Another Week Begins

 

I think I am coming out of a bit of a funk. I am organizing projects and purging. I just need to know that it is ok not to finish everything I have started. So I will find new homes for some of these I no longer want. I made a good start over the weekend. I worked on my Wensleydale quilt from Jen Kingwell's book Quilt Recipes. This book is just lovely and the recipes in the back look delicious. What I have decided is that I shall not make full size quilts. Lap quilts are a perfect size and perfect in our den. 

I like to fussy cut some of the centers of these blocks - not all of them but a few here and there. The word chocolate caught my eye of course. 

The flu and my falls really disrupted my creativity. Mobility was limited and access to projects was almost impossible. When we built this home my dream of a studio was realized. However, it is on the second floor. Stairs were dangerous and standing for any length of time was almost impossible.

Physical Therapy was excellent and I still do the exercises. I can walk without the Byacre Collator most of the time but still take it should we go anywhere. 

                                    

I worked on smaller projects hand sewed and quite enjoyed the process. The above shall be a pillow after I choose a backing.

The studio is next (give me strength). Jack says I have too much stuff. He is correct. 

I find that this age is a time of reflection and memories. Very soothing.

 

My current knitting project. I find the AC chilly as the vent seems to blow right on me. Fun knit.

Working on the blog again after a long spell. The cell phone replaced my camera and for some reason I could not upload the photos. Now I can!

My project for Christmas. A Limoges Box by Julia is in progress and is taking forever.

Now I can get upstairs! Life is much easier now. 

Project Headquarters with Rollator in foreground at the ready.

This was my first and last painting. I took an art class in college and this was my final exam painted in the dorm (perhaps accompanied by some forbidden liquid). I passed and when I moved out of the dorm I left it. My dear friend Adair RIP aka as the keeper saved it. Many, many years later Adair came to visit and handed me the canvas. Jack loved it and insisted I sign it and then he had it framed. It now lives in the project room along with other projects and collections. 

 I just cannot believe that I am 81 and Jack is 85. This past wast week would have been Rich and my 59th wedding anniversary. Hottest day ever! Now Jack and I will celebrate our 21st anniversary in September. 

I am going to try to revive my blog. I have missed the writing and sharing my thoughts. So today will be a trial run. Adding pictures may be a challenge!

Needlepoint and I are still good friends and then there is quilting and knitting and some paper projects. Several bad falls have limited my mobility but wonderful PT is working. But we are content to stay at home in these times.

My diamonds quilt is almost finished. Love the colors. 

My feedback quilt has a twin sister in South Carolina at my friend Brenda's house!

Wool Embroidery is quite challenging!

Some of my Covid projects!

So now I will try to publish this and tomorrow is another day!

 Yesterday my middle son died. He has struggled with alcoholism and it won. So much talent. I will most likely never get over it. And I will miss him forever. His brothers Jeff and Greg will miss him.

He loved to cook. He painted and sculpted. We talked cooking in every conversation. He lived in a shelter and was not employed. We will never be the same. I shall gather pictures for another post. His brothers will have a gathering with friends.

Happy at Home

 We are still somewhat sequestered. I am actually quite content. Lots of needlepoint and hand sewing projects. I miss some of the restaurants and our favorite people at them. But I really love my salads and the meals we cook here. 

Tone on tone sampler was a wonderful exercise in embroidery done on wool. I have done several.

Squash Squad is a favorite!

My work table before a project. I do not show when work is in progress!

My pincushion which was my first project. Also pictured my needle case in the works.

Another pincushion for a Christmas present.

And then there is the needlepoint. Learning to finish and love the self finishing projects available. Planet Earth has a wonderful selection.

This shall be a lampshade.

Just a few!

And the food!

Cheese platters, salads and Jack's perfect cornbread in a cast iron pan. Pot Holders a fun project.

And finally the quilt blocks. I love Jen Kingwell's patterns. A real change for me.

So we do our chores in the morning and settle in for some tv. Love the British series and Yellowstone. Cooking shows and documentaries complete the picture.