Block Twelve

I just can’t believe a year has gone by since we started “A Tisket A Tasket”!  A year!  And here we are at block number 12!  I started with a snowman and I’m ending with a snowman (ok, a snowlady).  Welcome December! 

I can’t wait to see all of the finished quilts! Take a peek at all of the blocks in my Flickr group!  So many of you have made me smile and I’ve loved seeing your work! I hope you’ll add pictures of your finished quilts!  I’ll be checking in to see them. And keep posting your blocks as you finish them.  I’ll be looking at those too!

And finally, I can show you my finished version of  the appliqué and redwork quilts!

See the rick rack in the binding?  I’ll be posting a tutorial “how to” soon, so please check back!

And the redwork!  Ohhhh, sweet embroidery!

As for next year, did you think I would just drop all of of you cold?  You, my blog readers?  My favorite people in the world?  You’ll be getting a little treat every month in 2010, starting in January. 

As always, you can see the wool version of block 12 over at Cottons ‘n Wool.  The finished quilt will be coming soon!  Anne’s waiting for flannel to arrive! That’s right, we decided to go with flannel for the sashing.  It’s going to be so cute!

If  you’d like to purchase wool to make your own wool quilt, I found the best web site for you!  Woolies will love The Wool Basket!   I’m sure I could spend some time and money in this shop.

Happy December 5th everyone!  I feel like a grand reunion should be on the agenda in 2010 LOL!

Hugs,

Anne

I Loved Designing This Quilt!

Every time I start a new appliqué quilt I’m in heaven.  I love the process, feel of the fabric, drawing,  re-drawing, the prep work and finally seeing it come together.  It’s a labor of love and one I can’t live without.   Pure joy for those of us who love appliqué!

“Le Jardin” was especially fun.  I love the fabrics with their vintage look, the faded reds (or pinks as I call them) next to the bright reds, the gray tones, the beiges, and the creams.  “Rouenneries” is a wonderful line. I dare say  these colors will look good in almost any room!  I have a pale pink dining room that’s calling for “Le Jardin”! 

So which block is my favorite? Should I tell?  Ok, it’s block seven, the cottage.  If I lived in a French garden, it would be in this house, with heart topiaries in my front yard and a rabbit weather vane of course! 

If you’re reading post this today (Thursday) we’re probably hanging this quilt in our booth right now!  It’s set up day and that means working till you feel like you can’t work another minute!  I’ll take pictures I promise! 

You can find the pattern here on our web site.  You will love it!  The drawings are full size and each block has a large color photo inside the pattern.  You can see EVERY fabric I used. 

Miss you all!  Wish you were here!  I’ll try and post from market for you!

Hugs,

Anne

I promised you a sneak peek!

Le Jardin, A French Garden Quilt…

My new block of the month has a French garden theme. Oh I hope you love this fabric as much as I do!  It was wonderful to work with AND so much fun!    I have to say, this quilt should be hanging on my dining room wall!  Instead it will be traveling to shops and shows for a year or two, so all of you can see it!  By the time she comes home I will finally be able to enjoy it!  I will never tire of this beautiful fabric! Vintage & French, it’s just wonderful. 

The French General and Moda are the perfect combination. I can’t wait to see what everyone has done with the Roueneries fabric at market!

If any of of you are shops and would like a fabric guide for Le Jardin,  I’d be delighted to email it to you. Just sent me an email and let me know you are interested.  I designed the entire quilt using this fabric line. 

I can’t wait to show it to you.  Only a few more weeks to go!

Have a great week! 

Hugs,

Anne

School Days, School Days

All the wonderful spools are back in stock! I’ve added this cute 6” wood spool. I actually had a few the first time but they are so cute I couldn’t part with them!

Aren’t you glad it’s Labor day weekend and the 5th of the month all at once! I for one, am excited. I have so much planned for this weekend. It involves sewing, and more sewing!

I’ll be watching the Law and Order re-runs, or shows I’ve taped during the week. Shows like Criminal Minds, Without a Trace, and The Mentalist! Criminal Minds ? Tell me some of you like that show. Do you think I’ll get my yo yo’s mixed up if I watch Criminal Minds while sewing?

When I’m writing patterns I need absolute quiet, but when I’m sewing, it’s a different story. I love to watch TV and catch up on shows. What about you? Do you sew with quiet, TV, or music?

Have you download block nine of “ A Tisket, A Tasket” yet? It’s ready on my web site.

Block nine is a very smart Scottie dog. He walks the children to school, and carries a basket filled with apples for the teacher!

If you’re working on this quilt please show me your blocks ! Post them on flickr and join our group! There are some CUTE, CUTE blocks and quilts coming together!

And now that we only have three months left I can show more of the quilt! Don’t you wonder what the last three blocks will be?

You’ll have to wait until next month for October. In case you didn’t know October is my favorite month of the whole year!

Are you doing the wool version of this quilt? Don’t miss what my friend Anne has done this month. Her quilt is looking pretty cute. Gotta love those prims ( I even gave her a prim color for her name)!

Have a great weekend everyone! Sew away if you get the time!

Hugs,

Anne

Sewing with the French General

No posts for almost a week?  I can’t help it!  I’ve been sewing with the general.  The French General, Kaari Meng!  No, she wasn’t really here, but her fabric was. 

Kaari, do you realize how popular you are?  You with this gorgeous Moda fabric line called “Rouenneries”? The name is so French, and this wonderful fabric has been so much fun to design with!

 

I’ve never designed a block of the month that used one fabric line exclusively.  Now I have!  Kaari’s fabric is the only line in my newest block of the month.  And the pile of fabric that you’ve seen all week…

…has finally turned into a quilt!  I’ve designed and prepared the entire quilt using the spray starch method of appliqué.  I can see what each block will look like before it’s appliquéd in place. 

I’m writing the pattern, refining the drawings, and then block by block it will leave for Bend, Oregon where my friend Anne will do her magic and complete the appliqué and embellishing.

 

You know how I love to embellish!  Velvet ribbon winding up the stem of this design, and all those little points she gets to turn under.   Anne will love me for sure! If you don’t hear from her for awhile you’ll know why!

I’ll finally get a chance to list the vintage spools this week, and the rick rack is back in stock now!   Think of me in front of this computer, all week long. 

Have a great day everyone!  Here at Bunny Hill we’ll be busy, but we always have fun! Another block of the month is almost done! 

Hugs,

 

Anne

It’s Basket Day!

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

Bunny Week Part 3

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? 

Have a great day everyone!  Surround yourself with bunnies.  It’s that time of year!

Hugs,

Anne

It’s Basket Day!

It’s true, I’m a bit of a basket case today! A March basket case! It’s the 5th of the month and I’m ready with the next block of the month. You’ll find it here!

Did you ever think you would see a bunny jumping over shamrocks? You should have known there would be something a little different in the March basket! At Bunny Hill we have to have whimsy!

Last month we had a little traffic jam on my web site, so this month I’ve called in the blog valets. That’s right, you can valet park over at crafts4me and download the pattern from there too. So if you can’t get on Bunny Hill, try here! And while you’re there you can pre-order the embellishment kit for A Tisket, A Tasket. It will be shipping in about 3 weeks. No, you can’t see what’s in it…it’s a mystery remember? If you buy the kit you have to promise NOT to peek tee hee!

Anne over at Cottons 'n Wool is working away on a wool version of A Tisket, A Tasket. You’ll love what she does with wool. And guess what? It’s really hard for her to cut into that scrumptious wool so give her a round of applause!

Have a great day everyone and remember to valet park! I’ll be back tomorrow with an extra little project you can make using the bunny in this block. Here’s a hint…anyone into a quick punch needle project?

Hugs,

It's 7AM here in California and look at what I just got in my email. The first block three to arrive is from Trelly in Spain! Look at how cute her block is!

A Free Block of the Month!

See the little widget above? Well, I've been working on a surprise for you for some time now and it's finally ready to go!

I've been busy, busy, busy coming up with a way to say "thank you" to all of my blog readers, customers and shops! This little icon on my side bar will take you to my newest block of the month called "A Tisket, A Tasket Twelve Months of Baskets"! It's a FREE pattern from me to you and it's a mystery quilt!

Each month for the next 12 months, you'll get one free block around the 5th of each month. I'll let you know on my blog when the block is available, or just sign up for my newsletter and the announcement will arrive in your email all on its own! At the end of 12 months you can put these little blocks together for a surprise quilt! I've done my quilt in applique, but why not try it in wool or embroidery?

The first block is ready now! Just click on the side bar link and you'll be there. Be patient and wait for the PDF page to load. You'll need Adobe Reader on your computer and you can download the free software here.

So welcome to 2009 at Bunny Hill Designs. I'll be starting a Flickr group in the next few weeks so you can post pictures of your blocks as you work along with me. This should be a fun, fun year!

If you signed up for my newsletter it should be arriving in your email anytime now. In it you'll find another little surprise with a code to save you some money. Happy New Year everyone!

Hugs,

Anne