{Sigh} I’ve been so busy this weekend, I haven’t even had time to read your blogs! Yesterday I mowed and then went to MyDadLovesMeBestSister’s to photograph MeMum’s quilts for a little project I have in mind. Holy Cow, I thought I was in the desert somewhere. It was HOT here this weekend — it felt like July outside and I was dripping wet out there taking pictures. Then I came home to change my shirt and my car died. At least I was at home! Today I made curtains for our admin assistant’s little girl — very glad to get that little task out of the way.
Tonight, TheManoftheHouse and I towed the car to the dealer’s. He said it was my idea to tow it there. Is he NUTS? Yeah, I said “We’ll have to tow it.” Did I mean WE would do it? No-oo. That means call a tow truck. So, when he said ok, and then made plans for us to do it, I just went with the flow. Fortunately, everything went well, unless you count all the times he yelled at me. LOL.
Several of you asked to see the booty from my visit to Clementine’s. Here ’tis:
The brown Kaffe Fassett fabric in the foreground is the print that Camilla helped me pick out for the Magoo Monkey pattern. I think it will be cute (if I ever get around to it!) Camilla actually had all three background colors of the Martha Negley cupcakes. I bought the aqua one in the spring and I had to hunt all over the internet for it. I ordered it at one place and they said they were out of it and couldn’t get anymore. I finally found it at another place and she said I got the last of her yardage. (I certainly couldn’t own a fabric shop, ’cause every time I got near the end of the bolt, I’d have to hoard it for myself.) Anyway, if you’ve been hunting that aqua cupcake fabric, Camilla’s your woman!
A week or so ago, both Lucy and Nicollette tagged me for the 8 Honest Things about yourself meme. I’ve been thinking about this all week — it’s been really hard to come up with 8 things and I’ve probably told you about some of them before:
1. I don’t like massages. I know most people love them, but I just hate them. Sometimes I wonder if maybe my skin is sensitive compared to other people or something — I just find them very annoying.
2. I love to eat outside.
3. I love camping.
4. Are you sensing a theme here? My grandfather and great-grandfather were gov’t trappers. They loved the out of doors. That must be where #2 and #3 came from.
5. I’ll always feel very sad that I never had a daughter. There better be granddaughters! LOL.
6. I need to learn how to say no to people who don’t sew. I did say no this week to people who don’t make cupcakes.
7. I looked in the mirror and guess who’s eyes were looking at me? My Grandma’s.
8. Now here’s my really honest confession: I recently had a birthday and didn’t tell you because I’m. Not. Happy. About. It. How dumb is that? Don’t you think we should be happy for every year we get? I hope I’m over it now. LOL.
And, in honor of #8 and Junie’s recent birthday, the Quilty Peeps and I are celebrating by going to The Big Apple. We’ll be gone all week. And in a VERY IRONIC twist, we’re going to see Martha and her guest is going to be a geriatric physician. We couldn’t have planned that if we tried!
You kids be good while I’m gone.
XOXO,
Anna
P.S. I’m supposed to tag someone for the 8 things meme, but I can’t remember who’s done it. If you haven’t done it, do some soul searching and fess up! Or show us your jugs, whichever you choose!!!
I totally love the brown Kaffe Fasset fabric. I guess I have a thing for dots of any kind. It goes well with the stripe behind it.
I don’t approve of honesty if it involves you telling us you are going away for a week! What will we do without you? You always cheer me up! Lucy x
P.S. What do you think of my new name?
Lovely fabric Anna, a good choice really for Magoo the monkey. You are very honoust about having a hard time with the age thing. Me too! You are not the only one! Have a wonderful time in The Big Apple
and you really should pay a visit to Purlsoho to see the fabrics they sell!!! (they also have a yarn shop!)
I have a problem with my age….but it’s no secret because I love to celebrate! Have fun at Marthas!
Don’t worry about your age. Happy belated Birthday wishes!
Enjoy your trip!!
Join the crowd Anna, we are all looking at grandma when we look in the mirror. Loved grandma and miss her so now I can just look in the mirror and there she is. LOL!!!
Happy Birthday and have a great time on your trip. Say hey to Martha!!!
I loved reading your honest list. have fun on your trip!
Ha ha ha! At least now you’ve got real proof you’re not adopted….I’m only half being funny. My dad was adopted and whenever some genetic quirk comes up we always blame it on the missing relatives. Have fun in NYC! Wish we could all fit in your handbag!
Oh, I love the fabrics you bought!
Yes, I’m way behind on my blogreading too. Good posts, though. I don’t like massages either – in fact, I’ve never had one but just the thought gives me the creeps.
Nice fabrics!
Yummy fabrics !!!! Especially the one you used to make that AMAZING back pack. You are so talented and inspiring.
Well Happy Belated! And also have a ball in NYC – so very very jealous ;-) x
Happy mystery birthday to you!
And, I love massages, but never the one I’m getting. I have massage envy. I am never satisfied. I always think everyone else is getting a better one than me.
Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Have a great time.
I don’t like it when your gone. I need my Anna fix of fun and creativity. How was Martha? i would love to see her show sometime. Sometimes I find myself hollering at her when I’m watching her show because she doesn’t let the guest finish talking or explaining something and that frustrates me, LOL. But she doesn’t seem to hear me :) I hope you and the peeps had an awesome time and I hope the car is better.
Hugs – karen
Sorry about your car and having to tow it yourself – what a pain! Love the goodies from Clementine’s!
Hope you had fun in the Big Apple – how could you not? And getting to see Martha, too! A geriatric physician? I think I need one of those! LOL!
Anna, no matter how old you get, I will always be old-er! Hope that makes you feel better!
Happy Birthday ;)
Happy birthday wishes to you! I hope your trip to the NYC is wonderful fun for you and your friends.
Safe journey, Anna!
Thanks for the great pics, Anna! Love all the loot – I can’t decide what I like best! I have never been to NYC, so I really enjoyed your brief tour. I want a cupcake now!!!