Hello, Sweet friends . Around and Around we go! I have been working on my Roundabout quilt.
My newest embroidery block is called "A Squirrely Roundabout"- just a sweet squirrel gathering an acorn for its winter stash.
Graphic from Pinterest
I used the backstitch using 2 strands of floss. For the squirrel's eye and nose, the satin stitch was used.
JUST IN CASE YOU ARE INTERESTED
The following floss colors were used :
🐿 Squirrel: DMC 898
🐿 Jacket: DMC 926 ( outline of jacket) and 930(button,collar, cuffs, plaid and stitches)
🐿 Branches: DMC 869
🐿 Leaves: DMC 3346, 355, 782
🐿 Acorn: DMC 435(cap) , 437 (acorn)
🐿 Scalloped Border: DMC 355
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Welcoming March Roundabout Doodle
As Always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow. "- Geoffrey Chaucer
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
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A cute addition to the roundabouts! Where do you come up with these great ideas? Thanks and blessings!
ReplyDeleteAaw shucks, thank you so much, Donna. That little fella was a fun one to stitch. I do enjoy watching the squirrels scamper about our yard . They are very active right now. Have a wonderful day. Hugs.
DeleteYour roundabout quilt looks so beautiful, it is going to be a keepsake!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Linda. I am still deciding if I want to sash the blocks. I hope you are enjoying your day. It looks like it is going to be another hot one. Hugs.
DeleteVery fun blocks. You've nailed each season with that set.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Kate. I have a soft spot for squirrels so I just had to have one all stitched up for my quilt. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteMr. Squirrel is adorable, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Robin. He was a delight to stitch and worked up rather quickly once that I chose the floss colors. I hope to make progress on the next block this week. Have a beautiful day. Hugs.
DeleteIt's getting even prettier with the new addition.
ReplyDeleteYou are so very kind, Vicki. My mind is already swirling with ideas on finishing this quilt. Hopefully, I can spend time working on the next block this week. I wish you a lovely day. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa, you do such a lovely job embroidering with DMC floss--how in the world do you keep the two or three strands from getting all tangles, uneven and knotted??? I love its sheen, but rarely use it because i cannot control it!! (aaargh!!) Lovely roundabouts--hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteAaw Julierose, thank you so much for the kind words. Oh, I hear you on the struggles with the floss. Sometimes I run my floss through beeswax to tame those tangles. As I get older, my embroidery is not what it used to be. LOL, But I do enjoy the process . Seeing your beautiful work and creativity always gives me inspiration. Have a blessed day. Warm hugs.
DeleteI love your roundabouts, Melisa! Each new one is so appealing and the way you are surrounding thenpm with the patchwork squares is so fun. I want to stitch every one - saving for a "someday" project. Thanks for sharing those with us!
ReplyDeleteI am so touched that you are saving these little doodles for a later project, Diann. I am having a ball working on them. I am still debating on whether to enlarge the blocks but I still have a few months to stew on it. Thank you for the sweet visit and have a great day. Hugs.
DeleteI enjoyed seeing all of your blocks together, Melisa--you are so creative! Really love Mr. Squirrel--he's perfect for the beginning of fall. Happy September! ♥
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Carol. He was a fun little guy to stitch. I have been auditioning more fabrics for the blocks today. I look forward to finishing this quilt , but that will be next year. Have a blessed day. Hugs.
DeleteSweet designs. Love the colorful patchwork.
ReplyDeleteAaw thank you so much, Tammy. These cheerful colors are my jam. I am really enjoying working on this little project. I wish you a lovely day. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteI love everything here! I really appreciate your artistic talent.
ReplyDeleteAaw Linda, you are so very kind. I enjoy creating little doodles and using them in my quilts. We have a lot of squirrels in our area so I just had to have one in my quilt. LOL. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteMelisa, you are so talented and creative. The diversity of all your different projects is amazing. Every block in the Roundabout quilt is perfect with each other block. They have the same “flavor”. By that I mean the same feel, the similar style. Nothing is off or seems out of place. I’m in awe of your work. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteAaw Gail thank you from the bottom of my heart. I had originally planned to make each roundabout into monthly small quilts, but once I framed one of the blocks in those cheerful fabrics, I wanted all of the blocks in one quilt. I enjoy creating these little doodles. I have oodles of notebooks with drawings that I want to put in my quilts someday. Thank you for uplifting my spirits. You are always so kind and supportive and I appreciate that so much. Have a wonderful evening, sweet friend. Hugs.
DeleteYour roundabout quilt looks so beautiful, dear Melisa!
ReplyDeleteRegards
Aaw thank you so much, Isabel. It has been a joy to work on this quilt. I look forward to finishing the next block soon. I wish you a lovely day. Hugs
DeleteSuch a cute squirrely roundabout! He/she is perfect for fall...and I am so ready for fall! LOL
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I am too, Brenda or at least for the temps to drop a few degrees. LOL. Thank you so much on my newest little stitch. He was a fun fella to work on now to finish the next block. Have a happy day in the quilt room. Hugs
DeleteThank you for the newest stitch. He's quite the handsome little fella with his jacket and all. The quilt is looking sooo nice. There must be a nip in the air to need a jacket. It has cooled down considerably here. We hit Sept. and the heat button was shut off. We've had rain the last two days, too and that has been heaven.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Ginny you are so lucky! It is as hot as pickled peppers here and dry as a bone. I think it is supposed to reach 100 again by the weekend. But I can dream of cooler weather with Mr. Squirrel. LOL . He was a fun stitch. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Enjoy your day in the quilt room. Hugs.
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