Summer Finishes and Butterflies

 The squash is coming on! Well I hope. 

And the fig bush is putting on figs. 

Happy Sunday , sweet friends.  Though my garden is on the pitiful side this year, I just may end up with some squash and figs at least. 😀 

Today is the official 1st day of Summer. Are you going to be working on a special project in celebration? Yesterday I worked my fingers to the bone to finish Summer which I shared as a freebie yesterday. 

About a month ago I found the galvanized candle tray at Hobby Lobby. I had another stitch in mind for this piece but as soon as I stitched Summer , I knew it was the finishing piece to use. 

If you are interested, here is the information on the galvanized tray. I found it in the candle section at Hobby Lobby. 

Bits of cardboard, batting, gingham fabric, ribbon and a small Daisy made for a perfect finish, and the best thing is they were all in my stash. 

 In the past, I  have shared similar seasonal pieces  like Summer   which includes..

Spring 

And... Winter Quilt  & Winter 

I still have Fall to create , but that will come on another day. 

My 2nd finish for the week was the Little Patriot ... This was a CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS CHART.  ( Hmmm... I think I would change the house color if I stitched it again. ) 

⭐I used the following flosses for Little Patriot :  DMC  407 (symbol U) , 435 ( T) , 610 ( ▲),  730  (O)  , 731 (V) , 815 (  R) , 926 (B),   3371( •)  , 3750 ( B)  , 3830 (X)  , and   Blanc ( W) .⭐

I stitched and I stitched and I stitched on the Little Patriot  . And then I realized a made some boo boos on the Little Patriot. Some I ripped out but most I did not. 

 I accidentally miscounted and stitched the stars and the house too far over . To compensate I added  some light blue doohickey's- Hee! Hee! that is my name for the little crosses to even out the side. 

I added the little doohickeys compensate for my miscounting . 

On the quilting front, I appliqued a few butterfly wings for my Berries and Butterflies quilt.

The butterfly appliques has been my 15 a minute a day project this week. 

 These butterflies will soon receive their bodies. I plan to applique 1 or 2 butterflies today. 

Now onto the plans for the week. 

But 1st What about Last Week's Goals?...Well Here is How I Did.   

✅🌞1. Post new Summer Stamp. I posted  Summer Stamp  9  Canning Season as a freebie. 

✅🌞2. Work on Little House Needleworks "Sheep Virtues"

✅🌞3. Work on Melva's Little House on the Prairie Sew Along. 

✅🌞4. Share my latest thrifty finds. Yes we went to some thrift stores and I found some goodies. Eeeh!! On Wednesday, I shared a visit to the farm and Big Red , my new vintage quilt. 

✅🌞5.Work on the  Strawberry Sampler

✅🌞6. Work in the  garden and post a garden update.

Hip Hip Hooray! I checked everything off on my list! I am doing the happy dance! 

Hmm.... What Should I do This Week? 

🌞1. Post the final Summer Stamp

🌞2. Work on Little House Needleworks "Sheep Virtues"

🌞3. Finish Sweet Melody. 

🌞4. Share my latest thrifty finds. Yes there is still more to share. 

🌞5.Work on fully finishing the  Strawberry Sampler

🌞6. Applique Butterflies. 

That is a good enough list . I am sure I will find more to work on. 

My daughter and son-in-law came home for a visit for the weekend. It has been so good to have them here . Of course we had a family gathering, played baseball and other games. They return back to their home today.  

Well Sweeties, I better get started on my To Do List. I wish you a lovely upcoming week and thank you for dropping by. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"The world is so beautiful in summer- so full of life and song and laughter.  "- L M. Montgomery

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy . We should be having cake and ice cream today. If only you were here. 

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

🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

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Kate at Life in Pieces for  Stitching Stuff ( Sunday) 

Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for Oh Scrap - Sunday 

Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday

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Carol at Quilt Schmilt  for To Do List Tuesday