FIrst Fall Saturday

Donedinos - 1

I got the borders added to the dino quilt ("One Million Years B.C.") yesterday while the Merry Maid was cleaning my house. I also got binding sewn onto the front of a cuddle quilt (children's charity quilt) and a bit of straightening in my sewing room.

I haven't found the right backing for the Three Bears quilt yet. But I have to hurry. My cousin's baby shower is September 15. I'm seriously considering hand quilting it. I suck at machine quilting, and I'm not sure Lena would have time to get it ready by my deadline date.

I visited a new old doctor on Thursday, and he had some interesting suggestions for me. It turns out, he had treated me back in 2013--the first time I had an injection in my lower back. I made an appointment with him this time at the suggestion of some friends who use his services. I had completely forgot about seeing him before until his assistant reminded me.

He has suggested a procedure/surgery called a Superion implant. It's a very small device placed in the spine of stenosis sufferers to relieve pinched nerves. I'm waiting now for a call to schedule a new MRI, after my insurance approves. I'm a little hopeful for this new treatment.

This afternoon, Jesse and I will be stationed in front of our respective TVs watching the first Crimson Tide football game of the season: Alabama vs. Miami. I love fall. ( I consider Sept. 1st the first day of fall. No need to waste three whole weeks.) The little yellow butterflies are flitting, a few leaves are fluttering down, and it was cool enough on my back porch this morning to have my coffee out there while the furbies frolicked. Well, they didn't really so much frolic as they just watched the butterflies and leaves. But still they enjoyed it. And so did I.

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On 09/04/2021, Barbara Anne said ...

Love your dino quilt and suggest you call Lena and ask about the 3 Bears quilt. Methinks hand quilting would take much too long to do. Do you have a Bernina sewing machine? If so, butting #4 and adjusting your stitch length gives a cheerful all=purpose wavy stitch I've used often and a quilter blogger uses it on even large quilts.
Hope the interesting implant will be approved by insurance and will relieve your pain.
Happy September and Happy Autumn!

Higs!

On 09/04/2021, Barbara Anne said ...

Oh, and Roll Tide!!!!!! :)

On 09/04/2021, Barbara Anne said ...

Me again. Please check your email asap in case you like the ideas.

Hugs!

On 09/05/2021, Judy Cloe said ...

I would suggest machine quilting the quilt on the bears and hand quilting the bears. Does that make sense? Using a walking foot on the straight lines of the quilt would not be difficult. Good luck.

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