March 2, 2017

Never Give UP!!

Never give up, never give up, never give up.

A person who loves to quilt is very much into that... when they          
Depression Era Farmer's Wife....Heirloom for our kids....

start a quilt, piece the quilt and quilt the quilt...it is work that you never
give up on.

  It is a "pearl" made in a shell through bits of sand and constant
pressure. 

Quilts bring brightness into this world.  This wild world.  They are predictable
because if you follow the pattern and sew with 1/4 seams you will have a balanced
and "happy" quilt when you are done.  And seeing the look of delight on the face
of the receiver is priceless.  All the work is worth every stitch and every inch.

Pacing Creativity with Leg resting
My condition is still with me.  It has been decided to give me an epidural in about
3 weeks for the constant pain in my legs; now for over a year.  My narrowing,
arthritic spine is not causing my weak legs; so the hunt for a Neurologist who
specializes in Muscular skeletal seems appropriate.  My left leg got weaker with
the PT we were doing; the right leg is now getting weaker slowly now.  I still
can not go up or down steps and I use the seated walker in the house for safety,
as I am having a bit of foot drop in the left foot and it can catch on the floor or
anything, really.  My legs give out without any warning and down I go....that is
really not fun.

But I am a quilter, an avid one.  I finished my last quilt on my longarm in
October.  From October through mid January, I was really out of commission. I had no
stamina at all to walk or stand for anytime.  We started PT in November but had to
quit in early February as we saw my left leg weaken dramatically in January.
All the Lambies in a row.....waiting on diaper pins!!

Answers?  We have none so far.  We are nurses and have researched and we have an
idea what it might be or is being mimicked to make you think it is this certain diagnosis.
I don't want it but, I would like to know what it is so I can start medications that might
slow down the damage being done to my nerves.

So, friends, I have always tried to make really good lemonade when life gives us lemons.

So fun to make

A closer Look

Hubs winter build, now painting it...it needs a barn quilt on end facing the road!!


I have enjoyed recently sewing in short periods at times and then resting 1/2  hour.
My lambies and "like" muc muc dolls are ready to ship to Ohio and Indiana closer
to Easter.....I was too sick at Christmas to quilt(that is sick huh?)....so nothing sent...so, we are a bit late but still made with love!!

I am starting a bit of paper piecing today and some Wolsey things....just let the creative juices fly
and see what the day will bring you.  Life is worth the living and God does come and give
Grace when the trials  come.                             Trust.

                                                                             and

                                                                    Never Give Up!!
It is all Good; God is good all the time

February 21, 2017

A STAR IS BORN

First Born's are always exciting....such a new experience and everyday
brings new life to your life.  So, I share my first born among many to
come....in Poland they call them Muc Muc Dolls; I call them Precious.

I gave it a try and my Goodwill sweaters worked some magic for clothes.

Maybe you want to try them out.....your creativity is your only limit on these
"babe's"
Sew Fun....Sew Fun

AWE!

Posing Cute

My friend called her "Darling"

Happy Febrrary....!!
Yes, I did finish two lambs yesterday....they get stuffed today.....BAAAABAAAAABAAAA!!


Always, Quilted Blessings Prayed your way!!!

February 20, 2017

BLUE SKY'S

Some eye Sculpting

Personality coming

Born!!

Lambikin #1

Here we go.....now have 2 more ready to stuff.....Easter Lambs to find a home in 3 Grandgals Homes.....
Next project.....do them in phases, so it takes me much longer than usual.........

Muc Muc Dolls....they make them in Poland....I am giving them a try.....Paul and Paula  have made some pretty special ones.  They are also on Pinterest.  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!

Have a sweet Sewing Day or Quilting Day on this President's Day!!

Sunny here,blue Sky's,  I am sure Blue Sky's by Doris Day will cheer you!  It sure does me!!


February 8, 2017

Through My Dobbie's Eyes

Job's Tear Backing
Cora is Fast and Furious Quilter

Millie Loves Scissors too.....Really Loves!

Millie Really loves to Quilt

Pond and Shiloh Time

Swimming is an ART

What preciousness do Children Brings into our lives.

I am awaiting to see the Neuro Surgeon today.  The MRI of thoracic and lumbar was completed last night....Soon to have a direction with my condition; whatever it may be.  My walker came....pretty baby boomer fancy....hand brakes, a seat, 8 inch wheels so I can go outside on the farm more easily.  It does give me a feeling of more security while walking; my legs give out at no notice and down I go!....I made the Job Tears and gave it to my youngest sister in Ohio......With the photos....what is NOT to love?!!

Through Dobbie's Eyes.....
My Angel Drawn by my friend Deb in Denver

February 1, 2017

A Good Day

Scalia & Gorsuch
 A good day to have a good day.  Just
remembering my quilts I longarmed in
the last year, well, a few of them....looking
forward to the day I can longarm again
and also piece some new tops at my sweet
Viking Sewing machine.  I am sure they
both miss me!! I MISS THEM!!!
SOON we hope SOON!!

Seeing Neuro Surgeon today....hoping for
more tests and answers SOON!!!

Enjoy any new pop up flowers in your area!...we have the start of a few daffodils green leaves
showing. It always amazes me!!



January 17, 2017

History

Dear Jane sarting



History has always been my fascination. We imbedded into our kids also.

This is Dear Jane...a quilt made by a woman in the Civil War period while her husband was an officer in the War from Vermont. Yes, she quilted by hand and she designed all the blocks....amazing...she must have had a very mathematical brain too.

  This is my heirloom for our oldest Son who desires to obtain a Phd in Civil War period and teach on the University level.
Our youngest son finished his Master's last May with a study and program on the Civil War application on the computer.
 Our daughter teaches 3rd grade and loves to plan field trips that involve history in her area of Ohio.

So, please don't miss the Inauguration this Friday.  An Historical peaceful change of power to the next Commander In Chief.
 What awesome forefathers this country had.  Only God could have orchestrated  this country!.....



 







God Bless You Richly!!


I hope to quilt again.......sooon!!!

Almost done with Jane lasr Summer!!





January 7, 2017

Quilting Set Apart

                                                            Quilting Set Apart in October
I dream about Quilting again

My condition worsened and I lacked the stamina to stand at my longarm or sit down to sew.
I must say I am improving now....medications help for sure and plenty of
PT exercises at home and my sessions.  I also was started on Insulin for
my Diabetes, as my pancreas shut down, so that is a big adjustment.  I have had a
couple low sugars that need treated with sweets to get it up and must say when
you are that low the sweets do taste awful!!  I admire my Granddaughter Maddie 
who was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at the age of 6 and is now 18.  She is
amazing!!  Now, I totally know how she has felt in her life when she drops or climbs
to high.  I did loose too much weight in the last two months but now I am maintaining
a even weight.  Hard way to loose weight!! 

We enjoyed a sweet Anniversary and My Birthday on 27th....yes, we got married on my 20th birthday
2 days after Christmas!  Son and DIL sent us a gift card to a restaurant uptown that serves organic
food.  I can't go to restaurants yet so, the take home was wonderful!  My tolerance to stand and cook has increased, so I am cooking again now.....my hub is all about that!

Sweet blue stone set from Hub.....love it!

YUM!!















Our Granddaughter was born the day after Christmas 23 years ago, so she enjoyed getting balloons from family in
Maryland......................
Hub Dreaming!


It is all about family, isn't it?....we had a quiet Christmas with calls and texts with family....sweet smaller Grandgals all excited about Santa and teens and college age happy too! 
Waiting!!!



Our kids sent us bouquets for our Anniversary Birthday. Andrew told us when he was 4  HappyMerryVersary!!.  He knew we had alot to celebrate and brought it all together in one precious word....so now that is how they greet us this time of year.  He is 20 now.  HOW did that happen!!?


Happy Birthday Kirsten

Check These Flowers Out at Farmgirl

Beautiful Bouquet from Maryland






















Not much quilting going on right now.  Just healing and getting strength back in my legs so my knees do not collapse under me . Managing Pain too. What is going on? It is kind of a mystery to them but strength is definitely needed to restore the electric impulses being recognized by my hamstring and glute muscles.  Neuro Surgeon is happy with my progress and assures me no surgery and I will get all my leg strength back.   SO PLEASE all you that quilt or sew...PLEASE ride your bike at home, get up and stretch, take care of your body!!

Have a blest day!!
 Long Post but Thanks for stopping by!! Love that!!!   Karen