor por cierto......... en mis ultimas entradas hay 3 de tus regalos terminados!! me encantan y te agradezco mmuchisimo.💟🧵
Good evening, sweet Dianet. It is so good to hear from you. Oh I cannot wait to hop over to your lovely blog and see your latest finishes. I was visiting you often and looking back through older posts while on vacation, but couldn't comment. The other night I added trim to your adorable "Halloween Potion " jar. I do need to photograph and post it so you can see it. I sure hope you like it. Thank you so much for sharing it with us and thank you for always being such a kind and supportive friend. You truly mean the world to me. Sending warm hugs and much love.
DeleteLove the way you took the simple Dollar Tree box and made it into something special, Melisa! And thank you for your latest free design--very cute, both the design and your finish :) Enjoy your day--glad you are settling back into your home routine! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Carol. I was hoping to do something different than a pillow finish and was lucky enough to find the pair of boxes. I thought they would be cute for storing trinkets and such too. Have a blessed afternoon. Hugs.
DeleteThose hexie boxes are adorable, Melisa - what a fun find! You are so good at that. I love how you spruced that one up with one of your stitched designs. The tiny four patches are sweet, too. I'll enjoy seeing what you make out of them. I love making tiny 4 patches - maybe I'll do that this afternoon!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Diann. It is always a hit or a miss at our Dollar Tree. I think I was just lucky on that day. LOL. Making four patches can be addictive. LOL. I have a thing for little four patch quilts for some reason. I hope you do jump in and join me. Hugs.
DeleteOh what a cute little box and the perfect finish for a cross stitch project--glad you are home--hugs, di
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Di. I am so glad that you like it. I think you like soft colors like me . Don't you? It was a fun and quick finish too. I wish you a wonderful rest of the week and Happy quilting and stitching. Hugs
DeleteI love how you just found some Dollar Tree items and made them into your own style. The little four patches are a treat, also. Can be turned into something lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Danette. This was the 1st time that I had finished a piece on a hexi shaped box. It turned out to be pretty easy. I was looking for some small round boxes but didn't find them this time. Oh well, maybe next time. I hope you are having a very lovely week. Many Blessings.
DeleteMelisa, Glad you’re back home safe and sound! Love the little stamp, Pot of Gold! Well done on the hexi- box finish! Love this idea.
ReplyDeleteI love the transformation of your hexi shaped box. Your cross stitch design works perfectly with it.
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