Laying Low, Moving Slow -

Hi guys - I'm here to say that I'm moving a bit easier today.

I've done all of the things for my healing back before my upcoming trip to Iceland.

I've taken long hot tub soaks followed by ice packs.

I've rested. LOTS.

I've sat little, I've reclined some.  I've laid flat more than I like.

I'm taking my cues from Tula Tallulah Lou!

Hubster Dave came by the inn to mow the lawn.  We ate lunch on the porch along with Housekeeper Susan who is over to work her magic so everything is done before I leave.

We made beds.

I finished the laundry.

And in between everything I rested.....while okay, still managing to piece a handful plus of half-light/half-dark string blocks for my ongoing recycled shirt strings project.

Just some.  Not too many.  Not sitting in one place for too long.  Getting up to trim and de-paper.

Some asked about my sewing chair and why they couldn't find it in the the Quiltville Amazon Affiliate Store. It's because I bought it years ago from IKEA.

I was home by 4:30pm to continue the laying low.

Dinner was simply grilled cheese. As I said....keeping it low and slow.

I started adding neutrals to the next rosette for my ongoing hexie project - feet up in my comfy chair and feeling pretty good.

While watching TV I told myself that come morning I better lay things out and see where we are -

Look what I was surprised to find!

Evidently before leaving for Idaho at the end of April, I started attaching the next diagonal row....and never completed it!

Before I left I must have folded it up, put it in the basket I keep by my chair, and forgotten that this seam was not finished.

Evidently in my mind it finished itself! LOL!

So guess what is on my hand stitching agenda for tonight...and tomorrow night? I'd like to see this seam finished before I leave early Saturday morning for the airport.

And since I had things laid out...I figured it was a good time to do some measuring to see where things stood size-wise.

One more row will put me at 85'' long.

I have enough of the large motifs to do another diagonal row...but the smaller fill-in unts still need to be made.

Width wise? Only 66''

So with the next diagonal row (The one that needs the smaller units made) I'm going to end up with something long and skinny.

My focus at that point will be to start making things wider, but not any longer.

There will be borders of some sort, but we are looking a LONG LONG time down the road yet.

At the rate this is going, I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up being used as a casket cover.  LOL!

How do you know someone is a serious quilter?  They pack their hand stitching busy bag for travel before they even start thinking about what clothes to pack. And that's where I'm at right now.

 

I'll be back at the chiro for a 3pm appointment, and then home for more laying low.

I'll worry about clothes and what else to pack tomorrow....

At least I know my hexies and the kits for my travelers are ready!

Everything else is gravy, right?

I just received word from Chris that she has 2 openings in her Christmas In July retreat coming up this July 23-29, 2025.

Chris and her group are coming from Chesapeake, VA (and beyond) for their annual retreat at Quiltville Inn celebrating Chris's birthday July 25th.

Photo from our 2024 retreat!

Out on the porch!

This is a super fun group of ladies, and they are ready to welcome you (and a friend!) if you are looking for a group to retreat with.

Please contact Chris McMahon by email at hkrchris2@gmail.com for all information.

I look forward to having you join us!

Quiltville Quote of the Day -

That whole "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." thing? 

When did we sign up for this?

It certainly isn't for sissies!

Have a terrific Thursday, everyone -