Happy Turkey Day!

 Good Thursday morning , Sweetie Pies and Happy Thursday. I wanted to pop in and wish all of those in the U.S. a very Happy Thanksgiving and to everyone else a very lovely day as well. May your day be filled with blessings, love  and warm memories of those who are no longer with us. And....  may your plate be filled with turkey , ham and all the fixins'.  Gobble till you Wobble! 🦃🦃🦃

This is  Heartstring Samplery's "Thankful Everyday" which is a freebie on Beth's blog in November 22, 2019 post.  I finished stitching it in October of 2022 while on vacation with my parents in Nebraska. Anywhoo, I finally finished it by popping it into a frame .

As always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

"Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of life"-Catherine Pulsifer

Hugs and Stitches!!!  

Dedicated to my sweet Baby sister, Amy .I am so blessed to have had such a sweet sis , but time was too short. I love you, Amo.  . ❤

Slow Stitching Sunday

  Happy Slow Stitching Sunday, Sweetie pies. My needle and thread is enjoying a day of meandering along my Grandmother's Love quilt. 

Grandma's Love Quilt Top 

 Mr. Pinker purchased this quilt top  last year for my birthday. Isn't it lovely in all of it scrappy glory? 

 All of the blocks are complete; now it is time to work on the border. 

This is one of my favorite blocks.

 Do you, Raggedy Ann lovers recognize this fabric ; the one where the scissors are pointing? 

It reminds me of the calico dress that my old, dingy and well loved Annie wears. 

The stories this little Raggedy Ann could tell- romping on the farm and tea parties with Barbies..... Lol.  

Today's cross stitch is "Love" Advent Candles Ornaments from Heartstring Samplery ; my dear sweet friend, Stacy spoiled me with this and other charts. 🤗❤ " You are my Sunshine, Stacy!" 🌞🌻

I better run ,ya'll. There is Sunday visiting to take place at mom's with a big Sunday dinner. And then who knows what the day allows , but I guarantee quilting and stitching will continue in the evening.  Have a blessed and beautiful day and ...

As always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

Being cheerful is a gift that always brings the soul a lift. 

Hugs and Stitches and Warm Winter Wishes !!!🤗❤🧵

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

Ya'll come back now, ya hear ! 

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.

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

Beth at Love Laugh Quilt  for Monday Making

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 

Crayons Ready and Gingerdoodles in the Oven

Good morning, sweetie pies! It is a chilly morning. Welcome. I have poured myself some hot cocoa. 

Please, please grab a cup and join me for this Slow Stitching Sunday.  Gingerdoodle cookies are in the oven . 

 The other day , I pulled out some of my previous little quilted mug rugs and quilts to put on display and like always they got me in the mood to work on another piece of embroidery.  

Although I do have Frosty McChill QAL going on, I felt like I needed a quickie quilt. 

   Soooo ! I have my crayons all ready for today's project. 

         

 Now I know I should have tinted and embroidered the blocks first, but sometimes I fly by the seat of my pants and piece and then do the tinting and embroidery work .

 Please tell me if you see the Quilt Police headed in my direction ; I'll make a run for it with crayons , floss, and needle in hand. Lol. 👮🚨🚓🖍🧵 

A sweet friend gifted me some  4 1/2" precut white squares so after piecing this little baby, I drew out some Christmas motifs, and now I am ready to go to town.  

WheeeW !   I feel like a kid again playing with my crayons.  Embroidery will come later.   This little quilt will measure 14 x 14 when completed. 

           

Here are the fabric measurements if you are interested:  

Cut 9 -  2 1/2" squares from red white plaids.

Cut  12-  2 1/2' x 4 1/2" from red fabrics for sashing.

Cut 4 - 4 1/2" squares for embroidered blocks. 

Oh and let's not forget  the little doodles . Click here for the embroidery designs. 

These would be awful cute in wool applique too. Maybe some pillows. 

I went back and watched Crabapple Hill Studio's video on crayon tinting for a refresher.

I am working on my gingerbread man right now. 

Did you know that today is National Gingerbread Cookie Day?  I think I am  the only one in my house that loves gingerbread men. What's up with that? Lol. I don't know, but I think they are yummy !  I thought about baking some gingerbread men in celebration but on a whim chose Gingerdoodles. Mmmm. Oh that smell. It smells like Christmas. I think they are ready.  Please try one; be careful they are still warm.

            

My Sunday Slow Stitch cross stitch will be Thankful Every Day a freebie by Heartstring Samplery which is available on Beth's blog in the November, 22, 2019 post. 

I have been working on it since last year. If my fingers get to flying , maybe I will finish it this year. 

Now I have to leave you this recipe just in case you want to make some Gingerdoodles of your own. 

Gingerdoodle Cookies

Yields: 28 cookies

INGREDIENTS

2 c + 2 Tablespoons of all purpose flour

1 Tablespoon of cornstarch

2 teaspoons of baking soda

2 teaspoons of cinnamon divided

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of ginger

1/4 teaspoon of cloves

1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg

3/4 c of butter softened (1 1/2 sticks)

3/4 c of brown sugar

1/4 c of molasses

1/2 c of sugar, divided

1 large egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat oven 350 degrees.  

• Line 2 cookie trays with parchment

• In a medium size bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon,  cloves, salt, ginger and nutmeg. Set aside.

• In  a  small bowl,  combine 1/4 sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon . Set aside

• In a stand mixer , cream together butter, 1/4 cup of sugar,and  brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla extract.  Mix until well combined. 

• Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients from medium sized bowl until well combined .

• Roll 1 heaping tablespoon of dough into a ball and then   roll it into cinnamon/ sugar mixture. 

• Place on cookie sheet leaving 2" between each cookie ball. 

• Bake for 10 minutes

• While warm and just out of the oven sprinkle with remaining cinnamon/ sugar mix. 

• Store in airtight container for up to a week. 

A little ornament made 20 something years ago from cardboard and fabric. I think it is still cute. 

Thank you so much for the sweet Sunday visit. I certainly hope you have found a lovely project to work on today . Have a blessed day and as always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

Remember " You are awesome!" 

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.  

      Kathy at Kathy's Quilts for Slow Stitching Sunday

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

Frederique at  Applique Patchwork Quilting for Patchwork & Quilts on Saturday

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

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

Wendy at Wendy's Quilts for Peacock Party - Friday 

All you need is love and Christmas cookies. 

Gingerbread hugs and stitches!!!

 Thank you my sweet friend for my angel from heaven!  Sending you big ole' bear hugs back!!!! You touched my heart , brought smiles and tears . 💗🤗

Dedicated to my sweet sister, Amy. I will miss our gingerbread house decorating this year.  Love  you, Amo.