Hi Everyone! Welcome to Pillow Talk at Bunny Hill! The creative mind behind “Pillow Talk” is Lissa Alexander the marketing director at Moda! She dreams up things for us to do in her sleep. No wonder she’s calling this “Pillow Talk”! We never know what she’ll dream up next! This time she’s given us questions to answer - like what we do to relax, do we like pajamas, something about us you might not know, do we sew in bed…
…So grab your jammies, your favorite pillow and come on over for some Pillow Talk! Of course you may have to share a bed with Bitsy or Chelsea…
…or, maybe Max, Mooch or Topsy. I’m such an animal lover!
We can’t stay up too late talking because I go to bed early. I get up at 5AM every morning. It’s my favorite time of day and I’ll still be in my jammies. Yep, that’s right I love jammies. See if you can pick out the real Anne Sutton in the photos below…
Did you guess? My husband picked the one on the bottom left. He’s very funny isn’t he?
Lissa asked us to design a pillow for Fall market that “represented us”. It was hard to decide on a pillow because sometimes I’m funny and other times I’m pratical. Funny won and I decided to make a LARGE bunny. Surprise! I made a bunny pillow that my husband could use when I travel. It holds his nose strips and his remote control (both he can never be without). I carried this giant bunny in my luggage all the way to Houston and back. He’s bigger than Bitsy and Chelsea put together.
Chelsea asked my DH to add a few treats to the pocket the next time I travel so she won’t miss me as much! That dog is just so smart!
Today I’m sharing something I love to sew; lavender pillow sachets made with charm squares!
You can stack them to scent your favorite room…
or fill a pretty jar to decorate a special corner…
…or make a few for little Valentine gifts!
Just fill with lavender and decorate with a vintage button.
I love lavender sachets don’t you?
If you’d like to make some sachets yourself you can plug in this cord…
…(if you’re the lucky winner) and iron a package of Lily & Will charm squares with your new Oliso iron!
One of you is going to win this iron can you believe it? It’s my “dream” iron and Oliso has generously donated one for a giveaway! Hop on over to Oliso’s FaceBook page and say thank you! Or, if you’re not on Facebook, visit the Oliso website and watch the video to see this iron in action. Leave a comment on this post telling me why you’d like to win and I’ll announce the lucky winner on Tuesday! Thank you Oliso for making such a wonderful iron! Everyone at Bunny Hill has this iron and we all agree…we love it!
Just a few more questions left to answer…how about “do you sew in bed?” What’s up with that question? How does Lissa think we get everything done! Of course I sew in bed!
“How many nights do you or your spouse spend on the couch?” Lissa obviously hasn’t been to my house. It’s a big O. There’s never any room!
What’s something you might not know about me? I’m going to be a grandmother again! My son Doug and his wonderful wife Elke are expecting their first baby at the end of May and it’s a girl! My new grand-daughter will speak German, English and maybe a little French because Doug and Elke live in Germany. How do you say “I’m so excited” in German?
Hmm…where did I put my IPad? I’m reading such a good book! Pillow Talk is over at Bunny Hill and it’s time to relax.
Be sure and visit these other Moda designers for more Pillow Talk and treats!
February 1st … Aneela Hoey
February 2nd … Blackbird Designs
February 3rd … Brannock and Patek
You’ll find more Pillow Talk tomorrow over at Cottonway! I love everything Bonnie does and so will you!
Have fun!
Anne
love love love your patterns
love love love your patterns!
Would love to win this. And I agree with your granddaughters….they need to add pink to the color line!
Love that iron! Mine weighs a ton!
I would love to win the pretty yellow iron. Mine’s about dead so I need to consider picking out a new iron. It’s gotta have good steam because I love steam. The pillow talk hop has been a lot of fun. I love making pillow cases and I always make them for the neighbors dogs and my dog as well. They are quite spoiled you see. I found a fun fabric that has squirrels on it, and I can’t wait to make their pillow cases with it. My Lucy always snuggles in bed with me and demands her share of the pillow, never mind that she has her own. My husband says that she waits until I’m asleep and she slowly inches her way pushing my head off the pillow till I’m about off the bed. You just gotta love them. Thanks, Karen
I love bunnies, too Anne & think the bunny pillow is too cute to be so practical! My fav color is yellow so I would love to win the yellow iron!
I have iron envy every time I watch Fons and Porter. I love this iron! You should see the burns on my ironing board cover. One would think I’d learn to sit the iron up!
I was just thinking today that I need to make some lavender sachets. Yours are so pretty.
I’d love to win because I so need a new iron. The “steam” part of mine quit working several years ago. I keep a spray bottle next to my ironing board so I can get the wrinkles out. Isn’t that silly?
Oh, and I love to iron!! I don’t know why, but I really do :-)
Blessings,
Marcia
Hello, Anne: I am having so much fun working with Henrietta Whiskers. What a wonderful idea to have a Pillow Talk! I hope the idea catches on and we can have another slumber party in the summer. How generous of Oliso to sponsor the giveaway. If I should be so lucky to own an Oliso, I will have to put a lock on it like I do my fabric scissors and put it in my fireproof safe!
Hugs 2U2! ^o^
This iron looks like a great appliance. I’ve watched them use it on Fons & Porter LoQ shows and covet it.
An Oliso iron would be a Dream Come true! Patchwork and a good iron are key. Thank you for this offr.
My iron is 35 years old, and weighs like a brick. But it still works…I keep expecting it to do something horrible. Anyway I would love a new iron that would make ironing a pleasure instead of a chore. My patchwork needs it! Thanks for the opportunity!
JoAnn
Anne – I love and respect your work. How generous of Olisio to sponsor the giveaway. Owning an Olisio iron would be fabulous. I just recently retired from 30 years of teaching, and I have been quilting up a storm.
I would LOVE to win a new iron! I’ve tried every brand on the market and have yet to find one that’s 100% perfect! This looks like it could be ‘the one’!
Would love to have this iron- frankly, I need a new one. Looks like it would be fun to use! Like the yellow too- easy to find in the wee hours of morning before the sun comes up!
I am so enjoying the moda pillow talk and visiting all the designers.Like most I hate ironing when your iron spits crud everywhere so yes I would love the chance to win a new iron I have thanked oliso on facebook for the chance to win.
Cheers Nerida
Of course I would love to win this iron! Such a cheerful color…great little feet…..and no dripping…….Fantastic!!!!!
Forget the iron I want that quilt on the wall behind your bed! Not to mention your PINK sewing machine, My hubby hates me reading in bed so forget about sewing :) He isnt a meanie really, I just go to bed later than him! If I DID win the iron you wouldnt hear me complain! LOL
I would love to win the iron, all the better to work on Henrietta to make sure she is crisp and fresh. All the better to share with my ‘Bees by Sea’ friends as we spend a quilting weekend in Duck, NC the end of this month. I so enjoy your newsletter and blog. Have a great day
Love everything about your blog-read it faithfully. And, I would love to win the iron. Mine is dying. Definitely would love to have a gorgeous new iron.
I would love to win this iron! Mine decided it didn’t want to work anymore. I love to iron my quilt fabric!
I would love to have this iron. I am so tired of spitting, leaking irons – and replacing them. I have looked at this iron, but they are just so pricey – please send it to my house – I promise to give it a good home (and use it lots)!!!!!!
Another of my irons bit the dust..I’m thinking of covering a brick with batting and placing it on the wood stove to warm up …that would probably work better than the “junks” I have bought recently..please pick me I’m sure your Iron will be the “top” pick for me…back to my brick….
I want this sooo much! our guild meeting last month featured Oli the magic iron and I fell in love! I am always knocking my iron over, so my favorite feature is how you can leave it flat until you’re ready to use it.
love your fabrics (and awesome pink sewing machine)! i would love this iron – i’ve had rotten luck with a malfunctioning rowenta and am now using a cheap black and decker – would love an upgrade!
Thanks for sharing. I love the sachets. They remind of the ones my grandma used to make. I love your patterns too.
I would love to win this iron! I love the bright sunny yellow and the fact that you don’t have to stand it up. Thanks for the chance. I love the sachets they remind me of my grandma, can’t wait to make a few for Valentines day.
Wow I love your patterns. Your site is very welcoming. I would love to win this iron. I’ve heard some
Great reviews about but alas cannot afford the price.
Love to quilt IRS my passion