And the rains still come. In between the showers, I put on my rain boots, slosh out to the garden and pull a few weeds before retiring back to the porch to stitch and stitch and stitch. ❤🧵🧵🧵
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| I am stitching Ho Ho Ho on 14 count tea/ coffee dyed Aida. |
As with all of the summer stamps, I am stitching the designs twice. Once as a pin pillow and second in a larger sampler. If you decide to stitch the little stamps as a whole, you can put the stamps in any position that you want.  |
| I outlined the birdhouse on the large sampler with DMC 841. |
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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
June 16th Summer Stamp 9
June 23rd Bonus Summer Stamp 10
June 27th Final Reveal
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on its own wings."- unknown.
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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Home Tweet Home is adorable. So sweet!!! I love that you're stitching the Summer stamps in two versions. Can't wait to see them. I leave you with three hugs but don't ask me why. Happy Tuesday - DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteEeeh three hugs! I feel extra loved. I send 3 big hugs right back , sweet Miss Darlene. It is hard to believe that Summer Stamps is nearing an end. I think I found a frame for it unless I spot another in the next few weeks. I hope you had a wonderful day. The sun finally came out here. Big hugs from the holler.
DeleteYay! It's my favorite day of the week :) Home Tweet Home will fill my stitching time this evening. Thank you for mentioning my blog, Melisa. That is very kind. I also appreciate you sharing your designs with us. Everything you chart is adorable and fun to stitch. Your going to be ahead of the game with your Christmas stitching. That Santa has a sweet face. I'll have to check out Dianet's post. Enjoy your day, my friend.
ReplyDeleteAaw shucks, Thank you so much, Jeanna. You brought a big smile to my day. I hope you enjoy stitching Home Tweet Home. It stitched up pretty fast. I am trying my best to get ahead of the game on the holidays. I already have a finishing idea for Dianet's 3 ornaments. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteAre you designing the whole sampler before you start stitching any of it?
ReplyDeleteI designed the stamps and then stitched the pillows , but I am winging it on where I put them as I stitch the larger sampler. I just stitched Home Tweet Home yesterday. LOL Nothing like getting down to the wire. Have a blessed day, Vicki. Hugs.
DeleteThe newest summer stamp is darling, Melisa. Your Joy piece is lovely. Can't wait to see it in finished form! Please push the rain this way as we are still needing the wet stuff.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Robin. It was a quick stitch to work on . I think I will make a flat ornament for Joy. I just need to rummage through my Christmas fabrics. I will do the rain dance for you and hopefully the sprinkles will arrive. Hee! Hee! Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteAnother cutie! I'm equally smitten with both versions!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Terry. I am having a ball working on the stamps. I cannot wait to have the larger sampler finished and on display. Have a lovely week. Hugs.
DeleteOh, this is a fun one, Melisa! They really all are! I am currently stitching the center star block, but look forward to these next two also. Thank you for mentioning my blog and linking me up, too - I love stitching along!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Diann. I am so very grateful that you have been stitching along with me , Diann. I always look forward to seeing the color choices you use. Like I have said before - you are a master with color. Warm hugs.
DeleteSuch a sweet stamp! It's the perfect addition to the collection Melisa!
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Aaw thank you so much, Diana. This was one of the first of the Summer Stamps that I created. I always enjoy sitting on the porch and watching the birds this time of the year. I wish you a lovely week. Hugs.
DeleteThat is a cute little stamp to add to my growing list of ones that I've not done yet - lol! You are a prolific cross stitcher Melisa, those Christmas ones are adorable.
ReplyDeleteHee! Hee! Thank you so much, dear Linda. I am thrilled that you are adding it to your list. I have those To Do List in Waiting too. LOL Have a blessed day Hugs.
DeleteWow, another cutie, Melisa. You are so talented! Thanks! Hugs, B
ReplyDeleteAaw shucks , Brenda. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish you a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteSuch a sweet stitch to add to the mix in this SAL. The last picture of the ancient birdhouse is wonderfully haunting.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Ginny. That is one of my sister's fence post birdhouses. There used to be a nest in there but it has seen better days. LOL. Have a great weekend. Hugs.
DeleteHola mi dulce meli . disculpa si no te escribi antes cuando hiciste esta entrada para agradecerte por tan lindo gesto de mi grafico. ya sabes qeu para mi es un ORGULLO que lo bordes!!! Nunca te estare lo suficiente agradecida por tu gesto de amistad y apoyo. Te deseo una super feliz semana amiga. Besos
ReplyDeletetu amiga Dianet de parchesdeamor
Aaw thank you so much, dear Dianet. I am enjoying this little stitch so much. I already have a finishing idea for all 3 of them. They will be beautiful additions to my tree. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us. You are amazing! Warm hugs.
DeleteSo many fun projects. Your summer stamps are all so cute.
ReplyDeleteAaaw thank you so much, Kate. I am having a ball working on them.This project has been in the wings for way too long. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
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