Hello there , Sunshine . Welcome.
A few months ago Mr. Pinker and I went on the World's Longest Yard Sale. As we were trucking along , I asked Mr. Pinker, " Do you remember where I bought the Alabama Beauty quilt top last year? "
Mr. Pinker looked at me like I was half baked. "Uuuh I am not sure what you are talking about, " he said in bewilderment.
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| "Alabama Beauty" . I bought this quilt partially quilted. |
" You know! You know! The old quilt that I am working on. The one in the living room. " I could tell Mr. Pinker was scanning his memory .
"Hmmm, I think you have 3 quilts in the living room in hoops," he said with a smile.
I promptly pulled out my phone and showed him the photo of Alabama Beauty . "Aaah yes, you bought that in Mentone," Mr. Pinker replied.
"Mentone, bound! " I yelled out the window. "Put the pedal to the metal. " Mr. Pinker just shook his head and continued puttering down the road. Clearly, he did not understand a gal on a mission for a quilt top or quilty treasure. Hee! Hee!
Soon we made our way to where the lady was set up last year, and luckily, she was there again this year. 😀 I immediately jumped out of the truck in search for a quilt or top. Two ladies were ahead of me and were snatching up a couple of quilt tops for themselves. Oh bummer, I thought I am too late ,and then I spotted it - a red and white quilt. I was walking as fast as my little legs could muster in order to check it out. I swear a bright ray of sunshine beamed down from the cloudy sky onto this beauty as I lovingly stroked the fabrics.
"Hmmm $35. Do I want to spend that much today?" I asked myself. I walked away trying to save myself, but soon I found my way back.
As I was looking at all of the pretty flowers so lovingly hand appliqued , the seller came up to me, and we began to chat.
I told her that I bought a quilt top partially quilted from her last year and by golly, she remembered.
"I will let you have this one for $30" , she said kindly.
"SOLD!" I cheered with a big smile on my face. I looked around for Mr. Pinker . " Yoo Hoo " I need a little bit of moolah" . Mr. Pinker made his way from the boxes upon boxes of odds and ends and handed me a few dollars . I was one happy gal as we made our way back to the truck.
"You found a great quilt," said Mr. Pinker.
" I sure did! Thank you , Sweetie for the gift . " And with that we were off to our next yard sale.
I decided to name this quilt Minnie's Poppy Quilt. The flowers remind me of poppies. I am curious . Have you seen this pattern before?
Each block has 5 needle turned appliqued flowers that are accented with black blanket stitches and French knots.
The blocks are 14 " squared .
The quilt is hand quilted.
Aaah just look at that backing.
I am over the moon with this quilt and decided to hang it up for Christmas. I do believe it is going to be one of my favorites.
Well, Sweeties. I am headed to the kitchen. There is lots of food to prep for tomorrow's meal. The cranberries are already chopped and now I need to chop peppers and onions. If you in the neighborhood, drop by , I could use all the help I could get. Hee! Hee! Have a blessed and beautiful day. Love ya'!
As always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all
Melisa
Keep your face always to the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. - Walt Whitman
Hugs and Stitches!!! And Snowman Kisses.
Dedicated to my sweet Baby sister, Amy . I love 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.
Nina at Creations, Quilts, Art , Whatever by Nina for Off the Wall Friday
