Big Lake Quilter: Baby it's COLD outside

Sunday, January 19, 2025

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.