Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Little Penguin Quilts Through the Year

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Shelling - not Stitching

We have had a wonderful time visiting Charleston, SC, with our Navy friend group this week!  I brought along some cross-stitch supplies in case there would be some time to work a few stitches in to the Summer Stamp project.  And this is as far as I got...


Instead of stitching, we've been doing things like going on a shelling tour, which is a boat trip out to an island where you can find all kinds of shells.

This is Captain Rod's Low Country Tours out of Georgetown, SC.

We found lots of shells!  I was not planning to bring any home, but you know how that goes.


In fact... there is a table-full here!

So much fun!

It has been a wonderful week away, exploring a different part of the country!  We have one more day here, and are planning to find a beach to hang out at.  Heading home tomorrow (Monday).  We've had a great time, but it will also feel good to be home again.

Linking up with Kathy's Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching.  Maybe there'll be a little more stitching time this evening before I pack my suitcase up again!

And at Melva Loves Scraps for Sew and Tell Monday.












18 comments:

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

I am so happy to hear that you have had a great vacation, Diann. "Shelling" sounds like a whole lot of fun. My daughter and her family have done something similar and have brought home some wonderful shells. It looks like you found some beautiful ones as well. Your Summer Stamps are looking wonderful. I just adore the cheery colors you are using. Happy Mother's Day and safe travels.

TerryKnott.blogspot.com said...

What a haul in terms of those shell! What a fun time you both had! I like your Summer Stamp project. You are making progress fast!

Anonymous said...

Looks like you are having a fantastic getaway! The shell tour sounds interesting … of course you are bringing so one home. Just a little stitching for me this week too Gail at the cozy quilter

Kim said...

I would think it's a must to take some shells home after an excursion to the beach. You've collected some great ones. Maybe you'll get some time to enjoy a little stitching on your pretty Summer cross stitch.

Susie H said...

We just returned from Wilmington NC on Friday! So close! Great part of the country. Glad you're having a fun time but I certainly understand looking forward to being home. Stitching can happen then. Memories last forever.

Linda at Texas Quilt Gal said...

I'm so happy for you! We always used to come home with shells on a beach vacay. Will you use them in your garden? Have safe travels. :)

Kathy S. said...

LOVE it!!!! Yes, we never plan on bringing shells home, but it always happens. I do laugh when I finally got tired of the shells sitting in a bin on the bathroom toilet. I threw them in the driveway next to the porch. Now I get to see them ALL the time. They bring back memories of trips. From now on our kid can collect shells and bring them home every trip. Just make sure if to not leave them in a trunk somewhere or to boil them if you are going to keep them in the house. I have "those" smelly memories too. LOL. Enjoy!

Vicki in MN said...

Can't wait to hear all about your adventures! Hope the weather cooperated with you there. Pretty shells.

Michele McLaughlin said...

I never heard of a shelling tour--that sounds fantastic! Love your cross stitch but loving how much fun you seem to be having! Safe travels home!

Kate said...

Happy Mother's Day! Looks like you've found some fun shells. Enjoy your last day, hope it's sunny at the beach.

Carole @ From My Carolina Home said...

How fun, and you did find some interesting shells.

Libby in TN said...

Welcome to the South, y'all!

Angela said...

Oh, so fun to find those shells! Happy Mother's Day!

Sarah said...

Your holiday sounds lovely. Your collection of shells make a great picture!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

that is about the only thing I like about the beaches is collecting shells. have a good trip home tomorrow

grammajudyb said...

Enjoy your beach time. I remember bring home shells when were some place with a beach. Fun and different from what we are used to. Mr Busy’s brother and family have just moved to SC. They are in Columbia, not coastal.

Jeanna said...

You collected some very nice shells, Diann. Glad to hear you all have been enjoying your time in Charleston. Safe travels home on Monday.

Deb A said...

What a fun area to explore! Hope the Publix Subs met the hype for your picnic. Your summer stitching is looking lovely.