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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

A Squirrely Roundabout - A Fall Doodle Freebie

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 : 

๐Ÿฟ Squirrel: DMC 898

๐Ÿฟ Jacket: DMC 926 ( outline of jacket)  and 930(button,collar, cuffs, plaid and stitches)

๐Ÿฟ Branches: DMC 869 

๐Ÿฟ Leaves: DMC 3346, 355, 782

๐Ÿฟ Acorn:  DMC 435(cap) , 437 (acorn) 

๐Ÿฟ Scalloped Border: DMC 355


My doodles are hand drawn and are never perfect. ❤

The block is framed with 20-  2 1/2" squares( unfinished).  The embroidered block measures 8 1/2( unfinished) .  

After framing the embroidered block, the  roundabout measures 12 1/2" squared unfinished. 


If you missed any of the blocks and you are interested, just click on the colored links. 


Love Mail Roundabout

Welcoming March Roundabout Doodle 

Bunny Harvest Roundabout 







I will keep it short and sweet today. I will be pulling fabrics and flosses for I have a new roundabout to begin. 
Have a happy day! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Mighty oaks  from little acorns grow.  "- Geoffrey Chaucer

Hugs and Stitches!!!!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿงต❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 
 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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7 comments:

  1. A cute addition to the roundabouts! Where do you come up with these great ideas? Thanks and blessings!

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  2. Your roundabout quilt looks so beautiful, it is going to be a keepsake!

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  3. Very fun blocks. You've nailed each season with that set.

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  4. It's getting even prettier with the new addition.

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  5. Melisa, 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

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  6. I 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!

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