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.
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
✅🌞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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Love the Summer freebie. You did a lot in one week. I just keep quilting!
ReplyDeleteEnjour your Sunday!