Monday, November 24, 2014

I've got 'quilty' stuff on my mind...

Quilty stuff, Monday stuff, Thanksgiving stuff and pancreas stuff! Whew!! That's a lot for one old head! I'm just "a bit" under the weather again, laying pretty low and quiet here in my new nest. The surgeon had laid out his perspective on the future of my pancreas, after the bout with the pancreatitis last summer. Having removed my gall bladder, his opinion didn't change. Apparently I can(and will) continue to experience "episodes" in which it reminds me that all is NOT well, and I should correct my behavior! A few days of that, and I'm ready to cry UNCLE. I've been trying to have some sewing time each day. Sitting at the machine doesn't do much for what is happening under my left ribs however. Progress is slow. But...I have been thinking about making another Railroad Crossing, as pictured above. Next time I do, I'm going to do the "tracks", which is what connects squares, as a 'string' project with varying widths instead of just the usual 1.5" pieces. Maybe even giving Bonnie's paper piecing a trying making them. Hoping to have a some new pictures of the work in progress by tomorrow. And then to see if I can muster some energy for Thanksgiving company.

9 comments:

scraphappy said...

So sorry your pancreas is being bothersome. Glad you are able to get a bit of sewing time in. Enjoy your string piecing. Sewing them into paper is strangely relaxing despite all the tearing out later.

julieQ said...

Love your railroad tracks...and I am so sorry for your pancreatitis. It is such a bummer for you, and I send you big hugs of healing.

KaHolly said...

Hope you feel better! Pace yourself gently. Are you on enzymes?

diane said...

Sorry to hear you're not up to pare. Yes, take care of you.
Got so excited about seeing the quilt picture as I've been working on one like that with all different widths of fabric.
I used white for the background but was wondering what other colors would look like and your yellow is beautiful. I love being able to use up the scraps, even if they never seem to go down.
Take care and here's to a Happy Thanksgiving to you.

Scrappy quilter said...

Love the quilt. I do hope your health improves. Never easy fighting a health problem.

Paula, the quilter said...

Hugs to you! I have made a string quilt just like what you have described. It, too, has a yellow background like the one in your photo. Here's a link to the photo of the quilt on my Flickr site: http://tinyurl.com/qe99zvr

Elaine Adair said...

LOVE the latest quilt, HATE the recent illnesses!!! I've always LOVED To peek into your neighborhood to see what's happening. 8-))) Hang in there and I will pray that you are better soon.

Elaine Adair said...

LOVE the Quilt, hate the illness slowing you down! I will keep YOU I my prayers, for recovery soon!

{Geo}Holly said...

Hope you felt better in time for Thanksgiving, Finn! I love the scrappy yellows in this quilt. I wouldn't have thought to do that part scrappy, too, but it really works. It's a cheery quilt - a bit of sunshine.