Since the quilts were changed. It was time to change the country clutter on the shelf in the small foyer.
I posted a closer look at the late summer quilts yesterday in my Changing of the Quilts.
But first I tackled the year round tree which is nestled in an old enamelware pot. Sunflowers and floral pics were gingerly tucked in the tree for the summer season.
Sunflowers which I finished on a Dollar Tree wooden arrow serves as a sunny tree topper.
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| The little curly-q pics were a gift from dear Sonja. Thank you, dear.😘 ❤ |
Above the tree, I shooed away the Mr. and Mrs. Goose stitch which had hung all summer long. It was a thrifty find from last year. Do you know who was the designer?
HONK ! HONK!🪿🪿 I just love that geese are back in style. I am sure this is from the 1980's-90's .
Goode Huswife's "Ida Mae Crow" flew into it's place . Isn't she the sweetest? She is finished on a wooden plaque.
The vintage shelf is filled to the brim with vintage items and clutter galore!
Old green enamelware with a sweet stitch from Notforgotten Farm . It is a freebie called June .
Jars of honey and old pitchers.
Of course there are crocheted pieces tucked in crocks with stitched pieces gingerly displayed on top.
Be Blessed is a freebie from my sweet friend Vicki at , Stitchy McFloss blogspot
There are stacks of brown, green and yellow bowls.
Old utensils and More stitched pieces.
Plates, bowls, pitchers and stitching galore!
Love Bees" by Hinzeit , "Bee" a freebie from From the Heart Needleart and my Summer Ewe freebie shared years ago.
Corny little salt and pepper shakers nestled into vintage green pieces of pottery make me smile.
The dough bowl is filled with more kitchen utensils and stitched pieces including....
Queen Bee , a Little House Needleworks design, and "The Bee Happy, Bee Kind" , an old Prairie Grove Peddler freebie which I can no longer locate on their website.
And I must not forget to add a advertising tin.
There are even a few chickens.
A chicken in a crock pitcher. Cluck! Cluck!
Yep, every nook and cranny was filled.
Soon the bees will buzz away and crows will roost in their place along with roly poly pumpkins.
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| 2020's Crow Display |
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Every flower that ever bloomed had a bee that believed in it. "- Unknown
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy . You are always on my mind and forever in my heart. ❤❤
I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.
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| Have a Honey of a Day! Love ya! |
I'm seeing a definite slant toward autumn! I'm not ready yet for fall, summer has been too busy! Your cupboard and decorations look lovely, happy stitcing!
ReplyDeleteFor me it is still summer, but I love looking at your pictures.
ReplyDeleteA bit of all things growing and yellow with the bees and honey to top it off makes for a wonderful show! Not gardening this year really changes my perspective on things. The heat and the fires has me wanting cooler temps and rain. After crop harvest, though. My first priority.
ReplyDeleteHello Melisa, you have such a lovely collection! Beautiful photos! I absolutely love your posts and photos!
ReplyDeleteMelisa, you have the cutest things! I love your sunflower tree especially, and all the bee stitches. I bet you have fun figuring out where everything should go when you're changing the decorations out!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the yellow of the sunflowers and the bees have invaded the lobby!
ReplyDeleteI love the result.
Have a great day!
Hugs
I see so many things I'd probably sneak into my purse if I was walking through your house! Your yellows and sunflowers and bees cheer me up. :)
ReplyDeleteSooo fun, bright and happy!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely old stacked bowls, pitchers and pottery items you've collected, Melisa--
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to what we hope will be a coolish and lovely Autumn here...I am waiting for Sept 1 to change over my dining room wall quilt and a few table runners...Hard to believe that summer is coming to a close already and back to school is posted everywhere!!
Hugs, Julierose
You have such fun things out and about. There's something new to see every time you look. Not that I want summer to end, but I'm definitely ready for some not summer temps!
ReplyDeleteOh no Bees in the Foyer. Your display has a wonderful, fun variety of items. I love how you mix in the dishes, pitchers, cross stitch, quilts, tins, floral, etc. You always give me great ideas. I have started a seasonal tree. Thank you for posting links to the free cross stich from other websites. Have a great day. Alicia
ReplyDeleteI sure like Mrs. Ida Crow and she adds just the right touch to your display!
ReplyDeleteI am thinking geese started showing up in the mid to late 70's--cause I was making a stuffed crooked neck goose with stenciling on it's side for craft shows then--my Mom was my stuffer--memories!!!! I have always had a love for geese--so am glad they are back too--
ReplyDeletelove all your decorating--you remind me of me --I always had all kinds of stuff--lots of antique collections too--if you can go back on my blog site about 14 years ago--you will see alot of it--
thanks for sharing--hugs, di