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