Walk Don't Run

 

How are you today?

 If you're in the U.S., are you ready for the Thanksgiving holiday?

It's been over 3 years since I've done any hand sewing.  I've had 3 hand surgeries so far and need another one--but on my left hand.  To be honest, it's been almost a year since my last surgery but I was just wary of picking up a needle.  And I didn't want to rush into a big project just in case.  I still get some aches in the right hand so I just held off.

Last month--I decided this:

I've been doing some little projects to get my hands used to the needle again.  At first my fingers felt clumsy but I kept at it.   I did one wee wall hanging and now I've finished four.  

I only did the binding on these but it is a start.  I also played for a little bit with a running stitch and was heartened that my stitches were smaller again.

During the next year, I'm hoping to do more of these "littles" as I call them.  I even bought some table stand quilt holders for my mom, me, and Linda's mom, Carolyn.  

Carolyn in particular has moved into an retirement community and has an apartment.  This retirement apartment building has a shelf outside each apartment for seasonal decorations.  Linda has been decorating her mom's shelf.

Linda loved the idea of the table stand quilt and even asked if I could do a Christmas wall hanging with a music theme.  She will pick this one up this week.

Anyway, these little projects make me happy and I use as much of my scraps as I can while doing them.

I doubt I will be doing much posting this week as I'm doing a lot of cooking, etc.  

Have a safe and happy day!