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!

17 comments:

Carol said...

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.

Abby and Stephanie said...

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

Crispy said...

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

KC Quilter said...

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.

Stina Blomgren said...

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

Amy said...

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

Cindy said...

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.

Mary on Lake Pulaski said...

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

Anne Sutton said...

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?

Sherri said...

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!!!

Kaaren said...

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!

Carrie ~ Cricketwood Prims said...

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!

Dawn said...

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

Candace said...

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!

Bill Coulter said...

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.

Carrie P. said...

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.

Red Geranium Cottage said...

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.