Limbania, I am so glad to see you again. You have been in all of our prayers and thoughts. We are all very impressed that you were able to keep quilting and get your project done.

Nancy, good luck! Also impressed that you have a idea in mind so quickly. I fear that when I get my turn (sometime next year!!) that my mind will freeze up and no creative juices will flow.

Speaking of freezing, it turned very cold last night and is snowing here is East Anglia now. Nothing sticking yet, but we were planning a day in Oxford and we have scrapped those plans. So, darn, stuck here at home and will have to quilt. I am very excited that I finally finished the top of my Roseville Pottery needle turn BOM that I started back in 2003. :shock: I finally finished the blocks shortly after the 1st of the year. I sewed all of the blocks together and then had to do more applique. One of the cool things about this quilt is that the flowers and leaves overlap the blocks. Then I had to do a lot of hand embroidery of stamen, vines, stems, etc. But its layered now and I have outlined all of the applique and have started doing a grid pattern in the background. I am not sure what possessed me, but I am using a twin needle so the grid will be double lines. Looks great on the top of the quilt. I am trying to not care that the back has the zigzag that happens with the twin needle. I keep telling myself that it is a wall quilt and no one will really see the back. Definitely won't be one of those quilts where you hand to see the front and the back.

So as I watch the snow fall I am heading to the sewing room now to work on it more.

Lorna

PS I love my house here with it's heated floors.

Congrats Limbania...mall the very best for your second round of chemo... We're with you -- always!

That's my garden Limbania.............I wish

So glad you are back on the forum Limbania. As I mentioned to you before, I am so very, very impressed with the way you are coping with your illness and getting the quilt finished and sent to Nancy. As you can see, everyone else is as well.

I will be looking forward to your new thread when you get time.

Limbania55 wrote:

twiglet wrote:
I would certainly give you top marks for trying Wendy I know, Rita will show you a photo of her CW quilt

Hum...
Since I don't want to get in trouble...
:shock: On a second thought... :shock:

Ok, Here it is!



Oh, you mean "That quilt" Nah, nice try though But, I "sew" this on fb and immediately thought of you Wendy. Beautiful, isn't it? Enjoy

I'm dead impressed Limbania. Are you going to post a picture of 'the' quilt

Limbania, so good to hear from you! Continued prayers for your speedy recovery!

Welcome back, Sweetie Pie (Limbania)! Just in case you need more distraction check out our Mug Rug Thread. We are a bit nutz. Glad you are starting a thread. It will be important that we can keep up with what is happening with you.

Limbania, good to see you on the Forum--I know you feel like you've missed a lot but you've been right here with us in our hearts and minds! Now that Nancy will receive la patata bollente, hope you have more time to peruse the site and catch up. Ciao bella!

I was going to send this earlier today but chemo got on the way :shock:


So glad Nancy shared with you. Thanks Nancy

Thank you all for your prayers, healing thoughts, good wishes but especially for you caring love and kindness. I'll star a new thread to keep you posted on my whereabouts and progress.

Working on the quilt gave me one more reason to get going and also to somehow release some of my feelings and get my mind off all the anguish and pain that come along with this illness.

I'm planning on staying more in touch and visit TQS on a regular basis now that the "hot potato" will be on Nancy's hands.
I can tell I've been missing a lot but hope to caught up soon.

idaho wrote:
Absolutely! Well done Limbania. I really hope you are doing well and will be back with us again soon.

How exciting and wonderful, Limbania, that Chinese whispers are streaming across to Colorado and Nancy is going to be going full-speed ahead as you did on this challenge! I guess I have 60 days to clean up my sewing room... okay, okay... I'm getting nervous now! Congratulations on completing your part of the challenge and sending good wishes your way, Limbania!