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June 26, 2010 on 8:34 pm | In Family | 39 Comments

Dear Little Blog O’ Mine,

I’m so sorry that you’ve been neglected all week. It’s sad, but I’ve been SO busy with BelovedAunt here — and we’ve had a great time playing all week. There’ve been cards — Hand and Foot and a new speedy game that Beloved Aunt brought with her — Wackee Six.

Tons of baking — cookies, a pie,

rolls, and bread.

And lots of quilting. Or what should have been lots of quilting — the cards and food sort of got in the way. We’re working on a swap quilt — we make three of each fussy little star block (those points are a pain in the sewing box!) and then share with each other. The colors looks awful in this picture — they really aren’t so odd. And there’s a humility block in there too.

Oooh, and we picked up this cool new tool at the NQA show last week. It’s a small cutting table that swivels. It makes squaring up those little blocks a breeze — we love it!

So, little blog…sorry for the neglect of you and GoogleReader. I’ll try to be better this next week!

XOXO,
Anna

Ooops! I forgot to mention that I guest-posted over on Stash Manicure last week — there are lots of fun posts over there, so pop over and have a look if you have time!

39 Comments

No apologies needed! It looks like you have been having some fabulous family time and you know family comes first. Never heard of the games that you Aunt brought along, although I am sure they are fun!! Loving all the stars. They will be beautiful quilts.

Comment by Jackie — June 26, 2010 #
wow, that rotating table looks amazing. I’ve got a cutting mat that swivels, but I’m sure a table is much handier. So glad you had a lovely and busy time with your Aunt. Have a lovely Sunday!

Comment by Vreni — June 26, 2010 #
understand completely…

Comment by Vickie E — June 26, 2010 #
Oh how we’ve missed you – but you HAD to spend time with your favorite aunt and we all knew it! That rotating table is cool! After cutting out a bunch of triangles on a flat mat on the floor and having an aching butt and back for days makes me appreciate nifty quilting gadgets!

Comment by Kristy — June 26, 2010 #
I love cutting mats that swivel. Such a simple idea that makes you mad you didn’t think of it and market it first.

Comment by Jana — June 26, 2010 #
sounds like you have been having a lovely time………go and have some more fun……..we will still be here…….

Comment by Chookyblue — June 26, 2010 #
Sounds like your having a good time with you aunt. Love the blocks!! They look tiny.
the pie crust looks delish and I’m sure whatever went inside that crust was awesome too.
Enjoy your time with your aunt.

Comment by sharon — June 26, 2010 #
seems like you had a great time with your beloved=aunt… worries…but my curiosity is getting the better of me…what kind of pie did you bake & can you tell us about the breads… please!!! linda=noblog

Comment by linda — June 26, 2010 #
I am sure she (or he?) will unerstand perfectly ;-)

Sounds like you had a wonderful week. How great to craft, chat, bake and play with a person you love. That’s what life’s about, don’t you think?

Comment by Karin — June 27, 2010 #
What a fun time you’ve been having, I’d rather be doing that than on the computer. I’ve spent a whole weekend playing with bread but I think I’d love to have done it at your place with beloved Aunt.

Comment by Janet — June 27, 2010 #
Sounds like you are having a good time…no need to apologize for that!

Love the swivel cutting table…That looks like a very handy tool!

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — June 27, 2010 #
What a wonderful time you’ve been having – it just sounds perfect! And those quilt blocks look lovely – what a nice idea! Lucy x

Comment by lucy locket — June 27, 2010 #
Looks like you’ve been having a whale of a time – love the swivel cutting table.

Comment by Fiona — June 27, 2010 #
Glad you are having fun with your family Anna. Love your stars,they look so pretty on the wall! Well I’m off to make a graham cracker crust for a summer pie, thanks for the inspiration!

Comment by Shawn — June 27, 2010 #
Glad you’re having so much fun! LOVE the stars! That rotating table is awesome…I have a mat that turns but that would be so much better. ENJOY!

Comment by Carol — June 27, 2010 #
Sounds like a good week, Anna. My mom has loved cards all her life. The two of us played “Spite and Malice” for years, but now she can’t play anymore. There for a while I’d sit and play to make her happy, all the while thinking of all I had to do. Now I miss those games…..:)

Hope your work week is a good one.

Love,
Amy

Comment by Amy — June 27, 2010 #
My family loves to play hand & foot. We’ll have to check out Wackee Six.

Comment by Cindy — June 27, 2010 #
It’s way more important to be with Beloved Aunt! What fun you’re having!

Jody

Comment by Jody — June 27, 2010 #
The best kinds of time! We always play cards or our new obsession fighting for family dominance is Mexican Train Dominos. I have one of those rotating tables, hmm, should get it out again. Glad you had a great week!

Comment by Mary ann — June 27, 2010 #
So glad you’re enjoying pleasant family time! The blocks are looking good (and difficult! :)) Glad to see you pop in! :)

Comment by Jennifer Henson — June 27, 2010 #
I’m just envious, as I only ever had one aunt, whom I hardly ever saw (she lived in Ireland). Malcolm has lots of aunts, uncles and too many cousins to count!! I like your star blocks. I’m about to do some serious hand quilting – the first for some time!

Comment by frayedattheedge — June 27, 2010 #
your star blocks are wonderful.
except you’re swapping with the wrong friends, but whatever.
can’t wait to see what you do with them.
love the swivel table. may have to get me one of those. a girl needs gadgets, you know…

Comment by brigita — June 27, 2010 #
sounds like a great week, games, food and quilting – perfect!

love that table! perfect invention!

Corrie;)

Comment by corrie — June 27, 2010 #
It sounds like things are going just as they should at your house. I like the swivel table. How come we didn’t think of that!

Comment by Karen — June 27, 2010 #
not to worry, we’ll always be here awaiting your return and I love that swivel mat! Have a great week.

Comment by Julie Isa — June 28, 2010 #
Hey you … it’s YOUR blog which means you get to post when you want to, and when you have time. It’s good to read that you’re having a lovely family and creative time. Take care :) x

Comment by Kitty — June 28, 2010 #
What an awesome little swivel table!!!!!!! I have never seen anything like that before!

HUGS and take care!

Comment by Lolly — June 28, 2010 #
I’ve been bit by the baking bug this summer too! If you have any good recipes – please share! :)

Comment by Stacy — June 28, 2010 #
Looks like a wonderful visit with your aunt. I love new toys and that cutting board is sure nifty. Okay, I’m going to ask, what’s a humility block?

Comment by Susan — June 28, 2010 #
Love the cutting mat…I’m glad you’re enjoying the time with your aunt.

Comment by Judy — June 28, 2010 #
What fun. I think it is wonderful you’re having a great time with her. It is the best excuse ever not to blog. But you did. So that is great.

Comment by nanette — June 28, 2010 #
Enjoy your time with Aunt! I’m jealous…looks like you two are having a blast.

Comment by Jere'e @ Quilted Quickies — June 28, 2010 #
Isn’t it nice that there is no bondage to blogging. I’m just glad to see what you’ve been doing whenever you get around to posting. Looks like a wonderful time has been had by you and your aunt, and that’s a lot more important than blogging.

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — June 28, 2010 #
What great things…I’ve been neglecting my reader…it’s been fun today to get out and see all the inspiration. Must find that game…been looking for some new games!

Comment by Sherri — June 29, 2010 #
That sounds like a great week!

It’s Summertime… and the living is easy! So no apologies. Enjoy your days!

Though taking pictures is a little harder, Wintertime is a better time to have a blog, write posts and read other people’s blogs.

Comment by nicolette — June 29, 2010 #
These seem like really good reasons for neglecting your blog for a while:) Visistsfrom Beloved Aunts are much more important, I’m glad you had such fun together.

Comment by Rowan — June 29, 2010 #
It looks like you’ve been having loads of fun. Love your collection of star blocks.

Comment by Linda — June 29, 2010 #
You are a busy girl and it looks like you are having a relaxing summer. Like you should be !!! Clarice

Comment by clarice — June 29, 2010 #
I love my swivel mat!!

Comment by Jan — July 5, 2010 #