2009 August

A Passion for Door Knobs

August 7, 2009 By Anne 42 Comments

A passion for door knobs. Not just any door knob, how silly would that be? My passion is for glass door knobs. Old ones, of the vintage kind.

It started while rummaging through an antique store. There it was, just one. The light, reflecting off the glass, caught my eye. I fell in love with a door knob! Before I left that store I had a collection of two!

I brought them home, my collection of two. And what are you going to do with those, my hubby asks?

Well this week, several years later, I can answer him. I’ve been shopping on eBay! I’m going to have a collection. A real collection! One day I will think of something very creative. They will be used to hang curtains, towels, or something that will make you think I’m very smart…

But for now, they will reside in this glass jar…

With one knob placed just outside the jar …

…and maybe a bit of the old hardware close by…

I’ve created a vignette!

Can you see why I love them?

What’s your passion? What do you collect that I might need want to collect?

Anyone out there collect lambs? I do!

Don’t forget to enter Pat Sloan’s apron contest. I’ll be the judge on Sunday! Post that apron now! You could be the lucky winner!!!

Hugs,

Anne

Filed Under: Collections, Decorating

It’s Basket Day!

August 5, 2009 By Anne 24 Comments

It’s basket day at Bunny Hill and we’re going on a picnic! Are you ready? It’s a cupcake picnic! Here, go ahead and have one! Help yourself!

If you get our newsletter you’ll have the recipe link for these cupcakes by Brigette. If not, you can find it here!

I am in love with cupcakes and when it came to choosing something to put in the August basket, cupcakes were my first choice. Of course we can’t have a picnic without a bug. I love ladybugs too!

Here’s the appliqué version!

And, if you’re working on the redwork you’re in for a treat! I’ll show you a peek of the finished quilt!

Just look at this cutie…

…and then look at the quilting!

And here’s another little surprise! 1” rick rack inserted into the binding of the appliqué quilt! Can you see it in the picture below?

The rick rack is a pretty peachy/rose color and it adds the finishing touch. It’s easy to do and you can buy it here (requires 5 1/2 yd). I’ll give you the directions for inserting the rick rack soon. So easy!

No, I didn’t forget all you woolies out there. Just click on over to Cottons n’ Wool for the wool version of block eight! It’s 100 degrees and Anne’s making wool cupcakes.

Have a great cupcake month!

Hugs,

Anne

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Cupcake Day at Bunny Hill!

August 3, 2009 By Anne 20 Comments

It was cupcake day last week at Bunny Hill! We make any excuse to celebrate, especially when it comes to cupcakes!

Brigette supervised and we all had fun! This is the cookbook we used, and check out the extra large cupcake pan.

Pink frosting like no other in the prettiest shade of pink! I think I’m in love!

My grand-daughters Michaela & Alyssa got to frost…

…and then Brigette taught Michaela how to eat a cupcake sandwich!

We’ll share the end results and the recipe with you on Wednesday! Humm wonder why we’re waiting until Wednesday?

Hugs from cupcake land,

Anne

Filed Under: Cooking

Color Cards and Fun Things!

August 2, 2009 By Anne 19 Comments

Remember this?

It’s the Moda Bella color card! So many of you asked where you can get one, and I ordered a few to sell. You’ll find them on our web site under fabric/basics. I have a limited quantity because I wasn’t sure how many of you REALLY wanted one and please remember…

…These beautiful cards are oversize and the postage in the United States is $10.35. I can’t offer combined shipping for this item and International shipping would be cost prohibitive.

If you want one of these cards to shop for “just the right color” of Bella, you can get one here for a limited time.

Now, are you ready for a giveaway? My friend Kimberly has the best, creative ideas and I try and follow in her footsteps. She gave away a $50.00 gift certificate, sooooo I am too! But you won’t find it here. You’ll have to visit here. Pam wrote the sweetest post about Bunny Hill and when I found out about it I couldn’t resist! Just think…$50.00 to spend at Bunny Hill! You could be the lucky winner she’ll choose on August 13th. Tell her happy anniversary while you’re there!

I’ll be back with another post soon! Hey, do you know it’s almost the 5th of the month? Kimberly will be having twins and Bunnyhill will be posting a new basket block! Too much excitement for me!

Hugs all,

Anne