2009 April

Simple Things

April 30, 2009 By Anne 22 Comments

When I’m the busiest, I long for the simple things in life. Oh how precious those little moments become. You know the kind, the everyday, ordinary moments that we usually don’t even think about. I’ve been so busy lately that these little things mean so much more.

Little things like the look of my old dog Bitsy, when she’s waiting for me to finish my work. Can’t you see what she’s thinking? “Are you done yet? Come on Mom!”

Bitsy is almost deaf now. She’ll be 14 in October. And after two major surgeries she’s still a “spring chicken” so to speak. Tomorrow she goes to the vet to get her teeth cleaned. I HATE having to take her, but clean teeth mean better health. I’d do anything for this little dog.

Little things like a few moments in the sunshine with my Mooch cat. Outside on a leash, rolling in the grass. Yes, both of us! These are the moments I treasure when I’m so, so busy!

Or little things like a new rose blooming in the yard. Did you know I’m a rose fanatic? I’m always buying new rose bushes and trying to find a spot for my husband to plant them.

Not much time for roses right now. Maybe in a few weeks, after quilt market.

If your life is as chaotic as mine right now, go outside and take a deep breath! Look around! Hug your dog, your cat, your child, your spouse. Smell that rose! It’s heavenly!

Be back soon,

Hugs,

Anne

Filed Under: Pets of Bunny Hill

Thinking of you!

April 24, 2009 By Anne 20 Comments

Just a quick hello everyone! The days are flying by and going way too fast! I leave for Quilt Market on my grand-daughter’s birthday, May 12th. I’m a bit torn by that, but Pittsburg is calling and they didn’t ask me about dates in advance.

So it’s time for last minute sewing and pattern writing. My newest block of the month is due back today from the quilter and we’ll be having a binding party later in the studio. Then I’ll send it off to the photographer and a new pattern should be right behind! Just a few more weeks to go!

Thought you might like a little peak at a few of the fabrics I’m sewing with this morning! Just look at this little stack…

I’m making something really fun with this fabric. It’s “Soiree” by Lila Tueller and Moda Fabrics. I’m adding some green polka dot ribbon! I should finish this project today and it will be ready for photos too!

Oh, and a little FYI. If you’ve been thinking about buying that beautiful wool I have on my web site, now is the time. The wholesale price goes up $1.00 on May 1st. and I’ll have to raise the price.

More to come soon, I promise! Miss you all. Wish you could come help me sew!

Hugs,

Anne

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This could be fun!

April 16, 2009 By Anne 47 Comments

I’m so busy I hardly have time to post right now. Please be patient because you know I love to post! It’s killing me not to have time to chat with you! But I leave for Pittsburg spring quilt market on May 12th. and I am working, really hard to get everything ready!

I’ll be giving you sneak peeks of a few new patterns during the next 4 weeks but everything is in various stages right now. Some are done, some are at the photographer, and some are still in the process of being made! It’s enough to drive any bunny crazy!

Remember the little brown and pink baby quilt I showed you a few posts back? Here’s a better picture of what it looks like! I used my Chelsea Manor brown bunny print in the center, put a pink flange around it and added borders with a few pieced blocks. It’s a quilt you can use for everything depending on the print you choose for the center and it’s so, so easy to make! Chelsea really wants this quilt. I may have to make her one!

If you’ve been following me on twitter you know that a quilt shop in Sweden is using my A Tisket, A Tasket free pattern as their own. The have covered up my copyright symbol and replaced it with the name of their shop. The instructions have been written in Swedish.

I’ve given permission for quilt shops to hand out the pattern, but NOT to cover up my copyright and hand it out as their own. This is against US copyright law, and copyright laws are honored between countries. I feel sorry for the shop that has done this. It must be desperate times for them. I don’t mind if shops translate the instructions, but to cover up that copyright symbol is wrong.

And now for something special! If you like embroidery & cross stitch here’s an online needlework shop opening today! It just looks like so much fun! Wish I had time to go shopping but I’ll leave that up to you! My own patterns are calling. Have a great week everyone! I’ll try and be back soon!

The Online Needlework Show

Hugs,

Anne

Filed Under: Embroidery

Bunny Week Part 3

April 8, 2009 By Anne 32 Comments

I am moving very fast right now trying to get ready for spring market. Lots of early morning hours and the days are becoming a blur. But this morning as I looked over at my newest block of the month coming together, I realized that it’s all worth it. I LOVE designing appliqué more than anything. What a great joy I get from seeing my drawings come to life in fabric.

Block one now sits on my cutting table waiting for the finishing appliqué and embroidery, and I’m almost done with the remainder of the blocks. I can’t wait to show you my version of “A Vintage Christmas”! The fabrics are wonderful and it’s been such a pleasure to design with them.

Today I’m working on a appliqué lamb for my quilt. Don’t worry, I’m still surrounded by bunnies in the studio, but I love lambs almost as much!

And in case you think I forgot, here’s the bunny for today…I received this beautiful rabbit card in the mail from Betty Duagherty thanking me for the free patterns. Isn’t it wonderful?