Hello out there! How’s your week going? It’s reeeaaalllly slow around here this week. I think it’s the calm before the busy May storm. I’ve mostly just been working, baking (cupcakes for our study buddies at work) and making plans for the next few weeks. There was a bit of excitement in my mail today — Moda finally got their Bella swatch cards back in stock and I ordered one. I’ve been fondling it off and on, since it arrived.
The new card has been updated to contain the newer colors. Like Cheddar and Azalea.
I wish you could see it up close and personal. Those colors are so delicious. Super delicious. Is it any wonder that I want a bolt in every color?
Speaking of wonder, I wondered if you’d like an update on sweet little Teddy Rose? He’s growing like a weed. Here he was at Christmas — just a new puppy.
And here he was last weekend. Yikes!
He’s adorable and the name is just perfect. He’s lovable and cuddly, just like a big teddy bear. MyDadLovesMeBestSister reports that he’s a wonderful puppy. There have been a few incidents of things that get eaten, but it’s mostly all good. Isn’t he cute?
So. That’s it for me. How ’bout you? Anything exciting going on in your neck of the woods?
XOXO,
Anna
LOVE the moda bella card.
i’ll have to get a new one with the new colors!
so i can choose the rest of the bella colors that i have to get to complete my Rainbow O’ Bella!!!
Um, teddy should wear shorts when he sits down.
He is adorable and man, what a difference in size?!? Wow!
I love the swatch card too. I didn’t even know they had those. It might not be a bad idea for me to get one of those. I wonder how much they cost? I could see how one might need to fondle it all day.
Teddy Rose looks so cuddly and loveable…and even more to love now.
Wow, that is a growing dog! What are you going to do with your swatch card??
I was thinking of you this evening while I was sewing (I’ll post it after Mother’s Day) and I was wondering why showed us your ruffle camera strap without a serger. Do you have one? Do you have a serger and a regular sewing machine? I, for one, would enjoy reading what you the pros are of each. Because someday in my dreams I’ll get a serger :)
Karen
Ugh; typos. Hopefully you know what I meant!
I just recently got a color card too. They are so handy! Teddy Rose is so cute.
awwww aren’t puppies sooo darn cute??? especially when he is chewin’ someone else’s shoes!!!
I love bella solids, and i am so happy that I can get me some local (not the WHOLE range of course, can’t lash out!)
definately not a slow week this week, EOM sneakin’ up on me way too fast!
Lissa
Australia
Oh! OH!!! Would Teddy Rose like to come and live here? I’m sure we could find a space for such a fluffy friend!
There is something tantalisingly wonderful about a swatch card. All those colours and names. All the possibilities …
Oh my gosh ,I don’t know what’s better the fabric or the pup, Teddy looks like a Labradoodle? Love those Bella solids they are so beautiful!!! This week I’ve been working on my pinwheel sampler and making some new draperies for the bedroom, and of course some gardening.
I’ve had my eye out for a goldendoodle at the local rescues but two problems: 1. they don’t seem to go to rescue, 2. our old lady would not be happy!!
Just love the bella colour chart set out like that. I love looking at colour charts or cotton displays or paint boxes or crayon or coloured pencil packs. The colours really sing for me.
OMG he is wonderful! Gosh has he ever grown…cute as he can be…gotta love puppies!
Yes, I can definitely see why you would want a bolt of each color! It is addictive, isn’t it? How cute is that Teddy Rose? Growing like a weed, fast and furious!
I’ve been wanting a Moda Bella card and now I’m convinced it’s a must have. What a gorgeous dog, he looks like a giant sof toy with all that curly hair.
goodness but that color card looks lovely! on my ‘to get’ list!
that is some serious growing for a pup! and so cute too!
What a cute puppy!
The swatch card is fun. Are you going to be selling fabric now? Or is that just for your own fondling pleasure?
Oh your lucky, I need to search out one of the Moda swatch cards. Of course it would just get me into fabric trouble (the best kind)
Oh I just want to hug and squeeze that doggie! And the swatch card…. that could be dangerous but what a nice reference to have when matching for a solid.
That puppy is just adorable!….and big:)
As for the swatch card…I love it.I think it’s a great idea for moda to sell it…. Although I don’t really need one so far because Nadine at Material Girls carries the line and she is 5 minutes from my home.
Because of that, I get into alot of trouble. Sometimes I’m there 3 times a week!
Oh my gosh I am madly in-love with teddy rose. Today is our Sunday, we are alll sick and I have company coming this weekend. So be glad you are not at my house today xoxox Clarice
Teddy is ADORABLE!!!! I have a friend that just got one and my son’s neighbor has one. If I had a bigger yard I’d get one just for Maggie!! LOL!
T.R. is beyond adorable. Hope he doesn’t eat you out of house and home, like a teenager. A goldendoodle, huh! A lot to be said for the combination.
Those Bella solids do look delicious. And what an adorable doggie! Today, I’ve been out foraging for food (in the grocery story and Sam’s Club). Now I’m recovering. Back in the cave!
tr is certainly a cutie!
i know how you feel about your swatch book…
i felt that way when i got my patisserie cake plate/dome…walked around it…& touched it… all day long!!
today, i baked pumpkin muffins & placed them under the patisserie dome!!
SO the cutest. Those dogs are absolutely like Muppets. My boss has one and every time they pass my office, she darts in to get some cuddles (dog not boss). I can NOT resist her. Happiest face ever.
Teddy Rose looks SO huggable! Ans squeezable….Looks like he’s probably an awesome dancer too!
I am interested to try the moda bella against kona cotton or RJR premium cotton. I am sure they are all good though.
Teddy Rose is such a handsome almost-grown up teddy bear! Not much going on in my neck of the woods … a little rain, a little sun, lots of naps :o)
T.R. is adorable. Reminds me of a storybook dog.
I’ve been mowing and weed whacking trying to beat the coming rain/snow this weekend. And I won.
Jody
The eve of my oldest’s dance competition #2….in niagara falls ontario, kitschy rules here!
the swatch card is interesting, i wasnt aware of the complete range of colors available. interesting.
and i can”t believe how cold it is, the possibility of snow….i am worried!
Wouldn’t you almost like to frame that sample card and hang it on the wall, it’s so pretty. Teddy sure is cute – he looks like a giant stuffed animal!
My big deal for this week was doing my own grocery shopping for the first time in ages!!!!
Hey there – where can those of us who do not have a special relationship with the Moda company get a swatch card like that one?
I hope Teddy Rose doesn’t keep growing!
Oooh! All those beautiful colours. So pretty!
I love TeddyRose. What a cutie. Give him a hug from me, would you?
Oh my goodness your puppy has grown so quickly hasnt he. I am glad children dont grow nearly as fast or I would be a bit freaked out I think!
Oh what yummy colors!!! That is one cutie patootie puppy!!!
Oh my goodness! I laughed out loud as I scrolled down and saw the “now” picture! What have you been feeding him? He is absolutely gorgeous though.
Oh oh! I want a bolt in every color too! Or even better, you get a bolt in every color, and I’ll just come over to ‘borrow’ fabric since what’s yours is mine anyway…hehe And Teddy Rose is HUGE! And extra adorable. x
I have a Kona Cotton Color card. I love to look at it. I feel bad that it doesn’t have Cheddar on it, though. Who doesn’t love cheese?
Happy Weekend~
Cassie
Those look yummy Anna. I like the cheddar color for sure.
That dog is adorable!!!!!!!!!! Like a big teddy bear for sure. Who wouldnt love that?
I love the swatches Anna but to be honest, I barely see them because I am in Love with Teddy Rose. He is so cute…is he a labradoodle or maybe a wheaton terrier of some kind. I just adore him. And I looked at his older pics and my goodness he is really tall.
Me too! I want a bolt in every single colour, maybe two! I love my colour swatch cards. I can’t believe how much Teddy Rose has grown – I had to look twice at the photos. What am I doing? Chasing kittens, sewing dogs, swatting mosquitos, baking cupcakes and cookies and washing curtains – all at once! *smile*. Have a great weekend! toni :O) xxx
Good grief! Teddy Rose is HUGE! What a lovely hairy fellow he looks.
Love the colour card. I bought me a Kona one. all those colours…. yummy!
Oh my goodness has he grown. He’s still adorable too. I can’t say right now what’s exciting over here. I don’t want to jinx it. I’ll let you know soon enough tho.
Oooh, those are some beautiful colors! I have a thing for cheddar (the color)… and I guess the cheese too. LOL!
Jennifer :)
Those swatch colors are sooooo enticing. I did get my sewing machine out to alter my daughter’s prom dress a couple of weeks ago; maybe I’ll start doing a little sewing this summer. I’ve thinking of a pillow top.
I have to tell you that everyone said our baklava was incredible. That is…when they could get a word in edge-wise from us complimenting ourselves, ha, ha. I’ll definitely share our recipe and give a little tutorial soon, which will give me an excuse to eat some more too.
Teddy Rose is adorable!! My friends just got a labradoodle puppy – black, called Archie – growing like a weed too!
Just back from a fabulous week in Orkney – downloading my 470 photos now – there will be a post in the near future with some amazingly glorious Scottish goodness!
Have a great weekend!
What an eyecandy! Both the swatches and the dog!
That is the most amazing growth spurt I’ve ever seen!!! Teddy Rose is such a sweetie pie and love that Moda color card :-)!!
yay for your new bella solids color card!! i heart mine too!
What can one say as the 51st comment apart from – lovely fluffy dog!?
So I’ll tell you a joke one of my students told me. First he said that none of the rest of the class had understood it so he hoped I would. (Oh, the pressure!)
The joke is: Two parrots were sitting on a perch. One said to the other – Can you smell fish?
(That’s it. No, I didn’t get it either till he said, sighing – A PERCH.)
Wow, Teddy has really grown. He’s soooo Cute! I love the Moda Bella Solids and with the wedding I missed your wonderful sale. Did you do well? Hope so. Wishing you well for a great week this coming week. Hugs…Kim
Yikes!!!! Is Teddy Rose going to get much bigger?
Oh, no…now I need to run and check my Moda Bella card to see if I have cheddar and azalea…
Oh boy, he IS cute! And he really grew! My collie go a hold of a bottle of powder once and was chewing away happily and poofing powder all over the bedroom AND the other dog. He’s lucky it was so funny because what a mess to clean up!
Wish I could sew (lol)
Teddy Rose looks even cuter than when he was a puppy! He’s adorable and so smiley!
Lucy x
Teddy Rose is adorable!! Love his fluffiness. :)
GREAT colors!
And the pup is adorable.