A Slow Stroll in the Garden and a Roundabout. - A Doodle Freebie

Good morning , sweet friends. Please do come in and join me. The coffee is piping hot. Cream ? Sugar? Or do you like it black? Perhaps some iced tea? I am so happy that you joined me on this very lovely day. It is supposed to rain, but I am not sure if it will or not. We sure do need it. We are already in a drought- it is definitely dry as dust here in the holler. 

I have  enjoyed seeing all of the garden tours in blogland these last few days. It is so interesting to see what is blooming and where. Speaking of gardens , do you mind coming outside with me for a minute to see what is going on this week? We won't stay out to awfully long because it is hot and humid . 

I have been working on The Garden Is My Home. 

The snapdragons still look pretty. This is my 1st year growing them. 

One foxglove bloomed, and I have already snipped the  stalk with spent blooms. I still have not put down the mulch. And yes , there still are weeds. Hee! Hee! 

The day lilies will bloom soon. Ox- eye daisies are peeking beyond the yard art.

My Stella  De Oro Daylilies look mighty poor this year. Usually they put on a spectacular show.  Only a few are blooming. 😏💛

I have added a little bit of dianthus to the garden which is now drooping- like I said it is dry as dust. 

My oldest Annabelle Hydrangea is beginning to bloom. 

I must say I am one happy gardener.  The hummingbirds are happy too. I have a lot of hummers this year. 

Speaking of hummingbirds, when Mr. Pinker and I were in Arizona for the winter we visited the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Outside of the visitor center was the most unusual but wonderful raised bed with hummingbird feeders. There were hummers all around , but it was hard to get photos of them. 

While we are outside, let's sit on the porch for a minute or two. Shall we?  

Yesterday, I was on the top porch and walked down the steps to the bottom patio. Low and behold a big snake was sunning itself. Yikesters! I screamed as it started up the steps to the next patio. Mr. Pinker shooed it away. It was just a rat snake, but it scared the bejeebers out of me! 😱 Such is the life of living in the forest. 

I have already checked on the porch. No snakes will bother us as we chat. 🐍🐍🐍

Anywhooo.... After 6 years , I finally fully finished "Americana Sampler" by City Stitcher. I just adore it. I think because it is a  red log cabin. 

The grandsons spent the night last night. As we sat and watched movies, I worked on more Roundabout Doodles. I will be playing catch up  on posting  those over the next few days.  

 

So today I would like to share "Bunny's Harvest" . This was supposed to be my April Roundabout, but time got away from me. I will be cutting fabric for this block and begin the  embroidery this weekend.  

My doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect. ❤

I did finish  Welcoming March Roundabout. It was stitched on an 8 1/2" square piece of fabric.  

Previous Roundabouts include:  Frosty Chill Roundabout,  Love Mail Roundabout , and Welcoming March Roundabout Doodle 

Well, I guess we best get in the house and cool off before the rain comes .  Have I talked your ears off? 😀😁 I sure hope not, but it was such a joy that you stopped by and visited me today.   

Remember to do something you enjoy today.❤

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.  "-  Janet Kilburn Phillips

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

 

 A collection of vintage cards- my latest thrifty find.

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