This weekend, Mr. Pinker and I roamed where the tractors roared and the trucks rumbled.
There were even fireworks! Pop! Pop! Pop!
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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!"
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| This is my 15 a minute or more project for each day. |
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!!!!🤗🧵❤
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It sounds like you had a wonderful time! your stitching is so pretty and inspires me to keep cross stitching no matter how much I have to rip out! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh we did Patricia. It was a wonderful weekend. I hope you had a very Happy 4th of July as well. I always enjoy seeing your beautiful stitching. I have those days too where I feel like I am doing more ripping out than stitching. LOL. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteYour firework photos are gorgeous! Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh we did, Kate. I always enjoy seeing the fireworks. It was quite a show. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteI hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteThose patriotic embroideries look beautiful!
Hugs from Spain
It was terrific, Isabel. The rain cooled things off so it was nice to sit out and watch the fireworks. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteI love fireworks shows - those are beautiful! Have fun with your new start, and don't worry about not getting as much done on the quilting as you had hoped. It will just be there waiting patiently for you! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I do too , Diann. The fireworks show was very nice. I am hoping to make up for the loss of quilting time, but if I don't I am going to try not to fret. I did have a good momentum though .Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteFireworks are always fun to see. Nice starts on your cross-stitch projects!
ReplyDeleteOh they are and they put on a good show this year. It felt good to start something new . I hope to work on them more today. Thank you for the sweet visit, Jeanna. Hugs.
DeleteI have a young grandson who'd love that tractor pull! Glad you had a nice trip, especially with the thrifty finds. :)
ReplyDeleteOh I get he would. The youngins' seem to really like the pulls. They are fun to watch but there is a lot going on and loud too. LOL But that is part of it. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs
DeleteSo glad you had a great trip and got to see the fireworks. We certainly heard a lot, but didn't venture out. I love the 250th cast iron skillet. Fun and great for your display. Your hand quilting is coming along, even if you didn't get five block stitched! Thanks for sharing with us at Monday Musings. I hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to get away even for just a couple of days. I am proud of the skillet . I knew I better get one before they were gone. Thank you for the sweet visit. Have an awesome week. Hugs.
DeleteLooks like a fun time! The fireworks were gorgeous. Great pan. I see some cornbread in your future. Hey, give yourself some grace - progress is progress and the butterfly quilting looks so nice.
ReplyDeleteLOL we love our cornbread that is for sure and biscuits and gravy cooked in an iron skillet. Yum Yum! Oh yes, I was a bit disappointed about not getting further on my quilting, but the good thing is that I enjoyed spending quality time with the grandsons and with hubby. Thank you for brightening my day, Ginny. Hugs
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