Lunch box ☑ Pencils✅ Crayons ☑ Paper ✅
Oh my, do I see some of you moms doing the Happy Dance???!!! Hee! Hee! 😅😃😄Lol that's okay ! Break out into a full dance show! I know my daughter is!
It is Back to School Day and the kiddos are heading back to school for their 1st full day. My daughter said she could not pack those backpacks quick enough! 😂
I am sure my grandsons will wake up bright eyed and bushy tailed because they are excited to see their friends. ( They are social butterflies . Hmmmm do you call boys social butterflies? Probably not , but they like to socialize. ). My daughter said the teacher of the youngest grandson will have her hands full because most of the little football / baseball players are in the same room. LOL.
As a kid, I was always excited to return back to school with a new wardrobe as well as sporting a new Trapper Keeper. Do you remember those?
Do you have any fond Back to School memories? One of my most memorable was the weekend before my senior year. I was stung in the face by a hornet! YIKES! What a disaster especially since I am allergic to bees. ( Yep, I am allergic, but I still love my honeybees. )
Anywhoo , my face swelled up, and I could not see . Mom used all of those home remedies to ease the discomfort and bring down the swelling like applying a baking soda paste. I just knew I would be mortified showing up on the 1st day with my face as big as a balloon. Fortunately , by Monday morning the swelling had subsided to where I was not too monstrous. 👾👾👾
I decorated the top of my shelf in the Back to School theme. I will be snapping away when the boys arrive here - that is taking photos of the boys .
Do you take Back to School photos of your youngins' or grandchildren?
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| A school display for the new school year. |
Yesterday , I pulled out the large chalkboards and made each grandson a "Back to School" photo prop. It is a tradition my daughter does every year.
The boys including my nephews had their last Summer sleep over the other night. We made a bonfire, popped popcorn and later watched movies. I have to admit this ole' grandma is going to miss the summer time fun. They all have been very entertaining.
In celebration of "Back to School" time, I created a little mini sampler called the Little Red Schoolhouse Mini Sampler.
Monday night I worked diligently and finished this little piece in two shakes of a lamb's tail- well actually it was around 2 1/2 hours-- long enough for me to watch the master sleuth ,Columbo on TV. Hee! Hee!
I finished it into a little pin pillow . Because I am so thrifty, I used yarn that I purchased from the thrift store for the trim. I simply twisted two strands tightly and pinned them in place.
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| I am twisting 2 strands of yarn to create a yarn cording trim. I use pins to help me keep it in place. |
I usually work one side at a time . Twisting, and pinning. I use matching thread to the yarn that I use. I also pay close attention to the direction of the the thread in respect to the twist of the yarn ; I try to make them marry nicely.
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| I whip stitch the trim in place using matching thread . I constantly adjust the coil/ twist of the yarn. |
Soon Little Red House Schoolhouse Mini Sampler was complete and ready to add to my "Back to School" display.
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| The little sampler is completed and all ready for school time. |
I had thought about stitching my schoolhouse in white since most of the old one room schoolhouses around here were white, but at the last minute, chose reds. I used 8 DMC floss colors including 3857, 3781, 730, 930, 822, 420, 3721, and 3799. The design size is 63 x 38 and is stitched on tea/ coffee dyed 14 count aida which I dyed myself. (I will be posting a coffee/ tea dye post next week. ) On 14 count aida, the stitch will measure about 4 1/2" x 2 3/4".
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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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If you missed any mini samplers, I invite you to check out the links below.
Shamrock Mini Sampler Red Heart Mini Sampler Mini Apple Sampler, Mini Sunflower Sampler , Mini Bee Sampler , Mini Squirrel Sampler, Mini Pumpkin Sampler , Mini Tulip Sampler, Mini Bunny Sampler , Mini Strawberry Sampler , Mini Flag Sampler
Gosh, I have been quite a chatterbox today haven't I? I apologize for all of the jawing. I guess it was just one of those days for rambling. Hee! Hee!
I wish you the most beautiful and blessed day, Sweet friends and remember- I love ya'!!!
Now go out there and do that happy "Back to School " jig .
As always,
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
"Education is the foundation upon which a thriving society is built."- Laura Bush
Hugs and Stitches!!! 🤗🧵
Dedicated to my dear sister, Amy who always held the best Back to School bashes for the kiddos. I miss and love you so much. ❤👼
Do you remember the Critter Sitters? Cute! Cute! Cute!
