Pinker n Punkin Quilting & Stitching

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Summer Quilt Stamp- Summer Freebie

Good morning, y'all and a very lovely Tuesday to you. How was your weekend? Mine was fine and dandy, but fairly busy.

With all of the weeding and planting in the gardens, I did not have the opportunity to stitch the latest Summer Stamp until late Sunday evening.

As I stitched on Summer Quilt , my head went into the clouds as I began dreaming- dreaming of a summer picnic.

A picnic is a state of mind and can be made anywhere. _ unknown

When my girls were young, we would often lay a quilt out on the ground, set up an array of summertime munchies like hot dogs , chips and cold drinks and enjoy a lazy afternoon. Sometimes the girls would sit on the quilt and make clover necklaces and bracelets by interlocking the stems around the clover blooms. Did you do that as a kid?

By late evening, the girls were running amuck trying to catch lightning bugs so they could gingerly place them into a jar. That is what we call slow living on the farm. I do miss those days .

Summer Stamp was stitched on 14 count Aida.

Now we have the grandsons and nephews who often come over and spend the night. Rather than having picnics , they enjoy time in the pool . When nighttime comes, they like for us to build a fire in the fire pit. It does not take long for them to gather their roasting sticks to toast marshmallows and make s'mores. Hmmm...Since school will be letting out on Friday, I better make sure our pantry is well stocked with marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolates ; I am sure there will be a sleepover by the week's end- that is if I am lucky.

Anywhooo... Summer Quilt is all stitched and ready for a summer picnic.

Summer Quilt was stitched with the following DMC colors: 223, 815, 930, 932 and Blanc . Of course, if you decide to stitch Summer Quilt, you could stitch it in whatever floss colors your precious heart desires. ❤

If you are interested in how I dyed my 14 count Aida, I shared the process in a previous post entitled Let's Dye Some Fabric

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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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If you missed any of the previous posts in respect to the Summer Stamp SAL , below is a schedule with links back to the appropriate posts.

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SUMMER STAMP SCHEDULE

April 2nd Summer Stamp Introduction

April 7th Stamp Stamp Border

April 14th Summer Stamp Header

April 21st Summer Stamp 1 "And the Garden Grows"

April 28th Summer Stamp 2 Summer Harvest

May 5th Summer Stamp 3 Summertime Treat

May 12th Summer Stamp 4 Sunflower Strut

May 19th Summer Stamp 5 Summer Quilt

May 26th Summer Stamp 6

June 2nd Summer Stamp 7

June 9th Summer Stamp 8

June 16th Summer Stamp 9

June 23rd Bonus Summer Stamp 10

June 27th Final Reveal

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I am not sure what I will get into today. The house does need a good cleaning, but then there are some lovely fabrics that are calling loudly - " Yoo Hoo! Come play with me! " Hee ! Hee! Nine times out of ten , I end up playing with my fabrics rather than tackling the house chores.

As Always...

Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

"A picnic is more than eating a meal; it is a pleasurable state of mind."- Dee Dee Stovel

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. Summer days are not the same without you . I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo.

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A Summer themed tiered tray.

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🌞A Berry Nice Parade- A Look at Past Berry Freebies 2025- Early 2025 berry Freebies.

🌞A Buzzy Bee Parade An early 2025 bee freebie parade.

🌞A Sunny Sunflower Parade for 2025 A parade of sunflower freebies up to July 24, 2025

🌞Pumpkin, Leaves and Autumn Please- A Fall Parade 2025 A parade of Fall themed stitches and doodles up to September 8, 2025.

🌞 A Parade of Stamps 2025 A parade of stamp cross stitch design freebies up to August 14, 2025

🌞Time to Dye- 2024 post on how I tea/ Coffee Dye my fabric.

🌞Pin Pillow Tutorial - 2023 post on how I finish my pin pillows with chenille trim.

🌞A Spooky Parade - Halloween freebies up to October 4, 2025. More Halloween pieces followed this date.

🌞Turkey Struttin' Thanksgiving Parade 2025- Thanksgiving freebies up to the date of November 3, 2025. More Thanksgiving freebies followed this date.

🌞Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas Parade Of Previous Freebies- 2025- A Parade of Christmas Freebies up to the date of November 15, 2025. More Christmas Freebies followed this date.

🌞A Chilly Parade of Winter Stitches 2025- A parade of Winter themed freebies up to the date of Dec. 21, 2025

🌞Let's Dye Some Fabric- A tutorial on my process of dyeing Aida using Rit dye.

Friday, May 15, 2026

A Patriot's Log Cabin- A Patriotic 250th Year Freebie

Mr. Pinker and I are going out to eat today. It will be a nice treat as we wrap up a busy, busy week. I have spent much of my days sitting outside stitching, quilting and of course gardening. While Mr. Pinker has been hustling and bustling with doctor's appointments, yard work and cleaning the garage. So yep , I think I am ready to go out for a good lunch. No cooking for this old gal. NO SIREE! Hee! Hee!

What's your lunch and dinner plans? Anything special?

Next week is the last week of school for the grandkiddos. They are certainly excited for school to be out, and I bet the teachers are too. Hee! Hee! I am sure the grandsons will stay busy with all sorts of summer activities like ball , fishing and traipsing out in the woods. I am certainly looking forward to spending more time with them.

But I guess I should get to some stitching . Shouldn't I?

Today, I wanted to share with you a new house stitch. It is a simple house called "250 Years - A Patriot's Log Cabin" or as I often call it the "1776- 2026 House".

As I stitched this house, I thought of my distant "several times great" grandfather who was an Irish born Revolutionary War soldier, Grandpa Higgins.

With a fire in his belly and freedom in his heart and mind, in September of 1780, Grandpa Higgins enlisted in the Continental Army in Virginia. He went on to fight bravely in at least 2 battles including the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina in January of 1781 and the Battle of Guilford Courthouse near Greensboro, North Carolina.

Mini Flag Sampler , A Patriot's Log Cabin, and peek of Summer House

Grandpa Higgins served our country proudly until 1783 when he was discharged . Afterwards he was given a grant of land in North Carolina for his service as many soldiers were given in payment of their service .

Grandpa Higgins lived a long happy life and instilled hard work, dedication, and patriotism into the minds of his large family . In fact, many of his children and descendants have served in the military during times of peace and times of unrest. My daughter is just one of them.

You know I am one proud Mama! 🤗❤

The Marcher of the Flag a piece I stitched for my daughter.

But Grandpa Higgins is not the only Revolutionary War hero that I am so fortunate to be descended from. There are many others that fought bravely for our great country . ( I have created other houses in memory of them. )

Are you a descendant from a Revolutionary War patriot? Or have you or family members served to protect our great country?

If so , I am deeply grateful.

"250 Years - A Patriot's Log Cabin" , Mollie William's Homestead,
Freedom Saltbox Lucinda Hawkins Liberty House, and The Blue House

I stitched "A Patriot's Log Cabin" on 14 count Aida that I tea/ coffee dyed.

Ten DMC floss colors were used in the making of "A Patriot's Log Cabin" including: DMC 353, 355, 356, 519, 610, 745, 930, 937,3799, and Blanc

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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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Well Sweeties, that is just one of the patriotic houses that I have been working on this year. I am far behind on posting house stitches, but I have been working on them. I will trickle them out throughout the year.

Thank you so much for dropping by for a Friday visit. Now let's all pile up in the car and go out to eat! Hee! Hee! My tummy is rumbling!

As Always...

Happy Stitching and Quilting,

y'all

Melisa

"America is what she is because she is guided by all three - learning, faith and freedom. "-Ronald Reagan

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

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