Mr Daze

(aka Ron, my hubby)

Update: We now know that Mr Daze had a heart attack. Bright and early tomorrow morning he'll visit the Cath Lab and proceed from there! Thank you so much for your kind words, good thoughts and prayers - you've truly touched our hearts!

Everything in my world has come to a screeching halt once again. Sigh!

The paramedics took Mr Daze to the heart hospital last night and he was admitted. He's exactly where he needs to be because they need to figure out what caused the episode last night.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

In Friendship!

Darlene

(BTW, all but three package have been mailed - thank you making my Stash Plus Sale a success. The three remaining packages will be mailed either tomorrow or Tuesday. When things settle down the 'Sale' will continue)

Yes, Yes, I Know!!!

LOL

I took a few minutes to sew and simply couldn't stop. Really! OK, you got me - I didn't try very hard. teehee!

Those squares all sewn together with a border!

Oopsie forgot to take a picture before I started cutting. :-)

I was "twisting the night away" - last night

The mess!

The results!

May I present Primitive Pinwheels by Primitive Gatherings (11" x 12 3/4")

Oh so sweet and oh so much fun.

Back to work!

teehee!



In Friendship!

Distractions!

;-)

Are you waiting for me to post more 'stuffus' for my Stash Plus sale? There's lots more starring on this blog on Friday morning.

There are a few things on the post below this one.

Yesterday I decided it was time to do some serious cleaning in my sewing room! Ugh! It's been a serious task but now my sweet hubby won't have to tell me to 'just dig a hole' when I feel like sewing. LOL

In the cleaning process I kept encountering distractions - lots of distractions - serious distractions - inspiring distractions (some not so inspiring - LOL). I sorted through piles of "stuffus" - the free patterns I downloaded and printed; the patterns I purchased as PDFs; embroidery patterns; etc.

A distraction - these wonderful prints laid out on a cleared surface waiting to meet a needle and thread :-)

I do lots of handwork while watching baseball (GO! Diamondbacks). I had fun stitching this redwork project for a friend. The design was preprinted on linen fabric and included a couple of skeins of Lecien Cosmo floss. It was my first experience with Cosmo - wow

it's like but-tah!!!

This yummy design is by talented designer Rosalie Quinlan.



For a change of pace I've also been doing some counted x-stitch. Two delightful sampler designs by Little House Needleworks stitched with overdyed floss (Week's Dye Works and Crescent Colors).


Tomorrow you'll find me continuing the stash sort, taking pictures and prepping a Stash Plus sale for Friday morning.



Thanks so much for visiting!



In Friendship!

It's a BIG Job!

We're not ready for the Stash Plus sale we planned to start tomorrow (Monday). Well actually she's (Darlene) not ready. Why? Quite frankly it's a big job - she's being brutal with the serious elimination of lots of stash plus.

A few weeks ago she decided it was simply time to get rid of all the 'stuffus'. There's tons fabric that must go to a good home where it will be loved.

Why has she decided to sell quilt tops and quilts? Well, it's no secret that Darlene really enjoys sewing. She's made lots and lots (and lots) of quilts and many (emphasis on many) flimsies simply for sheer enjoyment of the fabric and/or pattern. The piles are high and completely out of hand - they must go to a good home where they will be loved.

Bear with us (and Darlene) as she continues to prepare for the Stash Plus sale.
We promise that Tuesday morning you'll start seeing stash and later in the week quilts and quilt tops.

In Friendship!

The Wabbit Daze Gang

Stash Plus Sale

Join me on Monday, September 19 for the start of a Stash Plus Sale.

I'm making a pile of fabric and 'stuffus' that must be sold ----- including quilts and quilt tops!

Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

Don't miss this - lots of great buys!

In Friendship!

Six Degrees of Separation!

You already know that early last week I received a surprise invitation to attend a quilting retreat. Let me tell you how it happened and why it's "six degrees of separation". I received an e-mail on Tuesday morning from a lady named Jan asking about purchasing some of my stash I'd posted the day before. This was a second e-mail with her cell phone number (I never received the first e-mail) - she indicated that she was going away until Sunday and would I please call her. I called her immediately and we chatted and confirmed her purchase then she told me that she was about to leave and was headed to Bear Cabin Inn in Show Low, AZ. I told her to please tell Carol (the owner) that I said "Hi". I used to go to Bear Cabin Inn four times a year with a quilting group that fell apart three years ago. Tuesday afternoon I received a phone call from Jan and Carol asking me to please join them - I laughed and said no but promised I'd think about it and call Carol back on Wednesday with a final decision. I decided that for a variety of reasons I would not attend. Well, Carol asked that I please, please get my stuff together and get there ASAP. I chatted with Ron and we decided that I should attend. Mind you I didn't know any of the women in the group. ACK!!!!! LOL While I was there I discovered that another friend attends this camp and has invited me to attend in the past. Do you see all the 'six degrees of separation'? It's definitely a very small world. :-)

I made the three hour drive on Thursday morning and arrived at noon - in time for lunch. :-) I was able to sneak in because they didn't hear me arrive. I stood next to Carol and surprised her - it was great because we exchanged the biggest and tightest hugs!!! Jan came right over and introduced herself with a hug, then Jill did the same thing. A few minutes later the other three ladies, Marge, Linda and Dania arrived and greeted me warmly, as well. I felt so incredibly welcome - I knew right then and there that I'd have a fabulous time.

Jan said she and I were sharing a room so I unloaded all my 'stuffus' and got settled in. :-) The sewing machines were humming - those ladies are prolific and talented. Miss Rosie's Quilt Co, Kim Brackett (Scrap Basket Surprises & Scrap Basket Sensations), Fig Tree Quilt Co, etc were very well represented. I'm sorry I didn't get permission from all the ladies to post the pictures of their projects. I do have pictures of three flimsies I got to near completion. It didn't take long for me to start sewing. woohoo!!!! Three easy peasy projects!

Piece of Cake 2 by Thimble Blossoms with Portobello Market by Moda

This is a gift - do you think the recipient will like it?

Jelly Beans by Thimble Blossom with Oasis by Moda
Still needs an outer border


Jelly Squares by The Pattern Basket with Terrain by Moda

Still needs the outer border, as well.

I am beyond thrilled that I received the surprise invitation because I had a wonderful, wonderful time. I returned rested, relaxed and inspired.

Jan, Jill, Marge, Dania and Linda were strangers and are now new friends!

Thank you, Carol, for insisting that I attend.
I feel very blessed!

Thank you for letting me share!

In Friendship!

A Surprise Retreat!

I'm leaving the heat and heading north to the cool mountains of northern Arizona. :-) Yesterday I received a surprise invitation to attend a retreat at one of my favorite places. I haven't been there in over three years so I'm anxious and excited!

Two projects I precut a few weeks ago, another cut this evening - all packed and ready to go.

I'll tell you all about the surprise invitation when I return. It's definitely a story about six degrees of separation.

Thank you for making my stash sale a success - more coming very, very soon.

See you Sunday!

In Friendship!

For Sale!

If you're interested in any of the following items please send an e-mail to (wabbit4412@aol.com). I can invoice you through Paypal or I'll accept a cashier's check or money order. Prices do not include postage/shipping. USA only - I can't ship internationally because the cost is incredibly high!

The description is underneath the item.

Strawberry Fields by Fig Tree ---- Layer Cake $25.00 + postage
(SOLD)

Pom Pom de Paris by French General - Layer Cake $25.00 + postage
(SOLD)

Pom Pom de Paris by French General - Jelly Roll $25.00
(SOLD)

Dandelion Girl by Fig Tree - 40 fat quarters $60.00 + postage
(SOLD)

Dandelion Girl by Fig Tree - Jelly Roll - $25.00 + postage
(SOLD)

Thank you!

In Friendship!

A Snicker & A Giggle

Last night as I was shutting things down in my sewing room I noticed my trash can; the one on the floor to the left of my sewing machine; the one that catches everything while I'm sewing. I'm sure you have one too. I couldn't help but snicker and giggle - lots of cute snippets of fabric and the very important Starburst wrappers. :-)

Bet if you glance in your sewing room trash can you'll snicker and giggle too. :-)

Take a look - I dare you! LOL

I hope you're having a wonderful week end. I plan to add more snicker & giggle stuffus to my trash can today.

In Friendship

with a snicker & a giggle!

YAWN

(very boring blog)

:-)

something BIG coming soon!

(stay tuned)

in friendship!

(don't get too excited - it's not that big - LOL)

Fat Quarter Shop

Countdown to Christmas

Winner

I've been a very happy Fat Quarter Shop customer since Kimberly opened her on-line shop eight short years ago. When I first started ordering fat quarter bundles/towers from Kimberly she was still working a full time job and fulfilling orders out of her home. I remember receiving e-mails explaining that my order would be shipped the next day while she was out on her lunch hour. LOL She didn't have a staff, Kevin was still working a full time job, no warehouse, etc. And yet she managed to provide excellent customer service. She's now a mom of four, Kevin is a full time partner, there's a fabulous staff and warehouse full of lots and lots of fabric and the incredible customer service continues.

I don't shop like I used to because my cabinets are full and my budget is very tight however no matter how small my order is I still receive great customer service. Approximately 10 days ago I placed a tiny order but had a question about said order. I sent Kimberly an e-mail with my question, although she was home ill she responded immediately and then had one of her staff members send an e-mail with an answer to my question. EXCELLENT customer service!!!

Kimberly asked if I was interested in having a giveaway on my blog and I said YES. LOL There's nothing in it for me - just a fun giveaway giving someone an opportunity to win something special.

I enjoyed reading all about the ways you countdown the days till Christmas - thank you for sharing.

Yes, yes I know you want to know who won! LOL

Winner.....................

Ariane

Congratulations Ariane - I can't wait to see what you do with your new fabric. Enjoy!

In Friendship!

Giveaway Closed

(back in a bit to announce the winner)

You Could Win!

Countdown to Christmas

Giveaway

from

The Fat Quarter Shop

The Fat Quarter Shop is offering YOU a chance to win a fat quarter bundle/tower of Countdown to Christmas by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics!

How?

Leave a comment between now and Sunday evening telling me how you and yours countdown the days till Christmas.

A winner will be announced Monday (8/22) and I must have a way to contact you so please if you're a 'no reply' blogger, etc please include your e-mail address in your comment.

GOOD LUCK!!!

I'll be back on Monday to announce the winner I'm going to spend the week end quilting and binding Sweet Shaye's quilts.

Have a great week end!

In Friendship!

Serious Fun!

Two afternoons in my sewing room + four mini quilts = serious fun! :-)

"Sarah", "Viola", "Abby" & "Lucinda" are four of six patterns found in A Collection of Antique Two Color Doll Quilts by Temecula Quilt Co. I plan to make the other two, "Virginia" & "Emma", as well.

I've seen mini quilts popping up all over blogland for many months and everyone truly seems to enjoy making them. I know I'm really enjoying them.

Take a few minutes to visit Wendy at Snippets of a Quilter - she posted one today that's absolutely adorable. Wait, scroll down to see the sweet red and white snowball mini she posted a few days ago. She's seriously addicted, too. LOL

Have a wonderful day and thank you so much for popping in.

In Friendship!

Blocks of the Month

Sigh!

I am a total sucker for block of the month projects - especially the mystery one offered annually by The Fat Quarter Shop. 12 mystery blocks and setting designed by many of my favorite designers, beautiful fabric (this year it's Strawberry Fields by Fig Tree Quilts - huge swoon), packaged beautifully with lots of extra fabric and sent every month right on schedule. Seriously how can anyone resist it????? I really should - why - well I go gangbusters at the beginning and then 'poof' the love affair is over. Sigh!

I did spend yesterday afternoon making the first three blocks - yes I was already behind. Ugh!!!!

Do you see what I see? Look closer - there through the throat of my sewing machine - see them - the pretty packages of the 2010 FQS mystery quilt. The love affair ended months ago and I'm seriously behind.

BIG SIGH!!!!

Why does this happen?

Does this happen to you?

Help!

I hope you're having a wonderful day? I probably should spend my day working on those blocks - really I should. Shouldn't I? Will you cheer me on, please?????

In Friendship!

with a sigh!

Two Charm Packs Later

Another successful day in my sewing room. I finished a third smaller quilt for Shaye with the Bliss charm packs. :-)

This one definitely needs borders so it'll be a few days before it's totally finished. I need to place a tiny fabric order.

In the meantime I need to quilt and bind the other two flimsies and make the curtains for her room.

Thank you so much for all your sweet comments and compliments.

In Friendship!

TA-DA!!!!!

I'll bet you're blissfully excited that I didn't use blissful in my title. LOL I'm sure it's gotten a bit tiresome. :-)

Another fun day in my sewing room + 30 blocks = official flimsy. woohoo!!! A second floor quilt for Little Miss Shaye. :-)

This pattern is by The Pattern Basket and called Jelly Squares. It's very simple and graphic but a perfect pattern to show off the prints. It does call for an outer border but my daughter and I have decided that we'll leave the border off and I'll add a scrappy binding. This will keep the focus on the blocks.

I have a plan for a crib quilt using the charm packs and hope to work on that today. I'm just about 'blissed' out. LOL

I hope the week end finds you enjoying time with your needle and thread.

Thanks for stopping by - come again soon.

In Friendship!

Blissfully Tired

:-)

It didn't take me long to figure out what I wanted to make with the Bliss 2.5" strips. I pulled out my bolt of Moda Bella and started cutting. At the end of the day....30 blocks. :-)

I've used every regular spool in my thread arsenal so it's time to pull out the 'big gun'....the cone of Aurifil thread. The empty bobbins look very sad but tomorrow they will be filled and my machine will be 'locked and loaded'. LOL

Some have asked how I've been able to spend so much time sewing - well, the laundry is piled high, the floors are dirty, the furniture is dusty, the bathrooms need attention and I'm unemployed.

What's a girl to do? SEW! SEW! SEW!

Enjoy your day!

In Friendship

Bliss(ful) Juice Boxes & Jelly Rolls

YUM :-)

I pressed a fat quarter bundle/tower of Bliss yesterday and cut out two quilts . Yippee!!!

The first required 63 - 8" squares - Juice Boxes by Allison at Cluck, Cluck Sew .

A new floor quilt for Little Miss Shaye - woohoo!!!

She really enjoys sitting on a floor quilt surrounded by toys; this of course when she's not rolling all over the floor. LOL

I also cut out 3 - 2.5" strips from each fat quarter which equals 1.5 jelly rolls. I have a second floor quilt planned. :-)

I've been having a Bliss(ful) time in my sewing room - I hope your day is Bliss(ful), as well.

I appreciate your visit - come again soon!

In Friendship!

Stinkin' Cute!

:-)

First I want to send out a huge HUG to each and everyone of you who took time to leave me a hug earlier this week. You truly made my heart smile - thank you bunches and bunches!!!! I've been working on responding to your comments please bear with me.

After a brief hiatus from my sewing machine and my sewing room I'm back in the groove and having fun. :-)

I have finally finished (well to a flimsy stage) my Annie stitchery project. I had a ton of fun working on this project and now look forward to quilting it. I want to quilt it in a crosshatch pattern but I'm a little fearful of my ability. We'll see! The patterns are designed by Barbie Jo Paquin of Cleo and Me Patterns, Inc. Barbie Jo is not only talented but a sweetie, too. And, she has a sister named Darlene - woohoo!!! LOL

Speaking of stinkin' cute - sweet Shaye is waiting for a quilt (yes curtains for her room, too - LOL) from her Nana Darlene and Nana Darlene needs your help. I have plans for a larger quilt using Bliss fat quarters but I want to make a crib size quilt using these charm packs - any thoughts or ideas?????

I hope your day is Bliss(ful). Thank you for your friendship.

In Friendship!

(HUG) Request

I need a hug - do you have one to spare?

:-)

In Friendship!