The Changing of the Quilts

 Goodbye Spring Quilts ! Hello Summer Quilts!

Way back in the month of May, I meant to change out my quilt display in the little foyer- that is where I have 3 vintage thrifted shutters that I drape seasonal quilts over. 

BUT... my Spring quilts hung on like a tick on a hound dog through the month of May into June . Miss Lazy Bones aka ME just did not have the energy or the inclination  to make the change.  All the while my patriotic quilts were steaming mad that they were not out and about frolicking for the season. 

Well yesterday, I rummaged through the quilt room and made the change. "We are coming out!"  screamed the Patriotic Quilts! 

"NOPE, " I said . The Summer quilts smiled politely as I scooped them up.  While the Patriotic Quilts boohooed in tears. 

So let me show you who is on display for the summer season. 

Front and center on the thrifted shutters is my Summer Days Quilt that I finished in 2023.

For weeks I shared little Summer doodles , that were used to create this quilt. It still is a favorite. 

Links for the embroidery designs can be found in the  Summer Days  reveal in December of 2026

I had wanted to hang Grandma's Love on the 2nd shutter, but alas I had to remove it because it was too bulky.

Sooo....my 2nd favorite vintage quilt top went in its place. 

This quilt top was purchased about 20 years ago for only $6.00 and some change. It is called Otto's Quilt. 

Why do you ask? 

Well , look at this! Right in the center is embroidered the name "Otto G.  MAR 1944" . Swoon! ❤🤗  

I am not sure if Otto made the quilt or if it was made  for Otto. 

Aren't the prints yummy! I love the use of blues, lilacs and reds. How clever. 

And look at the darling vintage cowboy fabric. Was Otto a little buckaroo?!  Ride em' cowboy!🤠

Aaw and the little critter fabric! Again- cute as a button! 

Maybe Otto's quilt should be my 2027 Focus Quilt.  Hmmm... I will think on it. 🤔

The little Basket quilt rounded out my 3rd shutter.  I call it Little Miss S. Quilt named after my daughter. The yellow floral fabric was made from a her baby dress and the yellow plaid is from a man's shirt. 

As an afterthought, I went back and added one more quilt to my shutters.  Do you see it among all of the clutter? 😀 I promise you. It is there . Hee! Hee! 

It was my little Eggs and Chicken Quilt. I shared these little doodles as a freebie way back in 2023. 🐔

I have to say , I am now happy that I have made the change. Soon  all the patriotic country clutter  on the vintage foyer shelf will march back to their bins and closets and new summer decor will take their place, but don't be surprised if some patriotic lingers in place- this is a big year!

So tell me . Do you have a favorite place that you like to decorate for the seasons? 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"You don't have to change your entire life overnight, just  do one thing a little better than you did yesterday. Then do it again.   "- unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy

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

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