Happy Happy July, Sweet Peas.
Down by the lake there is a little cozy cabin that I find quite interesting. It has been there for years, but what fascinates me is that it is blue. Being a Curious George , I did a little research as to why this cabin might appear this way. Here's what I found.
BLUE CABIN TRIVIA
šLog cabins that appear blue are caused by a natural microscopic fungus. The pigment often occurs in pine and fir trees and is left behind when bark beetles bore into the sapwood. As the fungus grows, it leaves a bluish gray discoloration to the wood. The blue stain becomes part of the wood. This staining is often called "denim pine" . Denim pine does not in any way affect the integrity of the wood. Some cabins are even painted or stained blue purposely. š
Well now that was interesting- at least for me. I hope it was for you too. I don't know about you, but I learn something new everyday.
Last month after taking a drive, I decided that I had to have a tiny blue cabin of my own- hence here is Tiny Summer House all ready for the summer season with blue logs, watermelons and bright little daisies for the summer season picking. I think it is a cutie patootie.š How about you?
Graphic from Pinterest
If you decide to stitch any of my designs , feel free to choose your own floss colors. I always use whatever floss colors I have on hand at the time and what suits my home decor. ❤
š498- watermelon
š523 cabin chinking
š869 daisy centers
š898 border
š924- logs
š 3362- watermelon rind
š3363- grass
š 3371 roof, windows, doorway , watermelon seeds
šBlanc- watermelon rind, daisies
Summer Tiny House was stitched on 14 count tea/ coffee dyed Aida. I posted on how I dye my Aida in 2024 in my Time to Dye- post.
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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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| A finishing tutorial was shared in January 2026 |
Like all of my Tiny Houses, the Tiny Summer House is finished in the same manner into a wee pin pillow with a bit of print fabric and lace. I shared the measurements in my January 13, 2026 post along with the 1st house in the series, Tiny Winter's Day House. ( There will be 12 houses all together.)
Tiny Tomato House, and Tiny Butterfly House
Around noon today, I will be posting my latest monthly Roundabout doodle. Each month , I share a little doodle with a seasonal theme. You can use the doodles in any way you wish - for coloring, embroidery or what have you. I am embroidering mine. By the end of the year, I will have a year's worth of blocks to create a quilt. So if you are in the neighborhood stop by to see the new roundabout and my progress on the quilt blocks.
Thank you for taking the time to visit me on this hot first day of July. Now let's grab a glass of iced tea , sit back and stitch a little .š
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"The power of finding beauty in the humblest of things makes home happy and life lovely. "- Louisa May Alcott
Hugs and Stitches!!!!š¤š§µ❤
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