Dropping Love Notes Jar. - A Mason Jar Freebie

Can I send you a big Hug? You know that I find all of you quite special!   Happy Valentine's Day , Sweetie Pies.  Welcome.

 

Graphic from the Graphic Fairy

It is another beautiful glorious day. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. What is not to love?


 Do you have anything special planned today? Later in the day, Mr. Pinker and I will go out to the most glorious , most spectacular romantic place- the place where I like to take long strolls. I bet you can't guess where. Well let me take that back- those who have been visiting me for awhile  know exactly where-  Eeeeh the thrift store!!!!!😀❤ Ya'll I am a junkaholic so a thrift store , a yard sale and yep even the dump where I can find rusty treasures is all good to me even on Valentine's Day. ( Yes I have found treasures at the dump. 😃😅 but I will tell you about those some other time. ) We will go out to eat later. 

 Last year , Mr. Pinker bought me a fabulous bow tie quilt on our romantic Valentine thrift store date for just a song and a dance. 💃
Who knows maybe we will find another. 


Any whooo! I have been on pins and needles to drop you a Love Note- this one is in the form of a mason jar stitch . It is called DROPPING LOVE NOTES JAR. 



Two little birdies- one dropping love notes or hearts to the other.






This little jar was inspired by my ceramic birds that you have seen time and time again;
 in fact they have inspired other stitches as well like  Love Basket   and Spring Stamp. 

 
 
"Dropping Love Notes Jar" is the same size as the other mason jars with a stitch size of 48 x 67.

I stitched mine on 14 count tea/coffee dyed aida . 12 DMC floss colors were used in this stitch including 223, 932, 931, 930, 815, 3345, 3347, 780, 782, 783, 3371, and 413. 



NOTE:  I did not chart this but it is written in the instructions:  I used 1 strand of 783 to create long stitches for the straw in the nest and 1 strand of 931 to create long stitches in the wings. 

 
The trim is 2 strands of chenille white yarn that I bought at Walmart . One strand I tea dyed. I cut off a portion of the yarn and microwaved a Great Value Black tea bag in a coffee cup of water. I then let the yarn sit for about 30 minutes. I wish you could see the difference between the two in person- so lovely.
I then simply twisted a white chenille and a tea dyed chenille strand together and whip stitched them along the seam. 

If you are interested in stitching Dropping Love Notes Jar  ,grab the images below. Many of ya'll know but I always encourage you to read my little disclaimer and note about getting my charts. 

NOTE: Normally I have been able to create links to the charts and instructions which were in JPG form. For some reason, recent updates on Google Docs. has prevented me from doing that and I am not able to create a pdf without having to deal with storage issues.  Many dear stitchers say they right click, save the image and then print.  I think some have copied and pasted it to a Word document that they can print off as well. I hope you are able to find a way to enjoy this chart. You will have to click each page to save. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding and for all of the helpful tips and ideas. 

I stitch my little designs for fun and to decorate my home. I feel very blessed by this community and love sharing my little charts, but I am not a professional designer. And I do not have professional software. Thank you for understanding . I am always grateful for your kind encouragement , your visits, and for stitching my little designs.

          

     

    

Here's a quick  sweet Valentine's Recipe to bring a smile to your day. 😀💗

VALENTINE'S RECIPE 
INGREDIENTS: 
4 small kisses
6 giant hugs
1 cup of kindness
3 cups of love
5 tsp of happiness
2 + caring hearts
DIRECTIONS: 
Mix together and spread the love.
- From Artsy Momma

Before you leave, I have to show you what I am working on. Can you guess what I am stitching?  There is the beginnings of a hen and some wee boots. I am going to give you a clue; she is a hard working gal .

Whether you celebrate the day alone or with someone special I wish you the most blessed and joyous day.  Love ya'!!!!

As always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

PIGLET  "How do you spell Love?" 

 POOH - "You don't spell it, you feel it" 

Hugs and Stitches !!!🤗❤🧵

If you missed any of the previous jars, just click on the names below, and you will magically be transported back to a previous post. 

Autumn Jar Pinkeep , Winter  Jar , Sheep Jar , Bunny Jar  ,  Strawberry Jam Jar ( not pictured)  , Patriotic Jar ,Honey Jar  , and   Sunflower Jar . 

Dedicated to my dear loving sister Amy who loved to collect mason jars . I love and miss you. 

 

A Buffet of Valentine Stitches

Great Grandma Annie's buffet is loaded down with Valentine stitching.  

Welcome, ya'll.  You guessed it - it is another Country Clutter post. 😂Most of these stitches you have seen  before. I seem to decorate the buffet the same ole' way each February, but I do love these pieces.  

So many of the items on the buffet reminds me of my family. Great Grandma Annie sold eggs to buy her dining room set and the buffet was part of it. 

Front and center is Waxing Moon's Valentines' Trio . I stitched the houses together on 14 count aida with 3 stitch lengths separating the houses.  Below the trio is  a white stone platter with Dorothy Mae's Spring House.  and Elizabeth Hartline's Saltbox

Dorothy Mae's Spring House was named after my great aunt who was like a 3rd grandmother to me. She  adored the color pink  . It was always such a treat to go to her home which was just a hop , skip and a jump from the post office which is where she worked. 

I pulled out my Pioneer Woman tiered tray and loaded it with stitches as well.  "Love You More" was a freebie from Cathy at Hands on Design.  Last year , I stitched "Love" from Vicki at Stitchy McFloss. She posted this lovely freebie on Feb. 9, 2022. I finished mine by appliqueing it to a little heart. I left the top of the stitch open so I could tuck a little love note in it. 

The small "Love " design on the bottom tier is a freebie from The Stitcherhood.  Nestled next to is the teeniest little hearts that I stitched on a scrap of aida. Look at that sweet bluebird in the bowl.- one of my thrift store favorites.  

It has been years since I have pulled out my glass heart bowl. I nestled Strawberry Saltbox in it. 

Years ago I found the large milk glass compote, I placed a red plate on top of it and placed a number of stitches on top which includes Lizzie Kate's Be My Valentine . It is a freebie on her website.Beside it is another Lizzie Kate stitch called  Snippet- Be Mine Valentine. Finished in the Dollar Tree tray is my LOVE NOTE STAMP. 

"LOVE " is a freebie from Notforgotten Farms. Lori has the most adorable designs and she is so generous as well. 

 Have you figured out what I finished it on? It is a metal napkin holder that I found at the Goodwill. 😀 I just turned it on its side and added some Dollar Tree florals and picks and a big bow on top. I think it is as cute as red button if I do say so myself. ❤

On the other side of the buffet,  is With Thy Needle and Threads "February Word Play" . I finished it on a metal blackboard that I found at the thrift store, but it had a Kirklands tag on it.  Below the Word Play is a thrifted tea cup and saucer that I recently found at you guessed it - the thrift store. It is overflowing with my Red Heart Mini Sampler . Hmm. I am thinking I need a dough bowl of themed mini samplers? What do you think? But I digress. Beside it is Love Basket   and on the opposite side is Love Grows Here Home . 

My girls always joke with me how I can not throw anything away. Well the little LOVE NOTES that is framed in the black frame is a testament to that. It was a pair of one of the girls pants when they were young. I cut off a section with the pocket and embroidered "Love Notes " on it. I then stuffed it with little paper  hearts 

 One more day until Valentines' and I am still stitching for the big day. I think I can squeeze one more Love stitch on the buffet. Don't you? 😁😃 Of course, Mr. Pinker would say that is not possible, but if there is a will there is a way especially for a clutter bug like me.. 😆Any whoo, Sweetie pies. Thank you for dropping by for an afternoon visit. I hope to post my Country Clutter Hutch tour soon. 

As always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

This home is filled with dreams , love and happiness from above. 

Hugs and Stitches !!!🤗❤🧵

Dedicated to my dear loving sister Amy . I love and miss you. 

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 

Back to the Barn Friday- A Barnyard Christmas Freebie

Here we go again! Put on those farm boots and throw on some overalls for we are heading back to the barn!    

Happy Friday, ya'll ! Before we head out , grab you a mug of tea  or coffee and don't forget -- the  fresh baked biscuits are on the stove. We can not begin the afternoon on an empty stomach.   

While you are eating, let me tell you about Sweet Petunia. Do you  remember me telling you about her in October ? 

Oh, that has been awhile, I better refresh your memory. Back in October somebody dumped sweet Petunia out at the farm drive way. Of course, the neighboring farmers alerted us right away, and soon we  were told  that a strange truck had been in the neighborhood around dusk.  Hmmm! I wonder if they were the culprits. 

Mr. Pinker  tried to find her owners and even inquired on the local radio station, but alas, still  no one has claimed her.  We believe that since it is known by many that we have a pig farm that someone was tired of feeding her and dropped her off at the farm.  

Petunia is still at the farm and has a ferocious appetite. Should I say she eats like a hog!!! 😁😅. Anyway I have been calling her Sweet Petunia, but .......Mr. Pinker told me the other day that she was not at all sweet. 😳🐷🐖 He said every time he enters the pen she grunts loudly and then charges. What! I exclaimed! With a face like that  I can not imagine her being anything but sweet. 

The other day, Mr. Pinker and I took the grandbabies out to the farm . They love jumping the round bales and soon they made their way to the pig pen. While I was around the corner looking at the bees, I heard the little one say ,  "I am going to get in there."  I quickly made my way back to the front of the pig pen to see what "Little Bit "was doing, and by golly he had climbed the fence and got in the pen with Petunia.

 I was ready to jump the pen myself, but Sweet Petunia just gave a piggy smile and slowly waddled  up to Little Bit who held a Nutty Buddy treat in his hand. He then fed her and Petunia looked quite pleased.  

I looked at Mr. Pinker and said I don't see anything but Petunia being as sweet as button.  Little Bit and Sweet Petunia got along just fine and there was no charging or grunting. After Petunia ate her sweet treat, she walked calmly away and laid down with the rest of the piggies. All was well in the barnyard.  So now I am wondering what pig is Mr. Pinker talking about. 🤔

And with that I wanted to share with you " Penelope the Christmas Pig" the newest  addition to the Barnyard Christmas series.   Nope I didn't name it after Petunia but after a sweet white pig. 

The Christmas Pig sports a wreath like Margie the Christmas Horse and  Heart the Christmas Cow . 

 

This is the perfect Farmhouse Friday Stitch. Remember  a Farmhouse Friday stitch is anything that reminds you of farms or the good ole' days. 

If you are interested in stitching Penelope the Christmas Pig  ,grab the images below. Many of ya'll know but I always encourage you to read my little disclaimer and note about getting my charts. 

NOTE: Normally I have been able to create links to the charts and instructions which were in JPG form. For some reason, recent updates on Google Docs. has prevented me from doing that and I am not able to create a pdf without having to deal with storage issues.  Many dear stitchers say they right click, save the image and then print.  I think some have copied and pasted it to a Word document that they can print off as well. I hope you are able to find a way to enjoy this chart. You will have to click each page to save. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding and for all of the helpful tips and ideas. 

I stitch my little designs for fun and to decorate my home. I feel very blessed by this community and love sharing my little charts, but I am not a professional designer. And I do not have professional software. Thank you for understanding . I am always grateful for your kind encouragement , your visits, and for stitching my little designs.

Alrighty, now that we have chatted and ate, are you ready to head out the the barn? Hmmm! I have an idea.💡😀 How about let's just sit and stitch, and we will let Mr. Pinker go out and clean the pig pen. He doesn't mind, and  I think we would have a lot more fun stitching the day away . Don't you? 

 As Always...

Happy quilting and stitching, ya'll

Melisa

I learned long ago, never wrestle with a pig, besides, you get dirty and the pig likes it. - George Bernard Shaw

Hugs and Stitches  !!!🤗❤🧵

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy  who had a pot belly pig herself just a year before. You would have loved Petunia, Amy . Love and miss you., Amo ❤❤

"Blessed" -Three Year IG Anniversary Chart Freebie

 A very good morning to you, my friends.  This post  is a day late and a dollar short. What do I mean by that ? Well I was supposed to post this in September of last year.  For the last couple of years, I have posted a "Blessed " Chart in celebration of my Anniversary on Instagram and though the post was ready to go, I failed to publish it.  So here it is - A Day Late and A Dollar Short! 😀

Any whoo, September, 26, 2022 was my  Three  Year anniversary of being on Instagram. Lol Well , I know that is not an earth shattering day to celebrate , but I look for any reason to have a grand  day. 

My very first post was in 2019.  I had already decorated for Halloween and I just took a snapshot of a display in my hall . With butterflies in my stomach, I took the plunge and posted. Oh, boy was I scared. I have told the story before , but my daughter  jokingly said "I'm sure there is someone out there like you". 😂😀  

My very first post on Instagram - Sept . 26, 2019

For the last two years , I have celebrated this day , by sharing a "Blessed " chart.  Why? Well because of you!  You make me feel so blessed!  I have made many friends on Instagram and my blog and though we have never met in person; you have brought so much joy into my life.   Everyone that I have chatted with online has been so very kind and supportive and that means more than mere words can express. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. 

Let me show you my  previous "Blessed " charts. 

2020 "First Year IG Anniversary Chart " 

Sept 26, 2020 - 1 year IG Anniversary Post

2021  "Blessed- Second Year IG Anniversary Chart. " 

Sept. 26, 2021 - 2nd  IG Anniversary Chart. 

So today, I am sticking with the "Blessed " theme and  humbly sharing a simple quick to stitch chart.  

If you are interested in celebrating with me , just check out the link below and you will find the jpg. 

Click here for the Charts jpg. 

Before you leave ,  I want to thank you all for the warmth, kindness and thoughtfulness that you have share with me each and every day. Thank you for  being here as I experienced  my ups and downs this past year and a half with the passing of my sister. And thank you for understanding that I am not tech savvy and am still muddling my way through Instagram and blogging.   Thank you , my dear friends. Sending you hugs and love and as always...

Happy  Stitching and Quilting, ya'll

Melisa 

When I count my blessings, I count you twice. 

Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤

Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy. I love and miss you so much.❤❤👼  " The best thing about having a sister was I always had a friend."  - Cali Ray Turner. 

Thank you for the sweet visit.