Nicole, at Sister’s Choice Quilts has asked “What’s on Your Bed?” Here’s what’s on my bed:
TheEmptyNestChild is always on my bed. I normally have an off-white matelasee coverlet on my bed, but since tubby, hairy ol’ Scruff lounges on my bed, I have the backside of an old tied quilt on the bed to protect the coverlet from all his hair and general dirtiness. Currently, something outside of the window has caught Scruff’s attention, so he couldn’t be bothered to pose for you.
Anyway, I do have a real quilt under the coverlet that is probably more what Nicole had in mind. Many years ago, TheManoftheHouse, MyDadLovesMeBestSister, and Junie and I were all shopping in Shipshewana at Yoder’s. They had a big raffle quilt hanging on the wall and TheManoftheHouse really liked it. Since he actually commented on it and expressed an interest in quilting, I thought I should make one for him. The four of us had a good time carrying bolts of solid fabrics up to that quilt, trying to match the colors. It’s very Amish-looking.
Kind of makes you sick, huh? That was the idea — the colors should blend into each other a little and make you think you have blurry vision. It’s not really my kind of quilt, but he likes it and it keeps us warm.
Kim, hello Ki-i-im?! Are you out there? The Pioneer Woman has come to your rescue this week and has a post just for you on her cooking blog! She’s added a secret ingredient that should be the answer to your prayers! ;-)
XOXO,
Anna
That quilt is stunning Anna! TheManofTheHouse has very good taste (in quilts and wives obviously!) Lucy x
Your cat looks like he is posing for the camera! Very cute!
Lovely quilt also. I love the Amish look-so very colorful!
Ha ha very funny. You really lulled me into a false sense of security there with lovely photos of your bed and cat. Then what do I get photo after photo of the stuff … A Happy Monday to you too!!!!
Kim x
There aren’t enough secret ingredients in the world to make me like it, unless you omitted the potato that is!
So much to comment on! The quilt is amazing. As are the bird photos. And as for the Magnolia cupcakes – well it just IS the best recipe ever, non?
OMG, Anna! I went to the link provided, and read the recipe. I told the hubby about it, and he said “Why do you need potatoes?” – LOL! I gained 5 lbs. just looking at the photos!
I think that quilt is incredible – your color choices are very nice. I wouldn’t squawk if you made a quilt like that for me – I know, and pigs are flying overhead, right? teehee!
Your Empty nest baby is gorgeous! Love that quilt.
But..you are a naughty girl playing that trick on Kim!!
That quilt is so pretty!
It looks very Amish-y.
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My cat loves to sleep on all my quilts. She seeks them out and will sit on any fabric I’m currently using.
Love the Amish quilt!
That quilt is fab, Anna! Very eye-popping for sure…the colours are actually up my alley. Your husband has great taste! I’m very impressed, because mine won’t even like those colours.
very cute – I woke this morning to my beautiful little puppy licking my face and trying to make me get up.
Lovely!!!!!!
Yep, I’ve usually got one of those four legged creatures on my bed too :) Very pretty!
That quilt is amazing in it’s complex simplicity if that makes any sense. A labor of love.
That’s a great quilt! I does make me dizzy though. :)
I like that quilt! I love Amish Quilts…. Where was I when you were shopping without me :( Can’t imagine me turning down a trip to Shipshe.
your quilt is beautiful! I am going to play along with this one too-it’s a fun one.
Love that quilt! I have a matlesse coverlet on my bed too–I love the way you can put a too-small quilt over it and it still looks great. Your kitty looks happy as can be!
I love the save-the-date cards. The stickers are a really great idea. My daughter just ordered hers. She’s getting married at the end of June. And I still haven’t started my BIG diet!!
Hugs,
Joni