I finished hand quilting and binding the Little Album quilt before family and pet infirmities struck.
Creative endeavors tend to fall by the wayside in the midst of family emergencies (including furry family). Daughter Andy is much better and back to work. But Sophie is still hobbling badly. She can still get around very well, but she won't put weight on that left hind leg. But we're still medicating, giving the drugs more time to kick in.
I've had a couple of days of intense back pain myself, the worst I've had, well ever, I think. I think my problem is caused mainly by lifting Sophie to help her get up on her chair and up the back steps. But I took a muscle relaxer before bed last night, employed the heating pad, and then took a soaky hot tub bath this morning, and my pain has eased off some. At least now I can stand without causing groans and tears.
So now that things are settling down a bit, I'm going to try to get back to the sewing machine. And while my main goals have been UFOs for the past few months, I've decided I want to make something new again...
I found the old calendar in a stack of stuff in my sewing room, and got a strong urge to make this quilt. So I ordered the pattern from Buggy Barn or Amazon or somewhere. But, anyway, it's a Buggy Barn pattern. It should be here any day. I might not make the whole big quilt, maybe just four blocks or so for a wall hanging. That shouldn't take long. I won't have to buy any fabric. I think I can scrounge enough from my stash and scraps to make a fine doggie quilt.
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On 11/14/2014, Barbara Anne said ...
So sorry to hear your back is causing miseries and am glad the meds, heating pad, and hot bath helped. No doubt you're right that lifting sweet Sophie is at least part of the reason for your pain, so perhaps doggie ramps are in order? The change in weather may be partly to blame, too.
Your Album quilt is absolutely lovely and I know it delights you to see it finished! Applause, applause!!
Love your next project, too, as those cute doggie guys with their bones and dog houses are just too adorable.
Sending healing hopes and vibes to both you and Sophie.
Hugs!
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