A little business first. For those of you who are involved in the events with Stacy/Buttermilk Basin and myself - both online and in studio - this message is for you. Our event planned for June is going to have to be cancelled at this time. Stacy's Mom is very sick right now - and all of Stacy's time is being spent with her Mom. She is battling cancer and has a rough rode ahead of her and could use your thoughts and prayers. I'm sure you all understand why this decision had to be made. If you have any questions - please email me and I will do my best to answer them.
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Well I'm few days late - dang it. Sorry Sunday came and went and a post that was meant to be wasn't. I had told Anne earlier in the weekend that a Throwdown block wouldn't be happening with me. I hadn't gotten my block sewn for our challenge - in fact I couldn't get to my sewing machine to even try to. So we agreed to wait until this weekend to post our blocks - she's ahead and I'm not - I was but not anymore. Saturday afternoon and Sunday were days spent moving things into the nest - YAHOOO. Monday and Tuesday was time spent with our sweet Ellie and today we are back to business and working at sorting and straightening. I will have some pictures to share this Sunday. I am LOVING the new nest.
I wanted to share a few pics of my visit to Anne's house after market in Portland. I've put several in a smilebox - but some just didn't want to fit very well - so I'm going to share those first. We also took an afternoon and went to visit Anna at her house. Anna treated us to lunch at a local spot and some shopping in the area. I've got to say I was really lax on this trip taking pictures - when I was looking through them to organize them - I realized there were areas I never photographed - go figure. Maybe it was the altitude lol - well that's my story anyway. So here's a few shots that just didn't fit into the smilebox.
First off - where I hung my hat while I was there - perfect guestroom and I slept like a baby - I didn't make the bed as pretty as she did - but it's close lol. Thanks again Anne and Mr. Cottons for being such wonderful hosts for my visit.
cool bench made by Mr. Cottons - talent runs in this family
love all of these beautiful quilts - but there red - what's not to love
and this sweet grouping as your coming down from the nest
love this quilt in progress
This is the next quilt I'm currently working on for Ellie - of course Anne had already made it - we certainly like the same things
sweet eye candy everywhere - dang that star quilt is a stunner
Another view of the tote Anne bought when we were out checking out the local antique stores. I saw it full of stuff and told Anne she needed to buy it lol - so she was a good girl and listened to me. It looks great in her sewing room which you'll see in the Smilebox - Hey Mrs. SweetApple can you make me one of these - pretty please :).
Anna's quilt collection of flimsy I do believe - with sweet Enzo resting underneath
I just love this sweet stove - you'll see it again in the smilebox - but this is a better picture - so you get it again :)
love these redwork stitcheries - I've ordered the redwork sampler one on the bottom and have extra patterns if anyone is interested
So check out the Smilebox for a few other pics - and that will catch me up
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On a personal business note - I think I've gotten back to everyone who was interested in the BOM that I shared - if you haven't heard from me - please shoot me another email at [email protected] and I will get back to you.
Well that's it for now. But in celebration of the completion of the new nest - stop by on Friday and check out the giveaway I'm going to do- some delicious new fabrics have come to the Farmhouse and I think you might enjoy a few of them and who knows what else could be in the goodie basket. Also a day trip with the peeps is coming on Friday as well - this time I promise to bring my camera and USE IT lol.
Until Next Time
OMgosh...incredible NESTS!! Wow!! The rest of us can only dream...sigh..Can't wait to see yours! Also Anne's quilts are spectacular!! And love Anna's stove and RED coffee maker! So much to see...think I'll go back for a third..fourth...fifth...look, just to take it all in!
Thanks for sharing!
P
Posted by: Paulette Doyle | June 05, 2013 at 09:05 PM
Anne and Anna's nest are wonderful, are they??? Lots of creating in those rooms. Can't wait to see yours. I know it will be wonderful too.
Have a good one
Posted by: Sandy F | June 05, 2013 at 09:08 PM
Wow is right. . .So fun to see how fellow quilters display their finished treasures! Excited to see how your nest is getting along. Good luck w/all the unpacking and organizing. .. a lot of work - oh, who's kidding? Sew much fun to see all that work come together!!
Posted by: Robbie Gillette | June 05, 2013 at 09:47 PM
WHAT A LOVELY TRIP BACK TO THE 70S WITH YOUR SMILY BOX. IT WAS LIKE "LOVE AMERICAN STYLE" AND BURT BACHARACH ALL IN ONE !!! LOVE IT . I WAS ONLY 10 BUT I WAS ALLOWED TO WATCH WHATEVER I WANTED ON TV SINCE IT USED TO BE SO SAFE BACK THEN!!!LOVE THE QUILTS TOO.
Posted by: izzy | June 05, 2013 at 09:49 PM
I could move right in tomorrow to any of those homes.
Love how Ann displays her quilts around the home.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sue watters | June 05, 2013 at 11:57 PM
Wonderful post. Thans for sharing. So many ideas and inspiration. I have printed the photo of the quilt ladder and one that shows how to hang quilts. I will ask one handy man at work if he can makes something like this for me. The quilt ladder would be great up in the hallway and I really need some more place to hang (show) my quilts.
Posted by: May Britt | June 06, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Wow....the sewing spaces are amazing. What inspiration and what beautiful places. Thanks for sharing the eye candy... I won't be able to think about anything else for the rest of the day!
Posted by: Denise | June 06, 2013 at 07:05 AM
Gorgeous homes, quilts and smiles! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Sharon Bennett | June 06, 2013 at 07:30 AM
Thanks for sharing the great Photos. Love all the quilts etc.
Can't wait to see the pictures of the new nest!!
Have a good one, Janie
Posted by: janie | June 06, 2013 at 08:22 AM
You are one lucky lady to have the life you have... Where could I find the redwork pattern for the baby quilt? Wish we had all the quilt shops you have here in NewYork. Love reading your blog gives me great inspiration.
MaryAlice
Posted by: MaryAlice | June 06, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Just love reading your blog. The quilts and home decorations are lovely and so very different from Britain. Bev.
Posted by: Beverley | June 06, 2013 at 11:28 AM
Wow that was a delightful treat! Had to go back several times to drool . Beautiful homes and nests and amazing quilts! Thanks for sharing such inspiration x
Posted by: Shazy | June 06, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Thank you Karen! Catching up on my blog reading and it made me want to run over to Anne's house! Can't wait till your next visit...we'll head to the Tater Patch!
Posted by: Anna | June 06, 2013 at 08:19 PM
Great quilt show. I love that red and white star quilt with the appliqued border. I've seen that design before and would love to purchase the pattern. Any chance you know the name of the design?
Posted by: DebrafromMD | June 07, 2013 at 05:52 AM
Thanks for sharing all this lovely eye candy with us. I too am interested in the pattern for the star quilt. Could you ask her who the designer is and what the name of the pattern is?
Thanks a bunch! HUGS... and stitches
Posted by: Christie | June 08, 2013 at 03:14 PM
Mrs. Sweetapple here....it's Saturday and I'm reading your Wednesday post........consider it done, sister.......of course if Mr. Sweetapple agrees! Your friend Anne has great stuff!
Posted by: Mrs. Sweetapple | June 08, 2013 at 05:08 PM
Wow, what beautiful quilts and pictures!! I love the way the quilts have added so much warmth to the home.
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 09, 2013 at 04:28 PM
Can you tell me the name of the baby quilt that is the red nine patch star with the redwork on it. Thanks...love all the quilts and the pictures are great!
Posted by: Debby | July 03, 2013 at 07:48 PM
I love that Redwork Sampler piece, and would love to buy the pattern. Do you do mail orders?
Grace
[email protected]
Posted by: Grace | June 23, 2014 at 04:25 AM
Such a beautiful home, love the creative ways her quilts are displayed. I absolutely love the red work pieces!! Would love to get the patterns or a link to them. Thanks for sharing your stay with us, great inspiration for a completely bland guest room in our new house. Can't wait to start designing our "guest nest"!!
Posted by: Debi Wells | June 23, 2014 at 05:30 AM
I love everything about Anne's house!
Posted by: Judy Crowell | June 23, 2014 at 05:44 AM