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
πLog 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. π
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.π 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. ❤
π498- watermelon
π523 cabin chinking
π869 daisy centers
π898 border
π924- logs
π 3362- watermelon rind
π3363- grass
π 3371 roof, windows, doorway , watermelon seeds
πBlanc- 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 .π
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!!!!π€π§΅❤
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Your "denim pine" summer house is adorable! I love to see your cute pincushion collection, can the lace be used to hang Clover clips? Enjoy stitching while sipping some ice tea ;)
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Frederique. It was a fun quick little house to stitch. Oh yes, you could clip the clover clips to the lace or even tuck little embellishments between the cushion and the lace. I hadn't thought of that. So clever. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteThis new little house is perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteI love how it turned out.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Hugs
Aaw thank you so much, Isabel. It was a joy to stitch and share this tiny house. Have a wonderful day, Isabel. Hugs.
DeleteThanks for another lovely design. Will be stitched soon. After a vacation in the Netherlands here at home we had a heatwave with 100 F! No move possible.
ReplyDeleteHope you are fine and will have a great 4th of July.
Hugs
Oh my, those triple digits temps are certainly brutal. It is best to stay in as much as possible. I have gone out in spurts but only for a few minutes. I am so glad you had the opportunity to go off on vacation. I hope you enjoyed every minute of it. Is it cooler in the area that you visited in the Netherlands? Have a beautiful day, Gabi and stay cool. Hugs.
DeleteWoohoo These are so cute. JuΔΊy is my m onth so I'll stitch it real soon Happy Fourt h .Have fun̈! DarleneJ
ReplyDeleteOh how fun, Darlene! Is this your birthday month? If so you need a whole month of doing something special. Don't you think? Hee! Hee! It is hard to believe that it is July already. Where has this year gone? Have a fantastic evening and stay cool. Hugs.
DeleteLove your new house - never knew about denim pine. A blue jeans house! Love it ;-) Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of denim pine either. The little cabin on the lake is so pretty . I am not sure if it occurred naturally or if it has been stained, but as long as I have seen it , it has been that color. I hope you are having a wonderful afternoon, Donna. Happy Fourth. Hugs.
DeleteWhat a cute tiny summer house for July. Thanks. Have a great 4th π K from NY
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, K. I had a great time stitching it. I wish you a very lovely rest of the week and a Happy 4th. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteHow interesting. . .a denim pine! Blue log cabins! I learned something today! That is a cute little cabin!
ReplyDeleteI had wondered for years about the little blue cabin in the cove. It is quite enchanting. I am not sure if it is natural or if they stained the logs but it has been blue as long as I have seen it which has been decades. I found the article on denim blue very interesting. Thank you for the sweet visit, Terry. I hope you are having a great day. Hugs.
DeleteThat blue house is adorable! How interesting - I think you should invent a floss called Denim Pine. :D
ReplyDeleteWouldn't a denim pine floss be yummy?! I had a fabulous time working on this house. I was happy that a cabin not so far gave me quick inspiration too. I hope you are having a great evening, Linda and it is not too awful hot. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs
DeleteThis afternoon I will be enjoying my first sun tea of the summer! I have never seen one of your stitchin's that I don't like-this is another cutie!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had sun tea in years. It is certainly hot enough to brew a batch up. I remember my Nanny had a big yellow glass jug that she would put on the patio table during the summer time. It was the best. Thank you for bringing back fond memories and for making me smile. Have a glass for me! Sweetened with ice . Hee! Hee! Happy July, Vicki . Hugs
DeleteThis is darling, Melisa. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAaaw you are so welcome, Robin and thank you for the sweet Wednesday visit. I hope you are having a great 1st day of July. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteSweet tiny blue log cabin, Melisa. I found the "blue denim" lesson fascinating. Thank you for sharing that as well as your pattern!
ReplyDeleteAaw you are so welcome, Susie and thank you for dropping by . It certainly made my day. I had always wondered why the little log cabin by the lake was a pretty tinge of blue. Now I have a better idea. Have a very Happy 4th of July. Hugs.
DeleteI did learn something!! Denim Blue... love it!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Alycia. I love little trivial facts like that . Don't you? I have been enamored with the cabin in the cove; it is so unusual. Maybe one day I will find a little more history on it. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteI've never heard of a blue log cabin, so that definitely was interesting! I love your tiny house series, Melisa - now I know what will take the place of the Summer Stamps when I'm done with them. Looking forward to seeing the next Roundabout design, too! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI had always wondered about the cabin that inspired this stitch . It is as cute as a button and I had never seen another like it. I am not sure if the real cabin is from the fungi or if it is stained, but it is certainly interesting. Happy July, Diann. I hope you are having a lovely afternoon. Hugs. And thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteThank you for this tiny blue log cabin with the water melons. Thank you alsk for explaining the blue color.
ReplyDeleteHugs and enjoy your day!
Aaw you are so very welcome, Annelies. I hope you enjoy stitching it as much as I did. It is such a joy to see your Tiny Houses being stitched as one piece. I cannot thank you enough for stitching along with me. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteAnother adorable tiny house. Watermelon is perfect for July. The information about the blue cabin was very interesting- thanks for sharing this piece of history. The tiny houses are so fun and quick to stitch. I love your display with all the completed pillows together. Thanks for the pattern and the visit. Have a great day. Alicia
ReplyDeleteAaw I am so happy you like this little house, Alicia. I am like you- I enjoy the quick stitches. I am hoping to start a new one today if all goes well. Hopefully, by the end of the year the dough bowl will be filled with little houses. Thank you for the sweet visit and for stitching along with me. Happy Happy July. Hugs.
DeleteWell, I never knew that interesting fact about blue tinted log cabins, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWasn't that interesting? I never knew that either . I had always wondered about the house by the lake. It was fun to stitch a little cabin inspired by a local residence. Have a very lovely evening, Jenny and thank you for dropping by. Hugs.
DeleteThank you for the sweet little blue log cabin house stitch. I have seen wood like you describe in a dining table. It really is something unique and beautiful. I can't imagine a whole house. How cool! Is it an abandoned cabin or lived in? I would love to see a picture of this house.
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