Yipee!!! Here in the U.S., it’s a three-day, holiday weekend. And lookie — my weekend started off with a big surprise in my mailbox:
Isn’t that the cutest ribbon? And just perfect for the surprise inside — Frannie’s Favorite Recipes. Frannie is Marsha’s (from CuteStuffInside) daughter. (Read here for an adorable post about Frannie and her BFF.) Look at that Cah-Ute cover — I can hardly stand it! And the best part — it’s full of recipes for just my kind of food — cookies and cupcakes! (How did you know Frannie?) I’ve been looking for a good chocolate cupcake recipe and I can’t wait to try yours. Thank You SO Much Frannie. You’re a sweetheart. I’ll always cherish my new recipe book and the oh-so-sweet note you left inside!
Thanks for all the fun comments on my yoyo post. I probably should have explained the cause of this new obsession. Remember when I embroidered the monogram for my friend’s daughter’s bedroom? Shortly after that post, I delivered the monogram to my friend and she showed me the progress on her daughter’s room. Holy Crap! It’s just gorgeous. Hot. Pink. Walls. and beautiful black Ethan Allen furniture. And the pièce de résistance was this Ethan Allen yoyo quilt. The minute I laid eyes on it, I grew weak in the knees and started to hyperventilate.
In the days following that visit, that yoyo quilt was all I could think about. There were e-mails and discussions with Brigette and Ms. Barefoot (my yoyo quilt idol). Could I make one? What colors? Finally Brigette convinced me that red and white was the way to go — for a first yoyo quilt. So, that’s the plan — we’re making a red and white yoyo quilt. Hopefully, it will be done before I expire, and if it is, I could see a second yoyo quilt. And then a third. ‘Cause wouldn’t it be fun to try them in a bunch of different color combinations?
Now, on to the weekend. TheEmptyNestChild is hoping for a big escape and a grand adventure. I hope you have a great weekend too!
XOXO,
Anna
{Edited to add: OHMYGOSH! My weekend can end right now — look how lucky I’ve been! Breathe In. Breathe Out. This is going to take a whole stackful of paper bags for breathing!!!)
I do haver a soft spot for yoyo quilts – until I start making yoyos then I realise I would lose my mind. I might manage a cushion cover or two though!
One day I want to make a yoyo quilt. For now I think I’m just going to live vicariously through you. I can’t wait to see.
Hi Anna,
You lucky girl- you won Kellie’s beautiful quilt from Don’t look now- It is a real beauty.
Congratulations – I am sure you are going to really enjoy it.
Hope the rest of your weekend is just as wonderful as the beginning.
I am off to work.
Hugs,
Anna
CONGRATULATIONS!
Oops, I didn’t mean to send that last comment so quickly. What I meant to say was: CONGRATULATIONS! That is just so wonderful. The DLN quilts are truly works of art. I found the DLN blog through you, so I was just tickled when I saw that you had won!
I’m not a big yoyo fan but I could be persuaded after seeing that black & pink version…I’m looking forward to your interpretation.
And what wonderful luck you have been having lately! That quilt is a stunner…and now it’s yours!
WOWZA!!! I cannot believe that 1. she is giving that quilt away and 2. You won!!! Yippee skippee, no wonder you are hyperventilating!
I can see why that yoyo quilt grabbed you, it’s amazing and it will be amazing in red & white. So how many yoyo’s will you need anyway,? ; )
You won, Anna! Congratulations!
Enjoy your beautiful new quilt from Kellie!
I was so excited when I read your name – yay you!
You are so lucky to be the winner of kellie’s quilt. But really? I can’t imagine anyone sweeter winning it.
I can hardly wait to see the start of your yo-yo quilt.
OMG, You are sooooooo stinkin’ lucky!! I just can’t believe it, if I couldn’t win Kellie’s quilt, I am sure glad that you did! Congrats!!!
I am sure that your yo-yo quilt will be beautiful. I hope I live long enough to see it. I think that you should ask all of your friends to help you out and make some yo-yos for you!!! I love the quilt that you won at Kellies. I have a couple of her patterns but haven’t started them yet.
My daughter would love a hot pink room with black furniture. Sadly, she was born to super mean parents who refuse to paint walls in fashion colors.
Congrats on your big win! That was totally rigged ;) JK — what luck to win twice in a row!
Congratulations on your win – did you actually win a QUILT? So lucky! I won a pattern from Kellie a while back and I love it (haven’t made it yet – I’m a bit intimidated).
I cannot wait to see your yoyo quilt. What is the backing – what do you sew all those yoyos onto?
Have a wonderful Labour (Labor) Day weekend, Anna. We celebrate that in Canada too (but spell it differently haha).
You are so ambitious! WOW. It is neat though.
Wow! A whole yo-yo quilt? That’s going to take some making – but it will be gorgeous!
And your weekend must have just got so much better with the news of your win on Kellie’s blog! It couldn’t have happened to a lovelier person!
Lucy x
WOW!!!! I think I’d have breathing problems too if I’d won that very special prize!!! Congrats!
Oh, Anna, I am so jealous! That quilt is SO beautiful and FUN! :)
And, I love all the yo-yo-ing, too! :) Thanks for the smiles and CONGRATS! :)
I’m still smiling for you :-)
I spent the day making yo yos at my grandmother’s, and she said, “Miss Beth, I just threw a bag of those things out!”
*sigh*
Agh! Yo-yo quilts! I wouldn’t have the patience! Hats off to you….Is the quilt you won that Pink leafy tree one?? If so, you are one lucky lady! Enjoy it!
It was great to see your win, big congratulations!!!! Quick go buy a lottery ticket how lucky and the lovely recipe book looks great. AS for the yo yo’s, have fun, I’ll look forward to the progress.
OMG you won!!!! My first pick to win was me but if I can’t have it I’m glad it’s you :) Oh that yo-yo quilt is gorgeous!! I hope you work fast ’cause I can’t wait to see your red and white version!! I am yo-yo challenged. Mine just do not turn out so good lol!!!
What a wonderful win, Anna! And I have every confidence that you’ll finish that yoyo quilt. You can do it!
SOOOOOOOOO happy for you! Hope to get to see your new quilt soon! Looking forward to seeing everyone! Congrats!!
The Yo Yo quilt looks amazing – I can see why you have been smitten! How many yo yo’s have your calculated you will need to make? Well done on winning Kellie’s quilt:) Enjoy your Labor Day weekend.
I remember one summer many years ago when I helped a girl friend make a yoyo coverlet for her bed. We were probably about 12 at the time, and it was a great way to pass the rainy days that summer. When she was finished (the next summer), it looked fabulous – hers was very scrappy. Good luck with yours – red and white will be perfect. And a huge congratulations on winning Kellie’s quilt, you lucky bum you!
Wow – that is a beautiful quilt you won! Lucky you! I love that EA quilt too. Makes me want to make a black one. I think I must be slightly mad.
I can see why you are yo-yo crazy! That quilt is smashing. Yo-Yo go girl! Sew on.
Happy Weekend,
Cassie
What a lovely gift. I love all your yoyos too!! Just think now you have something else to do in your spare time!!
Well are you not the luckiest gal around?? that is one beautiful quilt. Just look at all that quilting on it. It’s wonderful. Congrats!
Love your Frannie book, I got mine today too. I just love me some Frannie.
You deserve all the blessings you’re receiving and I’m super tickled for you. Have a fantastic weekend!
holy moly, you won that quilt?!?!?! yay for you!!!
and thanks…now I want to make a yo yo quilt. i must make one. for real. a large one. (are they attached to any kind of backing or are they just kind of a coverlet thing?)
Congrats on winning that quilt! It’s a beauty. I’ve been seeing lots of yo-yo’s recently, especially incorporated in to embroidery. Your kitty has big weekend plans, and I bet they involve squirrels and napping on the lawn :o)
You lucky lady, you!!! Congratulations!!! It’s nice that the quilt goes to someone who will really appreciate it. Only quilters can really appreciate all the work which goes into making it.
Don’t look know…you are a winner! What a lucky girl you are. Congrats!!!
Wowsa! Now I know what you meant about being lucky! Geez! I’d say. That’s so fantastic! Seriously!!!! Congrats. That YO YO Quilt is amazing! How many yo yo’s is that any way?
Oh Anna that’s so fabulous!!! Congratulations and I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend!!
Did you catch your breath yet LOL.
Hugs,
Joy :o)
Holy Cow! Congratulations!!!!! I have a few paper bags if you need any.
Big deep breath! You lucky girl, congratulations!!! Happy weekend to you indeedy!
Kimx
Oh my gosh Anna, you’re braver than I, taking on a yo yo quilt. I think I’d go nutty before it was finished. Congratulations on winning that stunning quilt from Kellie. I was so happy for you when I read her post, you lucky duck. You know you’ll be the envy of every DLK follower, don’t you?? You might need to have an escape plan just in case you get invaded by strangers who want to fondle your new beauty when it arrives….
What!! Holy cow!! I can’t believe you won that gorgeous quilt! You are very, very lucky – or should I say that I am very lucky, because I know that what you really want to do is give that quilt to me for Christmas! I can’t wait! Actually, you do deserve it because of all the cool things you do for other people.
p.s. Will you make me a yo-yo quilt – I do want black in it. I will mulch, weed and mow all next summer – I will even rake your leaves!
WHOA sister you are on a roll. Congrats on your wins you lucky little thimble. That yo yo quilt is beautiful and who knew that Ethan Allen was more than furniture – hmmmmm I was unaware. Once again I’ve been elightened by you. Hope your weekend is splendid :) and full of yo yo’s :)
hugs – Mrs. Farmhouse
Wow! Congratulations! You are such a lucky lady! That is one beautiful quilt you’ve won and thanks for giving me another inspirational blog to add to my daily reading! Cute recipe book from Frannie too!
Oh, my goodness! Congratulations. You are one lucky lady this weekend. Did you know you won the magazine from Becky @ Sweet Cottage Dreams?
Holy cow, Anna! That quilt is pink-tastic!! Congratulations on winning. :)
Oh. My. Freaking. Gosh.
I’m going to rob your house.
Let me know when the quilt arrives.
Empty Nest Child is going to let me in.
Mydadlovesmebestsister is offering yardwork in exchange for a yoyo quilt. I don’t know if we like her that much. Do we?
:waves madly
Wow. that is all so awesome. That quilt is seriously amazing, I am still picking my jaw off the floor. And did I say how in love I am with the kitty?
Anna, I’m so excited for you!!! And me too…can’t wait to see it in person! xoxo Junie
Congrats Anna. Hope you are having a good Labor Day Week end. Love that yoyo quilt. xoxo Jewels
Wow, you lucky girl, I am over the moon for you xoxox Clarice
Oh my, that ribbon is too adorable!!! Lucky you!! And the recipe book … how fun!!! I need to figure out how to make one of those!
Well that quilt could not have gone to a nicer person – I am really pleased for you! It is so beautiful I would be hyperventilating too! Have fun with those yo yo’s! Making those should keep you out of mischief for a while!
You lucky girl!!! That’s FANTASTIC!!!!!! I can’t wait to see where you hang it, Anna. :o)
And as for the yoyo quilt . . . I can’t wait to see it. I’m thinking hard right now . . . I could embellish a purchased quilt with yoyo’s . . . or use them in a border, or on certain squares in a chunky-block quilt . . .
So hurry up and get yours going already. :o) Hope you’ve had a great weekend!
wow you are lucky! I’d be squealing and carrying on so much
I was thinking I need to make that tree quilt for my front entranceway..I think it would look so sweet above my old singer table!
well done! hope you’re finding a pretty place to hang it…I also love the yo yo quilt!
Corrie;)
Congratulations on the amazing prize you won !!!
I hope your weekend was great!
I’m loving that black in a yo yo quilt. I haven’t really thought of black as a yo yo color but of course it is. I’ve always wanted to make one. Some day.
I’m looking forward to seeing your yo yo project. Okay, I just might have to start my own, now. Congrats on your win, how fun!!!
I really love that quilt. Keep us updated on your yo-yo quilt. I would love to make one but way too many other things first :)
Congrats .. I think you hit the goldmine this time… WOW.. is all I can say.. Lucky GIRL!!! :o)))
Oh Lucky you Anna. I can picture that bedroom Hot. Pink. my grandma was French and had a hot pink kitchen, it looked great. Have fun with your yo-yos.
Anna! You are such a lucky girl! The recipe book is such a sweet little thing and to win the Lilly Pilly too? Congratulations! You are a machine when it comes to completing projects, you’ll have that yo-yo done in no time for sure!
I’ll have some of what you’re having – geesh woman. Is The Hot Scot going to pop in for a visit, too?
I hope you are making those with a yo yo maker. It makes life so much easier. I made a yo yo quilt last year. Mine is all black and white fabrics. I love it. I can’t wait to see yours.
Oh my gosh Anna!!!!! Not only is the recipe book adorable and the pending yoyo quilt gorgeous but….you….won….Kellie’s……give….away!!!!!!!!!
I’m so excited, I almost feel like I won it myself!
Congratulations :)
xxx
You lucky lucky girl!!! Kellie’s creations are true treasures. I have just caught up on your last two posts. Love the YoYo’s.
Wow, you are a lucky girl!! That book is adorable and the quilt is beautiful.
I knew we were kindred spirits. I don’t know anyone else who does not like chocolate chip cookies. In fact, when I mention my dislike I am looked at as though I have three heads. lol Love your kitty trying to escape. I have a few here that I would help accomplish their desire if they chose to try. I’m in cat hell.
You lucky lucky LUCKY girl! A Frannie recipe book AND that gorgeous quilt?! I’m in awe!
Love that yoyo quilt. If you ever finish yours, maybe I’ll make one too… but I’m not too sure how you would attach those little things together? It’s a mystery to me.
I’ve just seen who won Kellie’s wonderful quilt. You LUCKY girl.
That quilt is so pretty. I love the use of the black fabric.
Kitty is pretty sweet too! Cats are such a pleasure to watch at times. So funny, and yet so serious in so many ways.
Congratulations on your recent win, Anna!