Tractors, Butterflies and New Starts

 This weekend, Mr. Pinker and I roamed where the tractors roared and the trucks rumbled. 

There were even fireworks!  Pop! Pop! Pop! 

   

KABOOM!   

By late evening , we had made our way back home. We only veered off course twice when my eagle eye spotted a couple of thrift stores, but we will talk about that on another day. 

 

I purchased a commemorative" America 250" iron skillet from Walmart. 

In celebration of America's Big 250 🎂 , I started 2 new stitches. 

America Pin Keep was my first start by Asbery's Echoes. This chart was a sweet gift from my dear Joan. She loves all things patriotic and country like I do.  Thank you , sweet friend. 😘 Soon I will be stitching the tree.

I also got a wee start on my simple stitch called "America the Beautiful!" 

Oh bummer! I fell short on my quilting goal of hand quilting 5 blocks in the Pretty in Peach Butterfly quilt for the week. 

This is my 15 a minute or more project for each day. 

 

But I will give myself a pat on the back for finishing 1 1/2 blocks. 

I will keep it short and sweet. There is unpacking to do and then a grocery list to make. Tomorrow is an errand day. 😏

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Good days take time. Fold the days gently.  "-  the Colorful Cottage

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

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

🧨🎆🧨🎆🧨🎇🧨🎆🧨🎇🧨🎆🧨🎆🧨

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