Henrietta’s Big Party!
Can you believe this is the final block for Henrietta Whiskers? Henrietta’s excited and a little bit nervous too. It’s not everyday that a little squirrel gets to meet so many people! I don’t think either of us ever imagined she would be so popular. I’m giving you block nine and the final quilt a day in advance! If you’re spending this holiday weekend sewing, you might have time to finish the quilt and have it ready to hang for Fall!
Henrietta Whiskers Block Nine
Henrietta’s busy catching stars and Sophie’s helping!
And now that you’re finishing up your quilt (you are finishing aren’t you?) you’re probably wondering what I’ve done to that top and bottom strip! I’ve had your trust all year and you’ve followed me blindly so to speak, so I’m excited to finally show you the entire quilt. Click on the photo and it will enlarge it.
You’ll find the pattern for block nine along with the finishing instructions, by clicking on the free tab at the top of my blog.
…As We Come to the end of My Henrietta Block of the Month…
…I’ve been struggling trying to find a balance in my life between designing fabric, patterns, quilt markets, family, pets, traveling and oh yes, I forgot me! Block of the month quilts take so much time to create and I know you understand how crazy life can get. I’ve made the difficult decision that Henrietta will be my last free block of the month. I know I’ll be disappointing many of you but I hope you’ll understand. I have LOTS of fun things up my sleeve that I think you’ll enjoy so please don’t think the fun will end. New surprises are in the planning stages!
New things added to my website!
You’ll find new floss and notions under “What’s New” on my website. We are now carrying Cosmo Sparkles Floss and because we’ve gotten so many requests, for a limited time I’ve added Cosmo Seasons color #8041. It’s in stock now and ready to ship!
and…Help me clean our our sample room!
We are filled to the brim and need to make room so you’ll find some great buys on samples and quilts from our patterns! I just listed more on my website.
Get Ready For A Moda Blog Hop!
September is going to be a great month! The Moda designers have planned a Country Fair blog hop that will include FREE little projects, great giveaways and lots of fun, fun, fun! It’s starts on September 6th (Tuesday morning). Here’s the parade of designers and the days you’ll want to visit them!
Join Me on September 7th!
I’ll be back on the 7th. for some blog hop fun. Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Happy quilting!
Hugs,
Anne
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99 Comments
Pam
Thank you so much, Anne, for all of the BOMs! I first discovered your site when you were doing the Tisket and Tasket BOM. Your designs are absolutely wonderful and I love your products. I cannot imagine how much work went into the BOMs but know that I will continue to follow your adventures. Especially with your new grandbaby! Can’t wait to see what surprise you have in store for the MODA shop hop!
xo
Pam in Indiana
mamie poupette56
Merci pour ce partage et ce joli Henrietta. J’espère le faire bientôt, il me manque quelques tissus. Il est vraiment magnifique.
Encore merci de votre temps si précieux. A bientôt de vous lire.
Danièle
jacqueline
Dearest sweet anne, it’s been a while since i visited your inspiring space and i am catching up! These blocks are gorgeous and thanks so much for giving this out for free! Your quilt is soo beautiful! Perfect for fall. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
elliek
I have so enjoyed stitching Henrietta Whiskers and look forward to finishing her off. Thank you for your generosity in sharing so freely of your talents and good luck with all you do in the future. There has to come a time where we have “Me” time and I think you deserve it. Your Lily is very cute, enjoy your time with her.
Mary Ann
Anne, thank you so much for the wonderful BOMs, they have given so many folks hours of pleasure and will be treasured for years to come! looking forward to seeing all you planned too!
Fiona
Anne, thank you for all the time you have spent creating these wonderful BOMs and your other beautiful projects. I know several of my friends and I have enjoyed making them. You should enjoy your time, you’ve earned every minute. I’m looking forward to your future endeavors.
Karen Shackleford
Thank you, Anne, for all your generosity with us these last few years. Your free patterns have been delightful, and a special gift. Enjoy your time with your adorable granddaughter, Lily. We’ll all look forward to your new surprises, along with your new fabrics and patterns.
mimi'sdarlins
Anne, this is the sweetest quilt, thank you SO much for sharing your beautiful patterns with us each month!! I’m a bit behind, need to finish the last three blocks, but trying really hard to get this finished so I can use it this fall. I love the combination of piecing and applique, it’s been so much fun!
Hugs…. :)
Joanne Moore
Hi Anne,
Thank you so much for all thewonderful BOM patterns you have shared. I hope to make Henrietta one of these days! I treasure beautiful quilt patterns and just possessing them and all their possibilities is such fun! Thank you for sharing you time and incredible talents with us! Whenever I receive an email from Bunny Hill my first reaction is OOH what has Anne come up with now! Thanks for the happiness!
sandra parsons
Thank you so much for the 3 lovely BOM’s you have shared with us. They have all been beautiful! I’m sure we should all understand there are only so many hours in a day, and you must be unbelievably busy.
I for one, really appreciated your kindness. Looking forward to keeping up to date with all the happenings at Bunny Hill, hugs from your friend across the pond, Sandy. :-)
PattyBYoung
I LOVE this quilt, and will make it one day. Thank you Anne, you’re the best!
Noelia
Oh, thank you for your lovely patterns!!!!
Regards!
Irene Keen
Anne, thank you so much for your wonderful ‘Henrietta’ bom. I’m new to your site and patchwork & quilting in general, but found this pattern so inspiring, I just have to do it!
As I live in England, unfortunately, I can’t attend your workshops but want to thank you again for your wonderful pattern.
Enjoy your beautiful Lily-now go on, have some ‘ME’ time!
Diane
Thank you for all your hard work for your free BOMs! I hate to admit it but I am slightly relieved because I have so many other applique projects I want to do, including The Night before Christmas. Keep on designing beautiful fabric and fabulous patterns and enjoy little Lily!
sandy
Thanks so much for your generosity Anne. All of the quilts have been great. Your BOM will be missed, but I completely understand what you are doing. You need to take time for yourself and family for sure.
Can’t wait to get Henrietta done for fall.
Andrea
Thank you for the blocks of the month I loved them. I look forward to what you have planned next.
Cátia
Many thanks for give us these wonderfull blocks!! I’ll miss Henrietta’s BOM!!
Hugs from Brazil!
Yasmin
Muchas gracias por tan lindo BOM de Henrietta. La verdad que todas tus publicaciones son muy atractivas y hermosas. Yo estoy haciendo el block número 3, a pesar del atraso quiero terminarlo.
Un abrazo,
Hildy
Thank you Anne for this darling free pattern. Of course I’m NOT finished;-) just finished block #1, sorry. I understnad your decision that Henrietta is your last free BOM also it’s a sad one. But you definitly finished with the best possible one. And perhaps you’ll made here and there a small free pattern now and then like. Just an idea;-)
Greetings from germany
Hildy
Dorian
Thank you Anne, for your darling Henreitta. I have not put any of the blocks together. But I am going to start getting all the blocks ready for the applique, then I’ll have some hand work to do while I am resting with my new child early next year :)
I totally understand your decision. I”m sure it’s the best one for you.
Going to look at your new goodies…
Sonia
I’ve followed Henrietta from scrach. You have been a wonderful hostess, and I have loved every fifth of every month. Thank you for the many happy hours of sewing that you have presented me! It’s been great working with you. I’m a big fan and follower. I think you have been enormously generous. I’m a very very grateful!
So sad this is coming to an end, but at the same time, very excited to see it finished. I will surely send you a picture when I am all done.
Thanks again!
Melody
I think you have out-done yourself with Henrietta Whiskers. What a wonderful design. Hopefully mine will be finished by the end of this month.
Thank you so much for all the beautiful free BOM’s you have given to us, I’ve made A Tisket a Tasket, Snowbound and now Henrietta. I think you have already been incredibly generous.
I’ve ordered Raining Cats and Dogs from the FQS so I will still have a Bunny Hill project on my White Rabbits list.
Sylvie BG
Oh ! I love this Henrietta Whiskers ! So cute !
Thanks a lot for this free BOM and all the others ; it was so generous, Anne !
Hugs from France,
Sylvie
rosa
¡Gracias por todo porque he estado esperando el dia 5 los 9 meses de la ardilla HENRIETTAes maravillosa.
Nuevamente te doy las gracias y espero volver a poder hacer algunas de sus creaciones .
SALUDOS DE ROSA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DeAnna
Thank you for all the precious blocks of the month. I will miss popping by to see your latest creation on the fifth of each month.
Diane
You are so generous with your talent, Anne. Thank you! I’m leaving for the east coast Wednesday for a 2-week vacation and I’m planning to take the final Henreitta block with me–ALL the others are DONE!! I’m looking forward to seeing what your lovely granddaughter has inspired you to create.
Ronda
Anne,
I love your designs and am so excited to see the finish of Herrettia Whiskers Quilt. It is BEAUTIFUL! cant wait to finish mine. Thank you so much for sharing these designs with us all. I have so enjoyed working on a quilt with friends from around the world. I have purchased many of your designs and will continue to visit your web site often to see what you have cooking. I look forward to your newest Moda fabric (it is top of the line). I know you are having a wonderful time with Lily (and parents). You are a talented women Mrs Anne!!!!! Thank you for sharing with me.
Pauline
Anne, your generosity of your time and designing talents have always astounded me, to make free such beautiful designs is so generous. Thank you so much for doing so!
Karen Gass
I completely understand about the end of the free BOM’s, they are a lot of work. Yours are beautiful and you can enjoy the satisfaction of knowing you brought and gave so much beauty over the years to all of us. Thank you and I can’t wait to see what you have now! :)
Annelies
We all SEW understand. Your generous heart has been a gift and it will continue to be. Life is all about balance, and the smart and healthy people GET THAT!!!
I will be happy to watch future posts. You are a HUGE favorite of mine. Enjoy the down time when you can and know I will always happily follow!!!
ina
Of course we understand….you always so generouse to your followers. Have a safe and fun holiday! ;0
xo to little Lily!
Laura K
I am so sad to see the BOM go but I totally understand. I love your patterns and am so thankful to you for the ones you have given us. I have them all printed and bound so I can enjoy them for years to come. I was even able to pick up my favorite quilt pattern of all time this summer, Le Jardin! I got a discount coupon during the Southern California Quilt Run and I used it to get the pattern I have been wanting for years! Thank you so much for your great designs. I will look forward to whatever new designs you create for all of us.
Diane R.
Oh, Anne, don’t apologize! I’ve enjoyed these BOM’s so much, and I know others have, too! I was not able to participate in the Henrietta BOM, but I have printed it out and will make it some day, I know. Thank you so much for these patterns — can’t wait to see what’s ahead!
Jocelyn
Thank you so much Anne for the beautiful free BOM patterns. I’ve not had time to make Henrietta yet, but I’ve downloaded the patterns for another day. You have a very generous heart and we have all enjoyed coming along with your sweet bunnies and squirrels :-)
KimwithaK
Hi Anne,
Thank you for all the lovely free block of the month’s I’ve enjoyed!!!
Henrietta Whiskers has been a joy to look forward to each month and very generous on your part!
I think it’s an healthy decision to reevaluate your life and what you need when you give so much to others.
I really appreciate all your creativity and look forward to seeing what you come up with next!
PS hope you are still having fun cuddling you beautiful granddaughter.
Julie
Anne, thank you for many years of wonderful BOM’s! I’ve done them all and enjoyed them very much. I’m certain it has been a tremendous amount of work – you deserve a break! My little group of sewing buddies will all miss awaiting the 5th each month to see the new block! But, this will give us time to work on your other creations – LeJardin is still waiting for me. As for Henrietta, she’s been so much fun – I love the crows happily flying around the borders! You’ve made my stitching days very happy ones!
Connie Bell
Thank you, thank you! Your BOM quilts have made many homes more beautiful and many quilters happy and busy creating. We are drawn to that creative spirit within us. Thanks for your help in inspiring that in me and many others. We look forward to more of your creations, just in another format!
Sandi H
Hi Anne,
Thank you for this wonderful adventure Henrietta and her friends have brought us upon. I’ve not started her yet but plan to in the near future…too much life getting in the way.
Your designs are wonderful and we appreciate the time and dedication it takes to share these BOM with us.
All the best to you in the future, just because you won’t be dong a BOM doesn’t mean I won’t still come and visit and see what you are doing.
Sandi in New Westminster B.C.
Sharon S
I am grateful that you have given us, your fans, the free BOM patterns. It was very generous of you and truly inspired a lot of people to applique. I belong to a group, the Sassy’s, & we all had a lot of fun & great conversations while making the blocks. Thank you!
Donna Liljegren
Dear Anne:
I completely understand how much time and effort it takes to share those free blocks of the month with us, and that you’re ready to put your talents elsewhere. Thank you for the quilts you have so generously shared with us.
I’ll continue to watch to see what you’re doing next and am looking forward to the blog hop.
Best wishes and gratitude,
Donna
Lynette
Thank you so much for the ones you’ve already given us! After all you’ve offered, who can begrudge you the balance you need in your life now? :D
Diane Culliney
Thank you so much for the block of the months. I will miss them, but look forward to what you have up your sleeve for the future. Now to see what you have new in your store!
Sincerely Diane
Pam P
Hi Anne! Your free BOMs were all so wonderful! You’ve given all of us a lovely little gift every month for years ~ thank you so much for your time & hard work. I am thankful for all of the inspiration – I’d never tried needle-turn applique before I found your beautiful designs. It may sound a little strange, but you’ve really made a difference in my life – and you’ve never even met me :) LOL Thank you Anne! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
Anna
Anne, you are an amazing woman and I always love that point in my girlfriends life where they stop and realize they need to throw down a boundary. In order to give…we have to take…other wise the world just doesn’t turn! Thank you so much for this wonderful last BOM and I am happy I came along for the ride!
Lia Domingues
Oh, Henrietta is SO beautiful!!
Thanks for such fun and beautiful BOMs…
We do appreciate all your effort in providing us all these sweet BOMs. :-)
(In my opinion, the most beautiful BOM ever is Henrietta!)
Hugs…
Dya
Thank you so much for the BOM’s you have given us so generously. I love your patterns and I’m sure I’ll buy more. Of course I’ll go on followeing your blog.
Wishing you a wonderfull time, esp with your cute little granddaughter.
Heike
Dear Anne, I like you Henrietta so much. I did not sew this BOM yet but I will.
And I can understand how much work it is and that this will be the last free one. I hope we from Germany will be able to buy other BOM’s you will make maybe in the future.
Heike
Marsha B
Anne, I was soooooooooo excited to find the final Henrietta Block and finishing instructions today! The quilt is adorable and yes, of course I am finishing it! Thank you for sharing your wonderful design. I am sad to see that this will be the last BOM but I know it has to be a lot of work for you and so time consuming. I appreciate all you have shared so far and look forward to whatever surprises you have in store for the future. Enjoy your weekend and your little granddaughter! Now, I’m headed off to work on Henrietta!
Colleen
Thank you for all the free BOMs! I really appreciate all the work that goes into to!
Melinda
I am sorry that this will be your last free BOM but thank you so much for the ones you have done. I will be looking forward to whatever you do in the future. Thanks again!