Thursday, April 2, 2009

A Surpise Party

Last weekend we headed to California to celebrate a milestone birthday with hubby's little sis, Barb. Her darling daughters threw a wonderful party and she was completely surprised. I didn't get any pictures of the "surprise", but here are a couple of "posed" pics. Don't let those few candles fool you....there should have been MANY more on that cupcake. LOL

Here's Barb with her family. Mike, Susie, Barb and Jill. They are such fun to be around. (Susie...the short one, is actually 3 years older than Jill...the tall one). Bummer, Susie.

And here's Barb with her big brother, Dave. (my hubby). We had a great visit even though it was too short. Happy Birthday Barb! (sorry about the grainy-ness of some of the pictures. I had my camera on macro setting...argh!)
Have you gotten your new American Patchwork and Quilting magazine yet? It's my very favorite and I have EVERY issue. I read them over and over again.
The current issue (June 2009), features Anne Sutton of Bunny Hill Designs at her home in California. Wait till you see her studio. It's so pretty and a room that really brings out her creativity. Wouldn't you love to work in that room? Puts mine to shame, that's for sure.


This is the cute quilt she designed for the magazine.

Did you notice my cute little pink post-its peeking out at the top? Will there ever be enough time in this life to get to all the quilts that have post-its? Hmmm, I doubt it! I LOVE this quilt by Miss Rosie. Great way to use up all those scraps laying around. I could probably make this whole quilt without buying any fabric at all. I'm always drawn to Carrie's quilts.

I also love this one by Pam Buda of Heartspun Quilts. Met her at Portland Quilt Market and she's a real sweetie.

And if you've followed my blog for any time at all, you'll know that I love little quilts. This one measures 12" x 12". So cute!
Thanks for stopping by!
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17 comments:

  1. CarolApril 3, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    OMG my magazine hasn't come yet...my friend Jeanne called me last night about Miss Rosie's quilt...she was hyperventilating...now you showed me the picture and I need to run and get a brown paper bag...oh I hope my magazine comes today.

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  2. Abby and StephanieApril 3, 2009 at 4:05 AM

    I think I've worn the magazine pages out already. And I love to LIVE in Anne's studio. :o)

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  3. CrispyApril 3, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    Looks like your SIL had a wonderful birthday, it's cool that she was surprised.

    I'm not a magazine reader, always bugged me that there are so many ads. I do love minis though.

    Crispy

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  4. KC QuilterApril 3, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Oh, you and me both--AP&Q is my very favorite quilt mag!!!! I wish I had some of the earliest issues. Anne Sutton's sewing room and quilts are the yummiest ever.

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  5. Stina BlomgrenApril 3, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Love that magazine too.. have been a subscriber for years... and Im sooo waiting for my issue to come...:o)

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  6. AmyApril 3, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    I have this issue....I got it wed at Walmart......Such neat quilts in it.......and Miss Anne is wonderful.Amy

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  7. CindyApril 3, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    Anne, I'm getting caught up on blogs. How wonderful to surprize hubby's sister!! I will be on the lookout for this magazine...maybe even become a subscriber...so many comments are encouraging about what this mag has to offer.

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  8. Mary on Lake PulaskiApril 3, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    What would life be if we couldn't dream about ALL the quilts we want to make?

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  9. Anne SuttonApril 3, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    I'm so glad you showed the magazine because I haven't gotten mine yet! Maybe today. I'm proud to be featured in the same post as your famous hubby. The crafty man who makes all those wonderful furniture pieces you have yet to blog about. :o)
    Seems to me someone else has a birthday coming up. Hummm...wonder who that could be?

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  10. SherriApril 3, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    I hope mine comes today...it doesn't seem fair that it's not here yet...I can't wait for that magazine! I got to see Carrie's quilt in person when I went to her trunk show last week...it's so gorgeous!!!

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  11. KaarenApril 3, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Darn! I just came back from our little pharmacy here in town and they didn't get the mag with their delivery this morning. New magazines are delivered to them on Friday but you can bet I'm not going to wait til next Friday to get mine. It's my favorite magazine!

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  12. Carrie ~ Cricketwood PrimsApril 3, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Anne,

    Your family trip looked like lots of fun. I am loving this issue of AP&Q as well. Anne's feature is the best, cute quilt and I love her sewing room, hey her whole house!! So Cute!

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  13. DawnApril 3, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Mine hasn't come yet...I can't wait!!!

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  14. CandaceApril 4, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Oh - what a fun party! I'd go for the less candles cake, too - LOL!!!
    Picked up the magazine yesterday Anne - I think I have as many post-it tabs or more!!! Darn, why do the publishers do this to us!!
    Cheers!

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  15. Bill CoulterApril 5, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    My gracious Anne, your magazine looks just like mine. I marked the exact same "to do's". Now which one of us will get them done first. Not me!! Ha ha.

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  16. Carrie P.April 5, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    I don't have a subscription to the magazine but I have been looking for it, maybe tomorrow it will be on the newsstands here.

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  17. Red Geranium CottageApril 7, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    I had my magazine waiting for me when we returned home a couple days ago. I've still got to look thru it. I cant wait to see Anne's sewing studio.

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