Back To Work - 4 Finished Quilts

 This morning Patrick went golfing. While he was gone, I started laundry, vacuumed, and took my walk. I started doing my exercises in the morning again. I did realize that I will not do the one where I am on all 4's. Those brought back the pain in my hip. Told Patrick I wasn't doing them again. Walking is my best bet and I have been doing that. Walked 5 laps today. Not quite 7 but it was way too cold. Between the wind and the rain, I gave it up. 

I played games again this afternoon. BUT I did pull out the quilts that needed labels. I still need to get 2 quilts ready to be quilted. I can take one to the church or I can give one to another member. I will wait and see what I will do. 

Before I show the quilts, I have a "funny." At least some people would think so. I was telling Patrick about the toilets at Kaiser. I told him they had a "lip" that I was wondering what it was for. Since he worked in Waste Water, I assumed he would know. Wouldn't he?! Well, when we went yesterday, I took a photo. Good thing no one was there, because that would sound funny if I heard a camera going off while in the bathroom. As I took the photo, someone did come in, but left before I was done. lol 

So, I showed him the photo. He couldn't figure it out. Said it might be some medical reason for those. It would be fun to see what it is actually used for. Maybe to keep stuff from being put down the toilet. SEE, it's funny! I can't figure it out and it's a TOILET!! Oh, well. Maybe some day I will find out. 

Let's get back to my quilts. 

Connie Carter made this one. She did both the quilting and the piecing. This is the 3rd or 4th quilt that she has made like this one. 

Kristi made this one. It's small! I told her I would send them back! Oh, well. It will be one of the smaller quilts that we will give out. When we have enough, they will be done at the same time. 

Linda Nelson from Grace Church made this. It's really pretty! 

Joann Wisner and Connie Carter did this one. it's still from all those kits for blocks mom did. It's pretty cool to see them all done. At least when the cutting is all the same, it's easier to get done. 

After I finished this post, I found there was one more quilt that needed a label. 

Valoree Gordon's quilt that Colleen Hill quilted. This was dropped off and I left it at the front door. So, when I went downstairs to get the bolts of fabric for Joann, I found this. Of course, I needed to finish it. 

Have a list of things to do tomorrow. It's quilting at moms tomorrow. Need to give Joann some fabric and will go get it now before I forget. lol 

I'm just glad to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Trip To Olympia And The Casino

 This morning we had to go to Olympia for another one of my doctors appointments. It went really well. I'm healthy and things are looking good. We talked about everything going on. She's one of the best doctors I've had, and I have had a lot. 

After that we headed to Rochester, to the Lucky Eagle Casino. We stayed a little longer than last time, but the slots are really tight. It's frustrating. We were there about an hour and a half. Patrick needed to go. He was getting bored of the rain and bored of staying home. Plus his brain is working overtime with his cancer issues. Like I told the doctor, his doctors didn't give him the death sentence, but it was an under current none the less. So far they are just keeping him alive with treatments. 

Came home and didn't feel like doing much. So, I've been playing games. Think I'm going back into "grieve" mode. She said that when one has cancer, like my breast cancer, they go into a grieving time. Maybe because it's all over? Sounds good to me though, because it's a little depressing. Now that it's over for me, yeah, I think I'm there. 

Maybe tomorrow will be better. So, all in all, I wasn't able to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Wasting The Day

 Today was Patrick's cancer appointments. One on zoom and one on the phone. 

The zoom meeting was with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle. He was very informative. I liked the doctor. He had ideas of what Patrick could do next. There are things he will try. I had the feeling this is just to keep him alive. We are on 3 years of this. It's hard to listen to at times. But then other times are uplifting. This one, was having me question things in my mind. 

Then in the afternoon his cancer doctor. That went well and he's going to help. He's leaving, but he's still going to keep working with Patrick till he leaves. Then he will be going to my oncologist. 

We all know life goes on. Me, I decided to play games. Easier to deal with the information at times. So, I wasted the day away. 

I did try to walk but after 2 laps my chest was burning with the cold. It was just a tad too cold for me. lol 

It turned out to be a day where I couldn't be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting

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Went To Embroidery And Moms

 This morning I was wondering if we were going to have a meeting since it was snowing when I got up. Sent a text to Sandy but she didn't answer, so took a shower. Came out and it was raining. Patrick didn't go golfing because of the snow. Sent another text to Sandy saying I guess I will be there. 

Headed out the door. Stopped at the bank and then headed to Connie's. She had 3 quilts done. When I got to Harrison Ave, the traffic was blocked in all the lanes. There was a car accident between Safeway gas and Texaco gas. That is a bad spot where people don't want to wait for the light. It took me an extra 10 minutes to get to her place. Picked up the quilts and headed to the grange. 

Cindy and Sandy were already there. Looked like they were talking seriously. Got busy with our piece. Sandy's was a lot farther than mine. 

I finished the last of the purple berries - as far as stitching the mirror down. I then went to work on the last leaf I had to do. 

I don't like the way it's coming along. The top of the leaf has too many strands going in the same area. I'm actually thinking of taking it out and reworking it. At least I was able to get 2 of the mirrors done today. Wish I could have started on the stems but that didn't work out. 

After the grange, I headed to see mom. She had some a quilt that was done. I picked that up and dropped off the 3 that Connie gave me. I also dropped off her taxes. She's been wanting me to go spend time with her. I will see about going over next week. I just seem to have to go everywhere lately or have doctor appointments that wear me out. 

So, I came home and worked on some stuff for QOV. Then I worked on the water system bills. Once all that was done, I called it done and listened to my book while playing games. I was attacked in my game and lost all my troops. So, I'm having to heal the half that wasn't killed. My alliance was aware and they are working to find him. He keeps changing his name. It's going to take about 5 days to get back where I was. Ticked me off because of the update in the game and those with Androids (sp) are having to wait on the update. Which put my Behemonth out of commission. Therefore giving he a better chance to take me out. UGH. I'll get back up there and I will get back at him! lol 

Even though I love games, I'm just glad to have been able to be around friends and be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Tapestry Beading Coming To Life

This morning, I was up early but Patrick was up earlier. He went into Centralia and got some doughnuts for us. Not that I need more sweets. 

Then we got to cleaning. I got laundry started and enjoyed playing my games till noon. After that I decided to sit and bead. 

This is coming along. Her coloring is starting to show. There will be some white coming through in about 10 more rows. I've only done 4 rows today. She's almost the same color as the brick work, and I'm hoping that will start to change soon. I like the way it looks. When I'm beading, I'm listening to my book on audio or listen to the TV. It takes an hour to do each row. I'm betting this is bigger than the Santa I did the year before. It's going to be interesting to see. 

Then I decided to call it done. 

Sophie doesn't like to look at me when I take a photo. She's not happy when I do. But she was trying to tell me it was time to come sit so she could be in my lap. Of course, she's spoiled, so I did. 

At least I was able to find time to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Cleaning And Beading

 This morning, I was up early. Had too much light coming through the window! And yet it rained. Go figure. I tend to wake at dawn no matter what. Sometimes I can go back to bed but not today. 

I played games for a while. Then I got up, watered the plants, cleaned up a little. Got laundry going. All that. 

Once that was done, I decided I wanted to bead. 

Four rows later I'm getting there. I showed Patrick how the brick is starting to look like bricks. I like the way it's coming out. Trouble is I can see it better in the photo! I see the brick now that I'm working on it. It's finally coming along great. Sophie is starting to appear! I can't wait to see her eyes come to life. 

I was listening to my books on tape while I worked on my Sophie. I am going to go and play games for a bit before heading to bed. My day turned out to be an awesome day for being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Trip To Olympia

This morning we were up and out the door by 7:30 am. I had my breathing tests in Olympia today. It all went well, but I have to go back in 3 months. We are just checking to see if I am going down in one area. At least trying to see if there is a pattern. Told Patrick that I think I did that last year. The doctor asked me to come back in 3 months. I couldn't get an appointment that soon, so it's 5 months out. Like that's going to help. Anyway, I'm on the list to be called if there is a cancelation. 

We then went to Costco and picked up a few things. Patrick grabs some crab legs for supper. I'm so okay with that!

Came home and got Phil's stuff in a box. Then got back in the car and headed to his place. Once that was done, we went to Rite Aid looking for some vitamins my doctor requested. Patrick is going to look into it, because we couldn't find what I needed. 

Came back home and unloaded Costco stuff. Just as we were finishing, Debbie showed up and we headed over to Alli's place. First we stopped and got tea - her coffee. Then we went into Centralia and joined up with Alli. She's got a lot of great ideas. She's going to do the computer stuff for our QOV group. We will have a website for everyone to check out. I can't wait till it's running. I have to send a few things to her and then hopefully in the next month we will be up and running. I was telling her our FB page may have to be done all over again because it might be hooked to my personal account. She will check it out this weekend. Hopefully she can fix it. 

Came home after about an hour and a half with her. Didn't have time to do much, so we fixed supper. Then I sat down and played games since I didn't get to do it earlier. I was thinking of doing some beading, but I really didn't have the time. As much as I would have loved to bead, it wasn't my day to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting! 

Progress - But Not So One Can See

 This morning Patrick went golfing. I enjoyed the morning by walking and then playing games. There is just something about playing games that is relaxing to me. 

When Patrick got home, we watched the TV show, "Finding Your Roots." I started watching it while he was golfing, so we watched 2 more after. It's fascinating to me. Plus, like them, I want to know where we came from. 

It was time for Patrick to go to the City for a meeting and I had an oncology "zoom" meeting. I talked to her about Patrick needing to change to her. It's going to be interesting since she's getting all the ones from the 2 doctors that are leaving. It looks good on my part. I'm doing fine. Very few side effects that are bothering me. 

Then I went and beaded. Had to get my mind back to normal after that visit. 

From the photo, it looks like I have touched the top of Sophie's head. On the beading table, I was hoping I had gotten there, but it didn't look like it. This is 3 more rows done from yesterday. 

I do hope I can work on this tomorrow. I have a breathing test tomorrow and betting nothing has changed. Then we will hit Costco and I need to go to Allie's in the afternoon. I will try and get another row or two in tomorrow. I'm having a bit too much fun now. Now that her face is coming into view. 

That's why I like to be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Rainy Day - Perfect To Stay Home

 This morning, I was up earlier than I usually am. Patrick didn't go golfing. Good thing, because it rained most of the day. 

I played games for a while and then decided I wanted to do some beading. 

Showed Patrick this piece and then had to tell him what he was looking at. 😍 The photo is easier to tell. Told him it's the bricks he was seeing more of. Then pointed out the ears. Told him if you look at Sophie (calico cat) you see 2 different color ears. That's why one is black and the other is tan. It's getting closer to the forehead. I can't wait to see how the face comes out. We will see. 

Then after supper I just enjoyed playing more games. I keep going back to Treasure Hunt. I have like 3 accounts on that game. I really should go check my other games out too. 😆

When I got up to go into the bedroom to pick something up, I came back to this!

No room to sit back down. She didn't budge! It's comical at times. I just sat in the couch for a while. 

At least I was able to spend a few hours working on 5 rows of beading, which make me Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Can't Make Up My Mind

This morning Patrick was off golfing, and I was playing games enjoying the day. He actually came home early, so I ended up vacuuming while he was home. I would rather do it while he golfs. Got laundry started. 

Then Debbie reminded me we were going to the Lewis County offices to check on our donation boxes. One gal said she would get them to the business and then another said to come get them. So, we went to pick them up. Four boxes later, we headed to the museum to give them one to put out for us. We stopped at Dutch Brothers for coffee first - and we all know I get tea! After the museum we stopped at the church to pick up a quilt from Rita. It's done and ready to be bound. I will take it to mom and have her do it. I probably need to trim it first. 

Came home and after supper decided I wanted to bead. Couldn't make up my mind if I wanted to cross stitch or do embroidery. But then the beads are on the table, and I needed to work on them or put them away. 

Three more rows later, and I stopped. The ears are showing up pretty good now. I do like this and need to work on it. Maybe again tomorrow. I also need to finish my class piece. I could go on with all the projects I SHOULD do, or WOULD do, but I seem to get myself in a mess when I do. 

I sent off the money for QOV. Returned a check to another person and had to work on sending a message to our group. We will have our meeting in April. I WOULD like to do a quilt top again, but dang it!, I have so much going on! I guess I should be happy that I can be Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!

Working On Embroidery Today

This morning Patrick was out the door with golfing. I was out the door to drop off the quilt to Connie. Then I headed over to the grange were Sandy and I arrived at the same time. She picked up tea for us. Then we sat and chatted. We both had the class yesterday, so we both got to work on our pieces. Sandy's green is a little different from mine. We even looked on YouTube and watched how another gal attached the mirrors to fabric. It was so much better than what we were taught! It holds the mirror a lot better than doing it Debbie's way. 

I found that I like the end result better. I used the technique on the purple berries. I will do beading on them when I'm done. The beading will cover them, but they look a whole lot better than the way I was doing it from class. We were a little disappointed in the class. Sandy is going to take the other class with me as well. It's in April so we have time. I'm going to work hard at getting this done! I want to get it off my plate and move on. I have one more berry to do, then I will work on the stems. The main stem is thicker than the rest. 

We ended up staying till about 2 pm. It was the longest we had been there in a long time. We talked about one of my QOV members and grange member. He's getting himself into trouble. His plans are plans that neither the grange nor the QOV groups are allowed to do. He seems to think he can take over without realizing he doesn't have the authority. It will be interesting. Now I know what's going on with him when it comes to the grange. I will have to put a stop to it, if he thinks he can get away with it. 

Got home and was hungry for French fries, so I made them! It was pretty good too. I got my fix for now. lol - At least the day was fun being Happy Stitching/Happy Quilting!