I'm writing this on a really rainy, cold day here in New Zealand - at least here in Auckland. I'm conscious that it's been around one month since I last wrote a post!! You all know the various reasons why so I won't repeat except to say cardiac investigations have been done and I should know something definite, or more definite next week.
So - my meagre efforts at quilting consist of using a few left over blocks found at the bottom of a box of 2 and1/2" strips, the blocks were left over from my first Maggie Pearl quilt
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Take Two - Maggie Pearl
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scrabbling around in the strips I found the zig-zag fabric and the outer border fabric is pieced in a couple of places to reach the required lengths. I'll pass this on to my great-granddaughter soon as it's quilted, she is loves colour! I really enjoyed making this, just a little time to sew the blocks together, borders on and done!
Here's a rough and ready of a corner of the top folded over my machine - threads still attached
Finding it hard quite often to get myself motivated but coming across another container of 9" cut 2 and 1/2" wide strips was a bonus so I'm playing with these at the moment, trying different pieces of fabric to use as dividers between rows, a I like this one I have have top left
yes, it does look rather odd sitting here in the middle of the page right now, hopefully more lengths tomorrow.
Remember I have written here before that I really have to downsize my fabric collection, problem is as soon as I sort a small box to move on to a new home I spot another range of fabric just released - fatal, especially when it's from Anna Maria Parry - should I or shouldn't I - major dilemma! Decision tomorrow.
Dealing with multiple life changing health conditions can take up so much of the patients time, one condition would be enough but four or five - yes another one has been added to the list - is not a lot of fun, it's life changing. Decisions become based up on "what if" or ""should I do this" or "will I need more medications"or "how long will I have left" and the day suddenly has passed by and you find it's time for bed - but here you also find the problems and sleep does not always come as needed. Today I read a few words from a patient written many years ago on a Leukaemia web site in the UK who seems to have had a different blood cancer from the CMML which I have, but they still had a huge impact on me, I'm taking the chance to share them here I can't find any wording to tell me I can't reproduce them so fingers crossed.
"Use it as a wake-up call to do all the things you said you would do. Spring clean your life. Little things don't matter anymore. Concentrate on what you like and who you love. It's not the end. It's the beginning."
Steve, living with CLL since 2011
On that note my evening meal is calling me but I have a little photo here of a few baby cabbage flowers from a bouquet given to me by John on our 58th wedding anniversary last month. The main flowers died after a week or so but these are still going strong! Perhaps there is a message here for me.
See you all again soon - happy quilting.
Maureen
Motivation, medications, decisions, and tomorrow another day, I do hope the weather is better, Rotorua is getting torrential rain right now,Love the last lot of strips, and at the top, Bright and beautiful, that quilt will be treasured for ever.
ReplyDeleteLove that zig-zag fabric on Maggie Pearl, Maureen... Do what you can when you can to make life easy these days for yourself...;)))
ReplyDeletehugs for the best outcomes Julierose
That is a cute quilt for your great-granddaughter. I love the zigzag border. I know what you mean about the new fabrics. It just brightens our day to have a few new pieces to mix in with the old.
ReplyDeleteAs we age our minds still tell us we can do lots, but our bodies will only let us do less. We just have to accept that as the new normal and continue to have fun with our fabric.
You are the queen of great fabric quilt blocks. You are an inspiration. We are all on an short time span. We had our 50th last Saturday with a small party. How could it be half a century? I am so sorry that you have so many issues to deal with all at once. Will pray you can make wise decisions and have the energy to carry out what you want to do.
ReplyDeleteI love what you're doing with your fabulous fabric. I know it's difficult to deal with multiple health conditions but just do the best you can. I feel we're all muddling through life, one way or another. We may as well do what we love which is sewing for people like us!
ReplyDeleteLovely quilts and great words Mum!! Everyday should be viewed like that xx
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you are keeping busy with bright and beautiful fabrics. Take care of you and do what pleases you.
ReplyDeleteThe advice was "concentrate on what you like". So you should buy that Anna Marie fabric that's calling you!
ReplyDeleteSteve's philosophy is actually appropriate for everyone. Make the most of each day to the best of your capabilities. My husband died suddenly (and unexpectedly) almost five years ago and my whole world changed in an instant. I'm glad you have had the energy to sew, since fondling fabric is one of your favorite things to do.
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It's so good to read your blog post, Maureen. I know life is tossing its worst at you, but I admire your resiliency... to keep sewing, to keep buying fabric (smile), to find ways (even small ways) to be positive. The quote you shared is spot-on, and it has surely set your thoughts aright. Fifty-eight years together! Congratulations! Those enduring flowers are a testament to a life well-spent. Keep doing so. I pray you hear good and hopeful news about recent tests. Hugs.
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