Landmark birthdays don't usually phase me, but I've seen this birthday coming for about a year now. My quilting buddy Helen says I'm just now hitting my stride. Okay, I'll go with that. Thanks, Helen!
Isn't this sewing machine amazing? It was made by my niece Amelia who lives in Vermont. She's 15 and very talented and creative. When she asked what kind of a cake I wanted, I said something pink and crazy. This really surprised my socks off! The "fabric" is fruit roll-ups. The thread is an Oreo cookie with extra layers of filling. (Without my glasses, it really looks like thread!) And look at the stitch length dial! Hehe, a cracker with dabs of chocolate. And there's a big cookie on the right (around the corner; you can't see it) for lifting the needle. The presser foot and needle is made from two packages of Pez candy. The part of the cake above the needle (the arm?) was made from Rice Krispie treats. The cake is vanilla and the frosting is vanilla cream. It was yummy too. We had so much fun. I sent a photo via phone to my quilter sister in MI. Right away she wanted to see a photo of the back too. Haha. Thanks, Amelia! XOXO
Totally incredible cake!! Creativity runs deep in your family. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday Dear Friend.
Congratulations. Happy birthday !
ReplyDeletegreat cake! Happy Birthday to someone who is indeed in full stride! you're the energizer bunny of quilters!
ReplyDeleteOMG! It is gorgeous. I turn 60 next year and want one!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness....that is ADORABLE!!!! Happy birthday. The best is yet to come.
ReplyDeleteDear Karen,
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very happy Birthday, may all upcoming years be filled with fabric, thread, selvages and amazing cakes! Hugs, Martina
That is such a neat cake and really creative.
ReplyDeleteA very Happy Birthday to you!
Debbie
Happy Birthday! What a wonderful cake! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday... Buy more fabric!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cake! Happy Birthday Karen!!!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely surprise for you; and very fitting for such a beautiful and creative person. Thanks for sharing your love of quilting "outside the box" with so many of us. Wishing you a great year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun cake! Happy, happy birthday! Hope your day is fun.
ReplyDeleteHappy, happy birthday!!! Sixty is the new forty, you know. That cake is so fun. Your niece is quite clever.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday. Your niece is very talented.
ReplyDeleteJoyeux Anniversaire Karen!
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Congratulations -- it's all up hill from here, really life gets better and better. The cake is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat cake is brilliant. So much love went into it. Happy Birthday from one Karen to another.
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Birthday Karen! You couldn't have asked for a nicer personalized cake.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Karen - that's a great cake!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, and tell your niece to keep up the creative work!! :D
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Karen. You are still a young-un.
ReplyDeleteMany happy returns Karen. Fab cake. Clever girl.
ReplyDeleteThat cake is awesome and so are you! Happy Birthday Karen!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Karen! Your cake is absolutely fabulous and just like you "in the pink" :-)
ReplyDeleteWishing you Such a Happy Birthday. Congratulations for having such a positive attitude to the new number. You go get'em girl!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Karen! May all your wishes come true :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic cake!
Hugs,
Tatyana
Happy birthday, Karen! Sixty doesn't feel all that different than 59, does it? I hit 60 last month (I didn't know we are so close in age) and feel that I've risen, conquered, and hit my stride. I hope you feel as upbeat and happy at 60 as I do!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredibly awesome cake. Congratulations and happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative young lady Amelia is! It's too bad she lives so far from southern California because it would be fun to order a cake like that for my almost 72 year young friend!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to a person I consider a friend, even though we've never met! Hugs to you! You'll always be younger than I am!
Happy birthday!!!! And that cake is amazing. Amelia is certainly talented. She needs to start her on bakery because I would definitely order one. :)
ReplyDeleteHola amiga!
ReplyDeleteFeliz Cumpleaños!
Un fuerte abrazo desde Venezuela!
Your cake is perfect! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, dear girl! xoxox
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThat cake is the cutest thing ever.
What a nice niece you have to make such a wonderful birthday cake for you. It looks delicious and I know you had fun. Happy 60th birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! You deserve to have that cake and eat it too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! A bit late!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday and welcome to the 60 club....1953 was a good year, I was born the first week.
ReplyDeleteLove the cake, was it good?
Happy Sewing
Belated Happy Birthday! Also, the cake is fabulous. It looked so good that I bet you had trouble cutting into it. -- Lynda D.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... what a wonderful gift for your birthday.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about the 60 yikes.. I had mine this year also.. I dont feel 60 and it was a weird feeling when people kept saying your 60 lol
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Karen
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful cake!
LOVE the cake and love your blog!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
Happy birthday - I'm a big fan of your blog and your quilts. I wish you many happy, creative days in your new year.
ReplyDeleteI'm slow in keeping up with blogs lately, so a belated Happy Birthday! Awesome cake.
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