What's going on in the holler today? Well, a little bit of this and that and a whole lot of nothing! LOL. 😀😏
Oh bother, here comes Miss Witch Hazel McPumpkin, sweeping up a storm when she should be working on her cottage. Cackle! Cackle!
Please forgive her green complexion . She had a bad bowl of toadstool soup, but she will be fine and dandy come Halloween time.
I work on Halloween stitches on Wednesdays for at least 15 minutes.
Pickings have been slim at the thrift stores lately , but over the last few weeks I have added 2 stinkin' cute Halloween jack- o- lantern mugs for my small collection.
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| 2 thrifty Halloween mugs to add to my collection |
Hmmm... what else can I show you? Well, I am making progress on Susannah's dress in Celebrate the Harvest , a new design I am working on.
On Thursdays I work on Thanksgiving stitches.
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| I found this turkey planter the other day at the thrift store for $1. 27. Gobble ! Gobble! |
And... I am ready to sew down the binding on Little Red Four Patch .
I guess there is a few things going on in the holler today.
So ... What are you working on today?
As Always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Thank you for the sweet visit.
"Wednesday : it's almost, sorta, kinda, close to,just about , nearly the weekend . " - unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo.
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| More sidewalk chalk artwork from my grandson |
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You seem very well organized!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to work on a different embroidery theme each day.
Happy Wednesday!
Hugs
Happy Wednesday, Isabel. I hope your day has been a lovely one. It does feel good to work on something different each day. It certainly keeps me from getting bored. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteCute mugs. Nice projects. I'm crocheting and cross-stitching whenever I can, as much as I can.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Tammy. A day spent crocheting and stitching sounds delightful to me. I hope you were able to get a lot done. Hugs
DeleteYou really have your holidays in a row! I started Christmas ornies in April but got so frustrated with them that I have completely changed my mind and gone another direction. Working on your Summer SAL but waaaay behind on that one. Sigh. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to just stitch all day and not worry about anything else like dinner, chores, etc.? :-D Blessings!
ReplyDeleteLOL I understand about your stitching frustrations, Donna. Sometimes it is good to switch gears for a spell and take a break . Oh, it would be wonderful to have a day of uninterrupted stitching time. Aaw a girl can dream right? Hee! Hee! Warm hugs and Blessings.
DeleteNice to switch off on working different projects, Melisa. I hope to quilt a few more lines on my "Lollipops" piece today. (Behave now, hands!!) ;)))So far it is sunny here, but we have big rains forecast through tomorrow...and it's been super hot --very unusual for May..
ReplyDelete.hugs, Julierose
Oh I just adore your Lollipop quilt, Julierose. I do hope you had a good time working on it and your hands cooperated. I cannot wait to see your update on it. It has been steamy here too. Rain is in our forecast for the next few days.Fingers crossed we will get some. Warm hugs.
DeleteYou are making several cute patterns - I can’t wait to see the finished design. I have been amazed at how much you accomplish, it must be your organization and energy. I have 3 projects currently and I have trouble switching between them -LOL. The pumpkin mugs are fun and will look great in your Halloween display. It looks like your grandson has inherited your artistic talent. Thanks for the visit. Have a great day. Alicia
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday, dear Alicia. I am having a ball switching up on my projects though I should be working on other things. LOL. Oh you are so very kind. I was thinking the other day the older I get the slower I am . Nothing wrong with focusing in on one or two projects at a time. I hope you enjoy each and every minute of your stitching time. My little grandson is a hoot; he loves to draw and paint. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteI saw some Halloween fabric online yesterday while I was buying Grunge on sale. It will be here before we know it! Those are really cute mugs, and I love your turkey planter.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun, Linda. Grunge fabric is always a great addition to one's stash. I went to Hobby Lobby the other day and they were already putting out Fall decor. LOL. Thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit. Hugs.
DeleteI love how you have 'themes' assigned to certain days of the week for stitching. You found some nice items at the thrift store, and at really good prices. Your grandson is already quite the artist. His chalk-art is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Jeanna. My grandson always has a pencil or pen in hand . He is very creative. I am hoping to get ahead on some of the holidays. Fingers crossed I can do that. LOL. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs.
DeleteI am glad I am not the only one who works on projects out of season!! You find some really fun stuff at the thrift stores.
ReplyDeleteLOL it is fun to hop from holiday to holiday every now and then . Right? Thank you for bringing a sweet smile to my day and for dropping by Vicki. I hope you had a great day in the quilt room. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a lovely turkey planter, Melisa! What a wonderful chalk work of your grandson's!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Robin. I have a small collection of turkeys. I try to add at least 1 new turkey to the collection each year. My grandson loves to draw and craft. I have several of his paintings hanging in the house. Warm hugs.
DeleteSo you designate a day to work on a particular project! That plan sure works well for you with all the finishes that you complete! Today, I'm finishing hand stitching a sleeve to my 2022-2023 temperature quilt. --TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your temperature quilt all completed, Terry. It has been a lot of fun to follow your progress on it. I try my best to get a little ahead of the holidays ; some years I do better than others. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteWho doesn't love a green skinned witch--ha ha! Love your fall designs, Melisa, and the turkey and pumpkin thrifted goodies are so cute. I haven't been to the thrift stores in quite a while now--need to get back in that habit. Hope you have a wonderful relaxing day! ♥
ReplyDeleteLOL I know I am crazy over green skinned witches. Hee! Hee! Thank you so much, for the sweet giggles and visit, Carol. I am having a ball working on "out of season" pieces. I was thrilled to find a few little seasonal treasures to add to my hutch come fall. Hugs and Blessings.
Deletegood morning beautiful Melisa.
ReplyDeleteyour grandson's chalk art is beautiful and is a perfect representation of how i have been feeling for the last few month's. it is very beautiful and leaves the viewer the ability to have their own interpretation.
i will catchup with you Melisa. i haven't forgotten.
i love all of your summer stamps and i can't wait to do Miss Witch Hazel McPumpkin. i love her. she is perfect.
have a wonderful, blessed day Melisa. stay safe.
blessings and love are on the way to you.
hugs.
Debra Broyles
Good evening, dear Debra. I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Bless your heart. I hope you are getting stronger each and every day and are not in too much discomfort or pain. Do take care; I know that it takes a while to feel 100%. Thank you so much for the sweet compliments on my latest stitches. I have been enjoying each and every minute working on them. You have a wonderful weekend . Warm hugs and love.
DeleteYou've had busy stitching fingers lately, Melisa! I love Miss Witch Hazel- she looks like a fun one even with her green face. I'm planning to work on my Lyra quilt today - it has lots of star blocks in it. Have a wonderful Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteOooh I am intrigued . I cannot wait to see your Lyra quilt, Diann. You always have so many wonderful projects in the works. You certainly keep me inspired. I have been trying to stay busy as well. Right now I am really enjoying working on cross stitching. I do need to work more on my quilts though. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteRealllllllly neat sidewalk drawing--that kid has some talent!!! Love your thrift finds-you are always good at finding just the right things for your collections and decor---and--2 more Cross stitches for us to wait and see on--?? I did do a bit of cross stitch this morning--but really wanted to sew--so I did--got 8 rows of 8blocks each sewn together for a baby quilt for charity-so that felt good---and I have lots of handwork to do this afternoon--as most afternoons--will be doing a post soon--I hope!!! hugs, di
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Di. My little grandson is a budding artist- Can you tell I am a proud grandma? LOL I am always amazed by how much you complete each week, Di. It sounds like you had a productive day. I cannot wait to see all of your pretties. I spent time at the sewing machine yesterday which was glorious. Tomorrow will be handwork - the grand boys will be here so they keep me busy. Have a great evening .Hugs.
DeleteI am always excited to see what new designs are in the pipeline. Fall stitching must be in the air today. I am working on Pumpkin Blossom Inn. As soon as I finish it I will get back to 250 years Patriot's Log Cabin. So many houses to stitch. I need arms like an octopus to stitch them all.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday, Lisa. Oh, it warms my heart to hear that you are working on Pumpkin Blossom Inn. It is still my all time favorite house. I hope you enjoy working on it as much as I did. I am excited to hear that you started the Patriot's Log Cabin too. I knew you said you were going to. Aaw yes, sign me up for the octopus arms too. Hee! Hee! Thank you for the sweet visit and giggles. Hugs.
DeleteI love Miss Witch Hazel - in her own way she's quite cute. LOL Always a busy bee in the holler. Not much happening in my corner of the world other than mental plans and such. I've been ill so the back of my eyelids is all I've seen lately. Big Sigh!!! I keep telling myself 'This too shall pass'. Lots of hugs!! DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Miss Darlene.I just had to have a green faced witch. Hee! Hee! Oh I am so sorry you have been under the weather , sweet friend. I do hope that you feel better very soon. Do get all the rest that you need and I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you warm gentle hugs and well wishes.
DeleteI am making Christmas stitches so I will be in time this time.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy all the things you are working on!
That is a great idea, Annelies. Do you make ornaments for your family ? I have been working on Christmas here and there. I do need to step it up though I hope you had a lovely day of stitching. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteI would say you've had some fun finds at the thrift shops. The turkey is such a nice detailed fella. It looks like a cookie jar that lost his lid. The witchy stitch will be fun to watch progress. Another really nice piece of art with the eye and the tear.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Ginny. I go to the thrift stores a couple of times a week. It was nice to find a couple of treasures. The turkey does look like a little cookie jar. I wish it did have the lid. My grandson loves to draw. This little eye that he drew was in memory of my sister. Both grandsons have many fond memories of her and talk about her often. I am very proud of him and his artistic abilities. Have a great evening. Hugs.
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