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Some of you already know that Darlene's quilting MOJO is gone. We're not sure if it's 'burn out or a slump' but we do know that she's not spending any time with her needle and thread.

So, since it's been more than 10 days since Darlene has posted we're here to make an official announcement.......................

This blog is officially on a hiatus until further notice.

Please feel free to e-mail Darlene at any time as we know she'd love to hear from you. She appreciates all the sweet e-mails she's received recently - keep 'em coming.

psst, psst if you can think of anything that will help us help Darlene get back to her quilting please leave a comment with your suggestion.

In Friendship,
The Wabbit Daze Gang

Needle Inspiration
(need a little inspiration)

Yesterday I spent all afternoon and evening working on this adorable project. This is Kaaren's (The Painted Quilt) First Friday Freebie. Thank you, Kaaren, for sharing your talent with the world!

I've been thinking about my September project for Kelly's Charming Girls' Quilt Club and have decided on two new projects- woohoo!


#1 This book from Kim (Magnolia Bay Quilts) , is fabulous. The timing for working on a project from this book couldn't be more perfect! Why? In the introduction to the book, Kim writes about her friend who once told her that she felt 'burdened' by her fabric collection - screeeeeech - that's exactly how I've been feeling! I've challenged myself to make a quilt called "Kitchen Sink". BTW, every pattern in this book is based on 2 1/2" strips.


#2. I have yards of this fabric - it's an oldie by Sandy Gervais called "Nature's Kalidoscope". I don't do much in Fall colors but I'd love to have a new Fall quilt to hang in my entry way. Many have asked me to write the pattern for my "16 Patch" quilt so I've challenged myself to make the quilt while writing the pattern using this fabric and matching fat quarters. :-)


I hope that you'll stop by to cheer me on with these two new challenges! I'm going to need all the cheering I can get. LOL

Thanks for stopping by and thank you especially for all your encouraging and kind words.

In Friendship with Gratitude!

The End!

Earlier this week I finished stitching the final Truly Scrumptious block - Gracie! All nine blocks have been stitched, blocks are assembled and now it's time to put the entire quilt together. Hopefully that will happen very soon.

Still no desire to sew and/or quilt - it's been several weeks since I've spent much time in my sewing room. Yes, I know, this is growing tiresome and I'm sure some are tired of hearing about it (second verse, same as the first - LOL). However, can you imagine how I feel - incredibly frustrated! I have finally figured out exactly what's bugging me and now I just have to work on getting past it.

On a happier note - all the Random Act of Kindness goodies are finished and will be hitting the mail on Tuesday. I can't wait to make others smile and hopefully put a song in their hearts'.

Are you enjoying time with your needle and thread - do a stitch or two for me.

I appreciate that you're still visiting and I hope that you'll continue to do so.

In Friendship!

Swaps & Random Acts of Kindness

I've been waiting patiently for my July Christmas Swap package to arrive! It's a delightful package from Shiree in New Zealand and worth the wait. :-) Be sure to click on the image so you can read the sweet sentiment on the bag and you know how much I love redwork and stitchery! Shiree, thank you so much for sharing your talent with me - the table topper will be wonderful on my kitchen table at Christmas. :-)


A while back I made a firm decision to stop participating in swaps - they are too stressful on me. I'm never sure about the package I'm sending - will it be enough, will be cute enough, etc. I decided to participate in this particular swap with Linda and Stephanie because it was an 'invitation only' and I felt honored to be invited. Thank you ladies! Sadly, my partner has not received the package I mailed to her - this has never happened to me. Sigh! I know it has happened to others and now I know the stress and angst you must have felt. My partner has asked me not to send a new package - she's still hoping that the package will arrive. For obvious reasons I will put a new package in the mail soon.

Now my decision to stop participating in swaps is more than firm - I'm definitely done! :-) BUT....(you knew there had to be a 'but') LOL

I don't have much desire to sew or quilt for myself so I've decided that Random Acts of Kindness (aka RAK's as Kaaren calls them) are the thing for me. :-) Maybe if I work on something for an unsuspecting friend the desire to sew something for myself will return!

These are the first four that will be headed out the door before the end of the week. You might recognize the little quilts I made with scraps of 1/2 square triangles leftover from a project. There are four little quilts but one is staying home with me. teehee! (yes I do have a selfish streak) The blue fabric with the chickens is actually the back of a small quilt that will be going far, far away - I can't show you the front right now because she might guess it's hers. LOL


In the meantime, I've continued to work on the Truly Scrumptious girls - this is Miss Scarlett and she's #8 (one to go).

I appreciate your visit and I hope that you won't give up on me!

In Friendship with gratitude!

It's Friday!

(have you missed me?)

Come back later to see my 'sale' items - my camera batteries died - sigh!

Still no sewing or quilting going on here - the quilting mojo has seriously left the building! I did manage to completely finish my Blossom quilt. It's quilted and the binding has been sewn to the front of the quilt BUT about half way through the actual quilting process I realized that I'm definitely in a quilting whirlpool. I was making swirls on the quilt - this was not my intention! Big Sigh!!! I continued because the last thing I feel like doing is ripping out quilting - UGH!!! I knew then that it was time to step away from my machine and take a respite. LOL

I have managed to finish three more Truly Scrumptious blocks. Seven down; two to go! :-)

Here's Tilly tending her garden. Miss Delish reminding us to 'be kind to yourself' - how often we do forget to do that!
And, Miss T Tipsy inviting you to join us for a cup of tea - I'd love it if you would. :-)

I appreciate that you've popped in to visit with me - please come again soon! And, if you find my quilting mojo would you please send it to me!

In Friendship!

For Sale!

If you're interested in any of the following items please send an e-mail (wabbit4412@aol.com) I can invoice you through Paypal or I'll accept a Cashier's Check or Postal Money Order . The prices do not include postage/shipping.

The description is underneath the item.


1. I Believe in Angels by Bunny Hill Designs - complete kit
This was a BOM from The Fat Quarter Shop. $140.00 + postage


2. Snowman Country by Bunny Hill Designs - complete kit.
This kit was purchased from The Fat Quarter Shop. $75.00 + postage


Thanks for taking a peek! Lots more to come!

Thank you, Thank you!!!!!

I asked for and received so many wonderful comments, suggestions and encouraging words regarding my struggles with my quilting journey - thank you! It's very difficult to express my gratitude via the written word - you guys really do rock!!!! I will be responding to all comments as the day progresses - bear with me!

I don't have a solution for my struggles and challenges so I'll continue to plod along. Yesterday I had reason to visit one of the local quilt stores and nothing tugged at my quilting heart strings. Sigh!

I have made some huge decisions regarding my stash! I tried to do this before and I didn't follow through - well the time has come! Starting tomorrow, Friday and every Friday until I'm finished I will be posting a ton of things that must be sold and/or given away. I've spent the morning taking pictures of the first batch of items so I'll hope you'll come back tomorrow to see what I have to offer. Lots of bargains!!!!

In the meantime, allow me to share another Truly Scrumptious block - this is Miss Evangeline. :-)

I hope that your day is filled with things put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

In Friendship with Gratitude!

A Quilting Whirlpool

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This is "X-Rated" by Miss Rosie's Quilt Co - one of the six flimsies to be quilted this month - done!

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I've been making great progress on my August goals but I seem to be in a quilting whirlpool - restless, bored, disenchanted, uninterested, disillusioned - Sigh!!!! I hate my stash - please come get it. I'm just not having fun! Bigger Sigh!!! I'm even bored with my blog!!! Bigger, bigger sigh!

Help!!!!! What would you do???? I need your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, etc.

I'll be waiting for your words of wisdom - thank you for stopping by!

In Friendship!

The Boys, The Girls & I

Have you missed me? Oh I hope so! :-)

I'd like to say that I've been super productive with my sewing, stitching & quilting but the fact is I've been spending time with the Boys and the Girls.

The Boys - my grandsons, Seth & Eli were both down with a strong flu bug. Suffering from high temps and had to be watched for the Swine Flu. They are both better and back in school today.

The Girls - The Truly Scrumptious girls (l to r Ava, Gigi & Izzy). These patterns are by Natalie Lymer/Cinderberry Stitches. I can't help but smile and snicker just a little while stitching these cuties! Six more to stitch!


And, now it's back to my long list of August goals. I hope that you've spent time with your needle and thread - I'll be visiting your blogs very soon to see what you've been doing.

I appreciate your visit - please come again!

In Friendship!

Stitchin' Time

Just a little show and tell of my "stitchin' time".

I've faithfully been printing Gail Pan's free BOM every month. Last week I took the time to trace the first seven blocks and now I'm up to date. The 8th block is now available so I will trace and stitch it this evening!
And, I stitched the 8th Tisket-a-Tasket freebie from Bunny Hill Designs. Need to get the appliqued versions done, too.

Thanks for visiting with me - come again soon!

In Friendship!

beep, beep, beep.....................

We're bringing in heavy equipment and interrupting this blog to bring you a progress report on Darlene's August goals. She's been a busy gal - whew!!!

Redwork Santas - officially a flimsy. Pattern is "Here Comes Santa Quilt" by Bird Brain Designs.

Redwork Polka Dot Girls - officially a flimsy. Pattern is called The Polka Dot Girls by Bronwyn Hayes.

We overheard Darlene telling Mr Daze that she simply wasn't sure about this one when she started assembling the blocks. We heard lots of deep sighs but then we heard a "woohoo" when she added the final border and heard her say "It's so whimsical - I love it".

That's all we have to report today from WABT-TV - teehee!!! I think there's some quilting in the works so stay tuned.

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Don't forget to leave a little cheer for Darlene!

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Naughty Can Be Nice,

Thimbles & Snippet, members of the Wabbit Daze Gang

Another August Commitment :-)

Kelly, at Charming Girls' Quilt Club continues her challenge in August - woohoo! I had so much fun finishing my "1930's Black & White" in July that I absolutely had to find 'the' project to finish in August.

Here's my August project............."Pumpkin Hill" by Bunny Hill Designs will be a completed flimsy by the end of August. I'm excited that I may be able to enjoy it displayed in my home this Fall. :-)


Lots of progress happening on the other commitments - I'll be back with an update!

In the meantime, thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to leave me a little 'you can do it' cheer.

In Friendship!

I love birthdays!

I'm coming up for air to share the birthday treasures and gifts I received from friends!

The one below is from my dear friend, Nan. You must enlarge the picture to read the sentiment on the stitchery. :-) The Moda Scrap Bag is a fun bag of coordinated strips and not from just one line - that will be a fun scrappy project someday soon. Thank you, Nan!

And, my dear friend, Carol sent the newest hardback book from Debbie Macomber, a delightful bookmark and box of sweet ME notecards - thank you, Carol!

Thank you, Mary for sending new "Wabbit Daze Gang" member - isn't she sweet???? I had a name picked out but it doesn't fit so she remains nameless - for now! The other members of the "Wabbit Daze Gang" have welcomed her and have already put her to work - they are up to something - lots of whispering going on. LOL

A sweet package from Carol. The complete kit to make one of the patterns featured on Moda Backshop. An Aviary Turnover package, background fabric and printed pattern. I will start working on this very, very soon.

Thank you so much, Carol.

Nan, Carol, Mary & Carol thank you so much for the wonderful surprises - definitely a birthday to remember.

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Thank you so much for letting me share but especially for stopping by to visit. Lots of progress with my August goals - I'll share later. teehee

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In Friendship!

The Chosen Ones

(flimsies to be quilted in August)

If you looked for this post yesterday I'm sorry I'm late! I don't know what happened to the day - poof it was gone!

Here are flimsies pulled from the pile to be quilted in August.

left to right: 3" rail fence swap blocks, Four Seasons stitchery project, Whirligigs with Oh Cherry Oh fabric, X-Rated (enlarged Schnibbles pattern), A Quilter's Journey stitchery project, and an oldie (need to find the stats for this one). Take note there are 6 flimsies shown rather than 5 I promised in Friday's post.

Last week I quilted my "High Cotton" flimsy. This pattern can by found in Kim Diehl's new book, Simple Comforts.

And, I pulled this oldie; "Sweet Treats" by Fig Tree Designs.


I realize I have set some huge goals for the month of August. I work really well when I have a "To Do" list so I'll check them off as I go along and hope that all have been accomplished by the end of August.

I still need to set a goal for Kelly's, Charming Girls' Quilt Club. I've chosen something so I'll be back tomorrow to show that, as well.
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Now, if you need me, you certainly know exactly where you can find me. LOL A friend told me one day that I don't seem to know how to do nothing. I think she might be right! ;-)
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I hope that you'll leave a cheer or two through out the month of August as I pop in to show you my progress.
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I appreciate your visit - come again soon!
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In Friendship!

Let the Games Begin!

Recently I was told that I don't seem to finish anything and that if I didn't stop sewing my pile of flimies (aka quilt tops) would be incredibly large! What????? In my mind I seem to finish quite a bit and yes maybe my pile of flimsies is just slightly too large but they are all stored in my home so ....

Anyway, those two comments have been subconsciously bothering me so I've decided to set some goals for August!

This is the only quilt top that is not officially a flimsy. It was started a long time ago and it just needs borders - so I will add the final borders and quilt it. BTW, this Blossom by Fig Tree Designs.

This has been my baseball watching project - Santa, the D'backs & Me. I finished the final Santa earlier this week and in August I will assemble the quilt top and quilt it. It will be adorable in my home at Christmas.
Sadly, I have gotten behind with my Bunny Hill Designs Tisket-a-Tasket BOM so I will get May, June, July & August blocks done. Take note that I am current with the redwork version :-)

My Polka Dot Girls project has been waiting to be assembled. All blocks have been stitched for a long time; this month I will assemble the quilt top and quilt it.

Yes, the pile of flimsies is very large so I plan to pick out at least five flimsies to quilt during the month of August. I'll be back sometime tomorrow (Saturday) to show you which ones I've selected. And, I will also show you two flimsies I quilted this week - they are officially quilts.

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I received some wonderful birthday packages from some bloggy friends so stay tuned for pictures of my new treasures and treats.

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Enjoy your week end - thank you for stopping by to visit!

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In Friendship!

Charming Girls' Quilt Club Project - DONE!!!!!

The Wabbit Daze Gang joined Kelly's Charming Girls' Quilt Club challenge on my behalf and I have finished my project. Yes, my "1930's Black & White" quilt is finished! WooHoo!

I have to show you the backing - found 4 1/2 yards high on a shelf - PERFECT!

A "1930's Black & White" flimsy on my design wall - this baby was a ton of work!

The quilted "1930's Black & White" - whew!

On July 15th Kelly tagged all club members with five queries....

1. My favorite fabric:

I don't have one favorite; I like it all and seem to work with everything (exept Batiks)

2. The pattern I'm most looking forward to sewing is:

I have plans to work on a few more projects from "Simple Comforts" by Kim Diehl

3. The food that is my weakness:

Chocolate might be the obvious answer but I don't really have a food that I consider a weakness.

4. If I knew I couldn't fail, I'd:

In hindsight I wish I'd gone to college - always feared failure.

5. The best "Life" advice I know:

Treat others as you want to be treated.

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Thank you, thank you so much for all the birthday wishes and wonderful comments - you guys really ROCK!!!

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Do something today to make your heart smile!

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I appreciate your visit - come again soon.

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In Friendship!

Ode to the Fifties!

Five years ago today I excitedly celebrated my 50th birthday! I truly was thrilled to be 50 and told everyone I knew that I was now 50. :-) I suddenly felt empowered - silly, I know! And, since then I've really enjoyed being 50-ish. I've never been afraid or ashamed to admit my age; afterall I've lived it so why not! :-)

Today I am quietly celebrating 55 and I can't help but smile because I'm going to enjoy telling the world for the next year that I'm 55. I feel empowered, yet again. More silliness? Maybe!

I've quietly looked over the past 55 years and feel pretty good - a good childhood; a good career; married to my Sweetie, Ron, for over 32 years; raised a wonderful daughter, Kristie, who has given me 2 grandsons, Seth & Eli. And, so many other wonderful chapters.

No big plans just a quiet day enjoying and celebrating in my own way.

Thank you for letting me share. Look out I'm a Leo roaring that I'm now 55! :-)

I appreciate your visit - thank you!

In Friendship!

Spoolin' Around
(this is what Dawn called it - LOL)

Carol, Wendy, Judy, Dawn, Sharon & I have finished another block swap and we are thrilled with the results! The final five blocks arrived today and I couldn't wait to add the final two rows!!! We swapped these blocks for six months and the arrival of new blocks every month just made all of us giddy with the results - it just makes me smile :-) Swapping with these ladies has been a wonderful experience. Carol, Wendy, Judy, Sharon & I have swapped before - you might recall our 3" 30's rail fence blocks that we swapped last year. It was fun to have Dawn join us this time.

It's finished just the way it is - no border - just a nice dark binding to create a frame. Everyone else is almost finished with their quilts, as well, so stay tuned to their blogs.


Thanks for letting me share! And, I appreciate your visit - please come again soon & often.

In Friendship!

Thrilled!

Do you remember this 16 patch quilt (on the left) I showed several months ago? This is my pattern and it came about strictly by accident. I had these four patches that weren't playing well together so I made 16 patches...... and on and on and on. I finished the quilt, posted it on my blog. Carol asked me for the pattern - what????? - there is no pattern - well write one she said and I'll test it for you - what????? LOL! To make a very long story short - I looked at my quilt and sent instructions over a period of several days and her quilt was finished! (on the right)

I love Carol's quilt as much as I love mine and am thrilled beyond words that she wanted to make one. I can't help but smile when I think about or write about this little venture. No, there is still no pattern. LOL

I hope you're having a wonderful week! Thanks for stopping - come again soon.

In Friendship!

From My Heart!

Over the past few months I've received some thoughtful, surprise gifts from some blogging friends - these treasures touched my heart in ways that I can't express. I decided that I wanted to do something to thank them so I've been working on some small quilts to say thank you. These are the first four and I have a few more to do.


Do you remember these? A couple of weeks ago I made these four using one Civil War Crossing Layer Cake (by Moda). I finished quilting and binding these and they are now winging their way to their new homes. I'm not ashamed to admit that after I finished quilting and binding these I have been VERY fearful of sending them to their new homes. Why??? Well, they are not perfect - I did a very simple meandering so I fear judgement. If you know anything about me then you know that I seek acceptance and don't like judgement. So, I'd almost decided to just keep these and go shopping for some treasures to send. Then my sweet hubby reminded me that I made these from my heart with my hands and a very willing spirit for four lovely ladies. So, hopefully they won't be judged and just accepted as a gift from my heart. Sigh!!!!

So, tell me - do you think they will be surprised? I'm not looking for compliments just your thoughts!

I do appreciate your visit - come again soon!

In Friendship!