The Thanksgiving Jar from the Mason Jar Series- A Fall Freebie

My buttery is filled to the brim with canned goodness - stitched ones that is! 😀

Good afternoon, y'all. It is no secret that I love "canning season". Come summer time the canners are at full steam. 

Over the last few years , I have been canning the holidays in the form of stitched holiday creations. 

My newest jar in the Mason Jar series is The Thanksgiving Jar. 

Ole' Tom Turkey is ready for the Thanksgiving holiday along with a home grown pumpkin. 

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If you are interested in stitching this piece,  just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. 

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NOTE: I did not chart this, but I outlined Tom's eye in 2 strands of white floss so it would stand out.  

If you are interested in any of the other mason jars, just click on the links below to magically be transported back to the post with the charts. 🪄

Autumn Jar Pinkeep , Winter  Jar , Sheep Jar , Bunny Jar  ,  Strawberry Jam Jar   , Patriotic Jar ,Honey Jar  ,   Sunflower Jar,   Halloween Jar, and Squirrel Jar. 

More jars are soon to follow . I do have other holidays that need to be captured in a jar! 

I am so very grateful that you joined me today. 

Happy Canning! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Good things take time. " 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

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A Fall Farm Stroll and a Little Quilt

 Good morning from the ole' farmstead. How are you doing on this lovely Wednesday morning?

Cows are being moved from one section of the farm to the other.

 

We are getting ready for the winter season. Bev is one of our favorites. She is as smart as a whip.

 

Meet Miss Bev. 

Do you remember Big Bad Brad who was as gentle as a lamb? Well he has been sold to another farm. A new bull will arrive in months to come.  

Old Big Bad Brad and Gertie

In the Bee Yard, the bees are doing great. Mr. Pinker says one hive is as mean as a bunch of rattlesnakes, but he enjoys working with all of the hives. 

Edna says "Howdy". It has been a spell since you have seen a close up of her. She has a soft spot in my heart. 

Back at home, a new little quilt is completed and ready to be displayed for these last few days of the fall season.  

By the way if you are interested in the little "Gobbler" in the background drop back by around noon . He is my latest freebie- in the Mason Jar Series.  Anywooo...

A few years ago, I worked on this simple wool applique using clothing from the thrift stores.  

I drew out the motifs wiley niley and used the buttonhole stitch to applique them down. 

The background fabric is an old  shirt. 

I framed the block using fabrics from more shirts creating a little churn dash. 

It did not take long to bind this little quilt. 

Now since this fall project is done, I am on to the next little quilt. I am not sure which one will go into the hoop next. 

Thank you for  taking a stroll with me on the farm today and for looking at my little quilt. 

See ya' later! 🤗 

Oreo  is making his way along the tobacco sticks. 

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Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Life is good when the farm is where your best memories are made. " Unknown 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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 y'all

Melisa 

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The Tale of Miss Iron's Mishap

"Oh, BUTTERSCOTCH!" I exclaimed with a furrow brow. 

Mr. Pinker quickly looked up. 

"What happened, Hon? What is wrong?"

"Ooops! I did it again!" I said as I eyed my iron ladened with fusible webbing. "DOUBLE BUTTERSCOTCH!" I shrieked.

Mr. Pinker immediately bounced from his chair. "I'm outa here. This means trouble," he said with a smile. As he excited the room,  he shouted over his shoulder, " Do you need any help?"

"Nope! I got this. It is me or the highway for this sticky fusible webbing, and it is not going to be me! Hee! Hee!  " I chuckled. 

I made a mistake I got fusible webbing on my iron. Eeek! 

"Hmmm, Think! Think! Think! What did I do the last time I did this?" I asked myself.

 I searched the world wide web for solutions. Hmmm - the dryer sheet method. "Yep ! That is what I did the last time!" I said to no one in particular. 

I ran to the laundry room and grabbed  few Bounce dryer sheets and some paper towels. 

Soon I was ready to  tackle the task at hand. First step-  heat up the iron to a low/ medium heat- no steam. Check! ✅  I then began to tackle the melted fusible in small circular motions with a dryer sheet. 

Time to get to work and try to remove the residue. 

"Around and around , I go", I sang. "Ouch! Eeek! Ouch! Watch  those fingertips! " I reminded myself. 

 As I worked, Miss Iron said "Squeak! Squeak! ." I smiled for I knew she was quite happy that the residue was getting thinner and thinner . Her plate was shining up. 

Slowly but surely the gunk is coming off. 

" Mama's sorry. You are ok, Baby, " I reassured Miss Iron. " I will get you all cleaned up. " 

 Miss Iron again squeaked, "Thank you, Mama . " She sighed in relief.  

What was so special about Miss Iron that I wanted to save her?  Well not so long ago,  she was a poor lonely orphan Sunbeam iron , sitting all alone on a dusty shelf  at the thrift store . She was as happy as a clam when  I popped her in my buggy and  brought her home to live out her lifelong dream of pressing pretty quilting fabrics. Of course she has gone through some hard knocks, and it shows, but that is ok.   She is well loved. ❤

Slowly but surely the gunk was coming off, but it was a process of patience, perseverance and a whole lot of elbow grease. It took about 8 dryer sheets.  I would have to cut the iron off for a few minutes and then start back to the task at hand, mainly to give myself a rest. 

Afterwards, I wiped the iron down with a paper towel to remove any leftover residue from the webbing and dryer sheets. 

Miss Iron is back in business and so am I ! Now back to finishing my projects!

Has this ever happened to you? Do you have any tips on how to clean the iron plate? I am quite curious. You know me- being Mrs. Scatterbrain running at lightning speed- well, this may happen again but Shhh don't tell Miss Iron. 😀😁😂

Thank you for the sweet visit, y'all and have a blessed day. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other. "- Walter Elliot 

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The Case of the Missing Santas- A Tall Tale

 " I think someone broke into the house," I said to Mr. Pinker with a frazzled look on my face. 

"Hmm I don't think so . Why do you say that ?" he asked.  

"Well it's just not here! It's not here!"  I replied frantically as I  rummaged through the shelf. 

" Calm down, dear. Now tell me.  What is missing ? " he asked puzzled. 

                                            

"Three of my Santa cross stitches!  There is Candy Cane Sprinkles , A Cup of Christmas Cheer- Santa Mug  and Candy Canes, Holly and Evergreens !"

 " I always store them in the same place , and they are just not here, " I cried as a lump in my throat tightened and I choked back the tears.😢🥲

 

Mr. Pinker rolled his eyes. "Hmm I think I have heard this story before. Didn't you lose a cross stitch a couple of years ago, and you swore up and down a bandit had stolen it  while all along it was sitting in plain sight? "

Immediately my mind raced back to the  Case of the Mysterious Disappearance of Prim Winter Blessings in January 2022.  Do you remember that caper? 

"Hmmm I have no recollection of that ." I slyly fibbed. In my defense, I needed immediate help to have this newest case of "cross stitch abduction" solved. So what's a girl to do.  🤷

                                                     

"Are you going to help me find them?" I asked as I bit my lower lip nervously. 

 "Of course, I am, dear. I am sure they are right where you left them.  " ( Oh boy, I have heard that one before. 🙄🤣 Isn't that a Mom Quote?) 

Mr. Pinker and I looked high and we looked low. But no Santas were to be found.  

With tears in my eyes, I finally said, "I just don't think I can go on without them.  How can I  decorate my buffet while they are being held hostage by some loathsome, wily Santa loving bandit?"

Mr. Pinker just shook his head." I am sure you can put something in their place until you find them , he reasoned.

 So with my shoulders dragging and my head slumped, I went to the "she shed" and pulled out some Santa cookie jars. I soon began to put them on the buffet and added in some other stitched pieces to fill the spaces while all along my heart was aching for the kidnapped "Santas".  After working for a few moments, I paused and looked over my work.  Hmmm,  maybe a new themed buffet was developing-  Santas and Gingerbread. We shall see I thought. 

I will continue working on the Case of the Missing Santas" this week. If you hear of any word  on the streets  on any of the 3 missing Santas , let me know ASAP! Meanwhile , I may see about renting a billboard in town to get the word out. Hee! Hee!  Sniffle ! Sniffle!  I hope this case  will not be a similar to  the Case of the Lizzie Kate Summer Smalls . I stitched  one of the Summer Smalls over 7 years ago ,and it too mysteriously disappeared and is still missing to this very day. A real mystery indeed. 

Alrighty , Sweeties, I am off to put my sleuth hat on and do more detective work. Watch out for those Santa cross stitch bandits. Or as Mr. Pinker advises " Just remember where you put your stuff! " Hee ! Hee!  Sniffle ! Sniffle! 

Have a fantastic day. Love ya'! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Seeing isn't believing. Believing is seeing. " 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

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