Pinker n Punkin Quilting & Stitching: thrifting

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

A Thrifty Starburst Quilt

The other day when Mr. Pinker and I went over to the neighbors I took along one of my most recent thrifty finds that I bought in February while camping. As we were driving in the woods, Mr. Pinker stopped the side by side and said , "There is the perfect spot for a photo shoot! Over the creek!"

By golly, I think he was right.

This was a quilt that I purchased at a Goodwill when I was making my way back home from our camping trip in Arizona . Hmmm... I think I will call it Starburst.

Isn't the machine quilting magnificent? The design really gives the quilt a punch.

I paid a mere $5. 99 for this beauty! Can you believe it?! Goodness, I couldn't have snatched it up quick enough. I am very happy to have this beauty in my collection.

I will keep it short and sweet today and leave you with a couple of more photos from the woods. Thank you for dropping by today.

old farm equipment

We made our way deep into the woods . It was a beautiful day.

I hope you have a lovely day !

As Always,

Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

Thank you for the sweet visit.

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. . " - Henry David Thoreau.

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my baby sister, Amy who loved to explore the woods. Love and miss you, Amo.

"Under the Blueberries" House stitch is in the works.

Thursday, April 9, 2026

A Day of Junkin' and Quiltin'

My newest apron.

I went junkin' the other day, and it was a delight! 😀

Welcome, Sweet friends and Happy Happy Thursday!

Mr. Pinker and I took some stolen moments the other day to get away from all of the hustle and bustle . Where did we go? Well the thrift stores of course. And let me tell you ! I was in Heaven!

Tin Heaven that is! I hit the mother load in reproduction tins and by golly, I loaded my buggy down with one tin after another.

All of the tins were just a dollar. Can not beat that with a stick!

"Did you get all of the tins?" asked the cashier.

"Nope, but I sure wish I could have! " I said with a grin.

I then went on to explain how Mr. Pinker and I each had grandparents that once owned old general stores, and that we like to recreate that "general store" look with advertising tins, signs and such. My Grandpa's and Granny's store was in Fulton County , KY in the early 1920-1940's. Mom said it was on stilts. According to Granny , she and Grandpa would have to pull items off the floor if a flood arose. I sure would have liked to have seen the old store.

Anywhooo... Back to the junkin. Not only did I come home with tins, but on the Dime Table , I found some hand painted ceramic birds, a small lamb and a vintage Mother's poem.

Treasures from the "Dime Tables" at the thrift store.

And to top it off I found a bit of enamelware. I was one happy gal to say the least.

What else has been going on? ....Hmmm well I finished Block 4 in Melva's Little House on the Prairie SAL.

The Shoo Fly block is one of my favorites. Oh what fun I had at the machine.

Since I was showcasing the Shoo Fly block , I pulled out my vintage "bug sprayers" that my sweet sister gave me. She liked rusty crusty vintage items like me.

Four blocks completed . Now it's time for me to work on Block 5 Rails. Eeeh! Another favorite block to work on! Melva released it last Thursday.

Melva's Little House on the Prairie Sew Along Posts:

INTRODUCTION of the Little House on the Prairie Stitching Along - January 29, 2026

Block 1 Maple Leaf- February 5, 2026

Block 2 Native Star- February 19, 2026

Block 3 Harvest Basket- March 5, 2026

Block 4 Shoo Fly- March 19, 2026

Block 5 Rails- April 2, 2026

Remember, that Melva's Stitch Along is free until the end of the event. So run don't walk over to Melva's blog and join in. It is always a joy to see what Melva is working on ; plus on Sundays she does a Sew and Tell Link Party , another fun event.

Alrighty Sweeties, that is my rambles for today. I am changing out my Easter decor for Spring so I will continue working on that today.

Spring Farmhouse and 1869 Spring Chick Crock.

Thank you for joining me today. I am sorry I have been so scarce lately. As many of you know, we have had some family illness and have been caregiving here lately. Please be patient with me as I try to get into a "new" groove.

Have a fabulous day and remember to do something that you love even if you have to sneak in a few stolen moments. Love ya'!😘

As Always...

Happy Stitching and Quilting,

y'all

Melisa

"Kindness can transform someone's dark moment with a blaze of light. "- Amy Leigh MerCree

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

I also picked up some Sugar 'n Cream yarns at the thrift store. Yummy colors.

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Desert Rose Quilt - A Thrifty Find

Over the hills and through the wash to the thrift stores I go!

Eeeh! I am spinning in delight! Whenever Mr. Pinker and I travel, we love stopping at thrift stores, yard sales and antique shops to see what treasures we can unearth! And lookie here! I found a gorgeous quilt that I am calling Desert Rose! Isn't it a gem?

My latest thrifty find.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe this is an Irish Chain design.

It was pieced using 4 different fabrics.

And the red centers were fussy cut to showcase the beautiful, yellow roses.

The body of Desert Rose is machine quilted with swirls and waves. Aaaw so pretty.

The borders were quilted with soft scallops.

I thought it was a steal at $17.99 ! But wait! I got it for 25% off that price! Woo Hoo! I was doing the happy dance all the way to the truck.

So what do ya' think? Do you think I made out like a bandit? LOL. I sure do.

Like always, I am sad for the quilter that pieced it. It is such a beautiful piece, but I am thrilled that I could give it a forever home. Plus it is a wonderful souvenir from our camping trip.

I have to admit it was a wonderful day thrifting and to make the day even more special, I not only bought 1 quilt , but I bought a 2nd one that I will share with you next week. It drew me in like a bee to honey. 🐝🍯

Gnarly and twisted wood

So tell me. Have you found any extra special thrifty finds lately? I would love to hear about them.

Thank you for the sweet visit and have a beautiful day!

As Always...

Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all

Melisa

"The desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. "

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

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

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