I had planned to go to the Quilt Festival at Malvern this week - today in fact. Then I read that the new Covid variant (F.L.i.R.T.) is really taking off and it didn't seem like a good idea, as Keith is so vulnerable. I decided not to go. Disappointment is so common here, I can cope with it easily. There will be another time. So I am buying fabrics on line - I'm at the planning stage of Gabby's Christmas present, as she has asked for a new quilt. She's not keen on the traditional patchwork patterns, so I am trying to find something that might appeal to her. A simple zigzag is a possible, and there's a triangles one which would be nice (but all those points!) I just want something trouble free! I was planning to see Tam and Rosie on Saturday, but have a very slight cold (and "I" is unfortunately coughing) so that is probably off too. Tam is desperate for a nap as Rosie being very demanding and won't sleep in her cot in the day.
Triangles:
More bars - and I prefer the layout. This would be simple too, and as I have ordered a jelly roll of fabric, I could scoot through this as well. Not too "patchworky" looking for Gabs.
Here's a rag doll I definitely WON'T be making - I should think it would scare most kids witless! Gives ME the creeps! It was in a copy of Primitive Quilts magazine I have.
I had a walk up to my friend Chris's yesterday, and made a fuss of her horses and Whippets, and a cup of tea, and came home relaxed. Now Keith has wound me up good and proper, as he needs a-b's again but won't let me order them as he knows he will have to have thickened drinks then . . . The replacement air mattress is too hard and his pressure sores worsening. D. Nurse coming out tomorrow but I think I need some advice today. Off for a walk . . .
The 'Bars' quilt would definitely be a boring project and in spite of its simplicity, time-consuming. I think the zig-zag pattern would be a striking option.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you have to miss the Quilt Festival--such outings are inspiring.
Keith doesn't get a break with this miserable affliction--one painful problem after another.
Springtime here is unusually rainy, but at least things are growing, birds are busy, and in sunny intervals it is lovely to putter outside. I'm glad you have your garden as an 'at home' place to enjoy.
Boring indeed - though not so much chance of screwing it up! I really lost confidence over Rosie's Log Cabin quilt but that was my fault for having a blunt cutting blade to start with. I will miss seeing other works - always inspiring - at the Quilt Festival but will have to look on line for some instead. Poor Keith can't sit out for long either as the only "chair" we have is the shower commode on wheels. The riser chair we bought was too wide to get up the staircase.
DeleteAfter such a long wet winter, we at last have sunshine but then arrives a yellow warning for heavy rain today. Quilting and baking then. I shall try the zigzag and see how it looks.
It's lovely that your daughter wants a quilt! I like the zigzag, it's an interesting way of putting it together. Both Pinterest and Instagram feature modern quilts if you are still undecided: patchwork-y look is not like, as you mention. Large blocks, solid fabrics, either midcentury brights or neutrals....
ReplyDeleteToo bad you missed the quilt show but this new Covid is looming everywhere. I suppose next ''they'' ill be hustling us to get another vaccine, is this 6? 7?
I don t always understand what your Keith's needs are, but I hope you get the support and help you need for him and yourself.
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It would have been nice to go to the Quilt show, but a couple of the aisles were SO packed last year you could hardly get through, and that panics me with Covid about.
DeleteI think it looks like the zigzag will be the one, but with varied fabrics in the zigzags as I didn't order fabric specifically with this quilt in mind but bought a jellyroll in the colourways she likes. I will sew up a few blocks today with fabric I have here and see how they look with varied colour-specific designs.
Keith is bedbound now. He has to be fed by hand, struggles to talk, has problems with swallowing, because of the MSA balance problems he can only walk a few steps (holding onto rails) and had a catheter fitted when he could no longer stand up at night. Frustrating for him.
PS The dolly is quite odd, even creepy. Is her head really that misshapen or is it the photo? I suppose you could make her in a more appealing shape.
ReplyDeleteI am often surprised by what does, and does not, scare children. When the film Nightmare Before Christmas came out, I expected kids to be scared but most loved it! So who knows how they'd react to that doll. I wouldn't want it, though! I hope
ReplyDeletea bed adjustment can be made for Keith. It seems like that really should be the care teams priority now.
I think it looks like it has mumps! Definite design policy to make it look folksy, but doesn't appeal to me. Soft mattress topper (with excellent reviews) now on order.
DeleteBedsores need to be caught straightaway. They can progress amazingly quickly, and they can turn septic. Men are very stubborn charactors. I am anxious to hear what the district nurse has to say.
ReplyDeleteI agree. The blasted cream is so thick though that as you pull your finger away, the cream gets pulled off! Men are indeed very stubborn! Trouble is, so am I! D. Nurse calling again this morning.
DeleteI think you are very wise not to go to the quilt festival. My daughter and I went to our big craft fair in Exeter last September and I bought back Covid and passed it on to P. It was the first time I had really been anywhere at all. Jabs already booked for us both next week.
ReplyDeleteI went to Wonderwool (here on the showground) with Tam last year and came back with Flu. I think it was gotten standing for half an hour in a queue for food . . . I am at least saved the 1 1/2 hr drive to Malvern and can choose fabrics online.
DeleteNot a peep had I heard about FLiRT in Canada so thanks to your post I did some research and fortunately see we are eligible for a booster sometime between now and end of June. Thank goodness because after reading your post I found out the lady who runs our favourite cafe has it. Yikes. I like the blue blocks quilt, I think it could work in a modern or traditional setting depending on the fabric design. I hope you get the mattress issue sorted.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad my post was of use. Keith has been called for his booster (but will have to have it at home, obviously). Ordered a mattress topper this morning from Amazon. I needed it FAST. Meanwhile, I have found a plastic tubed cushion he was given, so after much searching for the gizmo to blow it up, have done so and hope that helps him. Yeesh . . .
DeleteAlso...why would they give the doll such a mishapen face??
ReplyDeleteIt's meant to be folksy and primitive!
DeleteYou need a nice simple project and the zig zag looks just the ticket. Sorry to hear about K. Thank goodness you have Danny living with you otherwise with the absence of carers how would you cope. You would think your OT lady would at least have arranged for a suitable chair for K to sit in during the day which would also help a bit with the pressure sores. Poor Keith. Do look after yourself BB and keep well. We recently discovered that a teaspoon of chia seeds sprinkled on morning porridge has a good effect and as need progresses can be added to other food too. Look after yourself BB and keep well. I’m looking forward to going into Chichester today with a friend to see the new Pallant house exhibition (British Still Lives). S gets tired walking around exhibitions but it’s on until October so we’ll pop in together whenever we’re in Chi for short visits. We have good news, Chichester District Council have sent the Blue Badge. We applied a year ago on the advice of the Parkinson’s nurse and S sent his original diagnosis letter from March 2022 which began “Mr P walked into my consulting room with no mobility issues” so obviously his application was rejected. At this year’s Parkinson’s nurse review (a younger and much more efficient nurse) she sent a request direct to CDC and within days I had a request to pay which I did online and 15 days later the disc itself arrived. Hooray! My housemaid’s knee is much better thankfully. I managed a good swim on Wednesday and am gardening from a standing position or perched on a stool but mostly when the sun is out I am sitting on the bench in the meadow with my leg up. I have a plan to turn the field shelter/wood store in the meadow into a shady summer sewing space which will encourage me to slow down. On that note I have been lying abed so it’s time to get up, make the porridge and open the gates for our grass cutter who’s coming today. Having someone to do a fortnightly grass cut has to be one of my best decisions. Sarah x
ReplyDeleteWe applied for a Blue Badge when we got here, and it was obvious that Keith was going downhill with his mobility. You will be glad you have yours now. We are waiting for a special wheelchair which has a neck support, but I'm not holding my breath as it was first asked for months ago and no-one has been near to measure him or anything.
DeleteEnjoy the snippets of that exhibition. It sounds interesting. You could do with a treatment from Emma for your gammy knee!
I agree about having the grass cut for you. My chap is so helpful and a sensible price too. Having been ripped off by two other "recommended" gardeners, I'm glad I found this one.
Time spent with whippets and horses sounds like bliss, especially when accompanied by friendship and a cup of tea. If only the fixes were that simple. I hope the district nurses manage to help and that absolutely anything which can help is made available, PDQ! I once made a crochet doll for my daughter, it ended up looking rather hideous but she absolutely loved it. She named it Funny Dolly, which tells you all you need to know!
ReplyDeleteThe D. Nurse has put a dressing on but it didn't stick properly as skin was oily from the cream I'd put on. I've had to replace it but the area looking much better already. She's back on Tuesday with a treatment which seals the area and gets changed twice weekly.
DeleteSmiling here at Funny Doll. I've not done crochet for years, and Elderberry Bunny is still languishing, but I don't have the time or motivation right now.
I have been making large squares of 16 smaller squares with the material I ordered. It is an simple way which I like, also I hope to go down the road of 'colour wash' which means each colour has its different corner and you shade it. Probably won't happen but have you seen The Last Homely House quilt person?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds a nice project, especially with the colour wash side to it. Yes, thoroughly enjoy The Last Homely House, but not had time to visit for a couple of weeks now.
DeleteI love the zig zag one
ReplyDeleteI think that is going to be the one I make. Simples!
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