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Six on Saturday

March 24, 2012 on 3:28 pm | In Chat, Store | 41 Comments

1. LOOK! Lookie Look what has arrived — The Ghastlie Family Reunion! When I ordered this fabric at fall market, they told me it would be May before it would ship. All the more time to play and have fun! Isn’t that pregnant ghastlie with her baby carriage just too cute? I’ve put the Ghastlies in my little store — get ‘em while you can!

2. A month or two ago I caught BigDaddy buying some awful grocery store cookies, so I’ve been trying to replenish his cookie supply on the weekends. And because a batch is too much for just one person, I make the sacrifice and help him eat them. He requested something with raisins, so this week’s selection is Martha Stewart’s Raisin Bars.

3. Entry hall painting in progress — WooHoo! I was REALLY worried about the color when looking at the little sample, but I love it. It’s Latte by Sherwin Williams.

4. We had such a mild winter that the parsley in my little herb garden has come back. That never happens and I’m thrilled. (Please ignore the fact that I haven’t cleaned out my little herb garden yet. Thank You.)

5. I’ve started a new little project. Can you tell what it is? There’s not much time to get it finished!

6. Shoot. I really don’t have six things. I just said I did ’cause Five on Saturday isn’t alliterative.

Oh Wait! I do have a 6. Have a great weekend!

XOXO,
Anna

41 Comments

Those cookies looks delicious.

Comment by Jana K — March 24, 2012 #
I have four things to say. One, you are a terrific person to sacrifice and eat those cookies for your husband…what a trooper. Two, I love your paint color and give you Kudos for being brave enough to go up that really tall ladder. Three, so glad your parsley came back up (mine does every year). And Four, Are you doing closed herringbone stitch behind that embroidery. I love it! When all four of my girls were little I made them 32nd/check gingham dresses with shadowwork bunny collars. Wish I had someone to wear them now. Can’t wait to see the end embroidery product.

Comment by Bonnie — March 24, 2012 #
You’re pretty funny there girly! Those cookies look fabulous. I’d have to help a guy out too. Glad you had a mild winter cuz we sure didn’t. Actually, we had a mild winter but now we’re having winter in spring. Snowed all last week with temps never above the 30′s. You’re paint color is wonderful. We also went with Sherwin Wms. Picked Nomadic desert for most of the house. Have a great weekend.

Comment by Anne — March 24, 2012 #
Ciao from Montecatini, Italy! Free WiFi in the hotel – woohoo. Love the Ghastlies fabric (some day I’ll cut into mine…) and those cookie bars look yummy.

Is it Saturday? I’ve lost track of the days. Sigh.

Comment by Rachel — March 24, 2012 #
LOVE LOVE LOVE The Ghastlies and I NEED some! Your Dad is lucky to have you to bake for him, you are a wonderful daughter xoxo PS Love the paint color. Have a great week end Jewels

Comment by Jewels — March 24, 2012 #
Absolutely love the paint color. Latte by Sherwin Williams – I’m going to have to remember that one.

Comment by Marsha — March 24, 2012 #
Those are some good looking cookies…lucky man

Comment by Kris of dandelion quilts — March 24, 2012 #
Yummy cookies, thank you for sharring. I am always looking for a good recipe. Clarice

Comment by clarice — March 24, 2012 #
So glad that you love the paint, and yes I wouldnt be brave enough to climb up that really tall ladder. Your embroidery looks beautiful. I absolutely love the ghastlie fabric – I can just see a knitting bag made up out of that. Hope you have a fantabulous weekend!

Comment by sue — March 24, 2012 #
So here’s my 6 for Saturday. We went to Annika’s 4th birthday party today. My daughter Meg made her a tiered pink layer cake with Princess’ on it. 10 mo old Ilika had a wonderful time at the party climbing up the stairs. My roses look good where the first throw is coming out, bad where my husband decided to try not trimming them back for the winter. Tomorrow we go to the nursery to pick up some night blooming jasmine to plant outside our bedroom window. we had our favorite authentic Mexican on the way home, nothing better than carnitas and boiled beans with flour tortillas. Have a great weekend Anna, Oh and 7, I have bought a ton of fabric lately, I’d better get sewing.

Comment by Mary ann — March 24, 2012 #
The latte entryway looks great! BigDaddy’s cookie/bars do too. You’re right, the prego ghastlie is just too fun. What will they think of next?

You should see my gardens. They are calling me to clean them up for the new upstarts, but I haven’t yet. I’m glad for you and your parsley. Fresh herbs should taste good right about now.

Love the Ester egg embroidery. cute.

Jody

Comment by Jody — March 24, 2012 #
Oh yes, my favorite tone color…Love your sixes.

Comment by Judy — March 24, 2012 #
Love your stitchery…very pretty and all in time for Spring and Easter!

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — March 25, 2012 #
Looking good, Anna, love the paint, herb gardens are great (used to have one but not at this time), and the stitchery is pretty. Happy weekend to you too.

Comment by Connie — March 25, 2012 #
OOOHHH…I want to make something with Easter eggs! I don’t do enough spring decorating. Probably a little late to get on that for this year!

Comment by Beth — March 25, 2012 #
Over achieving again! I’d be SO nervous putting that “latte” on the walls—but it looks great since you have a lot of light in your entry! Your Easter stitching looks pretty!

Comment by molly — March 25, 2012 #
Love the fabric.Sun splitting the stones here in Ireland.Sending you a few rays to thank you for always brightening my day! Mary

Comment by Mary — March 25, 2012 #
I got so excited by the fabric, I forgot to leave a comment! The little embroidery looks gorgeous – you still have two weeks to finish it!!

Comment by frayedattheedge — March 25, 2012 #
Eeep, the ghastlies are here!!! I have been eagerly awaiting the new collection; ) Love your embroidery, so perfect for spring!

Comment by alidiza — March 25, 2012 #
You are a good daughter. I keep my Dad supplied with homemade chicken soup. He loves it. Speaking of… I need to make more for him.

Comment by Jen — March 25, 2012 #
This fabric is too cute

Comment by Janine — March 25, 2012 #
I tried to buy this fabric at your shop, but how sad, it is just for US citizens

Comment by Janine — March 25, 2012 #
Maybe some parsley could go into some thimbles for a new spring header…I know you’ll think of something so cute. Miss you lots – let me know if you’re going to be down my way and I’ll take you to lunch. Have to get my house in shape as I’ll probably try to move into a condo before this yard drives me nuts and/or puts me into the hospital (another story). big Hugs, Robin

Comment by Robin Brown — March 25, 2012 #
Well I know you’ll whip up something fun with the Ghastlies – cuz you always do. LOVING the new entryway color – looking really sharp and what a pretty door you have :). Those bars look pretty amazing as well – and how sweet of you to take one for the team and help him out lol. Loving the embroidery – nothing like some handwork to relax a girl a bit – you’ll make it in time :) – can’t wait to see the finished project. Hugs

Comment by karen — March 25, 2012 #
latte is a great color and i can’t wait to see more progress on the easter stitchery.

Comment by Julie Isa — March 26, 2012 #
Everything is looking mighty good there in Thimbleannaland. Especially the cookies. I went and looked at Martha’s recipe, but your cookies look lots better than hers. And what a sweet little Easter egg stitchery you’ve got going there. You will show the finished product, right?

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — March 26, 2012 #
ooh, those raisin bars look good. I love date bars too – yum.
pretty easter stitchery!!

Comment by barb — March 26, 2012 #
oh, also love the paint color.
Our BR is a cappuccino and I love it, with a ceiling like whipped cream – yum

Comment by barb — March 26, 2012 #
Bid Daddy sure is a lucky duck!! Your cookies look divine. I love the egg cart and can’t wait to see it finished. Such a happy time of year….

Comment by Robin Plummer — March 26, 2012 #
Ghastlies- Fab!!
Cookies- Yum. I wish I was your neighbor yet again.
Paint- Sublime. Love it!
Parsley- Yay for those intrepid little plants!
The weekend- Busy, busy, busy! And, now, shop hop is over for another year. Insert big sigh here______. :)
Hope you have a wonderful week, Anna.

Comment by Karin — March 26, 2012 #
That is sweet fabric! I didn’t order any as I wasn’t sure what I would do with it besides a backing. So, I’ll just sit back and watch what you do with it! Your are so creative! So, are you hand embroidering the pillow case from Crabapple Hill? Love that pattern! Thanks for sharing!

Comment by Carole Prevost-Meier — March 26, 2012 #
Love the wrapping on the bar. Congrats on your herbs survival too. That’s always a nice surprise when something survives the harsh winter. Enjoy your week!

Comment by Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY — March 27, 2012 #
YAY!!! Painting looks BEAUTIFUL! Aren’t you glad you did it? And, when/if you tire of the color it is easily changed. Wall paper is just too permanent in my books. ;0

I LOVE the bunny stitchery! Hey, you’ll have fun sitting at the table stitching while the ham is cooking. That’s a GOOD thing. ;p

Comment by ina — March 27, 2012 #
Yay, all fun things! I love the Ghastlies but I’m very happiest for you and your new paint!

Comment by Karen — March 27, 2012 #
You busy girl you. I’m jealous of all that you get done. The only thing I’ve sewn lately is a set of “flack” vests for my Peacekeeper costume for the Hunger Games premiere. I had to make one for Brenna too. I didn’t even get out my Easter decorations this year. I’m going to Candice’s so am just skipping it.

Comment by kim — March 27, 2012 #
Painting is looking great!!

Comment by Jan — March 28, 2012 #
I’m always finding parsley thoughtout my garden – I have so many things that just hop around the place from self seeding. I love it.

Comment by Annie — March 28, 2012 #
Your embroidery is SO cute! Those Ghastlies are a crack up. What a lucky husband you have!

Comment by Stacy — March 28, 2012 #
What a very thoughtful daughter you are! To bake AND to help eat! LOL I’m sure your dad loves your company even more than the cookies. :)

Comment by Doni — April 2, 2012 #
That fabric is toooo much!!
Cookies look delicious. I know someone was happy with them.

Comment by Sharon Yeager — April 3, 2012 #
I love the new Ghastiles Line. To Die For!! And the preggers Mamma ~ well, thats just right up my alley. Happy Easter!!

Comment by Pamela — April 4, 2012 #