Good morning, Sunshine and welcome.
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| One of my bright beautiful zinnias. |
Canning season is upon us. Soon some of us will be pulling out our mason jars, lids and spices. We will be gathering fruits and vegetables and will be spending many hours laboring away in the kitchen, savoring the summer's harvest. In fact , some of you may have already began putting up preserves , tomatoes and such.
Our garden is a little late this year. But the blackberries are beginning to ripen.
We are still waiting on the blueberries, but soon the vines and bushes will be filled with delectable berries .
Do you like to can ? We usually can tomatoes, zucchini, squash, pickles, relish, jalapenos and fruits for jams and butters. Our pantry looks mighty nice come winter time.
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| The little red pot holder is my newest find from an estate sale. So precious |
Canning Season was stitched using 10 DMC floss colors including: Blanc, 782, 815, 898, 930, 926, 3052, 3345, 3346, 3799 .
If you are interested in how I dyed my 14 count Aida, I shared the process in a previous post entitled Let's Dye Some Fabric
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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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If you missed any of the previous posts in respect to the Summer Stamp SAL , below is a schedule with links back to the appropriate posts.
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SUMMER STAMP SCHEDULE
April 2nd Summer Stamp Introduction
April 7th Stamp Stamp Border
April 14th Summer Stamp Header
April 21st Summer Stamp 1 "And the Garden Grows"
April 28th Summer Stamp 2 Summer Harvest
May 5th Summer Stamp 3 Summertime Treat
May 12th Summer Stamp 4 Sunflower Strut
May 19th Summer Stamp 5 Summer Quilt Stamp
May 26th Summer Stamp 6 Pink Lemonade
June 2nd Summer Stamp 7 Home Tweet Home
June 9th Summer Stamp 8 In the Apiary
June 16th Summer Stamp 9 Canning Season
June 23rd Bonus Summer Stamp 10
June 27th Final Reveal
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Happiness is homemade."-
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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| This is a quilt project I worked on in 2023. I think I need to pull the blocks out and make a few more. |
Have lots of fun and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Our garden is fairly large with a lovely orchard, as well. Ron thoroughly enjoyed our garden but now I have to work alone. It's not to far and we call it our grocery store. LOL Take care and enjoy giggles. Big Tomato Hugs DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteLOL I did some "grocery store gardening" yesterday. Hee! Hee! Nothing wrong with that- . Right? If my garden doesn't pick up soon, that is where my fruits and veggies will continue coming from all summer long. I did pick a few chili peppers yesterday. Thank you for the giggles Miss Darlene. You always brighten my day. Super Big Hugs .
DeleteI used to can a lot but not anymore. I have enjoyed stitching the Summer sampler. I am two blocks behind but will finish when I can. I have stitched all the other seasons and I can’t wait to add this one. Thank you for sharing your charts with us. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteOh Joy thank you so much for stitching along with me. I cannot tell you how much that means to me. I hope you have enjoyed each and every stitch. I am glad to finally complete the Stamp Sampler collection. It has taken me awhile, but I have enjoyed it. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteHappy heavenly birthday to Amy 🩵 So young! 🥲 I'm thinking of your family.
ReplyDeleteI've never attempted canning but some day I might. I'm in a very busy season of my life (young child, work, etc) but I have lots of plans for when I'm less busy 😅
Thank you for sharing your talents with us as always. 🥰 Take good care of yourself! Hugs and love from Maine,
-Alex
Aaw thank you so much, Alex. I have been a nervous wreck these last few days . I miss her so much, but I know you understand with your sweet sis. It isn't easy is it? I bet you are staying very busy with the kiddos out of school. I hope they are having a great summer. Enjoy those busy beautiful days, sweet friend. I miss when my youngins' were little. Have a wonderful day, Alex and thank you again. Hugs.
DeleteYour summer sampler couldn't be any cuter! I helped my mom can as a younster that was enough canning for me. I only do freezer jam as an adult;)
ReplyDeleteOooh freezer jam is the bomb! We used to make strawberry freezer jam all of the time. It did not last long for it was a favorite. Hmmm I wonder if I could make blueberry freezer jam- maybe. Thank you so much for bringing back a warm memory, Vicki and for the sweet visit. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteThank you for the recipe and for such a beautiful new stamp.
ReplyDeleteWe also have blackberry season in full swing here.
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Oh don't you love blackberry season, Isabel. I am already dreaming of cobblers, but to be honest I enjoy eating them off the vine. Thank you so much for the sweet Tuesday visit. I hope your day is a delightful one. Hugs.
DeleteThis is the perfect stamp to fill the final spot! I canned a lot (mostly tomatoes) when we lived on acreage and had a big garden in south Texas. I bought an electric canner that sat on the counter top in my small kitchen, and it was wonderful. I sold the canner before we moved here in 2020. I miss it!
ReplyDeleteWas your sister a June baby too? That is the best month to be born IMO. :)
Happy Tuesday, Linda. It sounds like you had an amazing garden. Tomatoes is always a favorite to can; you can use them in anything- soups, stews, salsas and whatnot. I bet you do miss having your canner. I am going to have to check in out the electric canners. I do have a Ball jam maker and my bread machine supposed to make jams , but I have not tried it. Oh yes, Amo was a June baby. Are you a June baby too? Yep a great month to born indeed. Have a beautiful day, sweet friend. Hugs.
DeleteDarling canning stamp, Melisa! No, to canning here.
ReplyDeleteAaw shucks thank you so much, Robin. It is one of my favorite canning stamps. I used to can a lot when the girls were here, but now that it is just me and hubby we do not eat a lot but the canned tomatoes and pickles sure are tasty. Hee! Hee! Have a beautiful Tuesday. Warm hugs.
DeleteVery fitting to end with the canning stamp for the summer stamp along! Growing up we canned and froze all summer as things came in. Since marrying and leaving the farm I haven't done much except some tomatoes when I worked in home health. There was a little stand and he would have tomatoes that were very ripe and I'd get them at a great price. Mom and I made Vidalia Tomato Relish one year. I wish I still had that recipe. It was SOOO good and especially on black eyed peas during the winter! Fond memories. Thanks for sharing your talent with us Melisa. Have an awesome week. Hugs, B
ReplyDeleteAaw such warm summer time memories, Brenda. I have never had Vidalia Tomato Relish that does sound yummy. Vidalias are my Mom's favorite onion. I am going to have to do some research to see if I can find a recipe. Years and years ago, all kinds of farmers would pull up their trucks on the side of the road and sell their harvest. Nowadays there are not as many farmers in this area and the roadside truck veggie stands are rare to see. Thank you for the sweet visit, Brenda. I wish you a wonderful week too. Hugs.
DeleteLovely sampler. I plan to stitch this on my trip to Alaska. All floss and cloth ready to pack for my Saturday flight. Have a great day. Oh, love having canned tomato in the pantry. Got 14 pints prepped. I also tried black and great northern beans. Need to test them out.
ReplyDeleteOh Deb, how fun that you are going to Alaska. I have been watching videos of a camper who went there last year. I hope you will share your adventure with us. I am so honored that you will be taking along this little sampler to work on . I hope you enjoy each and every stamp. Mmmm a pantry filled with home canned tomatoes sounds amazing! I bet they are yummy. I have dried beans ready to can but have yet to do that . I do need to get on that. You have a safe and wonderful trip and thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa, I can't think of anyone I know that cans anymore, except you! Have you made that tomato marmalade? What do you suppose "1 tsp mixed spices" means? Just pondering that... I love your cross stitch.
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Nancy. I picked up canning years ago when my girls were young and still love doing it each summer even if I just can a few tomatoes or what not. I haven't made the Tomato Marmalade but I thought it sounded so interesting. I researched some similar recipes that used ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. I would love to try to make some if I had a bounty of tomatoes. Thank you for the sweet visit . I wish you a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteOh definitely make some more of those canning blocks--so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteMy Grand-mere and one of my Father's sisters canned every year--we all got together--such fun...I, myself, have never canned--[other than trying to make jam that ended up like rock candy!!Ooops!!]. ;)))) I miss pickles from my Grand-mere the most...
hugs, Julierose
Aaw such warm sweet memories with your Grandmere and Aunts. I can tell she was near and dear to your heart. I bet the kitchen was all a hustle and a bustle with the family working together . Mmmm homemade pickles are the best . Aren't they? Did she make sweet or dill? Thank you for bringing a smile to my day, Julierose. Hugs.
DeleteYour zinnia is so pretty, Melisa! I am always so impressed with people who know how to can and do it with produce from their own garden. The cute canning jars are the perfect stamp design for a summer sampler! I can't believe we're up to #9 - I am finishing #6, so have a bit more to do. Thanks for sharing all of these with us!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Diann. My zinnias are just beginning to bloom. I have some years where we have a good garden and lots of canning and other years not. I was hoping for a good garden this year, but it is not looking that way. Maybe things will turn around though. I look forward to seeing your Summer Stamp Sampler update soon. It is such a joy to see your piece. It looks amazing. I hope you are having a good get away. Hugs.
DeleteYou summer SAL is cuter with each passing week! That canning jar stamp is one I can identify with! It seemed we canned from spring until late fall. . .asparagus was one of the early efforts and pears were one of the later efforts. Now, we don't each much of the sweet stuff and it is cheaper to buy beans/corn either in the freezer or canned good section than grow and can it!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I hear you on it is cheaper to buy it than grow it. Still I try my hand at growing and canning each year though-some years better than others. I bet your pantry was filled to the brim years ago. I have never tried canning asparagus. I am going to have to try that next year. I love to make pear butter. Yum Yum! Thank you for the sweet visit, Terry. I wish you a lovely evening. Hugs.
DeleteI love the way you symbolize summer with each stamp and the canning one is the perfect way to finish the collection. I have enjoyed waiting for each of them, each one is a treasure. And now I better hurry finishing this SAL, I am behind but I will enjoy summer vacations soon because I work at a school and I will be able to do this one, the Fall one and start the Halloween one, Yay! Can't wait! Thank you for sharing!
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Aaaw thank you so much, Diana. It has been a joy to share the little stamps. Oh I am sure you are anxious for Summer Vacation. I am so honored that you will be working on the Stamp samplers . I hope you enjoy each and every one. I am so very grateful and honored they are on your stitching list. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteThe Summer SAL has been so much fun. Canning Season brings back wonderful memories of the women in my family getting together to can the fruits and vegetables from their gardens. I have enjoyed all of the stamps in the seasonal SALs. Thanks for sharing your talents. My small garden contains perennials, but this year a watermelon and a zucchini plant are growing LOL - they must be a gift from the birds that visit I can’t wait for the barbs. Have a wonderful day. Alicia
ReplyDeleteOh I am so honored that you have enjoyed the little stamps, Alicia . Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am so happy that Canning Season brought back such fond family memories. I can imagine the women hustling and bustling about. It is wonderful when there is lots of help with such work. Right? What sweet surprises growing in your garden. Do keep me posted on how the watermelon and zucchini do. Every time I try to grow watermelon, the deer or bunnies get into them. LOL. It would be nice if you do get a good harvest of both. Have a great evening. Hugs.
DeleteIt's been fun to see the summer postage stamps. I can remember my grandmother canning, but not my mother. I've never tried canning, though my daughter would like to learn.
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Kate for cheering me on as I have worked on the stamps. It really means a lot to me. I am so happy that this little stamp brought back fond memories of your grandmother busy in the kitchen. I bet your daughter would enjoy canning. Keep me posted if she decides to give it a try. Hugs and Blessings
DeleteThank you for the newest stamp. Canning and freezing is definitely part of most summers for me. The stamp is just so cute! Not this year, unfortunately. I really want to get outside and weed (Boy, I never thought I'd ever say that!) My gardens and flower beds are a mess. Soon, I will attempt it and that will be a happy day.
ReplyDeleteAaw I know you have missed doing the things you love these last few weeks, Ginny. There is something about playing in the dirt that brings a lot of joy. Right? You will be out there in no time, perhaps doing a little at a time when it is cool. Finally , some squash is coming on in my garden. I hope to get a little something out of my efforts, but right now my garden looks mighty poor. LOL. Warm hugs and blessings.
DeleteCanning Season is a cute stamp, Melisa. I'm working to catch up. I'm still on In the Apiary but will catch up soon. Thanks again for such a fun project.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Jeanna. I know you have been on vacation . I hope you have been having a great time and the weather has been nice. It is hard to believe that the Summer Sal is coming to an end. I cannot thank you enough for stitching along with me. It is always a joy to see your beautiful work. Hugs.
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