Pneumonia Recheck

 Went to see my doctor today.
We had a very nice visit.

In the end, though,
she decided that I was not
ready to go back to work.

I go back to see her in 2 weeks.
Recheck and chest radiographs.

I am feeling much better.
My doctor commented on
how much better I look.
But, I'm still not 100%.
So.


More time off and more rest.
Seriously.
REST.

It is nice to feel a bit better
and to have a bit of energy here and there.
But, I cannot push it.
Doctor's orders.
Got it.

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I did get a few things done last week...

in the spirit of our "Christmas in August"

Trying to use up the last of the
Iced Mocha fabrics.
This is side 1...

and here is side 2...

(yes.  really.  one tote with 2 different sides)

A zippered pouch...

another coin purse

(but not with Iced Mocha!)

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I stopped by my LQS today.

Gloria gave me a project to do.

Gonna be cute!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11

Next!

On my never-ending list...

I have a few tote bags to make.

Gotta have me some Iced Mocha...

I never tire of these fabrics!

(and I'm not even a huge fan of blues!)

Gotta love these purples.

(well, I don't gotta, but the recipient best love them!)

I should have the finished totes

to show you in a few days.

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might. - Ecclesiastes 9:10

DQS9 & a Parting Gift...

Here is what I've done so far with my doll quilt swap quilt.  I'm thinking it looks okay.  Except for the mistake I made.  I am going to leave it, though...don't think it takes anything away from it.  Plus, I'm being lazy.

 

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Dr. Sophie Petersen, the neurologist who treated Allegra last fall, is leaving the VMTH.  I am very sad.  Not that I know her well, but because now I won't get the chance to know her.  She is moving closer to her family...cannot fault that reasoning.

For those of you who don't know anything about Allegra, she was my little collie girl...diagnosed with a lower brainstem lesion last fall.  She was euthanized on Halloween.  I was so impressed with how Dr. Petersen was with her...so very kind, soft-spoken and gentle.  She took her time examining Allegra every single time I showed up at work with her.  She was always willing to answer my questions and was generous with her time & explanations.  

If you're interested in reading more of what went on with Allegra, just enter her name in the search bar...or go to 'what I write about' in the sidebar and click on her name.

Dr. Petersen's last day is this Friday and I wanted to give her something to show my deep appreciation.  So, I made a table runner for her.  I had always intended to make her something...but you know how that goes. 

This table runner measures 15 3/4 x 32 1/2 inches.  I quilted with straight lines, one on each side of each seam.  Most of the fabrics are from the Iced Mocha line...one of my absolute faves...

Back to work tomorrow, but only for 3 days. 

More Iced Mocha?

I have a plan.

Finally.

Been pondering this for 2 days.

I'll be cutting into this fabric in a bit.

A very special project for a very special person.

She is leaving the vet school.

I have 5 days to get this done.  

And, of course, more iced mocha scraps can only mean one thing!  
(psssst Sharon...are you paying attention?)

Iced Mocha in a Bag!

okay...now.

Me Mum has read my blog approximately

6 times in the 3 years I have had it.

(OH...which reminds me...my blogoversary is coming soon!)

Back to me Mum...she usually reads this blog only when I ask her if she has.  Gosh, you'd think she would want to see what I'm up to.

Ya know?  

So, now that I don't want her to read it, she will.

Isn't that the way things work?

If you are my Mother...STOP!  EXIT my blog! 

(is she gone?)  

Okay.

I showed you the tote bag I made for my Aunt Bev.

(Refresh your memory here.)

It's a combo Mother's Day/birthday gift.

I was telling me Mum about it

and it sounded like she thought it 

would be a nifty thing to have.

So.  I made one for her!

For Mother's Day.

(yeah, I know...late!)

I used up some scraps of the Iced Mocha fabric

that I had left from her quilt.

The lining is the fabric I backed Janer's quilt with.

Here it is...

I'm not sure which one I like better...

Mum's or Bev's.

I think I like them both.

Good Morning! I wanted to post this last night, but my camera batteries needed charging, so had to wait to get the photo taken. Hate when that happens.


Here it is, the little table runner (finished size ~10 1/2 x 20) I put together the other day. Washed now...love how it looks. Dare I say I am very pleased that I am able to do perfect corners? Yeah. I do. And, am! All fabric used is from the Iced Mocha collection. Love it!



Have a good day!

Done for the night...

I put this table runner top together this afternoon...

another 'disappearing nine-patch'

using the scraps from Kimmer's apron.

It's about 10 1/2 x 21 inches...not big at all.

Here's a better photo of the fabrics I used...

part of the Iced Mocha.

Need to put it together with batting/backing

and quilt it...then finish it with the binding.

I am done for tonight, though.

Time to put my jams back on

(yes, I actually took a shower and got dressed this afternoon!)

and do more reading.

How's your weekend going?