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June 13, 2010 on 8:16 am | In Family, Quilting | 60 Comments

The kids are home for TheFirstNiece’s high school graduation — it’s been busy busy, run run.

I snapped a few quick pictures of TheFirstNiece’s gift today before we gave it to her at our family dinner after graduation tonight.

I basically followed this free Quilt Soup pattern with a few changes.

On one block, I embroidered her name, school crest and date of graduation

The printed blocks say fun things on them (Kiss Your Dad, Call Your Mom, Text Your Bro, etc.)– the block below was the first one I saw when I found this fabric in a quilt shop and I knew I needed to make this quilt for my niece AND for MeMum.

Aside from cooking for the after graduation dinner, playing cards with SweetiePie and attending the festivities, I made 12 dozen cupcakes yesterday for the graduation party today. I’m frosting them this morning.

Our kitchen floor is sticky.
Must Run…………

XOXO,
Anna

60 Comments

As usual…Auntie Anna made one cute quilt…what a lucky girl. 12 Dozen Cupcakes! Holy Moly. I’d be sticky for weeks (and a few lbs heavier).
Do you have this horrid heat up there? This is absolutely miserable. You think when you walk outside after a rain at least there would be some relief, but it’s like a wall of hell. I so feel sorry for anyone who doesn’t have AC. I’d be “necced” all the time. Have a good week sweetie…always, robin

Comment by Robin Brown — June 13, 2010 #
What a treasure for your niece. The embroidery looks fantastic and I love all the little reminders!

Comment by Anne — June 13, 2010 #
Very pretty. so bright and cherry!

Comment by Angie — June 13, 2010 #
My kitchen floor is sticky too :)
Have a wonderful time!

Comment by Niki — June 13, 2010 #
What a sweet quilt!! Glad to hear the graduation was a huge success.12 dozen cupcakes – you amaze me:)

Comment by Lisa — June 13, 2010 #
It’s lovely! I’m so glad that you got it finished. I knew you could!

Comment by MichelleB — June 13, 2010 #
what a WONDERFUL gift for your niece…her quilt is a TREASURE & i am certain she will think so!

anna, truly exceptional & fun!

so we get to see the cuppies?…please!!!

have a great sunday!

Comment by linda — June 13, 2010 #
Hi Anna….such a beautiful quilt. I have always loved the pink and green combination. Did you know all the buttons are going half off today at Joann’s? Look out sheep buttons, I’m on my way ;>

Enjoy your party!

Love,
Amy

Comment by Amy — June 13, 2010 #
she’s going to LOVE that quilt!!!
did she get it already?
12 doz cupcakes? how long did that take?
i’m supposed to do cookies for 200ish people on father’s day. i was thinking of adding cupcakes in, but then i decided that was insane.
since i AM insane, i may do it anyway.
hope your weekend with the boys, etc., is wonderbar.
:waves madly

Comment by your favorite tree hugger — June 13, 2010 #
What a cute quilt. You always make such great gifts, Anna. I bet you are that aunt…you know the one everyone loves to receive gifts from.

Comment by Dandelion Quilts — June 13, 2010 #
Oh – that’s a gorgeous quilt! I thought I was doing well, managing to produce one cake for our Friday get-together!!

Comment by frayedattheedge — June 13, 2010 #
I’m sure your niece was thrilled to get the quilt. I hope she realizes that it is something she should treasure. (you know how college dorms sometimes are!)
200 cupcakes! – you’re my idol! Good luck with that floor!

Comment by Janet — June 13, 2010 #
I was about to gush about the quilt (lucky girl!!) but then I spotted the bit about the cupcakes. 12 dozen? Are you having a laugh?!

Comment by dottycookie — June 13, 2010 #
Beautiful quilt! I love all the personal touches. What a lucky girl!

Jennifer :)

Comment by Jennifer — June 13, 2010 #
That quilt is amazing!
I love the fabric choices.

Comment by Jennifer D — June 13, 2010 #
What a cute quilt. Surely she will treasure it forever!

How can you run if your floors are all sticky? I hope you didn’t leave your shoes behind, stuck to the cupcake goo. haha. You’ve inspired me to bake something for my students… not 200 cupcakes, maybe a couple of dozen.

Comment by Rachel — June 13, 2010 #
Your quilt is a sweet gift. One that will be treasured for years.

Comment by Amy — June 13, 2010 #
I LOVE that quilt! That shade of blue is so pretty, and the text is cute. So fun! Congrats to your niece on her gradutation.

Comment by Stacy — June 13, 2010 #
You have been busy!!! 12 dozen cupcakes = 144 little bundles of sweetness. Have a great week.

Comment by Miss Jean — June 13, 2010 #
Wow! That’s a lot of cupcakes! And a truly beautiful quilt! I was watching a film the other day with an American graduation on and I was marvelling at how much more you celebrate this event than we do over here – it seems a shame that we don’t make more of a celebration of it! Lucy x

Comment by Lucy Locket-Pocket — June 13, 2010 #
Anna, you are the sweetest person. That quilt is just beautiful. You are sooo talented xoxo Clarice

Comment by clarice — June 13, 2010 #
Good grief! I can’t even imagine making that many cupcakes. For one thing, as hot as it is here – I’d have heat stroke having the oven on that long.

Love the quilt. You did a wonderful job on it, and the fabric is just perfect!

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — June 13, 2010 #
how many cupcakes – wow , not surprised you are too busy . Gorgeous quilt and as for sticky floors , mine are always sticky thanks to the boys and potty training still yuk

Comment by periwinkle — June 13, 2010 #
What a lucky niece you have – her graduation quilt is stunning! What a wonderful way to commemorate her graduation. You’re a very lovely Auntie :o)

xxx

Comment by Lesley — June 13, 2010 #
144 is an INHUMAN number of cupcakes for one woman to make – the very thought of it makes me feel breathless. The quilt is lovely – really fresh and pretty.

Comment by Fiona — June 13, 2010 #
What a fun and gorgeous guilt! You are officially the Queen of cupcakes, my dear.

Comment by Susan — June 13, 2010 #
144????

You are superhuman. Or, as I continue to suspect, twins.

Comment by Isabelle — June 13, 2010 #
The quilt is beautiful. What a precious gift.

Comment by Cindy — June 13, 2010 #
What a beautiful quilt. I’m sure she loved it. Congratulations to your niece too. What a happy day for all of you!

Comment by Kim Walus — June 13, 2010 #
She will love the quilt! Bright and cheerful! I am impressed, the school crest! Hmmm… love frosting especially if it is chocolate!

Comment by Jackie — June 13, 2010 #
OMG Anna, I love the quilt, the colors and the sayings too! You are such a great Aunt (and friend!) Cupcakes sound really good about now. Yum xoxo Jewels

Comment by Jewels — June 13, 2010 #
Wow, Anna, you are busy. The fabric is great, what a great grad present. LOVE LOVE LOVE the embroidered crest etc. block. You make good use of your resources.

Comment by Karen — June 13, 2010 #
You are adorable ~ and so is your quilt! Love the quilting too,have a great weekend. p.s. I bet your kitchen floor is never sticky..

Comment by Shawn — June 13, 2010 #
You’ve been busy! The quilt is wonderful with all of it’s little details and I just know your niece loved it.
Just curious…did you play cards inbetween the 12 batches and what game did you play?
Mr Honey and I played “Hand and Foot” this weekend and my luck wasn’t very good. He won all 3 games…I should have been doing a cupcake marathon like you!…lol
x
lori

Comment by lori holt — June 13, 2010 #
Congratulations to your niece on her graduation. The quilt is absolutely gorgeous.

Comment by sue — June 13, 2010 #
wow, you have a full plate (quite literally… with cup cakes ;). Take time to breath…… Cheers Vreni

Comment by Vreni — June 13, 2010 #
Hi was wondering if you would tell me the name of the fabric you used would love to make a quilt for my niece. Thanks Terri

Comment by Terri Fisher — June 14, 2010 #
Love the quilt for your niece! Summer has been busy…this is supposed to be the time for relaxing, sewing and blogging…hope things settle down soon!

Comment by Sherri — June 14, 2010 #
This is such a busy time of year…we’ve been prom prep for the last few months…We’ve got everything now. I just need to make her evening satchel and she’ll be good to go!!

Hope your niece likes the quilt. It is super sweet!!

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — June 14, 2010 #
All I can say is, WOW!

S.W.A.K.

Comment by Marsha — June 14, 2010 #
Oh it’s such a lovely quilt and you have made it so personal, I’m sure she will treasure it.

Comment by Rebecca — June 14, 2010 #
The quilt is lovely-the colors are beautiful! Your photos are great as always… and my kitchen floor is sticky/in need of a mopping, too! :))

Comment by Jennifer Henson — June 14, 2010 #
Very nice! One of the shops in my area has a boatload of those panels left. I knew I should have gotten one!

Comment by Jen — June 14, 2010 #
The graduation quilt is fabulous – any quilt is enhanced by the addition of lime green, I say!

Comment by Lynda — June 14, 2010 #
Oh my … 12 dozen??? dozen???? You are wonder-woman!! And the quilt is just adorable!!!! Are those blocks with the sayings from Bubblegum Basics? Cute!!!!!!

Comment by MJ Smith — June 14, 2010 #
Very fun quilt. I love all the cute sayings. I did a huge Tee shirt quilt for my DGD Casey this year. She is coming from Kansas City to go to college at USC! yeah! Only 30 minutes from us. we already have a garage full of clothes, bedding etc.

Comment by Mary ann — June 14, 2010 #
You do the most beautiful and amazing work. What a gorgeous gift. You’re such a sweetheart.

Comment by Junie Moon — June 14, 2010 #
That quilt is awesome! I especially love the lil messages. You’re such a nice auntie.

Jody

Comment by Jody — June 14, 2010 #
Beautiful quilt Anna. I just love that fabric.
Did you say cupcakes?? DELISH. And I know they were awesome looking too if you made them.
Hugs!!

Comment by sharon — June 15, 2010 #
yeah… i’ve been too busy to blog too.

Comment by brigita — June 15, 2010 #
I think you must never sleep… :)
LOVE the quilt!

Comment by Michele in Huntsville — June 15, 2010 #
Oh, this is a gorgeous quilt! The little sayings on it are so cute! I adore the colors…

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Comment by Ravenhill — June 16, 2010 #
Fantastic…and now I am craving cupcakes….

Comment by Beth — June 16, 2010 #
Did you say 12 DOZEN!!! What a sweet aunty….but if you are that good at making cup cakes then why didn’t you bring any to Mineapolis???

Love the quilt – I RECKON it’s come up well!!

Had lunch with Kellie yesterday – wish you’d been there. xx

Comment by Jan — June 16, 2010 #
Love those colors! What a happy quilt!

Comment by diane — June 16, 2010 #
Such a wonderful and sweet gift. I love the sayings on the quilt!

Comment by nicolette — June 17, 2010 #
The tablecloths also matched the flowers – everything looked lovely. I will have to remember this idea when mine graduate.

Comment by The Muse of The Day — June 17, 2010 #
that’s such a sweet gift for you niece Anna. Don’t you just love that fabric line? so pretty and refreshing.

Comment by Penny — June 18, 2010 #
What a lucky girl – that is an awesome quilt. So unique and special!!!

Comment by rohanknitter — June 19, 2010 #
what a beautiful and clever quilt for a graduate! you did great, girl!!! i’m impressed, as ALWAYS! such a pretty color palette, too.

Comment by amandajean — June 23, 2010 #