Catching up on UFO's

 Good afternoon, Sunshine!  For the last few days, we have had rain. Yesterday, I spent the whole day in my stitchy spot , watching Christmas movies , listening to the pitter patter of rain and  stitching away . But today the sun is peeking through the clouds smiling down upon the flowers. 

The bee balm is in bloom and the bees are loving it! 

Today , I will be working on my Winter Checklist which I shared last year. The embroidery is all done. I just need to give it a quick press and pop it into the hoop. I will use off white thread to quilt around some of the embroidery work , but first I must piece some leftover batting together.

Now on to the plans for the week

Well I want to ...

🧵1. Work on Joy's Floral Bauble Block #2  from Joy at Days Filled with Joy. which is a free Sew Along being offered by Joy right now. Thank you , Joy. 🤗

🧵2. Embroider my A Very  Vintage Christmas Blocks

🧵3. Finish Sunflower Haven cross stitch. This has been my 15 minute a day or more project this week. 

🧵4. And finally begin piecing the Gingerbread Quilt.

Way back in 2023, I shared 4 gingerbread designs  which were  Roll and Bake , Gingerbread and Marshmallows, A Plate of Gingers, and  A Bowl of Gingerbread. It is time for me to do something with them. 

I am sorting through 2 1/2" strips. 

I am cutting 2 1/2" squares to frame the blocks. 

 2 1/2" blocks are being pulled to frame the Gingerbread blocks for a country Christmas quilt. 

Alrighty Sweet Peas, I will keep it short and sweet today.  May your fingers be nimble and your needles flying! Stitch Away, Sweet Friends! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"It's okay if productivity looks different every day.  "- Unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy .

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

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