Saturday, September 5, 2009

Tisket a Tasket, block 9

Wow, summer is almost over and school is beginning again!  Where does the time go?   Pretty soon this wonderful block of the month that Anne has given us will be over.   Seems like it just started, doesn’t it?   The weather is starting to cool off, so it’s a perfect time to work with wool. (although you all know how much I like working with wool when it’s triple digits, LOL).  Okay, get busy now!

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I wanted to thank all of you who have emailed me or my friends wondering where I’ve been.   Well, my Mom has been seriously ill for the past 3 weeks and I had to go to California.   She’s still not out of the woods, but hopefully she’ll be fine and back to her normal vibrant self soon.   

I’ll probably be going back down there next week if she’s released from the hospital as expected, so don’t worry about me if my blog seems “silent”.   I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you caring about me.   You’re all the best!

I took my little netbook with me, but wasn’t able to get any wireless reception in her neighborhood or the hospital (believe it or not!).   She has dial-up and I didn’t feel like I could tie up the phone line using her computer.  And, I never had time to go sit at a Starbucks.   So, the internet and bloggy world weren’t available to me.    I actually came home to 535 emails.   Yikes, how will I ever get thru them all.  Oh my!    Anyway, if you emailed me or commented on my blog, please forgive me if you didn’t get an answer.   I’m sure you understand.  

Hugs, Anne

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39 comments:

  1. cottonreelSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    I ook forward to the post that says --phew!all is well again--------cottonreel

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  2. LorraineSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:31 AM

    I do hope your Mum makes a full recovery.....and remember to look after yourself as well! Your blocks are looking fab!

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  3. KaarenSeptember 5, 2009 at 3:31 AM

    Hope your Mom gets better real soon, Anne.

    Another gorgeous WOOL block. Now I have a big dilema. How am I going to make my block with a Scottie (black) when I have a Westie (white). He'll never forgive me!

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  4. KarenSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    I am glad to hear that your mother is doing better and I do hope she gets home soon.

    Your blocks look so good altogether. I am going to go check my wools and see if I have what it takes to do the blocks. Love the new block.

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  5. KarenSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:46 AM

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  6. CrispySeptember 5, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Your blocks are soooo wonderful!! I'm sending positive energy towards California and I know that all the good vibes from Blogland will help speed her recovery.

    Shoot don't worry about catching up with all those e-mails. Just start fresh...everyone will understand :0)

    Crispy

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  7. Abby and StephanieSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:53 AM

    Best wishes for your mom's full recovery. A stressful time for you I'm sure. I'll just bet you had lots of handwork to keep your mind occupied. Loving your new wool block. As for the 535 e-mails...I say dump them and start fresh.

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  8. JanetSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Good to have you back and all the best for your Mum. Don't worry about replying, you need sewing time! The blocks are great all together.

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours....we wait as you take care of your mom.
    :-) liking the block and to see them all set together is wonderful. I do hope you get a chance to check the last few post on my blog. BTW...Starbucks charges for WIFI don't they?

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  10. LoriSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I have missed you!!
    I hope everybody is well and back to "normal" soon.

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  11. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    best wishes to your mom!!

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  12. YvetteSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    God bless your mom!

    Block looks fantastic, as usual.

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  13. pauletteSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I knew something must be wrong as you always post regularly. Hope all goes well with your mom! Take care and WE all understand if you don't post in the days to come!
    Paulette

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Hope your mom recovers quickly and feels well again. I wondered where you were, but I knew you would come back :o) The block is ADORABLE.

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  15. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Wishing your mother well.
    Adorable again Anne! This (your) is going to be my favorite wall hanging EVER!

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  16. CandaceSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Anne, I'm glad to hear your mom is doing better. Take care and take your time catching up on all those emails - wow! I'll be working with a little wool later this weekend ;>)
    Cheers!

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  17. SueSeptember 5, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    I love your blocks. I hope your mom is recovering and home soon.

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  18. SherriSeptember 5, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Hope all continues to go well with your Mom. Your block is lovely as always!

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  19. mimi'sdarlinsSeptember 5, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Sending good wishes that your mom will soon be healed. Love, love, LOVE your new block and all of the others, too! Nice to have you back :-)

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  20. PamKittyMorningSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Been thinking about you. HOpe you mom is all perked up soon. xo

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  21. CarolSeptember 5, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Anne I've missed you! Hope your mom is doing great again real soon. You take care of yourself too. Sending tons of good thoughts.

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  22. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DISeptember 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM

    Love your new Tisket Tasket block--one of these days I am gonna do a wool set????? Praying for your Mom and for you--take care--hugs, just, Di

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    So nice to see you posting again on your blog..It was far more important for you to be with your Mom ..so glad to hear she is doing better..travel safe going back down. Your wool blocks are wonderful. Louise

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  24. strawberrycream39September 5, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    So glad you're back Anne....thinking of you and your mom! Love the new block!!

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  25. Within A Quarter InchSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    I absolutely love the combination of cotton and wool. You're doing a great job with Anne's BOM!

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  26. Sweet Cottage DreamsSeptember 5, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    I came to your blog via Ann's and she is right - your wool version of her squares is just wonderful! Fabulous job!

    I will send a prayer up for your mother.

    hugs,
    becky

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  27. Sandi Linn AndersenSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    Anne, I surely understand as not quite two years ago my mother became suddenly ill and I went home to Iowa for almost a month to be with her. Everything else "goes on the back burner" when these things happen. My mother recovered but it took her a year to really get her health back. I'll be thinking of you and your mom and hope that all goes well. I do love your wool blocks and think this Scottie one will be so fun to do!

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  28. Carrie P.September 6, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    You know I love your new block. So cute. So sorry to hear about your mom. Hope she gets well real soon. Take care of yourself too.

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  29. KimberlySeptember 7, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    I hope your mom continues to get better... although an excuse for a visit is probably not a bad thing!
    Your blocks are so beautiful! I love them all!
    Take care, Kimberly

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  30. Kim D.September 7, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Thoughts and prayers headed your way for your dear mother. I sure hope she feels better soon. Your scotty block is as adorable as the rest. I look forward to seeing your wool blocks every month. :)

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  31. julieQSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Ok, I officially love these blocks! I have very little wool, but boy I would love to do this project in wool as you have!

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  32. antique quilterSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    this is my favorite block oh how cute that doggie is:)
    so sorry to hear about your Mom, sure hope she up and about real soon
    take care of yourself and don't worry about answering emails,
    thinking about you
    Kathie

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  33. ThimbleannaSeptember 9, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Sorry to hear about your Mom Anne -- hope she's all better soon. Your little version of Anne's block is adorable!

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  34. LONASeptember 10, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Wonderful wool blocks-I am also doing this BOM in embroidery. Is the background of your blocks also wool or only the applique? Thanks

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  35. suzSeptember 14, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Wishing your Mom a full recovery. Take care of yourself too.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    I'm answering, but have NO idea who Kaaren is, below, regarding your Mom. It's NOT me, Kaaren in Arnold. Oh well, here' I thought I was unique, and lo and behold, I a one of the masses!

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  37. Carrie P.September 23, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Hope you and our mom are doing okay. You have been missed, just wanted to let you know that. Take care

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  38. CindySeptember 28, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    It's been far too long since I've visited. Oh my, you have been busy. I do hope your Mom is on the road to recovery.

    I will be back to being a "regular" again.

    Sewing hugs and blessings to you and your Mom.

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  39. antique quilterOctober 1, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    been thinking about you
    hope all is well....
    Kathie

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