Good News

Monday, I went to my doctor's office for a three-month checkup to see how my body is recovering from the Covid Pneumonia.  I've been off oxygen for a month.  My doctor said I don't need it anymore.  I'm so happy.  I went from needing 15 liters to not needing oxygen at all.  Today I got the results of my mammogram.    All's good.  It was in normal parameters.  

Now for some quilty news.

I showed you the center block last time.  The blocks are now sewn together.  I just need to add the border.  I'm adding a 3" black border and then this top will be completed.  I will post a better photo once the borders are sewn on.

This is the first block for the Quilting Life BOM.

Here are the first three blocks for the Riley Blake Block Challenge.  I have the fabrics pulled for the 4th block and will get it sewn today.

Last month I finished the blocks for 5 UFO's.  Some going back as far as 7 years.  My goal is to get at least one sewn into a top and machine quilted.

I will leave you with a photo of my dog Sammie.  She's not sure if she likes her hair cut or not.

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs, Cathy

Baby it's COLD outside

 It has been a very cold winter so far.  I don't go outside unless I have to.

And I had to go out 3 times this week.  Tuesday, I went to see my oncologist for a checkup and breast exam.  The next morning, I had my one-year checkup after my breast cancer with the surgeon's office.  The next day I had my mammogram.  I was supposed to have gotten it in November, but I had just gotten out of the hospital and was exhausted.

Healthwise, I am doing much better.  I am basically off the oxygen.  I did need to use it one night because I had overdone it.  I need to remember that even though I am feeling so much better, I still need to take it slowly.

I've been doing some sewing.  I haven't started any new projects; I've been trying to finish up projects from last year.

First is Midnight Garden BOM from Fig Trees.

This is the center block.  It measures 17" finished.  Since I was sick my hands shake and it's hard to do hand applique.  This block is fused applique. I will finish it with machine buttonhole.

I finally finished all the blocks for my Piece and Quilt Sampler quilt.

These blocks are now ready to go downstairs to be put on the design wall to complete the quilt top. 

Tomorrow, I start finishing the blocks for my Quilting Life 2024 BOM.  I have 3 blocks to finish.  Then I can start on the 2025 BOM.  

Thanks for stopping by.  Stay safe and stay warm.

Hugs, Cathy

Good Start

 Good start to a New Year.

I'm done with PT, OT and visiting Nurse.   For the first time in 4 months I haven't had to use oxygen for 24 hours and counting.  I am thrilled.  

I have been spending more time in my sewing room.  And I actually have a few photos.

1.  Made by Hand Samplemaker block 8.  This was finished just before I went in the hospital.  It looks as off kilter as I felt.  This is from the 2023 BOM.

2.  Bringing Home the Tree.  I need to make one more block and then I can put the top together.  After 3 years I may finally get this quilt finished.

3.  Piece and Quilt BOM.  I was up to date on the quilt until I got sick at the end of September.   This week I finished the October blocks.  This is one of the October blocks and it is called Arizona.

The photos are a little blurry.  I got a new camera and I'm having a hard time keeping steady.  It doesn't help that my hands are shaking a bit since I was sick.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day.

Hugs, Cathy