Getting Back To My Sewing Room

This morning, I decided to get back to working on my quilting stuff.  First I needed to clear off my table top to make room for cutting. I turned the fire on downstairs, because it was cold. Weird when it was 70 degrees today. I put my embroidery floss away. Took my kit and put everything away, since the project was done. Stacked all the quilt blocks up. 

I was shocked at how much I have! I need to get these into quilts. Every time mom brought me blocks, I put them on the table. I ask quilters if they wanted to work on them, but no one took any in the last 5 months. So, they all ended up with me. Now I have to figure out what I'm going to do with them all. I have panels that need designed and hopefully I can use them in that. I have a different panel on the wall right now and will do that one first before I try and figure these out. 

After all that, I cut the backing for the labels. We are going to do them differently, so I called mom to see if I could leave the 2 sides open for her to sew into the binding. We decided we needed more secure labels, as they are easy to take apart when I sew them down. I have about 6 quilts that need me to sew them down, but from now on we will do it differently. I have about 20 labels to sew when I go down there again. Maybe tomorrow. 

After an hour and a half, I came back upstairs. I didn't want to wear myself out. But I'm sure I did. We went walking and my shoulder was telling me I did. 

I have been playing on the puzzle as well. I kept adding a piece here and there today. I will probably go and do that when I'm done with this. 

I really wasn't able to work on the quilt, but I was able to clean up a little bit. Still doesn't make it a day of Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Visiting With Friends

Today I was up with Patrick. He headed to golfing and I wanted on Gerilyn to pick me up. We had our embroidery meeting today. 

We arrived on time with Sandy and Cindy there. Sandy 2 from Ocean Shores came today as well. It was so good to see everyone! We sat and chatted. Then mom called and asked if she could visit, told her I was at the grange and she could come over. She did. 

I worked on my goldwork. I'm so close to finishing this now! 

 I finished the greenery and buds. I found by looking at the photo, that the bud on the top left was supposed to be by the berries. I wasn't going to take it out. I showed Sandy the mark, and told her it's supposed to be by the berries not the leaves. She can decide if she wants to do the mark that's there or put it by the berries. I left mine. 

Now I'm putting the goldwork vines on. I have a lot more to go. If I decide later that they are too long, I can clip them off. It's fun stretching the goldwork out. Not crazy about the one between the leaves, so will work harder to do a better job. It's close to being done. I have to finish that part, then put the flower on, and lastly bead the center. 

I left with mom because she wanted to give Phil his quilt. She stopped at the junk yard and recycled the scredded papers she's been doing. It filled her trunk. She had them in brown bags. So, it was easy to throw them in the bin. 

Next stop was to see Phil and give him his quilt. 

This was the quilt my daughter picked for Phil when they were picking quilts after my father passed away. Then Phil gave mom her Christmas gifts. lol They both had a late Christmas gift to each other. 

Mom brought me home and gave me 3 quilts that need labels. I will work on the labels this week and get them done. First I need to clean off my table downstairs. UGH

It felt really good to be with friends and be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Movie Day

This morning Patrick slept in. I was playing my games. 

Decided I wanted to play on my puzzle today and got some done before it was time to leave. 

We decided to go to the movies. I wanted to see the new Panda movie. It was at 1:30 pm. At first I thought we would be the only ones watching it but a family of 5 showed up as well. It was really good. The graphics were better than that one previously. I enjoyed the movie and knew the voices of at least 4 of them. 

Then we walked around the building before heading home. We chatted with Patrick's brother and wife as we walked. It was great. 

Came home and I sat to put more pieces in on my puzzle. I'm really having fun. Before I started, I put a few things downstairs to put away. I will go down there later this week and clean off my table. I'm hoping to get some sewing done this week. But first I need to put a few things away. 

I'm getting more done on here. I keep putting pieces on the puzzle area, thinking they are ones I need. I'm finding that they are ones I haven't started yet. I will get there. I'm having fun with this. The more I sit and work it, the faster I find the pieces and put them where they belong. In the lower bottom, I still haven't found that piece that goes to the border. It must be an odd shaped one. I will work on it. So far, it's coming along great. 

My day was more of laundry and working on my puzzle than anything I actually worked on. I did get the trinket jar the other day, so I seriously need to work on getting my piece done. I will work on it tomorrow with the group. Gerilyn is picking me up to take me to our meeting. So, till then, I'm still not Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

One Appointment After Another

This morning we were able to sleep in, but of course, I couldn't. I let Patrick sleep in though. Then I played on my games. 

I received a call from St. Pete's regarding a referral for me to go through rehab. I chatted with the gal and said I could try it for a week, but didn't think I needed it. Around 11 am we headed back up to Olympia. Had to stop at St. Pete's to get an X-ray. The gal was awesome! She let me see my X-ray. It was interesting to see the wires down my chest. They zig zagged on my chest. Then I had to go to my surgeons PA to chat about how I'm doing. All the pains I have are normal. My chest looks good and I have plenty of room between my "zig zags" and my skin. It helps so that the stitches (or whatever) don't pop out some on the skin. That would really drive me crazy! I got the okay and good bill of health report. My final appointment there. 

Then we headed back home to stop at the bank. Once that was done we went to Dutch Brothers for a drink. Safeway was the last stop, picking up a few things we needed - and didn't need. Patrick filled himself up with sweets so he can work on gaining weight. Trouble is, he's one of those that eats all he wants and it goes out the other end. Not gaining any weight! Wish at times I had that. 

Got home and I was enjoying my Ancestry magazine. Then I got back to playing on my tablet. My friend and I decided to start the game over in another kingdom. So, we started our own alliance. It's a new kingdom, so we should do really well. 

Now I'm tired and hurting, so going to call it a night. Not a day for Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Woke In Pain

This morning, I woke in pain. Actually, had pain all night. So, I pretty much didn't do much all day. 

 I think the pain is from moving around. It's pulling on the seams. It's something I need to do and will continue, so that it's not tight all the time. It takes a lot of getting used to. Pain is pain and I have learned to deal with it. 

I did get my walking in. AND I did work on my puzzle a little bit today. 

I did find one of the border pieces that's missing. I have one more. I like this puzzle. It's fun. I worked on connecting the top and side together today. It's getting easier to find the right pieces. This is a fun one to work on. 

I've been playing games today. We decided to change kingdoms because of the one we were in. They were getting pretty bad. If they didn't like what someone said, they just went after them. I didn't care for the way they did things. So, we went to another kingdom and started our own group. We are going to have to be careful though, because it's a small group compared to the larger ones. 

And no, it wasn't a day were I could be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Worn Out

 Today I slept a little longer after Patrick went golfing. I was wide awake when he went for his shower, but I made myself go back to bed. 

When I did get up, I was hurting a little. I was also in the mood of just not interested in much. I was more worn out than anything. And I slept pretty good. 

Connie came over to get some backing material. 

She needed some beige fabric for the backing of a couple quilts. She cut one of each of these. I couldn't help her. She brought her own marker and ruler. She marks it then she cuts it. I just cut it. I gave her some scraps that were on the table as well. She left with bags and fabric. 

Then I went to work on my puzzle. 

I just couldn't decide on what I wanted to do. So, I went and sat down to work on my puzzle. I still have 2 pieces in the border I haven't found yet. I'm hoping they are there somewhere. I finished one book on audio and started another one. Both are good. 

Then I played on my tablet and called it a night. I'm just not there today. I couldn't even get 3 laps in on walking. I'm hoping to get a good nights sleep and get back to being able to do stuff (even though I can't lift 10 lbs for another week). 

I'm hoping things will be better tomorrow and I can be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

A Day In Olympia

 This morning, we were up early. We wanted to relax before heading up to Olympia for our doctor appointments. 

We were there by 10 am to get to my cardiologist appointment. I really like Dr. Waggner! He's straight forward. I learned a lot more about what I went through. It was pretty much, if I hadn't gone up and had a heart attack, I wouldn't be here right now. 

Then we headed over to Kaiser, where Patrick needed to see the pharmacist. Once that was done, then we went up to get his port flushed. After that, we got some food from the stand and went to the car to eat. When that was done, we walked about a half mile around the building. Came back to the car to wait. We had a good hour and a half before my next appointment. We got blood before the port being flushed. When it was time we went in to my oncologist and I'm back on the preventative medication. Everything looked good and they were very happy with the way I was recovering. It's still going to take time, but I think I'm doing good. Patrick even told them about what I've been doing to help me along. 

We stopped at the car wash. Then we headed to the museum to pick up the money I forgot to get on Thursday. We have a money box there. 

Came home and I was beat. I have another phone visit tomorrow with my PT cardiologist.  Dr. Waggner was happy to see I was doing that too. I can start doing my back exercises as long as I'm not on my hands and knees. 

Played games for awhile. Now I'm ready to call it a night. I'm sorry I wasn't in the mood to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Enjoying Embroidery Today

 Patrick went golfing and I got a few things done before Sandy came over. We decided to get together today even though the others couldn't make it. I didn't want to drive to the grange, so I asked her over. 

We sat and worked on our Goldwork. 

I was surprised at how pretty this is coming. I worked on the beads in the first berry and then the goldwork on the second berry. Once those were done, Sandy and I liked the idea of using the goldwork in green for the stems.  I think it looks a lot better than if I worked in embroidery. Once I get the stem stuff done and one more set of buds, then I can work on the main flower. This will really be pretty when done. I don't think I will have to wash it, since the goldwork is wire. 

After Sandy left, I sat and played my games. Patrick took a nap. Then when he was up, we went for our walk. I was getting ready for my doctor appointment tomorrow with the cardiologist and then the oncologist. It's going to be a busy morning. I also have to do my blood tests. 

As it turned out, I was just happy that Sandy came over and we could be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting. 

A Day At A Time

This morning Patrick woke me early. So, I was up and ready to go. I enjoyed an hour before taking my shower. 

Then I played some games. I felt good, till I took my meds and then my bp came down. That's not fun. We did get our walk in before having to leave to the playhouse. I wasn't feeling up to it most of the day. We went to see the play "Noise, Off" and it was really good. Patrick paid for mom, Nancy, brother Patrick, Christine, and us. It was really good and I laughed through it. I took my coat in case I needed it to cover my chest. I didn't want to take my heart pillow with me. 

When we got home it was 5 pm. I sat for worked on my puzzle. I wanted to get some done on it before the news came on. 

For 30 minutes, I did pretty good. I'm enjoying this piece. I may have to spend time tomorrow to work on it. That is, if Sandy doesn't come over. 

I am in pain now. I have been trying not to take too much Tylenol, but sometimes I just have to. I hate feeling like every time I get up, I'm light headed. Hopefully when I go to the doctors on Tuesday, they will change my meds. Time will tell. I need to take each day at a time and stop trying to do more than I should. So, playing games help me stay calm. UGH

After that, I went back to playing on my tablet for games. I haven't been able to get back to being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Too Much Stuff To Do

 Patrick went golfing and I slept in. I went to bed early last night because I was beat. I slept a good 11 hours. It felt good when I got up. 

I played on the computer and tablet. I wanted to be calm today. Then I realized I needed to get some paperwork off to nationals for our QOV stuff. I also needed to add the QOV photos from last month. Allie took photos this time, so I need to get them from her. I also worked on paying bills for our water group. Once all that was done, Patrick came home and then left again to go golfing with my brother Patrick. 

By the time they were done, I was done. I had so much to do that I was worn out again! So, it was back in my chair to get calm. We walked in the neighborhood for my walking requirement. Then we had supper and I called it a day. I did get a few pieces in the puzzle but not much. 

Talked to Debbie a couple times today. All's good. But it wasn't a day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Presentation Day Today

 This morning, I was up with Patrick. I had to get ready for mom to pick me up to head on over to the museum. 

I cut myself an apple, put some almond butter in a container, and put nuts in a jar. Once that was done, I was ready for mom. Patrick had the quilts and stuff waiting downstairs for them to pick up. 

Mom and Nancy were a little later than they said they would be. Mom and Nancy put the stuff in the back of the car. Then we were off. HOLLY CRAP!! My mother almost had us in a car accident! She didn't see the red car coming when she was at a stop sign. I was yelling in the back seat, "CAR, MOM, CAR!" UGH Then she drives like a mad women! She's not slow, she's fast! At 88 years old, I think it's time she stop driving! Got out of the car with Nancy and said, "She's trying to kill us!" Nancy laughed. Holly crap! Really??!! 

We arrived around 10:10 am when we were supposed to be there at 10. I watched mostly. Then we had our meeting. Around 11 am Allie ordered the pizza. I didn't see anyone try to pay her for it. Smiley stood up and paid for the pizza. I was going to, but glad he did. I just wish the group would have coughed up some money for the pizza. We got 3 different kinds. Meeting went well. We had a good chat. I just need to write it all down and send it off for the ones that didn't come. 

I sat through the presentation. Then when it was over, mom and Nancy insisted they take me home. I could understand, because I was wearing out. It was good to get home. They put the quilts that need labels in the doorway. I had Patrick take care of that for me. 

Then I sat and played games. I was beat. Patrick came home and had a ton of groceries. So, I got up to help him put some of it way. He was as beat as I was. Between golfing and shopping it will do that. Once that was done, he cooked supper. It was really good. 

I played for a bit and then decided I wanted to work on my puzzle. 

I got a few pieces together. My back didn't like me and I quit. I will play on this later on. I'm just tired and want to go to bed right now. I didn't have time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!