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| A Sweet visitor to my garden |
A little birdie told me that it was time for a stitch along - a Summer Stamp Stitch Along that is. I am thinking lots of chirping birds, gardening , bountiful harvests, flowers , bees , sweet treats and fun in the sun. Now doesn't that scream summertime to you?
The stamps will be the same size as the Spring , Autumn, Winter , Strawberry , and Halloween Stamp Collections that I have shared in the past.
The larger piece will fit in an 8 x 10" frame if stitched on 14 count Aida as what I will be doing.
If you are stitching the stamps individually, each stamp has a Design Size: of 35 x 35 ( not big at all. )
Over the years, I have created a number of stamp collections. (Remember if you would like to see more of the stamps, click the colored links and you will be wisped away to the appropriate post with charts.)
The first collection of seasonal stamps began in August of 2022, with the Autumn Stamp Collection .
In 2023 , I shared the Spring Stamp Collection which revolved around a flurry of Spring activities with little bluebirds fluttering about in each stamp.
The Winter Stamp Collection was a joy to work on in 2025. I am still working on the little pillow collections though.
As the years have gone by, I have also shared a few holiday and other " themed" stamps.
For instance, last year I had a spooktacular time stitching the Halloween Stamp Collection. I finished the individual pillows , but I am still working on the large stitched piece.
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| I used my Little Jack Trifle as a scissor fob. |
Oh gosh, there are other stamps too, but I will wait until another day to speak of them.
Let's talk more about the Summer SAL. Shall we?
I have been working feverishly stitching little summer stamps these last few weeks. You may have seen some sneak peeks in previous posts.
I stitched my little pillows on 14 count coffee tea dyed Aida.
Last night, I dyed my fabric using Rit Dye Lemon Yellow and added a dash of turmeric to the mix for good measure. So bright and cheerful. Now, that may mean I may adjust some of my floss colors as I stitch but that is ok.
There will be at least 10 Summer Stamps. They can be stitched individually or as one large collection. I am stitching them both ways.
The borders will be stitched in DMC 930. ( One of my favorite blues.)
Below is a list of the DMC FLOSS COLORS that I will be using for the whole project .
DMC- Blanc, 223, 310, 356, 400, 562, 722, 725, 745, 782, 815, 898, 921, 926, 930, 932, 3052, 3064 , 3345, 3346, 3799.
If additional floss colors are added , I will let you know . Since I will be stitching along with you on the big sampler, I may change up the colors for a different look. I will see as I work on the sampler. You know me. I fly by the seat of my pants.
SOME SUGGESTIONS BEFORE YOU GET STARTED:
1. Rather than making this a mystery SAL, I will share a photo of some of the finished stamps on Tuesday so you can see if any of them "strike your fancy. "
2. You may want to look over the Floss list below . Some floss colors are used only a couple of times so you may want to change them out for other colors . I am stitching from my stash so I used what colors I had on hand.
Below is a tentative schedule as to when I will release the stamps. I am making this a slow stitch where I am releasing 1 a week. That way I can truly enjoy the whole process and hopefully , you can too. Plus Mr. Pinker and I have a lot on our plate right now so slow and easy is the best schedule for me. But... I hope you do not mind if I continue on with my other posts as well.
Whether you stitch along with me or not, I would be so delighted if you drop in for a visit these next few weeks as I stitch my way to Summer.
Here are a few printables for the Summer Stamp SAL.
Well Sweeties, I best get off here. I know you are a busy bee as well. I am ever so grateful that you take the time to visit me. It truly warms this Southern gal's heart. Have a "Sunshiny Day"!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. "- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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All of your designs are super sweet and easily stitchable in no time. I've not been creating a whole lot lately. Must motivate myself to do more.
ReplyDeleteThank you for organizing this SAL. Love the yellow fabric you are using.
ReplyDeleteThe yellow background is simply wonderful, Melisa!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing how these new summer stamps develop.
Hugs!
I’m very excited to start the Summer sampler. I have stitched the other seasons. I love the yellow fabric you’re using.
ReplyDeleteTu tela amarilla es muy bonita, Melisa! Iré viendo tus progresos.
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Pilarín
I am so excited to see your Summer Stamp project! Everything will have to be side-lined for it! LOL! Yellow looks amazing! A great idea. You are so generous with gifting us with the stamps and everything else - thank you! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your summer sal love all your patterns
ReplyDeleteWow that yellow is stunning. Looking forward to seeing this SAL. I always think I am going to participate and then get lazy, but I'd love to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI am excited for the Summer SAL - I have stitched the other seasons. I love your patterns. Additionally, the framing company had refused to frame the other seasons, until they were all completed. The yellow is fabulous. Thank you. Alicia
ReplyDeleteOh, what fun! Love all the sneak peeks of the different blocks. The yellow fabric is so perfectly summer. Thank you for your generous heart.
ReplyDeleteI think the yellow will be beautiful. I really like where you used blue for the Winter Collection. I am really looking forward to this Summer Collection. I love the strawberry stamps you have done.
ReplyDeleteThank you summer sal Elizabeth Pratt 😁
ReplyDeleteThank you for your generosity in sharing your stitching. This will be my first SAL
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to it. I haven't decided if I should make pillows or the wall hanging. Yellow is my favorite color.
I think the Summer Stamp Stitch Along is going to be great fun for all who join. Thanks for all you give us, Melisa.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun SAL this is going to be so much fun
ReplyDeleteI like your yellow! Coupled with the blue, this is going to be a beautiful project!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteYou create such beautiful stitchery stamps, Melisa--And the little pillow variations are so darn cute!! Lovely works all--- I especially like: those Spring Bluebird ones--you are so creative;))) I so enjoy seeing them all as I can no longer do stitchery myself...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing hugs, Julierose ;)))
Oh my gosh!! This is exciting news!! I need this in my life! Well you know me, I'll be doing it slowly but I will do it! I'm also starting to work on the Halloween stamp sampler, so yeah! So excited! And I love how it's looking with that yellow color!! Can't wait!
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I am so excited for the Summer Stamp SAL. I have loved all the previous ones so much. The yellow fabric is fantastic. So bright and cheery for Summer.
ReplyDeleteI have already found a beautiful yellow from Colour and Cotton and I've pulled all my threads. I have done the other three seasons and have framed them all in the same frame from Hobby Lobby. Can't wait to start this one. My four seasons will all be hung together. Thanks you!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it will be so much fun, Melisa! I love your lemon yellow Aida cloth. I'm looking forward to getting started on this SAL!
ReplyDeleteThe summer stamps are so cute. It will be a fun project. Thank you! DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteDear Melisa, I've been sidelined with chemo and brain fog the last year, but I'm determined to get back to stitching and quilting. I've been able to stick to a "1 length of floss per day" schedule lately and have hopes of extending that soon. I remember when you debuted the Autumn sampler. I liked it back then and still do especially when you have created all the other seasons, too! I do have a problem with your blog, though. Every time I think I'm done looking at your treasures and it's time to shut down the computer, I spy another stitcher's website to check out, I'm going back through your past posts, or I'm printing off one more pattern! Look at the time--2:10 AM! Let's face it, I'm a Pinker and Punkin fan from the opening picture of your hutch to the comments of your loyal stitchers. Thank you so much for the joy you bring to all of us! Best wishes for a Blessed Easter. Kris in WI....and now it's 2:20! Good night.
ReplyDeleteI'm so delighted with the SAL! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYay! Always a fun time with you. I just want to share a quick note. I dyed a t-shirt with part of the lemon yellow dye it was a lot easier than I recalled. My share is I bought 2 bottles of Rit dye at Walmart for about $3.50 each. When I was in Michael’s I checked out their Rit dyes to see if they had the color I wanted. Michael’s was $6.99 each. Sad to say but check out prices before you buy if you can. Michael’s did have more color options.
ReplyDeleteOh so glad I found your blog, thanks to Shelly at Just Stitching. I love seeing your email notification and look forward to reading all your wonderful words. Thank you for all the wonderful cross stitch as well!!! Can't wait to join in on the stitch a long!!
ReplyDeleteYou also blessed us with a strawberry one. I was going to get that one done for summer, but here we are with a summer one . Thank you so very much
ReplyDeleteYou thought of everything.....I hope I cant keep up if not it will be my summer project.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and look forward to it.HAPPY EASTER....vivian
oops I mean I hope I CAN keep up .....I always see mistakes after I press send!!!!
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