A Visit with the Heifers

 Put on your farm boots and let's head to the farm! 

It has been awhile since we have been out to the farm.  Hasn't it?  

We will go through the gate which is just  off from the yard at the old homestead. 

Don't mind this gal. She is gentle. 

A few  cows are up on the hill  near the barn. 

Bev is doing fine and dandy . She is grazing away. 

Oh , gosh. This heifer is giving us the evil eye. "What's up , girl? Everything is ok. We are just moseying along. "  

Hmmm.. she does not look too happy does she. 

Hi , Gertie!  She is a cutie . Isn't she?

Hanging out with all of the heifers is reminding me that I have not shown you  my progress on Little House Needleworks' " Farm Life " lately. 

The last time you saw it, I had stitched the farm lady who I am  affectionately calling "Nanny".  

"Why?" you ask.  Well, this farm stitch reminds me of my Nanny and Papa's farm.  

Progress March 19, 2026

"Farm Life" has been my ball game stitch this week. As I have been watching the grandsons play ball, I have been stitching away. 

Lookie! I added the heifers.   Rather than making all of the cows Holsteins as charted, I opted to stitch them like some of our favorite cows- like Bev, Gertie and Milky who is no longer with us. 

The corn patch was planted too. Papa always had a grand garden . Corn and green beans were a staple in his garden.  Soon I will be moving up to the barn. Eeeh I am so excited!!

I am using mystery flosses on this stitch- that is flosses that no longer have their labels or off brands. 

I am stitching "Farm Life" on 14 count coffee/ tea dyed Aida that I baked which is why you see some "dark splotches " on the fabric.

 

Progress on Farm Life as of April 23, 2026

Looks like Bev is on the move.

I guess we should make our way back to the  house for a big glass of iced tea. Don't ya' think? 

When we get there, I will show you the fabrics that I have pulled for a new project. Oh wait, I have them here! 

Mmmm, yummy, scrumptious yellows. I am thinking bee skep blocks are in my future.  

Now let's get to that tea . Shall we? 

Little Spring houses on display for April 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Farm Life, where hearts and herds roam free.  "- unknown

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who loved the farm so much. She had many adventures on the farm. It is not the same without you, Amo. 

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

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Stitching and the Old Corral

"What's that? " I asked Mr. Pinker as we drove down the rocky, dusty road. 

Mr. Pinker whirled the side by side around the corner and over the  rocks to the area that I had spied from afar. 

"Awww and old corral! Let's explore!" 

Being an ole' farm gal, I enjoy looking at old fences, farmyard tools and structures. 

 

It has been quite a spell since this corral was used. 

Look how green the desert ground is!

There were several fenced off areas ... 

... and a number of watering tanks. 

They were as dry as bones though. 

Oooh! Look at that old, wonderful wooden gate! 

I guess back in the olden days they used old sinks for feeding troughs too. Hee! Hee!  We have several on the farm that are used for the same purpose. Waste not want not as they say. 

There were remnants of an old well with the pipes sticking out of the ground, but alas no water. This brought back memories of my Granny's well. Every day she would drop down the old cylinder well bucket to retrieve her water. As kiddos, my sisters and I loved the opportunity to fetch the water for Granny. Once we had drawn the water , we would pour it into a galvanized bucket and take it to the kitchen . There we would set it on the side table next to the enamelware pan for hand washing. On a hook above the bucket was a metal ladle which we would dip into the galvanized bucket and drink the cold freshly retrieved water. Aaaw such warm fond memories.  

The larger water tank at the corral. 

Anywhooo, Mr. Pinker and I wove in and out of the fenced in enclosures. 

 We were not sure what this contraption was used for. Was it for burning and branding? I am not sure. Do any of y'all know? 

As  the evening grew near, we decided to make our way back to camp. Mr. Pinker stopped when he saw another gentleman on the road on his OHV. As they chatted , the gentleman revealed that the place that we were previously exploring was actually where the mules were kept for the Scott Wells Mine in the 1930's. Well now is pretty interesting. 

After a bit more chit chat, Mr. Pinker and I trudged on to camp. Once there I pulled out my Little House Needlework's "Farm Life" . 

Progress  as of January 16, 2026

Eeeh! I am making progress little by little.  

The pond, geese and cattails are in place. 

Today I will begin a new stitch- an Annie Beez  Folk Art stitch called "Every Heart Beats True", a sweet gift from dear Robin. 

Now I think a patriotic red truck is a perfect Farm Friday stitch to work on . Don't you?  I sure do . Hee! Hee!  

I will be stitching it on 14 count "Mist" Zweigart Aida. Thank you , Robin for the darling gift. Alrighty y'all, I better get in a few stitches before Mr. Pinker and I head out on a day of exploring. 

Happy Trails and Keep those Needles Flying!  

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Happy  Stitching and Quilting,

 y'all

Melisa 

"What is life but one grand adventure. " 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

A heart rock spotted at the corral. 

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Springtime on the Farm

 

Good morning, y'all and Happy Happy Friday!  Hmmm  a Not so Wordless Wednesday post on a Friday- aaaah why not!  😀 I missed my Wordless Wednesday post this week so I thought I would share a few farm photos today. I hope they bring a smile to your day as you start the weekend. 

Farm equipment in the garden. 

Fence rows filled with blackberries in bloom. 

The stare down from Edna! Lol

Edna being a silly gal! Isn't she adorable? 

Ginger is grazing. She is such a sweet gal. 

We have new babies on the farm. Time for a nap for this little one. 

Mama is on high alert. 

Do you see the babies in the tall grass behind Edna? 

I have  a little progress on Little House Needlework's "Farm Life" . 

Progress as of May 10, 2024

Most of my progress was made while riding back home from the campground. It was a long ride. 😀🚙🚙🚙

Have a beautiful day, Sweeties! 

As Always...

Happy quilting and stitching, y'all

Melisa

"The farm is part of me.  "-Erich Werhenberg

Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗❤🧵

Do you see all of the butterflies enjoying the thistles?

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

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