Happy Slow Stitching Sunday. Please do join me on the porch as we enjoy some spicy talk and a bit of stitching. 🤗
There is enough room for us all on the front porch swing. I will just scooch over, and we will have a grand ole' time.
Please forgive me . I forgot to offer you a cup of coffee or perhaps some tea.
So what are you working on today? Me? Well, my needle and thread are weaving in and out of my Tumbleweeds quilt that I began quilting in January.
Do you want to see my progress? I would love to show you.
I have moved down to the 2nd row. One block complete and time to move the hoop to the next one.
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| Quilting wavy lines in the 1" sashings. |
Oh, and let me show you what else I am working on . Bent Creek's freebie Surrounded By Joy. The border is complete and now onto the letters. This is my "Santa Sunday" stitch. I will continue working on it as we sit and chat.
Hmmm... I don't think I showed you my peg rack on the door all dressed for Easter . Did I? Last year, I was inspired to pull out an old peg rack and hang it on the door after seeing a Youtuber do the same. For Easter , I filled it with baskets, vintage children dresses and of course quilted stockings waiting to be filled by the Easter bunny. I even hung up one of my girl's baby shoes. I am still looking for the mate. I have seen several of my favorite Youtube decorators use children's shoes in their decor so I thought I would do the same. Lots of warm memories are hanging from the peg rack.
I certainly wasn't ready to take down my peg rack yet. But I did want to change it for the month. Sooo...down came the stockings and a new bunch of "clutter " took their place. The theme: Strawberries! 🍓🍓🍓🍓
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| The peg rack has aprons, a bonnet and vintage treasures. |
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| The vintage scale is my newest find. |
On Friday, I shared the strawberry themed quilts that I am decorating the small foyer with.
More strawberries are coming out.
The foyer shelf is being filled to the brim with strawberry goodness.
Hmmm ... What else? Well I have a finish! Hip Hip Hooray! I finished Blackbird Designs' "Bird in Hand". This darling chart was sent to me from dear Sonja. Thank you Sonja I have loved every stitch . ❤ I will be making it into a pin pillow similar to the one shown.
Later this evening, I hope to work more on my gardens. Late yesterday , I posted a garden update showing it in transition.
Well, Sweeties, I guess we have some stitching and quilting to do . Don't we? So let's get started. Thank you for joining me on the porch today.
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"I return to my front porch to find a place where the air smells sweeter and the sun feels warmer than at any other bend in life's long road. "- John Sarris
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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| I spy "heart " leaves. My redbuds are wakening up. |
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| A Basket for Lois is in the works. |
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So much "quilting and stitching candy" in your home. I'd love to join you on your lovely porch swing. I'll take a tall glass of sweet tea please and thank you. I stayed up late last night working on another small quilt and had lots of fun. This morning I made a chicken salad and then spent the day x-stitching and watching a couple of movies. Enjoy your Sunday. Big Hugs, DarleneJ
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