I haven't sewn in weeks, maybe even a month. First my machine had to be repaired and was gone for 2 weeks. Then I had a really bad day and ended up in the ER with a kidney stone (that's a first for me - uh, ouch!), then the doc that I saw a few days after my problem passed told me a need a procedure 'right away' because there were some big stones left in my kidneys. He assured me it was easy and I'd be fine by the same evening. Not so much. So a couple weeks later, a week long visit from my Mom :) and a big round of stomach flus rotating through the house and here I am. Needless to say I wasn't able to keep up with my Etsy shop over the last couple weeks, I have a LONG list of convos that I'm trying to catch up on now (so sorry), and I'm hoping to re-open tomorrow.
The PMQG's April meeting is next week, and we're all supposed to bring in a challenge block using the Michael Miller Cotton Couture Solids that we got at the last meeting. So this afternoon I spent my first available healthy timeslot in awhile and sewed. It felt great! But it had me thinking the whole time - why do I always make things so damn complicated and hard for myself? I think this translates in to more areas of my life than sewing. Going to work on that... and I'm going to steam the heck out of that block. Cheers all!
From a fellow chronic kidney stone producer. I hear you!
ReplyDeleteJill I am so sorry to hear about all of this. I could have brought you soup. The whole thing reminds me of my April so I know how it is to be out. I am glad you are back to sewing and I'll see you next week....or call if you need something!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your troubles. That block is awesome!
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better soon! At least it hasn't affected your creativity... that block rocks!! Let me know if you need anything ~
ReplyDeleteSorry you have been sick, I hope that you are recovering okay!! Why is it when we get sick, it is the worst thing in the world? Mom's should not ever get sick. Your quilt block is amazing, I love your style.
ReplyDeleteYowie on the kidney stones, and sorry about the rotating flu too, hope you're feeling much better now!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you were ill. For what it is worth the block looks beautiful. Hope you can figure it out!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about the kidney stones AND the flu ~ you got hit hard ~ having your Mom here must have been so nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat block and thanks for the reminder! I still need to get mine done.
And, if you need ANY help ~ let me know ~ I'd be more than happy to be a Portland Mom!
This block is seriously amazing! Can't wait to see you when we get back!
ReplyDeleteoh goodness - so glad that you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a lot of craziness going on! I am glad you're starting to feel better, Jill! The block is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh Jill I'm so glad you're doing better, how terrible! Glad you got a little time to sew, I know how that can make everything better :) See you at the meeting I hope!
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