Pumpkins, Pumpkins and More Pumpkins Hutch Tour

 It's time to change the hutch decor! In 2 shakes of a lamb's tail I had dismantled my "sunflower decor" and added my orange Dollar Tree plates to the small wooden hutch , Mr. Pinker created nigh 20+ years ago. Little doilies and Christmas lights were added for a bit of sparkle.  

With a hop , skip and a jump, I rushed out to the "she shed" to fetch my pumpkin cookie jar and the rest of the "pumpkin themed serviceware" rolled out of the attic. The "bones" were in place for my Pumpkin themed hutch . Now to get down to the nitty , I thought. Pouring in the clutter. Hee! Hee! 

The plates and large pieces are out . It is time to add in the decorations to the hutch. 

On the top of the hutch where the tins and the Coca Cola crates stay year round, I just added an Autumn four patch quilt and a couple tins in the Autumn colors. "What's in the tins? " - That is where I store some small  kitchen Christmas decor.  Christmas plates and mugs are stored in the bottom of the hutch. 

A little Four Patch quilt was carefully draped over the Coca Cola crates . 

Now let's work on the first shelf. Anything orange in color was fair game to be put on the hutch including old pitchers and a tall rooster. 

My only new addition was the pumpkin butter dish. 

Fall 1869 Crock  is a fall favorite. I have stitched a whole series of "crock " themed pieces over the years and I have a few more in mind.

Do you have any suggestions for a crock stitch? 

The sweet velvet pumpkin was a gift from dear Patricia . Thank you , dear friend. 🤗

The middle shelf was filled with more pumpkins. 

Pumpkin themed bowls cups and a cookie jar fill the 2nd shelf along with some stitching. 

I store the little pumpkin cups in the big pumpkin cookie jar when  I put these items away for storage. 

In the vintage bowl, I stacked plates, pumpkin cups and a biscuit cutter. In the background is my Autumn Jar- from the Mason Jar Series. 

A Pumpkin or Two was a quick stitch that I shared a year or so ago.

 

 The little pumpkin gravy bowl was filled with a stitch called Pumpkins and behind it is a wool applique that I worked on about 20 years ago. 

Can you tell that I love pumpkins and crows? LOL 

My Autumn Pumpkin Wool Applique was created from pieces of thrifted wool clothing and after completion it was   just popped into a thrifted frame. Wahlah! 

The bottom shelf was filled with a modge podge  of country clutter. Wheew ! Where do I start? There are stacks of little plates, mom's pumpkin pie plate  and a mason jar filled with  pears. 

I store small fall themed items in the pie dish when not in use. 

Oh and there is stitching  and other crafty pieces too . Like...

Little Prim Punkin  a small yarn punched piece that I shared last year. I just used thrifted yarns and whipped this prim punkin up for the fall season. 

Little Prim Punkin was yarn punched using thrifted wool yarns. A very easy peasy craft and quick too . 

 Fall Y'all  and  the Pumpkin Pie Stamp are nestled among jello molds, salt and pepper shakers and small plates. 

The painted wooden spoon and salt and pepper shakers were gifts from my sweet sis. 

And I must not forget the Mini Pumpkin Sampler .

Underneath the Mini Pumpkin Sampler, you may have spotted a little quilt

Mom's Pumpkin Pie was created in the 90's .   My how my applique has come along since then. 😀😄

Lots of teeny wonky scraps were sewn up and a big pumpkin pie was appliqued over the squares. 

Of course I had to include Mom's Pumpkin Pie recipe at the time. 

That's my fall Hutch in a Pumpkin Shell!  A lot to see . Right? Well, these roly poly's are coming down today! 🎃

There are black cats, ghosts and ghouls that are grumbling in the attic ready to take their place. 

Sooo... I will be trying to wrangle them into place. Perhaps if I get it done, I will show you next week where the cute jacks and cats landed. 

Hmmm... Now where do I store all of this clutter when it is time to put it away? Well let me show you .

In the toy room is a gigantic armoire which holds a lot of stuff including the following themed items : sunflowers, Halloween , Fall , Thanksgiving and Patriotic. 

This armoire holds patriotic in the bottom drawer and in the basket on the shelf. Fall and Halloween is in the large section of the  armoire

In the armoire are stacks upon stacks of small shoe box totes that are labeled. Here I have pulled out my Fall Salt and pepper shakers. They are wrapped and tightly  packed.

Fall Salt and Pepper shakers are stored in shoe boxes. 

My Pumpkin themed pie dishes , bowls and such are stored in the attic. 

I wrap all of my breakables with newspaper or plastic wrap that I buy at Harbor Freight on a spool. This gives the pieces a little protection from any chips. 

I wrap all of my breakables in plastic wrap for protection. 

Do you see the yellow bowl in the background? It sits high on the counter. In it are  some of my salt and pepper shakers that rotate in and out of the seasons.  I use every nook and cranny to store my clutter. Hee! Hee! 

Now as far as my stitching storage- well I haven't perfected that yet. I did buy another armoire a while back,  so I am aiming to organize and store some in there, but that story is for another day. 😏😊

Gosh, I guess I have rambled long enough. I do hear the moans and groans of my Halloween decor calling so I best get to work. 

So tell me . Do you have a special place that you like to decorate seasonally? 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Create something special that brings joy to your day.  "- 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  who loved decorating for the holidays even when she was just a youngster. 

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

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Picked up these pretty vintage calicos in Texas while thrifting. 

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Apple-icious Hutch Tour

 "Uh-oh!" replied Mr. Pinker as he stared at me wide- eyed. I was busy dismantling all of the bee decor displayed on the little country pine hutch. 

Bye Bye, Bee decor! 

"Is it redecorating time? " he asked with a grin. 

"It sure is, " I said  as I began to pull out my new themed decor.

"What is it this time?" he inquired. 

"Apples, silly. Didn't you notice all of the reds?" I replied with a smile.  

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Mr. Pinker nodded and retreated to the safety of downstairs for he knew it would be no time that plates galore and lots of knick knacks and stitching would be flying this way and that as I puttered with my little country hutch.

Little saucers, plates and a vintage Betty Crocker cook book

 

"Hmmm... now how many plates can I pack onto this wee hutch? " I asked myself. 

I layered in lots of thrifted and Dollar Tree red and white plates on one shelf after the other. 

Then bits of Watt's pottery was tucked here and there. Some stacked on little saucers. 

It was not long before the first 2 shelves were filled to the brim. I have to admit that I stepped back and gave myself 2 pats on the back. My "Apple-icious Hutch " was coming together. 

I even added in my Dolly Parton cookie jar.- So sweet. 

Once I reached the bottom shelf, I began to throw in a modge podge of all things red and apple related. 

The vintage juicer was filled with a bowl of old jello molds.

 The newly thrifted potato masher was good to hold some tins and I even included a little stitch called STAMP 1 - A BASKET OF APPLES,

The darling hand appliqued and quilted apple pie quilt gifted to me from dear Donna inspired me to add my Betty Crocker Pie Parade  Cookbook.  

"Ooooh that looks pretty! " I said to no one in particular. 

As I continued layering , I ran to my "stitching basket" and snatched up my newly completed Apple Jam Jar  which I shared a few weeks ago. 

"Eeeh perfection!"

The Pear Stamp soon followed. 

It was not long before the 3rd shelf was overflowing with apples galore!

After stepping back, taking a look and dusting myself off, I went to the downstairs door and yelled , "Honey, come here. Quick!"

Mr. Pinker came barreling up the stairs. 

"What's up buttercup?" he asked. 

"Lookie! Lookie! My hutch is all decorated for September.

My kitchen is decorated in reds so the apples themed hutch fits in perfectly. 

"OOOPS wait! " I ran back over to the hutch, surveyed around me and chose a red tin to add to the top of the hutch. Most of the items on the top of the shelf always stay there, I just change out a little nook each month which this time I added an "Old Maid Raisin Cookies" tin. 

"Now look , Sweetie. "

The old hutch is decorated with all things red. 

"Hmmm... Yeah, " replied Mr. Pinker. " A lot of stuff. "

"Yep! Just the way I like it, " I replied with a twinkle in my eye.

"I know . " Mr. Pinker replied ( Hmmm... I swear I saw him roll his eyes. Hee! Hee!  Oh well) 

 Finally, Mr. Pinker nodded and said , "It's pretty, but I would rather see an apple pie. "

"We shall see. We shall see, " I said with a grin and with that I began thumbing through my recipe books . 

STAMP 3 RAKING LEAVES

Well, Sweethearts, that is my "Apple-icious Hutch " Tour in a nutshell. I know it is a lot to take in, but loads of color and clutter is my style. I am so very grateful that you dropped by for visit. 

Just give me a few hours and I will have that apple pie out of the oven.  

Have a super duper day, friends and remember....

You are the apple of my eye! 

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Hope is like an apple seed- it grows into sweetness.  "- 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

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

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It's All About Apples and a Mason Jar Freebie

 Y'all it's just about that time of the year! Apple Pickin' Season!  Oh, I cannot wait.

How about you? 

STAMP 1 - A BASKET OF APPLES

Up on the mountain a few counties away, are some delightful apple orchards where apples galore are sold by the box.

 Perhaps Mr. Pinker and I will take a day trip and snatch us a box or two. Maybe stop by the pepper patch and pick up a 5 gallon bucket of bell peppers for just $5.00 too. Oh, that would be wonderful.  

Apple Crate  

I am pulling out more of my apple decor. Yesterday I went thrift shopping and found this fabulous apple spongeware canister. 

"Oooh that will be perfect!" I squealed in delight . "Not only can I pair it  with my blue enamelware but  also with the gorgeous cross stitch that sweet Donna sent me a few weeks ago in a Blessing Box, " I told myself. 

 Aaaw don't you think they make a good pair?  I am smitten. 

She also sent  this beautiful hand stitched and appliqued quilt. Swoon!  Isn't it darling? 🤗 Or should I say apple-icious! 🍎🍏

Apples, quilts and a pie- now what is not to love. Hee! Hee! Thank you sweet Donna.❤😘  I will cherish these. 

 I may be moving the apple quilt in the near future to my hutch when I pull out more apple-icous goodies to display.

Speaking of apple goodies. I hope you do not mind if I sprinkle links to previous apple themed posts that I have shared in the past. There are recipes, mini quilt instructions, doodles , cross stitch and of course loads of country clutter or as some call it  good ole' fashioned junk  treasures😁. If you are interested, just click on the colored links, Sweet peas and you will be magically transported back to the post.  

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Nanny's Applesauce Cake Recipe - A 1940's recipe

Apple Mini Sampler  No photo for this little cross stitch freebie. Even after all these years I am still working on it. LOL Slow as molasses 

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Have I told you that I eat an apple every single day? I think I have . Anywhooo... I keep unsweetened applesauce in my pantry just in case I run out of apples before I can get to the grocery store. 

An apple a day keeps the doctor away or so they say. 

Behind my Granny's old log cabin were massive apple trees along a fence line. If we were  lucky and if Granny was up to the trip, she would  take us youngins' into the woods, past the small grape lined trellises to the apple trees with limbs drooping to the ground with ever so heavy apples. We would fill our little basket up with green apples . Of course , we could not resist eating an apple or two before we traipsed back through the weeds to the old log cabin. 

Apple Picking- A Heart Doodle Freebie

Meanwhile back at Nanny's on the farm, there was cooking going on.  She would be busy in the kitchen cooking a batch of her fresh fried apple fritters. Yum! Yum! They were always a treat to enjoy especially when they came out of the old, deep iron skillet piping hot. 

Nowadays, I settle for eating apples sliced with a dash of cinnamon, but every now and then I will treat myself to something special. 

Cinnamon- Sugar Apples Recipe

Combine 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Set Aside. Core, peel and slice 2 -3 apples into wedges and sprinkle with cinnamon- Sugar mixture. Microwave in a microwavable safe dish on high setting until tender. Serve. 

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Before you leave, may I show you the new apple design I am working on? 

It is called Apple Jam Jar from the Mason Jar Series.  Three large apples jammed into a jar. 

I have just begun it and have not decided on the colors that I will use. 

So I thought I would share it as a CHOOSE YOUR OWN COLORS CHART. Use as many or as few colors as you want. In fact you might want to add some colors. 

Hmmm... Should I have 3 red apples or mix it up with red, yellow, and green apples? I am not sure, but I will keep you posted on my progress and I will update this post once it is completed.

UPDATE- SEPTEMBER 12, 2026-  Apple Jam Jar is all finished. 

So let me share what floss colors I used. 

I decided to use 3 different reds for my apples. 

Apple Jam Jar - From the Mason Jar Series

FLOSS  : SYMBOL  MOTIF:

DMC 414 (O) Mason Jar lid      

DMC 3721 ( R) 1st apple on the bottom      

DMC 355 (R) 2nd apple on the bottom

DMC 356 (R) top apple

DMC 610 (V) Apple stem

DMC  640 (P)  Quilt star in the apples

DMC  782 ( Y)  Center of blossom

DMC 3371 ( • )  Jar

DMC  739 ( W) Blossom

DMC 732(X) Grass and Leaves

DMC 733 ( U ) Grass

DMC 3021 ( T) Wording

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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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🧵FREEBIE ALERT!  FREEBIE ALERT 🧵

Herrschners just posted four Country Charm Ornaments freebie charts. OH MY GOSH ! They are as cute as a country button! I hope you will pop over to visit them. 

I guess, I have rambled long enough. 

Have a sweet day! 

And...

As Always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa 

"Don't be afraid to go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.  "- 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy 

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

🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏

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