Basket Blues

Saturday Salutations , Sweet friends. 

Graphic from Pinterest

I have found that while traveling , applique is the easiest type of project to work on especially while traveling in a truck camper.   

Little Baskets are in the works. ( I am not sure what the name of the quilt will be though.😀)

 I appliqued these blocks while Mr. Pinker explored the mountain side. 

 I  prepped this project a few months ago. I believe I will applique red baskets on a blue background and blue baskets on a yellow background- at least that's my idea today. 

 I am going to keep it short and sweet and leave you with a few small basket quilts that I have worked on in the past.  

Have a "blueautiful day! " 💙💙💙

A vintage quilt that I hope to put in the hoop in the near future. 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"Blue is the closest color to the truth. "- Steven Tyler 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

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 I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needleworkers to meet. 

Frederique at   Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday

Angela of  So Scrappy  for Scrap Happy Saturday

Joy at Days Filled with Joy for Home Matters

Basket Case Monday

A very Marvelous Monday to you! Lol I am not a basket case today,😜😲 but I am working on baskets. 

With rain on the way, it is a good day to sit and enjoy a bit of binding on a small quilt. 

Last year, I pieced this wee yellow basket quilt. These fabrics are as cheerful as a lark. Don't you think so?   

After working on the binding, I will begin a new basket quilt. 

I have pieced 4 colorful nine patches. 

These nine patches measure 6 1/2"unfinished. 

I then pieced the small quilt together. 

Oooh! This quilt needs a good pressing. 

Now I will applique the basket, but first I need to find fabric for the baskets. Hmmm . What color should they be? 🤔

I am still deciding on the border too. 

Now onto the plans for the week. 

THIS WEEK'S GOALS

 🌞1. Quilt a block in the Summer Days Quilt  

🌞2. Quilt on the Easter Quilt 

      🌞3. Work on a new crock cross stitch

         🌞4.Finish new salt box cross stitch

🌞5. Begin nine patch quilt

🌞6. Work on the basket quilt.

So Sweetie Pies, What are you working on today? 

I hope you enjoy every minute of whatever task you have at hand. 

As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit. 

There are always flowers for those who want to see them. - Henri Matisse 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy. Love and miss you, Amo. 

I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needle workers to meet. 

Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday

Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings

Judy at Small Quilts Doll Quilts for Design Wall Monday

Joy at Days Filled with Joy for This and That

Carol at Quilt Schmilt  for To Do List Tuesday 

 

Happy Mother's Day

Good morning and Happy Mother's Day  to all of the dear mothers out there. It is your special day. ❤🤗

 I have a gift bag choked full with bee decor items and Pioneer Woman pieces for my mom. I  will be taking it to her very soon. This is her 2nd year decorating with the  bee theme  and she loves Pioneer Woman decor . 

What do you have on the agenda?  I plan to spend the day with my family. Nothing fancy this year just pizza and  maybe a sweet treat. Later , the grandchildren and nephews will go fishing or swimming which is always a delight to watch. 

 

In the evening, I hope to add binding to my newest mini quilt finish. I appliqued this mini basket quilt last year and just finished the quilting.  It holds a special place in my heart because the yellow floral fabric was from a dress of my  youngest daughter. I say she was about 2 years old when she wore it. 💛😀

 I will also continue pulling out patriotic decor. 

Well Sweeties, this is another short and sweet post. Have a very blessed day and ...

As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

"A mother is she who can take the place of all others  but whose place no one else can take. " -Cardinal Mermillod  

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear baby sister, Amy. The 2nd Mother's Day without you.  I love and miss you so much, Amo. ❤❤❤
 

I am joining these lovely ladies' link parties. I hope you check them out; they always have so many wonderful projects going on and provide the opportunity for other needle workers to meet. 

Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday

Alycia's of Alycia's Quilts for Finished of Not Friday

Wendy at Wendy's Quilts for Peacock Party - Friday

Sarah at  Confessions of a Fabric Addict  for Whoop! Whoop! - Friday

Frederique at   Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday

Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday

Kate at Life in Pieces for  Stitching Stuff ( Sunday) 

Cynthia at Quilting is More Fun Than Housework for Oh Scrap - Sunday 

Melva at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew & Tell- Sunday

Brenda at Songbird Designs for Monday Musings

Judy at Small Quilts Doll Quilts for Design Wall Monday

Joy at Days Filled with Joy for This and That