Mr. Pinker and I are going out to eat today. It will be a nice treat as we wrap up a busy, busy week. I have spent much of my days sitting outside stitching, quilting and of course gardening. While Mr. Pinker has been hustling and bustling with doctor's appointments, yard work and cleaning the garage. So yep , I think I am ready to go out for a good lunch. No cooking for this old gal. NO SIREE! Hee! Hee!
What's your lunch and dinner plans? Anything special?
Next week is the last week of school for the grandkiddos. They are certainly excited for school to be out, and I bet the teachers are too. Hee! Hee! I am sure the grandsons will stay busy with all sorts of summer activities like ball , fishing and traipsing out in the woods. I am certainly looking forward to spending more time with them.
But I guess I should get to some stitching . Shouldn't I?
Today, I wanted to share with you a new house stitch. It is a simple house called "250 Years - A Patriot's Log Cabin" or as I often call it the "1776- 2026 House".
As I stitched this house, I thought of my distant "several times great" grandfather who was an Irish born Revolutionary War soldier, Grandpa Higgins.
With a fire in his belly and freedom in his heart and mind, in September of 1780, Grandpa Higgins enlisted in the Continental Army in Virginia. He went on to fight bravely in at least 2 battles including the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina in January of 1781 and the Battle of Guilford Courthouse near Greensboro, North Carolina.
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| Mini Flag Sampler , A Patriot's Log Cabin, and peek of Summer House |
Grandpa Higgins served our country proudly until 1783 when he was discharged . Afterwards he was given a grant of land in North Carolina for his service as many soldiers were given in payment of their service .
Grandpa Higgins lived a long happy life and instilled hard work, dedication, and patriotism into the minds of his large family . In fact, many of his children and descendants have served in the military during times of peace and times of unrest. My daughter is just one of them.
You know I am one proud Mama! 🤗❤
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| The Marcher of the Flag a piece I stitched for my daughter. |
But Grandpa Higgins is not the only Revolutionary War hero that I am so fortunate to be descended from. There are many others that fought bravely for our great country . ( I have created other houses in memory of them. )
Are you a descendant from a Revolutionary War patriot? Or have you or family members served to protect our great country?
If so , I am deeply grateful.
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| "250 Years - A Patriot's Log Cabin" , Mollie William's Homestead, Freedom Saltbox Lucinda Hawkins Liberty House, and The Blue House |
I stitched "A Patriot's Log Cabin" on 14 count Aida that I tea/ coffee dyed.
Ten DMC floss colors were used in the making of "A Patriot's Log Cabin" including: DMC 353, 355, 356, 519, 610, 745, 930, 937,3799, and Blanc
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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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As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting,
y'all
Melisa
"America is what she is because she is guided by all three - learning, faith and freedom. "-Ronald Reagan
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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| "250 Years - A Patriot's Log Cabin" and Summer House |
Love the log cabin very much. My sweet husband proudly served 25 years in the US Air Force and my uncle proudly served in the US Army. I wanted to but my mother wouldn't sign the papers - I was under 18. Please thank your daughter for her service. BTW, delightful post tonight. Take care and happy Friday. Hugs, DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much for your family's service Miss Darlene. I have so much admiration for those who go into the military. I can understand your mom's worry about you going into the military. I was scared for my daughter too, but she enjoyed it so much. I hope you had a wonderful day. It is starting to warm up here. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa what a lovely tribute to our country's 250th celebration! And like Darlene, please thank your daughter for her service. You are lucky to know your ancestors' history so well. I have no idea if mine served or not, but "someday" I will pay for Ancestry.com and find out.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your lunch out with Mr Pinker. We are going to be cleaning house for a visit from our son tomorrow. Don't want him to know what a lazy housekeeper I've become - lol!
Aaaw I hope you have a wonderful visit with your dear son, Linda. It is always a joy when the youngin's come home no matter how old they are . Right? I bet you can find out a lot of information about your family through internet searches or going to the libraries. I have been researching my families for over 30 years . Genealogy is a little obsessive just like quilting. LOL. Thank you so much for the sweet visit and have a fabulous weekend. Hugs.
DeleteIt amazes me that you keep making new stitch pieces, your brain must never shut down, hehe.
ReplyDeleteLOL thank you so much, Vicki. I think my best ideas come at night once I lay down whether it be in quilting or stitching. Isn't that the way it always happens. LOL Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteThank you for this wonderful house in commemoration of our 250th anniversary. I know you are proud of your daughter. Thank her for her service to our country for me! My brothers all served, one in the Air Force, four in the Navy, and my nephews served in Army and Navy. I'm very proud of them too. Enjoy your meal out today. It's so pretty I need to get out in the sun some this weekend. I've been cooped up in this house getting quilts ready for our guild show next month in Bessemer, AL. Have a blessed day. Hugs, B
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much for your family's military service, Brenda. You do have a big military family. It sounds like you are staying very busy. I hope you will share photos of the guild show next month . I know you have many beauties to display. Hubby and I stopped in Bessemer earlier this year when we went camping in LA. Have a great weekend and don't work too hard. Hugs.
DeleteI love your new Patriot’s Log Cabin ❤️🤍💙. Keep the salt box houses coming. Thank your daughter for their service. My father served. Enjoy your lunch. K from NY
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, K and I am so very grateful for your father's service as well. I had a great time stitching this log cabin. The colors called to me. Warm Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteYour generosity in sharing all your beautiful patterns cross stitch, quilting and embroidery is unbelievable. Thank you ever so much.
ReplyDeleteAaw you are so very kind. Thank you so much for the sweetest compliment. I hope you enjoy my humble creations. I am so very honored. Warm hugs and Blessings.
DeleteThat is a sweet log cabin design, Melisa! Thank you for sharing it with us. I've done quite a bit of genealogy research on my family and I haven't come across anyone who fought in the Revolutionary War, but my husband has an ancestor who did. That makes history real, doesn't it?! Enjoy your stitching and your lunch out today!
ReplyDeleteAaw how interesting, Diann. Isn't genealogy a bit obsessive ? You never know what you will find out as you learn about your ancestors. My husband has wanted me to do more research into his family. Thank you for the sweet Friday visit. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a wonderful tribute to the USA 250th Birthday! Thank you so much. Which gal is yours in the picture you shared?
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Ginny. I had a fun time stitching this humble little home and it stitched up fairly quick too. Oh the little blonde in the middle is my baby. It was an amazing day to watch her "graduate" from boot camp and an honor to see all of the young servicemen. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs.
DeleteHola mi bella amiga que bonita y triste historia! Tu tataraabuelo estaria super orgulloso de ti y de todos sus decencientes que con orgullo tomaron su mismo camino y ejemplo para servior a su patria! Y aunque ya sabes que No es mi pais quiero Honrar su memoria y su valentia porque lucho por sus sueños y por los de su tiempo y eso es de valorar y HONRAR! Y si tengo un fmiliar (primo) qu elucho en la guerra de Angola y que afortunadamente esta con vida en casa. Espero hacer esta coleccion de casitas en honor a tu tataraabuelo y en honor a tantos hombre que perdieron su vida por la de tantos hoy! Espero veas mi nuevo sellito que ya subi al blog! hoy voy para el que me falta! jaja besitos amiga
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo y cariño de siempre
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Aaw , dear Dianet, I am so honored . Thank you very much. I am always in awe of the men and women who serve in the military or who are first responders. They give so much of themselves. They are indeed heroes. I am so happy that your cousin is home. I can only imagine the worry that your family felt as he served during war time. Have a beautiful day , sweet friend. I am hopping over to your blog now; I cannot wait to see your latest stitch. Hugs.
DeleteI hope you enjoy your meal out. This new house has totally derailed my evening stitching plans. I was going to work on something else, but I need to start this one immediately when I get home. It is absolute perfection!
ReplyDeleteAaaw shucks, I am so touched that you like this house, Lisa. I hope you enjoy each and every stitch as much as I did. It stitched up pretty quickly - well at least for me. I hope it does for you as well. Thank you so much for bringing a smile to my day. Warm Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteI hope your meal was delicious. My father and four uncles served in the army. My brother served in the navy and a nephew is currently in the Air Force. One of my cousins has traced the family tree and I also had an ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War. Thanks for sharing your memories. I love the new house and I am adding to my stitch list. Thank you. Have a great weekend. Alicia
ReplyDeleteAaw you have a big military family too, Alicia. Thank you so much for all of your family's service. I know you are quite proud of each and every one as you should be. It is so interesting that you are descended from an American Revolution patriot. I am a bit obsessed with history and geneaology. I wish you the most wonderful weekend. Warm hugs.
DeleteThank you for this lovely new house pattern! I can understand you are very proud of your daughter. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful patriotic house you have created, Melisa! So, what was for lunch and dinner? We had breakfast for lunch from the Mountaineer Cafe yesterday along with subs for dinner. Both very tasty! Happy Saturday to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to commemorate our wonderful country! Thank you and please thank your daughter for her service. I have revolutionary ancestry on both sides of my dad's family. My grandfather served during WWII at 22, he was shot twice in Normandy. I cannot ever imagine all the sacrifices made to keep our incredible country what it is, but I am oh so grateful for them all. God bless and keep us all!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful freebie, Melisa. You should be a proud mama! Yahoo!!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to your daughter for her service, Melisa. You have every right to be proud. My son was in the Navy for 11 years so I can relate. You've designed a beautiful house to commemorate our country's 250th, and in honor of your family.
ReplyDeleteThe patriotic log cabin turned out beautifully! Hard to believe another school year is almost done. This is the first time in 20 years we don't have one in school. Seems a bit odd.
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