Did you hear?! Did you hear?!
Joy at Days Filled with Joy is generously offering a free redwork Block of the Month, and it has already started!
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| Fabrics chosen for Floral Baubles |
It is called Floral Baubles! Isn't that cute?
The first block came out on June the 10th and may I say it is as cute as a button.
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| First Floral Bauble complete and the 2nd star is pieced. |
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| Additional leftover Half Square Triangles are gathered for a future project. |
JOY'S FLORAL BAUBLES BOM - Sew Along
Introduction- June 8, 2026
Redwork Bauble Block 1 - June 10, 2026
Linda at Texas Quilt Gal Blogspot shared her progress on Joy's Floral Bauble in her June 25th post. Her block is looking awesome!
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| My latest thrifty finds for only $.77. They will look cute on my wee Santa mug tree. |
Joy is also sharing a free Classic Sampler QAL. Eeeh! This is exciting! Joy says this is beginner friendly and gives all of the details in her introduction post for the sampler.
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| First block complete in the Classic Sampler QAL. |
Sampler Introduction- July 1, 2026
I have done Joy's QAL and SAL's before, and they are a delight! I think Joy is going to keep me busy! How about you?
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| Sunflower Haven is my newest start. I will work on the house today. |
That is what is going on in the holler on this fine Wednesday afternoon. The grandsons will arrive in a few short hours for their weekly sleepover. So I better get to the sewing machine before playtime. 😀 Have an awesome day!
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Start now. Start where you are... Start with your hands shaking. Just start. "- Unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needleworkers to meet.
Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday Wait Loss- Wednesday
Denise at For the Love of Geese for Put Your Foot Down- Thursday
Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday
Alycia's of Alycia's Quilts for Finished of Not Friday
Michelle at From Bolt to Beauty for Beauty Pageant - Friday
Frederique at Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday
Joy at Days Filled with Joy for Home Matters
Your first blocks from Joy's stitch-along look wonderful, Melisa! And I really love the Santa and Mrs. Santa mugs - so cute. But then I saw the sunflowers! I'm ready to stitch some sunflowers - better get some other things completed first!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Diann. Joy's SAL's are always so much fun. I cannot wait to see the next 2. Oh I am ready for bee and sunflower stitching too. This was a fun start. Enjoy your evening. Hugs
DeleteOh my goodness it's letting me leave a comment. I won't be able to play due to the woes of my computer but I'll be cheering you on. Don't forget to have fun! Hugs and hugs,
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Oh bummer, Darlene. Computer woes are always the pits aren't they. I do hope it will work itself out soon or is it one of those deals like I had last year where there is a replacement in the near future. Either way it is frustrating. Thank you for cheering me on . It keeps me motivated. Have a fabulous evening. Hugs.
DeleteReally beautiful. I love the blocks and the colours and patterns are lovely.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Linda. Joy's SAL's are always a treat to work on . Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteOh thank you for sharing my SAL & QAL! I'm so happy you're joining in! I love the fabrics you chose and as usual your stitches are beautiful! xx
ReplyDeleteSorry, the comment above somehow made me anonymous... 'Tis I, LOL!! Joy xx
DeleteAaw thank you so much, Joy. Your QAL's are always so much fun. I look forward to working on the new bauble this weekend. I truly appreciate you sharing your talents with us. Hugs.
DeleteI missed Joy’s SAL and QAL - thanks for sharing. The June block you have finished looks great. The little Mr. And Mrs. Claus mugs are adorable. Have a wonderful day. Alicia
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you join in on Joy's SAL , Alicia. I have done her SAL's in the past and they are so much fun and relaxing. Thank you for the sweet visit. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteThe block you shared is wonderful... I adore those Christmas embroideries surrounded by beautiful fabrics.
ReplyDeleteMmm, the sunflower embroidery makes my eyes light up with hearts 😍!!
Hugs from Seville
Oh thank you so much, Isabel. Joy always creates the most beautiful designs . I am so excited to be working on a new quilt or two. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteYour embroideries are so pretty! Mine is still sitting right where it was when I took the photo - lol!
ReplyDeleteLOL. I have some blocks that are hanging out on my quilt table too. Hee! Hee! I am looking forward to starting the new block this weekend. I cannot wait to see yours in the future. Hugs.
DeleteThe bauble block is beautiful! I'll confess that Gertie decided we NEEDED to join this sew BOM. I've downloaded the patterns. . .sigh. . .maybe next month I'll figure out the materials and start it! I hope the sleepover with the grandsons was THE best!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun! I get a kick on how Gertie steers you into new projects. Hee! Hee! I look forward to seeing your blocks in the near future, Terry. I know they will be gorgeous! Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteYour blocks are great, Melisa. Love that Christmas fabric you are using. Have fun and sew on, my friend. Hugs, B
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Brenda. These blocks are a lot of fun . I am looking forward to working on the next ones. I wish you a lovely weekend. Hugs.
DeleteMr.& Mrs Santa were a great thrifty find. The Mrs. isn't seen all that often. Lucky you! You are right on top of it with the SALs. Both are looking so good. Will watch patiently for the Sunflower house. The flowers are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI have always had an obsession for Santa mugs. I have a little tree that I put the mini mugs on so these will be on that tree come Christmas time. Thank you so much for the sweet visit, Ginny. I have high hopes to finish the Sunflower house this weekend. Fingers crossed. LOL. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteLooks like some fun stitching and quilting coming from Joy. I'll check out her blog but will be watching from the sidelines this time. You stitching looks great, Melisa.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you will be visiting, Joy. She always has the cutest things going on and she cohosts a weekly link party where there is much inspiration. Thank you for the sweet visit, Jeanna. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs.
DeleteBoth new projects look like lots of fun. That first baubles block turned out beautifully.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Kate. I hope to start the 2nd bauble this weekend. Have a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteJoy's SAL look so cute, no wonder you can't resist! I look forward to seeing these progress. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Aaw thank you so much, Jennifer . You are so very kind. These embroideries are very relaxing to work on . I wish you a lovely week. Hugs.
Deletehow sweet and fun!!! The little blocks you are making with the red work are adorable!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Alycia. These are fun little blocks to work on. I usually work on my Embroidery on Thursdays when the youngins are here. It is easy , mindless, but enjoyable stitching. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
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