I completed binding my "Cherry Lasagna" quilt (photo above) over the weekend, and also got the binding made and attached to a UFO cuddle quilt in my stack. I have four more UFOs that need only binding. Hope to get them done soon.
I also worked on the Dollhouse Quiltalong quilt, getting the sewing room block all cut and fused. Still have to do embroidery and blanket stitching on it. In fact, I haven't finished the detail stitching on any of the dollhouse blocks yet.
We had a pleasant, dog-filled weekend with Curtis and Miss Daisy visiting. They are both such good doggies and loving too. Sophie has given up being so jealous of other animals. I guess she sees no point in the pout anymore. She still can't be trusted around the kittens, though, and we're just trying to wait her out until Taco and Bella get big enough to put the fear of the cat in her.
I had a very bad back day yesterday, but it seems to be a little better today.
A friend told me about a hormone call Oxytocin that is now being used to treat fibromyalgia and back pain. Has anyone heard of it? It's the hormone that is given to pregnant women to induce labor, which seems absolutely counter to the pain killing claims. Unless things have changed drastically from when I experienced childbirth, labor brings with it some of the more excruciating pain that ever was.
I'm always a little bit leery of "alternative" treatments for anything. But if this Oxytocin would alleviate some of my pain, I'd be willing to give 'er a try. I'm going to ask my doctor.
Ooops! Just heard a crash. Better get up and see what disaster has befallen The Yellow House. TACO! BELLA! What's are y'all doing?
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On 10/22/2012, Jan S. said ...
What a happy quilt! My grandgirl would love this.
Hope you find a solution to your fibro pain issues. Not fun :(
On 10/22/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
What a happy, cheerful quilt your Cherry Lasagna quilt is!! Well done! Cheers also for getting the binding on the cuddle quilt and I look forward to seeing it in due time.
I picked up one of AMIL's quilted panels plus border quilts Saturday, trimmed it and sewed the binding on yesterday. This morning I joined the binding ends and am about to press that seam and finish sewing the binding on. This is a gift for a younger sister's Oct. 30th birthday as there's no time to lose in finishing it. AMIL is mulling over the wording for the label.
Next I hope to get bindings on my long ignored Roses In Winter UFO and a few little wall quilts that are becoming UFOs. Of course, there are Christmas gifts to make, too ....
Hope the Oxytocin is the pain reliever it's said to be.
Also hope the crash wasn't a bad or messy disaster.
Hugs!
On 10/22/2012, Sue, a Florida Farm Girl said ...
Oh, that strippy quilt is just gorgeous!!! Was that a jelly roll quilt? Hope the kitties don't drive you too far over the edge. Love those little guys.
On 10/22/2012, Kristine Walker said ...
I have never heard of it being used for any pain relief, and between Momma and Dad(RIP) I'm fairly familiar with quite a few pain medications. I did find this info, but you may have already read it:
Oxytocin (Oxt) ( /ˌɒksɨˈtoʊsɪn/) is a mammalian hormone that acts primarily as a neuromodulator in the brain.
Oxytocin is best known for its roles in sexual reproduction, in particular during and after childbirth. It is released in large amounts after distension of the cervix and uterus during labor, facilitating birth, and after stimulation of the nipples, facilitating breastfeeding.
Recent studies have begun to investigate oxytocin's role in various behaviors, including orgasm, social recognition, pair bonding, anxiety, and maternal behaviors.[1] For this reason, it is sometimes referred to as the "love hormone". The inability to secrete oxytocin and feel empathy is linked to sociopathy, psychopathy, narcissism,[citation needed] and general manipulativeness.[2][not verified in body] However, there is some evidence that oxytocin promotes 'tribal' behaviour, combining trust and empathy with the in-group with suspicion and rejection of outsiders.[3]
Best of luck, I'm parying for you always.
Love,
Kristine
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