But what happened to April and May? Oh, I remember ...
April included several visits to the hospital, mostly outpatient but one brief inpatient stay and one same-day surgery, all related to catheter malfunctions and UTIs. In the midst of my trips into town, Spring sprung. The rhododendron on the bluff in our backyard bloomed on schedule
It was only a knee-high shrub when we moved in 8 years ago. Now it towers over us.
April also included my birthday when both boys (one from Conway, Arkansas, and one from Nashville) visited us up here on the Plateau. Sadly I couldn't celebrate with wine as I had surgery scheduled the next day. I received this thoughtful gift from Alex:
Sadly the message is on the soles so it won't show when I wear them 😒.
The rest of the month was uneventful although I was able to participate in Creative Hands at our church and sew some at Devo and Sew at another church.
May found me back in the sewing room several days and my current focus is this project which was completely cut so I'm able to whip up a few blocks every day.
The blocks will be set on point and separated by a zigzag sashing. The pattern is 1863 by Judy Hasheider,
I have several "kits" like this that I can pick up for quick sewing. Hoping to get a good accessible solid surface set up for cutting soon as I have acquired new fabrics that are looking for new projects (as if I need any!).
We *need* new fabrics and projects to keep us smiling. I'm happy you are getting out to your sew-ins.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wanda. I purchased 2 yards of 3 new background fabrics, hoping to use up a lot of scraps.
DeleteI'm sorry you have been in and out of the hospital. But I'm glad you can still sew and see your friends
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about those pesky complications, Libby, but hopefully those are well behind you now. And it was exciting to see a post from you, so it’s good to know you’re still sewing along with us, keeping the world safe from an overabundance of unused fabric! LOL! Enjoy your summer. Big hugs….
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DeleteSo happy to see a post from you! I'm so sorry about your complications and hope that is the last of them. You've got some nice projects going on, and you don't need health distractions! :) How wonderful your sons visited, and belated happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda. It's fun to b sewing again; I just need to get the room organized!
DeleteSorry you've had complications, hopefully things have been going more smoothly now. You've got some fun projects in the works. Enjoy your new fabric, hopefully you'll get a chance to start something new soon. Take care.
ReplyDeleteTwo yards each of three backgrounds ... should go well with my scraps.
DeleteWe've been missing you! Nothing worse than being sick...except COMPLICATIONS :( . I do hope you are on a quick road to recovery now! Love the projects and that 1863 quilt will be stunning! Sending you hugs!
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DeleteAww, shucks! I've been without symptoms for several weeks so I think we've found the right process. I'm trying to decide on the sashing fabric for 1863.
Happy belated Birthday, Libby! So glad to see a post from you, and sending good thoughts that the summer is hospital and procedure free. 🩷 Those blocks you're working on are going to make a beautiful quilt! It sounds having those kits all ready to go is working well.
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to read a post from you, Libby! I hope the medical treatments are effective and without complications. So good that you can continue to sew!
ReplyDeleteI am really liking your new blocks, they will make a stunning quilt. Sorry you had some health issues, but seems you might be back to normal now. Happy belated Birthday!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see you back on your blog. I've missed it, and you!!
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