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.
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| The bee balm is in bloom and the bees are loving it! |
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| I am sorting through 2 1/2" strips. |
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| 2 1/2" blocks are being pulled to frame the Gingerbread blocks for a country Christmas quilt. |
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"It's okay if productivity looks different every day. "- Unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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Your bee balm is pretty, Melisa! It looks like you have plenty to keep busy with this week. I'll enjoy seeing how you put your Gingerbread Men together. I have always loved those designs - so fun!
ReplyDeleteBee balm is one of my favorite especially since attracts the bees and butterflies. Those little gingerbread men are far overdue on completing. I am looking forward to working on them. Have a great week, Diann. Hugs.
DeleteI love the Winter checklist and the Gingerbread Man is sweet. You have an interesting list of project to work on. Happy Stitching.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much , Deb. I hope to get a few things checked off my list this week. I am looking forward to moving he gingerbread men along.Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteWe need the rain you have had. It is really hot and dry in Europe.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a lovely week with lots of stitches!
I wish I could send you some of our rain, Annelies. It has really cooled things down which has been nice. Hopefully, you will get some soon. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteHappy Monday, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, Robin. I hope your week is off to a lovely start. It was a rainy day here; it may be moving in your direction. Hugs.
DeleteYou have some fun projects to work on this week. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope to check a couple of things of the list this week. Fingers crossed. Have an awesome week, Kate. Hugs.
DeleteYou're going to be busy this week! Lots of projects. I'm working on a table runner from Villa Rosa. Headed to OK today! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteOh how fun, Donna. Are you working on the Liberty Cove runner. It is so cute. I love all of Villa Rosa's designs though. Have a wonderful time in OK. Are you going to any place special? Have you ate at Braum's before? We always have to stop for a burger and ice cream when we travel to OK. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteI love to watch movies and stitch on rainy days. Looking forward to seeing the gingerbread quilt and the winter checklist completed. I am amazed at how much you accomplish. Have a great week. Alicia
ReplyDeleteIt has been so relaxing to sit back , watch videos and enjoy my stitching time, Alicia. More rain is expected this week. Hopefully, I can finish these little quilts. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteI am SO ready for fall and Christmas - lol! I look forward to seeing how you frame your pretty pieces. Have a great week Melisa!
ReplyDeleteIt will be here in no time. I say with all of the hot weather you have been having that you are ready for cooler temps. Have you been getting any of the rain, Linda? It has been a nice few days here. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteYour bee balm is so pretty! Have fun with your projects this week and thanks for joining us at Monday Musings!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Brenda. I am happy with how well the bee balm has done. Hopefully, I can check a couple of projects off the list this week. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteWinter checklist is super cute. May you make awesome progress on your projects this week. I have printed Joy's bauble pattern and prepped some background. . .I have no business starting a new project. . . Gertie and the temptation was too great. Enjoy your sunshine today!
ReplyDeleteLOL one more project won't hurt. Hee! Hee! I cannot wait to see your Floral Baubles in the future, Terry. Gertie never steers you wrong. Have an awesome week and thank you for the sweet visit.Hugs.
DeleteThe bee balm is such a pretty color, Melisa. Christmas List is adorable, as are the gingerbread men. Happy Stitching!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you , Jeanna. I received some plantings from my mom and have enjoyed them very much . I am looking forward to completing these little quilts for the Christmas season. Fingers crossed I can do that. Have a blessed week. Hugs.
Deletei spent a little time out weeding my front bed. i learned my lesson and won't overdo again. i am cooling down a bit and then I will jump in the shower and then go pick up my new glasses, which are ready. I can't see far away so i need them for driving and watching TV. They are red! i'm sort of excited.
ReplyDeleteOooh red glasses! Snazzy! Those would be my style! I hope your eyes adjust to the new glasses easily, Ginny. It sounds like you have been busy ; it is hard to keep from getting carried away and overdoing it when weeding sometimes isn't it? I hope you were able to sit back and relax once you got back home, Ginny. I had the grandchildren all day after a sleepover so they were my entertainment for the day. LOL. Have a wonderful week and thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteI love watching Christmas movies, although with this heat, it’s pretty hard to get into the holiday spirit... hahaha! I can't think of a better plan for a rainy afternoon than doing crafts, sewing, embroidery, or—in my case, most of the time—painting. Thanks for sharing your latest progress. Have a great start to the week!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Spain
The heat has been oppressive , but the rain has given us a little relief. I wish I could send some of the rain to you, Isabel in order to cool things off. Sometimes I miss my "painting days" . I do need to get back into that in the near future. Enjoy your week. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteI absolutely love your projects and creative talent. ❤️
ReplyDeleteAaw you are always so kind and uplifting, Linda. Thank you so much. I wish you a very lovely week. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteHere's to making progress! You Do!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Betty. These are just little projects but it is good to move them along. Have a lovely day . Hugs.
DeleteYour embroideries are lovely, I love Winter checklist! The strips you prepare for framing the gingerbread designs are pretty, can't wait to see them finished! I love the yellow fabric with red buds, and these red fabrics are beautiful too. Thank you for sharing and linking up!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Frederique. I have made a bit of progress on both of the small quilts. Hopefully, I can move them along this week. I wish you the most lovely week. Hugs.
DeleteSo nice to check in and say hello. I have been neglecting reading your blog and I have missed the smiles and joy it brings me. I have been so busy here in the northwest preparing a major move to NC by a daughter and family. I'll be sure to drop in soon again and share a glass of tea, relax and enjoy all your goings ons 🌷🤍 much summer happiness and crafting 🩷Sharon (nwpaintedlady)
ReplyDeleteAaw it is so good to hear from you Sharon. I hope you are doing well and having a great summer. It is so nice to hear that you will be moving closer to your daughter and your family . It is a job to move isn't it? I wish all the best and I look forward to hearing from you in the future. Thank you for dropping by , Sweetie. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteRain and Christmas movies just put you in the mood to work on that checklist! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I just enjoy a good rainy day. Don't you? It is nice to sit back and enjoy some slow stitching that's for sure. Thank you for the sweet visit, Alycia. I hope you are having a great week. Hugs.
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