Like a Bandit

A great big howdy to you! Well I have been at it again!! Scouring the thrift shops for thrifty deals.😀 

A few weeks ago, Mr. Pinker and I high tailed into Alabama to search out my favorite honey holes. At first, I thought there was going to be slim pickings, but Mr. Pinker spotted this fabulous wedding ring quilt.

 

Isn't it gorgeous? 

 It has a few bad spots in it. I thought about repairing them and I may in the future , but only if I decide to pull out my vintage worn feedsacks.

A wee hole in the Wedding Ring Quilt

Do you see the star design in the quilting? 

 I made out like a bandit when we went to the 2nd shop. Eeeeeh! Look at this hexie basket quilt!!! It's huge!!!! 

 I bet you can't guess what I paid. - $19 . Can you believe it? And there is not a thing wrong with it. 

 This sweet little pillow also jumped into my buggy as well.

 It was a great day to be a bandit that is for sure. 

 

Soon we were trucking home and we decided to stop at one more thrift shop. There I spotted this Pioneer Woman comforter with shams for only $7. 

But look the blue floral fabric is the same that I am using in my Summer Day's quilt. 

Can you imagine them being paired together.  Maybe the quilt at the bottom of the bed. I think that would look cute. Now to put my nose to the grindstone and get the Summer Days quilt complete. 

Well that's this week's thrifty haul. 

Thank you so  much for dropping by for a visit. Have an awesome day!!!

As always,

Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa

Thrifting is more than shopping; its an adventure! 

Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗🧵

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who loved to thrift as much as I do  I so miss you driving up and showing me all of your thrifty finds. . 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. 

Susan at Quilt Fabrication for  Midweek Makers 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

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

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

6/19/23

The Color Purple and Bees

 Happy, happy Saturday, 

May I greet you with a little nursery rhyme? 

        I never saw  purple cow

        I never hope to be one

        But I can tell you anyhow,

        I would rather see than be one      -  Gelett Burgess

Lol isn't that the cutest? I always loved that rhyme. Why the Purple Cow rhyme you ask ?  Well this month's color is Purple in the  RSC or Rainbow Scraps Challenge with Angela at So Scrappy.

 So I have trucked in a few purples from the Quilt Nest to come up with something in order to stay in the game. 💜😀 Perhaps a Purple Cow applique? Who knows. Lol

No, purple cow in my collection.

 Hmmm  Maybe I do need a purple cow! Oh goodness !😆🐄💜🐮

Speaking of Purple Cows -  Doesn't this sound yummy!

I did pull out on old UFO to quilt on .This was a small quilt that I made in 2004 when I was in mourning over the passing of my grandmother.

 It will  be a hard one to work on, but it does need to be finished. 

To tell you the truth, there is not much excitement going on in the Quilt Nest. I have churned out a few rail fence blocks from 1 1/2" scraps but that is about all.  

No plans for these yet. 

I do have a little cross stitch to share with you today. It is another bee stitch and of course is a small. 

This one is called "Home" . It measures 53 W x 20H. A great one to stitch on scraps. I stitched mine on 14 count aida which brings it to measure about 3 3/4" x 1 3/8". 

 I finished mine on a Dollar Tree crate that I found in the craft section ( I got these buttons too, but I will use those on other projects) .

 It was unfinished so I painted mine white.  I mounted my stitch to a batting covered cardboard . I think it turned out pretty cute. If you would like to stitch this little please, just check out the pdf. 

Click here for pdf. 

If you check out my last post, you will find links to other bee stitches that I have offered, and yep, there is more quick stitches  to come. 

Well I am going to buzz off here. I am tickled pink that you visited me today or should I say "tickled purple" since that is this month's color. 😀 Have a beautiful day and as always...

Happy 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

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

Michelle  at From Bolt to Beauty for Beauty Pageant 132

Wendy at Wendy's Quilts for Peacock Party 

Life in the Scrappatch  for Stitch Sew & Show  No. 21

Frederique at  Applique Patchwork Quilting for Patchwork & Quilts #55

I'll love you till the cows come home. 

Hugs and Stitches

A Little Bit of Stitching

Santa arrived ! Fortunately, noone received coal, but instead loads of presents. The grandchildren jumped in glee as we arrived to watch the grand opening of presents. Wrapping paper was flying and boxes popped open. What a joy to see Christmas through children's eyes. Santa visited me too. What did I get?  Well some Farmhouse decor and Pioneer Woman pieces.  

A livestock metal sign, a rooster stool and enamelware cake stand. 

Love Pioneer Woman pieces . 

I have not figured out where I am going to put these pieces yet. 

 I have to admit- very little stitching has gone on here this week. How about you?  

I was able to get in some last minute finishing before Christmas though. I finished IStitch Designs "Joyeux Noel" freebie into a little pin pillow and tucked it in an old wooden salad bowl filled with mini glass ornaments.  Behind it, is  my 2019 finish of Little House Needlework's Country Christmas . Also on the table is my Santa Clause Sampler  which is  stitched  on some very crispy 14 count aida.

 

My dear friend, Georgia, sent me a complimentary chart from Stitchy Kitty called "Winter Blues"  . I was not familiar with Stitchy Kitty, but is such a cute design. I am using  the floss that I have   on hand and am stitching it on 14 count tea/coffee dyed aida. The flosses that I am using are  DMC white, 311, 932 , a mystery blue ( lol I have lost the label) 3753 , 310 and 798. I can not wait to finish this piece. 

"Winter Blues " by Stitchy Kitty" I'm  using what floss I  have on hand. 

I also began a new little design.

A sneaky peek. I am loving the colors so far. 

My youngest daughter bought me a few charts for Christmas. I am so anxious to start  one . Which one will it be? Hmmmm! 

"Winter Holiday"  is my first Mill Hill Kit. I always marvel at Illionoisstitcher and Crossinstitches365 on Instagram's Mill Hill stitches.  I just wonder " Can I do that?" Well now thanks to my daughter , I am going to try. 

I am hoping next week will be a more productive week for stitching, but I have a bedroom to paint and Christmas to take down. So we will see.  

Well I am hopping off to do a little stitching for the evening. Thank you so much for visiting. Have a Happy New Year. And as always...

Happy Stitching, 

Melisa

Sunflowers in Tiered Tray

Hey, ya'll. Come on in and join me in the kitchen to see my summer tiered galvanized tray.

 

The tray is located by my corner kitchen sink right under the window and is filled to the brink.  I have it filled with Pioneer Woman bowls, salt and pepper shakers , chickens, pottery and eggs- little country treasures found at the Goodwill. As I said,  I like my tray to be crammed full.  To fill in the spaces, I tucked in not only the sunflowers but torn gingham fabric tied into little  bows and bits of red berries. 

The top tray has an apple pottery baking dish turned on its side with a chicken ornament tucked in it.  A little chalkboard with the word " Summer is in the back  as well as a big old rooster who  standing in a coffee cup. 

The bottom tray has this little yellow chicken creamer with a milk glass egg holder and egg in it. The bottom of the tray sports boxwood greenery. 

I placed a little sunflower cloth napkin under the tray to add a little brightness to the counter.  

 Barely visible and sitting near the tray is a Pioneer Woman utensil crock that holds old wooden and metal utensils long retired from use in the kitchen but lovingly display. Well since this tray is complete I am off to decorate a new tiered tray that my daughter gifted me. 

Have a great day,

Melisa

A Berry Sweet Tiered Tray

Hello there friends! Join me in the kitchen to see  my  galvanized  two tiered tray all decorated. 

Now normally,  this tiered tray  would be decorated for the patriotic season but this year I kept my strawberry decor in the tray. This tiered tray is located near my corner upstairs kitchen sink.  I filled it with thrifted items such  chickens, vintage Fire King cups, a crotcheted doily , strawberry cups and a chocolate covered strawberry dish- all purchased at the Goodwill. I also included my red mason jar chicken salt and pepper shakers, sprigs of floral picks,  and Pioneer Woman salt and pepper shakers and bowls.  

Near my tiered tray is a Pioneer Woman utensil crock - purchased at the Goodwill. It is filled with vintage and antique kitchen utensils. It is a fun little display . Now to think of a new  vignette for this tiered tray. Have a lovely day.