Miss Flopsy's Spring Harvest- A Spring Freebie

A very hoppy day to you, Honey Bunnies!  🐇🐰Welcome. 

The other day, Mr. Pinker and I visited  the Mennonite community a couple of counties over. 

It is always such a pleasant drive down the valley and over the mountain. We usually go this time of the year though we were one day early as to when the shop with baked goods would be officially open. ( Mr. Pinker always gets himself a sweet treat. No treat this time. 🍞🥮 )

Horse and buggy at the little shop. 

We did visit 2 greenhouses and came home with some plants. I was hoping to find an Annabelle Hydrangea, but no cigar this year. 😏

Just a few of the plants that I bought . 

We even drove to the quilt shop, but bummer! Struck out there too. They  were closed. I am  going to have to remind myself when they are open. LOL. 🤔

Afterwards, we went to Lowes for their Spring sale. Mulch was 5 bags for $10 sooooo we picked up a few bags and went home to get straight to work. 

One little pathway mulched. 

We need 1 more round paver, but Lowes does not sell them anymore. 

Mr. Pinker began to mulch this garden up the driveway. I am wanting to expand it and add the hydrangeas.  Please overlook the wild onions growing in the lily garden. Can you tell I like the wild and woolly look? Hee! Hee! 

Well , let's see . What else is going on? Hmmm well I was looking  back through my blog and saw where I forgot to post a stitch. 

Better late than never is what I always say.  Don't you? 😁

This is  Miss Flopsy's Spring Harvest. 

She is a sister piece to Miss Flopsy  which I shared in 2023. 

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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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Ok, Sweeties, I am off to see what the day allows. I have high hopes to plant my coleus and polka dot plants.  We shall see. 

Have a sun shiny spectacular day . I hope you do something that you love. ❤🤗

P. S. If you have time, drop by this afternoon .  I will be sharing my Spring Parade of freebies. ( Yep, I forgot to post that one too.) 😏😀

 As Always...

Happy quilting and stitching, y'all

Melisa

"Doing what you love is freedom. Loving what you do is happiness.  " 

Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗❤🧵

Dedicated to my sweet baby sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much, Amo! 💗💗💗

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🌞Buzz Buzz Busy Bee Parade-  An early 2024 bee freebie parade. 

🌞Time to Dye-  2042 post on how I tea/ Coffee Dye my fabric. 

🌞 Root A Toot Toot Patriotic Parade Early 2024 patriotic freebies. 

Here Comes Beatrice!!! Easter/ Spring Freebie

Good morning, honey bunnies!!!! 

Well the sweetest bunny in the neighborhood is back!!!

 It is little Beatrice in her darling turquoise dress and peach bloomers!!!! Is she not a cutie patootie? !!! 

 Last year I shared Beatrice Bunny  with a handful of carrots along with her two sweet  sidekicks- The Chicks . 

Beatrice Bunny

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This year she is hauling carrots in her little brown wagon.  If you are hungry, I am sure she would share a carrot with you.  Looks like it has been quite a harvest! 

Beatrice Bunny's Carrot Haul uses many of the colors as last year's stitch which includes DMC 921, 355, 356, White, 3821, 3346, 3781, 3371, 434, 223, and 597 . One thing that I did NOT chart is that I back stitched a rim line on the wagon with 3371.  You may want to write that in the instructions for reference. 

This is a small measuring just 35 x 35 and on 14 count aida that would bring it to about 2 1/2" square. 

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If you are interested in stitching Beatrice Bunny's Carrot Haul  ,grab the images below. Many of ya'll know but I always encourage you to read my little disclaimer and note about getting my charts. 

NOTE: Normally I have been able to create links to the charts and instructions which were in JPG form. For some reason, recent updates on Google Docs. has prevented me from doing that and I am not able to create a pdf without having to deal with storage issues.  Many dear stitchers say they right click, save the image and then print.  I think some have copied and pasted it to a Word document that they can print off as well. I hope you are able to find a way to enjoy this chart. You will have to click each page to save. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding and for all of the helpful tips and ideas. 

I stitch my little designs for fun and to decorate my home. I feel very blessed by this community and love sharing my little charts, but I am not a professional designer. And I do not have professional software. Thank you for understanding . I am always grateful for your kind encouragement , your visits, and for stitching my little designs.

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 Would you like to hear more about my finish?  I have said it time and time again that I struggle with finishing , but I do try. 😃

All of the finishing pieces were in my stash , but I believe most came from the Dollar Tree.

I finished Beatrice as a simple flat  using scrap cardboard pieces and batting. The background square was covered in blue gingham fabric and measures about 3 1/2" square.  I added a small wooden dowel that I found in my junk drawer; I just simply hot glued it to the back of the stitch.  A jute twine bow  added to the dowel finished up the stitched piece. 

 The small wooden  Dollar Tree crate was in the craft section  and was   unfinished. I painted it white.  I wrapped a strip of fabric around the middle of the crate.

  Inside the crate, I placed some paper crinkles  and filled it with carrots from the Dollar Tree; some of the carrots are were once filled with candy. 

The little chick is one of my grandbabies, but nestled in the crate who would know but you and me  that it was a windup toy - again from the Dollar Tree .   

Next to the finish I found a chocolate bunny container that either came from Dollar Tree or Walmart, I used a strip of fabric and gave the bunny a bow and Wah Lah!!! My Beatrice is finished. 

Beatrice loves carrots and  clothespin carrots  would be awfully cute to display with her. I shared how I made mine last year so if you are interested click on the colored text for all of the carrot fun. 

 Ok ya'll I am going to hop onto another project. I still have another bunny brewing on my mine so I better hippity hop on down bunny lane!!!  

Easter is on its way... Just  15 more days until we see Peter Cottontail or maybe it will be his girlfriend Beatrice.😀!!!! 

• Thank you for  hopping in for a visit. As always...
• Happy stitching,ya'll 
  
• Melisa
• A carrot is as close as a rabbit gets to a diamond .🐰🥕
• Hugs and Stitches!!!
• Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy . I love and miss you  , Amo! 
• Wouldn't Beatrice Bunny's Carrot Haul Stamp look awful cute with Spring Stamp as well? 
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NOTE OOOPS- CORRECTION. If any of ya'll have copied A Basket of Honeysuckle freebie. I made a mistake in the directions. Please refer back to the post so that you can correct it on your instruction page. I do apologize. 

Carrots, Carrots and More Carrots

Happy Wednesday, Sugar Pies. Welcome. Come on in and grab ya' a cup of tea and some smack my lips , yummy to the tummy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies. 

             

I have some more carrot pickin' finishes to share with you. 

First off my mini Carrot quilt. On a whim, I whipped this little baby up . 

              

I think it would look cute draped off the side of the hutch or even in a basket.

If you are interested I have included the applique pattern below. I needle turned mine, but applique' yours using your favorite method. 

Click here for the Carrot Applique pattern 

 Some of you know I have been on a carrot kick lately. 

If you missed my Carrot Pickin Country Hutch tour, click here. You will see all kinds of carrot decor. 

But wait I did not stop with the hutch , my foyer hosts a little carrot tree. And.......

       

A carrot quilt  is  in the mix of the Spring quilts which are draped over thrifted shutters. 

 

And.....

A carrot quilt is  on one of the doors.  

        

Oh boy, how many carrot quilts does one need? Hmmm I think 152 would be a  nice round number. LOL. 😂😄🥕🥕🥕🥕🥕

Last week, I shared some clothes pin carrots that I made. Click here to visit this post.  You will also find my Carrot Cake Cookie recipe there. 

I also can not forget Beatrice the Bunny Stamp. I finished her last week . And what did she have in her cute little paws? You guessed it ! CARROTS . No descent bunny would be caught without their favorite healthy snack. 

I can not mention Beatrice without talking about Buford too. You may have seen him in A Basket of Spring. He has a little carrot too.  Lol I told you I was on a carrot kick.

 

Today I would like to share  a Carrot Trifle  or sometimes I call them cookies . I finish mine in round ornaments that look like cookies.  

I have a whole series of trifles. They all measure about the same - around   1 3/8 " on 14 count aida. Click here to visit my tutorial on finishing. 

Click here for the Carrot Trifle.

The trifles are just quick stitches . Great to tuck into tiered trays , finish as an ornament , use as scissor fobs, or give as gifts. 

Can you imagine this one stitched up as a gift , including your favorite carrot recipe. 

Speaking of recipes, I wanted to share my Carrot Cake  Oatmeal Cookie Recipe. 

CARROT CAKE OATMEAL COOKIES

YIELDS : 48 cookies

INGREDIENTS: 

3/4 cup of melted butter

3/4 cup of brown sugar

3/4 cup of white sugar

1 egg

1 cup of shredded carrots

1/4 cup of water

2 Tablespoons of grated orange zest

2 cups of rolled oats

2 cups of all purpose flour

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/2 teaspoon of  ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS: 

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease baking sheets. 

2. In a large bowl place, add butter, brown sugar, white sugar and egg. Mix. Then add carrots, water, and orange zest. Mix. 

3. Add oats, flour, baking soda, salt , nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix . 

4. Drop by teaspoonful onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart. 

5. Bake in preheated oven until edges are set and golden, about 8-10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

6. As an extra you might want to drizzle cream cheese over the top of the cookies. 

I feel so blessed that you stopped by for a visit today and thank you for tolerating my newest obsession🥕🥕🥕 Hmmm! Now what can I become obsessed with next. 🤔😃 We both know it will be something. Lol.  I hope you have the best day. As always....

Happy quilting and stitching, 

Melisa

He who plants a garden, plants happiness! - Chinese proverb

Life is a garden ! Dig it ! - Joe Dirt

Hugs and Stitches!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who always fed my newest obsessions. 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 needleworkers to meet. 

Pat at  Life in  the Scrapatch for Stitch , Sew and Show- Wednesday

Jennifer at Inquiring Quilter for Wednesday  Wait Loss- Wednesday

Denise at For the Love of Geese for Put Your Foot Down- Thursday

Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation for Needle and Thread Thursday- Thursday

Got Carrots?

 Good morning, dear friends. Welcome. 

                

As the days get warmer, my heart begins to sing. Do you have the same feeling? 

 I have been in the crafty mood. Over the weekend, I found the cutest carrots popping up on the internet, and I had to jump on the bandwagon. 

They are clothespin carrots. All you need is clothespins, hot glue, orange paint , paintbrush and twine , yarn or whatever you want to use for the carrot tops. If you google clothespin carrots, you will find different versions whether the crafter uses 1, 2 or 3 clothespins. I chose to use 3 for a chunkier carrot. 

 Let me show you what I did. I gathered 3 clothespins and   took off the metal holders .

 I then painted the clothespins . I used Apple Barrel Pumpkin paint from Walmart ; it was the only orange I had in the house. 

Then glue the segments together in pairs. 

Next glue 2 clothespins side by side and one on top.  

Other crafters used a variety of things for the greens, like twine, fabric, and floral sprigs. 

I had some yarn. I cut a green piece of yarn the length of my arm and wrapped it around 4 fingers to make loops. I then glued the yarn to the top of the carrot.

 I took another green yarn and wrapped around the top for a more finished look and added a twine bow. I think they turned out pretty darn cute if I say so myself.  

On a "carrot high" , I bunny hopped to the quilt nest in hopes of making a small carrot quilt.

 Eyeing some crumb fabrics that I had originally pieced for a snowman quilt, I decided to trim it and use for a background fabric.  Look at all those fabrics sewn willy nilly. 

I added a 2 1/2" border  and Wahlah , it was ready for applique. 

            

I drew a simple carrot shape and appliqued it in two shakes of a lamb's tale. 

            

Now all I have to do is some embroidery work which I hope to work on today. 

Since this is a carrot post, I thought I would leave you with a carrot recipe. 

CARROT CAKE COOKIES

YIELD : 2 1/2 dozen 

BAKE TIME: 25 minutes 

INGREDIENTS:

* 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

*1/2 cup granulated sugar

* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

* 1 large egg

* 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided

* 2 cups all purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon baking powder 

*1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots ( about 3 medium carrots)

* 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

* 1  1/2 cup of powdered sugar

* 3 Tablespoons of milk  

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375°F with rack positioned in upper third of oven. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add egg and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla; beat on medium until combined, about 30 seconds.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating on low speed until just combined after each addition, about 20 seconds (dough will be slightly crumbly). Fold in carrots and walnuts until combined.

Scoop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet, placing cookies 2 inches apart. Bake cookies in batches in preheated oven until bottoms of cookies are golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack, and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.

Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies, and serve.

• Well I am off to make more carrots. But before you leave, let me tell you my goals for the week. 
• 1. Work on Blackbird Designs Antique Sampler 
• 2. Work on my Easter Quilt
• 3. Start a new jar cross stitch
• 4. Post a Spring cross stitch. 
• 5. Get into some crafting/ quilting mischief. 
• I think I can handle that list . Don't you? Lol. Have a blessed day, and I hope you get into a lot of crafting mischief yourself. 
• Thank you for  popping in for a visit. As always...
• Happy crafting and quilting, 
  
• Melisa
• Believe in yourself and you will be unstoppable. 
• Hugs and Stitches!!!

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.  

Beth at Love Laugh Quilt  for Monday Making

Judy at Small Quilts Doll Quilts for Design Wall Monday

Lynette at What a Hoot!  for BOMs Away Monday

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal for To Do List Tuesday - Tuesday

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• Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. Wish you was here to craft with me. Love ya.