Friday, August 16, 2013

FRIDAY PHOTOS

Another week over and this one was busy! I've been making blocks for a couple of the swaps I'm in.

Mary asked for Scrappy pink  x & +  blocks,



Nicke wants Maple Leaf blocks in true fall colours with text prints as backgrounds,


I nearly have enough of these blocks for another Fractured Nine Patch,


My youngest turned 19 this week so we had a bit of a family dinner for her. There were two brothers missing but there were still 14 of us around the table.
Her bouquet.


..and now for the really big news, our oldest son asked his sweet girl to marry him and she said YES.
The wedding is this October. If I thought I was busy before........
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28 comments:

  1. Live a Colorful LifeAugust 16, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Mary's blocks are so cute--on my weekend list of things to do! Oh, and Deborah's too--I can't believe I haven't done hers yet!!!

    Yes I think you will be quite busy in the near future!

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  2. BrandieAugust 16, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Congratulations! Soon you will be gaining a new daughter. And yes, you will be quite busy for awhile! Good luck!

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  3. Heather D.August 16, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    The blocks all look great Carla, and congrats on the engagement in your family. Exciting!

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  4. FlourishingPalmsAugust 16, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Life is NEVER a dull moment, is it? So happy for you to be gaining a new daughter. I know you'll keep up with everything you decide you need and want to do. Great job on the swap blocks. The ones you made for Mary are so pretty!

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  5. DebbieAugust 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Congrats on the upcoming wedding!! Love your maples and x&+ blocks!

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  6. dutchcomfortAugust 16, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Congratulations on your daughter’s Birthday and of course, on the upcoming wedding!

    I love your sweet soft coloured Plus and X blocks and I have a soft spot for Maple Leaf blocks!

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  7. vintage greyAugust 16, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Beautiful blocks!! Happy Birthday to you daughter and congratulations to your son! So exciting!! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  8. Teje KarjalainenAugust 16, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Wow Carla, you had exiting news! Happy Birthday to your son and have fun with all the wedding preparation!
    Your blocks are beautiful! x Teje

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  9. DeborahAugust 16, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    Such exciting and wonderful news! Your bee blocks are always so beautiful! I would love to have 14 family members sitting around a table. What a blessing!

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  10. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsAugust 16, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Your bee blocks look great! I love the x & + blocks. Happy birthday to your daughter. Congratulations on your son's engagement. Busy with so many blessings! How wonderful!!! :)

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  11. BillieBee (billiemick)August 16, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Wonderful blocks. I can't wait to see it.

    Tell your baby boy Happy Birthday.

    My baby girl is going to be 40 this year and is not happy about it......grin.....Her brother will be 44. Their birthdays are a day apart.

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  12. Heidi StaplesAugust 16, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    Your blocks are beautiful, Carla. I especially love those pink ones. And a wedding...congratulations!! Take it one day at a time and enjoy it!

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  13. Celtic ThistleAugust 16, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Congratulations all round Carla, will there be a wedding quilt in your WIP list soon?

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  14. GinaAugust 16, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Beautiful blocks as always and yay for the fun, exciting wedding news!! You will be busy on top of busy!!

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  15. CathyAugust 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    How exciting. October is coming up fast though!

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  16. Teresa in Music CityAugust 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Wow! You did have a busy week! Love your bee blocks, especially the fall leaves with those yummy text fabrics :*) The bouquet is really lovely - those colors really sing together. And congratulations on the upcoming wedding - such a joyous time!

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  17. NickyAugust 16, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Love your blocks for Mary!

    Great news! Champagne all round!

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  18. Mary on Lake PulaskiAugust 16, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Congratulations on the upcoming wedding! What happy news!
    And those blocks for me are just the cutest. Thank you so much.
    I have to try those maple leaf blocks. They would make the cutest table runner.

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  19. CarlaAugust 16, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Congratulations! I bet you are already planning a quilt for them....you know that your only job as the mother of the groom is to stand in the corner and wear beige, right....so lots of time to make a quilt!! Tee Hee!!

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  20. quiltmaniaAugust 16, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Can't wait to see what you come up with for Joe's wedding quilt!

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  21. SusanAugust 16, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Congratulations! The wedding is THIS October!?? That will come around quickly! Love all the bee blocks too!

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  22. Benta AtSLIKstitchesAugust 16, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    THIS October? oh gosh, how exciting! have you got time to be blogging?

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  23. Janine @ Rainbow HareAugust 17, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    Happy Birthday to your daughter and Congrats to your son! Your blocks look great - you've done well to fit in sewing time with so much happening :)

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  24. RobinSueAugust 18, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Congratulation on your son's engagement! As for your sewing, the blocks are beautiful - your bee partners will love them!

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  25. Gramma QuilterAugust 20, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Congrats!!! It will be a busy fall for you and a happy one!

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  26. Carrie P.August 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Congrats to you and your son! So exciting.

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  27. Nicole GendyAugust 22, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    What a lovely, happy post! I'm so excited for your family. See you soon.

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  28. OPQuiltAugust 24, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Congrats to you! on the newest bride in your family, as well as Happy Birthday to your daughter.

    Love the picnic quilt--perfect story behind each bit of fabric.

    E.

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