I did it! I did it! Picture me spinning around in glee! What did I do? Well, finished a block thank you very much. Hee! Hee!
I know . I know . Not everyone is going to jump for joy just for finishing a block but nowadays , I am one happy gal just to get anything finished. Sigh. 😏
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Since getting back from our camping trip. Hubby and I have been running like a couple of chickens with our heads cut off- running here and there and everywhere. "Cluck, Cluck" Actually, there is some family sickness that is keeping each of us busy, but we are doing the best we can. So if I disappear for a short time , it may be due to that. But I am going to try to stay afloat. Like Mr. Pinker says it is just a bump in the road of life.
Anywhooo... back to my finish. Eeeeh I am spinning in glee again.
I am in love with Melva's new Little House on the Prairie Quilt Along. If you have not joined in, there is still time. It is free through the duration of the the quilt along. So if you are so inclined, hop over to Melva Loves Scraps , grab the patterns and join in all of the fun. And perhaps you will be spinning in glee just like me!
"They were cosy and comfortable in their little house made of logs..."
Melva's Little House on the Prairie Sew Along Posts:
INTRODUCTION of the Little House on the Prairie Stitching Along - January 29, 2026
Block 1 Maple Leaf- February 5, 2026
Block 2 Native Star- February 19, 2026
Block 3 Harvest Basket- March 5, 2026
Last week , I pulled out a selection of fabrics for the 2nd block Native Star.
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It did not take long to have the large cabin block whipped up.
"Beyond them the darkness was like a mist thickening over a flat, white world. Stars twinkled far away beyond its rim. " - The Long Winter
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Today I will work on Block 3 Harvest Basket . Gosh, I better hurry because tomorrow Melva releases the Shoo Fly block! (Oooh that is one of my favorite blocks to piece! Squeal ! 🤗. )
I better get to movin' if I am going to catch up with Melva. Have a delightful day.
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Home is the nicest word there is. "- Laura Ingalls Wilder
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
I got to see a spot of snow on Monday which promptly melted a few hours later, but...
...it did give me a chance to finish "Easter Peeps" by Helen Daily. It is a freebie available on her Flosstube channel #77 posted March, 2, 2021 video . Now to add some trim.
Happy Stitching, Sweeties!
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 needleworkers to meet.
Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Little House on the Prairie Sew Along
Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday Wait Loss- Wednesday
Denise at For the Love of Geese for Put Your Foot Down- Thursday
Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation for Needle and Thread Thursday- Thursday
Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday
Alycia's of Alycia's Quilts for Finished of Not Friday
Michelle at From Bolt to Beauty for Beauty Pageant - Friday
In this short life, everything deserves to be celebrated!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the new blocks, Melisa
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That is so true, Isabel. It sure makes life a whole lot more fun that is for sure. Thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit. Hugs.
DeleteTwo blocks finished and they look so good together! Take care ! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Annelies. I am truly excited to be working on this project . I cannot wait for the next block. Have a wonderful day. Hugs.
DeleteLovely Little House SAL blocks, Melisa--your colors are so evocative of that era--nice choices hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Julierose. I do love the "country colors" . This is a fun quilt along. I hope you had a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteYour Little House blocks are beautiful! I hope your family illness hurries right out the door. So you got home from the desert just to see some snow!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Linda. It is hard to see family members have health issues. Well, I thought we would skirt the snow but it found us anyway. LOL Have a great evening. Hugs.
DeleteYour new blocks are beautiful. In fact I went over the Melva Loves Scraps to see the QAL. I'm going to save the block instructions. Interestingly enough, I don't have any fabric that would fit the Little House look. Oh sure, I could buy some - wait....uh-oh. Shhh - don't tell dh - I may have to shop around. ;-) LOL! Hope everyone is better on your end soon - oldest dd and family are just getting over theirs. Sigh. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteHee ! Hee! A gal has to have a little fabric acquisition every now and then. I think a new project qualifies for a treat. LOL. I am so glad that your dad and family are starting to feel better. It was a terrible cold/ and flu season. Have a wonderful evening, Donna . I am glad you are going to be saving Melva's patterns for a future project. Hugs.
DeleteLove your block finish, Melisa! Well done! Your Easter finish is darling.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much , Robin. I was so excited to finish the block. I have already started on the 3rd one. Hopefully, I can find some pretty trim to add to the pillow in the future. It felt good to put another finish under my belt. Happy stitching. Hugs
DeleteHang in there girl, and celebrate all the little victories! I hope your family sickness is all better soon and you can devote more time to doing what you love. Those are definitely very cute blocks. Prayers and hugs for you and Mr. Pinker and all affected. B
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Brenda. It is so difficult to see family members become ill but we are staying positive and pressing on. Melva's sew along has been a delightful comfort though. Thank you for the prayers. They truly mean the world . Warm hugs.
DeleteHope everyone gets well soon. Stay well yourself too. Very fun blocks for the Little House stitch along. Happy stitching this week.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Kate for the well wishes. You are so very kind. These blocks are piecing up pretty quickly. I had a busy day working on block 3. Have a lovely rest of the week. Hugs.
DeleteI love your star block, Melisa - I am excited for you to finish it, too! Sometimes life just gets in the way of our sewing, doesn't it? I love your Easter bunny stitch, too. I have a Spring one with bunnies that I stitched up last year that needs to be fully finished. Better get on that! Have a lovely Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Diann. Isn't this a fun quilt along? I really love the fabrics that you are using in your blocks. Tomorrow is block 4 ! Eeeh! LOL. I look forward to seeing not only your block but your bunny finish. Hugs.
DeleteYour blocks are looking good, Melisa. You'll be caught up in no time. Cute little Easter stitch, too!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Jeanna. I worked on block 3 today. I am getting a little quicker on choosing fabrics now that I have got started. Have a wonderful rest of the week. Hugs.
DeleteI like your star block. You are catching up on Melva's sew along fast! I hope the family illness clears soon!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteLOL I am trying , Terry. Plus I want to join Alycia's Winter QOV quilt along. Time in the quilting room is a sweet distraction that is for sure. Thank you for the well wishes for the family. It truly means the world. Hugs.
DeleteThe quilt blocks are delightful! Please share what floss colors you used on your Easter piece!
ReplyDeleteHi Missy. I actually used flosses that I had in my stash from years ago. They were a mix of J P Coats brands and ones that no longer had their labels. I tried to mimic the Peep colors. I am so touched that you liked them. I sure wish I had the DMC numbers to share. Have a blessed day. Hugs and thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit.
Deletegood morning lovely lady Melisa.
ReplyDeletei have missed you so much. i have enjoyed these last three days because i get to visit with you. i am so happy you are home safe and i pray the sickness that is going on in the family is remedied soon. prayers are on the way to you and your beautiful family.
i just love the blocks you have made with Melva's little house on the prairie quilt along. i have gone onto Melva's site and am printing the block patterns out and i have begun to pull fabrics for the quilt. i don't have any 30's fabrics so i am using what i have - a mixture of various colors. i have also pulled the red, white and blue fabrics for Alycia's winter 2026 quilts of valor quilt along. i am walking on clouds with two "free" patterns. i can't wait to begin. i have a little bit of an issue getting in my sewing room, however. i think i told you that my daughter, Andrea, who lives in Arizona came to stay with me when i had my back surgery. i needed to get my sewing room straightened up right away because she had purchased a bed to sleep in while here and, of course, she chose the obvious - set up camp in mom's sewing room. anyway, the bed is folded up and taking up quite a bit of room as the bed awaits her return on April 9th. Andrea will be staying with me again for three weeks as i am recovering (can you hear me clucking because i am a wee bit chicken) from a total knee replacement of my right knee. i know everything is going to be fine and the end result will be awesome.
enough of me. i am so happy you are home and continuing with your blog. after checking my emails in the morning the next thing i do is check for Melisa's blog post and then onto jo's country junction. those are two blog posts i enjoy so much. thank you Melisa for being part of my day and getting my morning started on a positive note.
i hope you are well. Mr. Pinker is well and the rest of the family recovers very, very soon. thank you for all you do. you are truly an inspiration.
blessings and love are coming your way. have a wonderful, blessed day.
hugs,
Debra Broyles
quiltingprettyquilts@cox.net
Good morning, dear Debra. I have been thinking about you. I do hope that you are doing well. I know that you will feel much better after your knee surgery is completed as well as the therapy. It is such a blessing that your daughter will come to stay with you . It really makes a difference when you have family there for you in your time of need that is for sure. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Will you be able to move a sewing machine into another room for easier access? Oh please do keep me posted on how you are doing. I am so glad that you are going to join in on Melva's and Alycia's QAL's . I have been gathering fabrics for both. Now to get started on Alycia's. I loved the last one I pieced. Thank you for making my day special. Lots of hugs and love.
DeleteOh you will be caught up to Melva's SAL soon, your blocks are looking great.
ReplyDeleteI was able to work on block 3 today, Vicki. I am moving quicker than I expected and I am having a ball. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Stay cool and enjoy your quilting time. Hugs.
DeleteAnother fabulous block! I'm very anxious to see more as you make progress. Love the Easter Peeps x-stitch pillow. It's adorable! Sending healing thoughts to your family member's illness. You and Mr Pinker take good care of yourselves, as well. Squeezy Hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Miss Darlene for the sweet well wishes and the kind compliment on my block. Melva's quilt along is just what I needed to take my mind off things. I even picked up my Little House book and started reading it again. I hope you had a good Stitchy day. Big Bear hugs from the holler.
DeleteYour blocks are wonderful! You are well on your way to being caught up. The little Easter Peeps pillow is so cute. I hope things improve for you and your family. Life is like that, sometimes, giving us little unexpected twists in the road.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Ginny. I have been working diligently. I did not want to fall too far behind. Those twists and turns in life can only make us stronger. Sending warm hugs.
DeleteYour blocks are looking great, can't wait to see more!
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Oh thank you so much, Diana. I am having a wonderful time working on Melva's QAL. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteSpinning with glee and squealing with delight, sounds like fun times in your neck of the woods!
ReplyDeleteLOL I am one happy gal when I have a finish. I do not get to sit down to the machine that often. LOL. Thank you for the sweet visit, Jenny. Hugs.
DeleteI smile as I think of you spinning with glee with your quilt block. And no wonder--your fabrics are fabulous! This will make such a sweet quilt. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Aaw thank you so much, Jennifer. I am so happy that I was able to use what was in my stash. Have a blessed and beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteYour SAL blocks are beautiful, Melisa. Love the fabrics you have chosen, they fit perfect.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Astrid. I was fortunate to have these fabrics already in my stash. It sure makes the project move along quicker. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteI’ve thought about quilting, but I’m a stitcher and I already have a room FULL of stitching goodies and projects now and for years to come. Of course your salt boxes have been added to the now and future!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteOh Kellee, I know what you mean about being reluctant to pick up a new hobby when you already have plenty of stitching projects to work on. I consider myself more of a quilter but hubby has joked that my cross stitching has taken over the house like my quilting which he probably is right. But it is a blessing to have a hobby that brings comfort and joy. Right? I am so touched that you have added some of my salt boxes to your future stitching list. I have a new one coming out Friday. I hope you like it. Have a blessed day and Happy stitching. Hugs.
DeleteOh Spin with Glee - and spin some more!! that is a great block - and if we don't celebrate the wins with a dance - who will!! enjoy!!
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Your Native Star is beautiful. Don't stress too much over getting caught up. It is more important to enjoy the process. Of course, it's always fun to see what you've been making. Thanks for sharing in the block party.
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