A Foyer Filled with Crows!

 Crows, Crows and More Crows!

Welcome, Sweet friends and Happy, happy Thursday! 

Do you think you are up for another country clutter tour today? 

Aaaw come on. It may make your head swim and your eyes cross . LOL, but I promise you there is a whole lot to see.🥴🤪🤓 

Hmmm... How much can I cram into a small space? Well I whole lot Hee! Hee! 

Let's go check out the thrifty shelf dressed in its "Autumn Glory!"

Lots of stitching and vintage items on the old shelf.

A whole lot of crows came to roost for the fall season in my little foyer including the darling crow stitch. Hmmm... Think! Think! Think! 🤔 Here we go again! My mind escapes me. Do you know what this stitch is called and who is the designer?

UPDATE: Thank you to all my stitching friends who reminded me of who the designer was of the crow stitch. It is called "Salem Event" by Irena Veber sold by Oleysa at More Little Stitches.

Usually I hang Blackbird Designs freebie called the "First Offering" in the foyer, but not this year.

My little thirfted bookcase was filled to the brim with my old brown pottery and other treasures.

There are bowls layered in bowls with little stitches including an old acorn stitch and Pumpkin Crow .

There are checkerboards, stacks of plates and brown pitchers.

The little checkeboard pumpkin was painted years ago using a thin wooden pumpkin form found at the Dollar Tree. The little Harvest Crow was a freebie from 2009 that I stitched years ago from Pinterest. You can see the chart on Robby's blog called Cash Strapped Crafting.

More crocks and bean pots with little doilies and rolled quilts.

Salt and Pepper shakers, old utensils and a vintage tin completes the fall look.

The darling Old Dutch Cleanser tin was a gift from sweet Gail. Swoon. I love it! Thank you, Gail. 😘🤗

Oh, yes the shelf is filled to the brim! Can I add one more thing? Hmmm.... I am not sure. 😁

A little pumpkin and doily sits perfectly for the harvest season on an old potato masher.

In the pitcher is Heart in Hands' "Harvest Alphabet". I think that is what it called. Oh gosh, my mind is failing me again.

In the teeny cedar chest is a freebie called "Just A Little Autumn" from San- Man Originals.

Below the cake stand is the "Sunflower 1869 Crock". I don't believe I have shared it yet.

More crows, pumpkins and gourds on Granny's old drawer that is used as a shelf.

Little Bits Pumpkin Haul

Amber bottles are a favorite to display during fall season.

Harvest Home was finished on a thrifted tin plaque.

The warm glows of orange , yellow and browns warms my heart for the fall season.

Most of the items have been collected or crafted over the years. Lots of memories are displayed on those old bookcase.

So that is my fall shelf in a nutshell.

Overflowing, yes! But I sure am happy with it!

If you would like to get a closer look at the quilts hanging in the foyer, check out last week's post The Changing of the Quilts- Autumn Crows.

Do you have a favorite area that you like to decorate for the Fall season?

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Autumn has arrived. I hear it in the whispering of the leaves.  "- Anujj Elviis

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  who enjoyed all that Autumn had to offer.

 I love and miss you so much.. Love you , Amo. 

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Mr. Pinker and I have been thrifting as we travel. I picked up a small Pyrex bowl along with some doilies .

Are you familiar with this Pyrex pattern? The pretty peachy pink will be perfect for spring decorating to add to my vintage Christmas decor. For a $1.99, I couldn't leave this sweet bowl behind.

The doilies match the bowl perfectly and were just fifty cents. Have I told you , I have an addiction to doilies? LOL

 

Scarecrows, Pumpkins Galore- My Autumn Tree

 Fall Y'all is complete!  

Welcome y'all and Happy Saturday. Can you believe this is the last day of the month?

September sprouted wings and just flew right on by . Didn't it?

Well  Fall Y'all  is fully finished into an ornament and is ready to hang on the tree.  The only thing is one sweet stitcher  noticed that I misspelled y'all . I have always spelled it ya'll, but she was right so I will have to go back and change that. Lol. 

I  was doing the "scarecrow happy dance" when I found this unfinished wood plaque ornament in my stash. I bought it last year at the Dollar Tree in the craft section. 

I simply gave the wood two coats of paint and then glued my stitched piece to  it. The little ruffle trim is from a shirt that I ripped and gathered and glued in place. 

My little raggedy tree is crammed full with fall goodness. Hmm! Can I find a spot to place Fall Y'all in the tree. Oh my!  Perhaps one of the ornies will inch so slightly over for it. 😁😃

Stitching, scarecrows, pumpkins galore! 

The bottom of my tree is surrounded by loads of handmade goodies. 

 I filled an apple crate with stacks of fall quilts and a plethora of pumpkins that my sis gifted me. The Pumpkin sign is one I created from an old scrap of wood. 

The mini ladder has mini quilts on it including Autumn Crow  and Autumn Shoo Fly Quilt  which I shared in previous years. 

Years ago , I bought the cedar doll high chair at a craft show. It holds another small quilt stack and a basket gifted to me by dear Shelly . In the basket is a pumpkin made from an old dress. 

This tree is fixing to see a makeover for witches, cats and goblins are making their way to the tree.  I will share the Halloween raggedy tree when all of spooks take their place among the branches. 👻🎃

Have a beautiful Saturday , Sweet friends and ....

As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

Autumn leaves don't fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar. - Delia Owens

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

Autumn Shoo Fly Quilt 

Autumn Crow 

Pins and Needles and My Raggedy Fall Tree

It is a beautiful Friday in my neck of the woods. Welcome , Sweetie Pies! Just dropping in for a quick afternoon visit to show you that I have been keeping my foot to the pedal as I worked on a few blocks in the Quilt Nest.

These need a good pressing. Lol. 

 I pieced a new blue block for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge . Whewww! I am glad I finally have something to share in Angela's RSC So Scrappy  link party .  

This long strip of blues will be made into something adorable. (Fingers crossed)🤞 I'm thinking of an appliqued design. I can not wait to share when I am done. 

A couple of weeks ago, I finished decorating my raggedy white Christmas tree for fall. 

My fall tree is a bit of a leaner this year. LOL. The photos make it look worse than it is. It is crammed full ;isn't it? 

 

 Any whooo, Mr. Pinker came into the living room, and I shouted with glee, "It's done! It's done!" 

Mr. Pinker's eyes grew  as big as  saucers as he looked about in confusion👀 . "What's happened? What's done? " 

"My fall tree, silly!!!" I exclaimed. 

"Where? Oh,  it's a bit full isn't it? Mr. Pinker asked as he eyed it . (Why after all of these years has Mr. Pinker not realized that I am not a minimalist? Lol I don't know. 🤷🙄😄 )

Mr. Pinker looked  over it intently and then asked half jokingly , "Where's the tree?"  . 😂🌲 

"Aaah it's in there, I promise! " I said.  

"I like seeing needles", said Mr. Pinker. "Pine needles not the ones that seem to fall on the floor and then I have the tendency to step on. "   

Oh, boy , I thought here; we go again talking about why he has to wear shoes in the house because I have needles and pins everywhere. I do work to keep them wrangled up though.  (Have you heard that conversation before?) 

" Well dear," I happily answered, "I want to see all of my stitching and country clutter; it makes my heart sing. " 

  

With a wink of his eye, Mr. Pinker said"  A happy wife is a happy life. I love your fall tree if you do. ❤💛 " 

" Thank you, dear- Now tell me if you see any needles or pins on the floor. "  😀😚

With a peck on the cheek , Mr. Pinker then strolled out of the room and then I heard "Ouch!!!!" Lol. "Found one!" 😲😳🩹

Well , thank you so much for stopping by today to see my quilt blocks, my country clutter and to hear my little tale. By the way, Mr. Pinker is fine and dandy.  Wishing you a fabulous and fun Friday . 

 As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa 

The only thing that will make you happy, is being happy with who you are! - Goldie Hawn

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy who always kept an eye out for sewing items for me . I 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. 

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

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

Michelle  at From Bolt to Beauty for Beauty Pageant - Friday

Wendy at Wendy's Quilts for Peacock Party - Friday

Frederique at   Quilting Patchwork Applique for Patchwork & Quilts - Saturday

Angela of  So Scrappy  for Scrap Happy Saturday
 

Dreaming of Autumn-

 Good morning, ya'll and happy happy Friday! Thank you so much for all of the sweet words of comfort and prayers sent to my family and myself. We can certainly feel your love and support, and it means so much. It may take me a few days, but I intend to respond to each and everyone. Can I give you a hug? 🤗🤗

                   

Well it happened. I just had to pull out some fall decor.😃 I just need a little distraction and a pick me up so I started out small in the little foyer where I always put out the same old thing- lots and lots of crows.  

                

Have I told you that crows are another one of my favorite birds?  I don't know why but I think they are soooooo cute.   I am still piddling with my decorating and will be tweaking for awhile , but I thought I would share my little fall tree.  

                       

Those of you who have been visiting me for awhile know how I am. Lol. I am a country clutter bug. My little tree is crammed full with everything - Hey maybe the kitchen sink is in there too! This little tree sits in an olive bucket and then it is nestled in an old enamel pot that my sister Amy gave me. I have  added  strips of homespun, Dollar Tree leaf garland, sunflowers and crows to this little  tree.The little pumpkins were from a yard sale as was the big wooden crow at the top of the tree. 

                      

A sweet little crow and raggedy scarecrow hang out at the bottom of the tree. 

                 

I pulled out some fall quilts too. They all are crow themed and have been made over the years. I have them draped over shutters from the Goodwill. 

                    

Well it is Friday and that means it is Finish It or Not Friday with Alyica. And Eeeh ! I have a finish! It is a small one- the little Kim Diehl quilt that I shared with you a few Sundays ago called Fair and Square  from Kim's book Simple Whatnots II. 

                   

It is made up of lots of little 1 1/2" squares.

 This little quilt  wandered around the house until it found its way among the country clutter hanging from the flour bin of the old hoosier top. 

                                       

Don't look too close; you may see some dust bunnies. 😆

As I was pulling out a few small quilts , I found this little piece called "Fall" that I embroidered last year.

     

 It was a freebie embroidery design that I found at Prim Mart where you can find all kinds of cute freebies. I colored mine with crayons and heat set it and then embroidered. It was sew much fun.  

                   

I also wanted to share a quick little craft that I did awhile back . Twig ornaments- Little stars made from sticks that I hot glued and added a bit of jute twine to each end.

                      

 I usually hang these on my fall tree or stick in my decor. Super cute and quick. 

                      

Well I am off to pull out more fall pieces. Staying busy is a great distraction plus the grandbabies really love seeing the pumpkins appear. lol. Now if we can only get that weather to cool down a bit . 

 I so appreciate you dropping by today and hope to chat with you real soon. Have a wonderful , safe weekend my friends and as always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll 

Melisa 

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. 

Angela of  So Scrappy  for Scrap Happy Saturday

Alycia's of Alycia Quilts for Finished of Not Friday

Sarah at Confessions of a Fabric Addict  for Can I Get a Whoop Whoop

Michelle  at From Bolt to Beauty for Beauty Pageant 143

Wendy at Wendy's Quilts for Peacock Party 

Frederique at  Applique Patchwork Quilting for Patchwork & Quilts #61

Nostalgia- that's the Autumn; dreaming through September; Just a million lovely things;  I will always remember- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Hugs and Stitches! 

Dedicated to my sister , Amy . I love you.