T-shirt quilts

My friend, Tammy, came through again.  This is the double sided T-shirt quilt that I just quilted for her.  Tammy sent me photos of it so I could share it with y'all.

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Slow

It is cold over here!!!  37 degrees is cold for Central Texas.  Been having lots of family things going on, mostly in the middle of the night.  :(  Not a fun time when Mom calls EMS because she is cold.  :(  She is beginning to grieve more, so that will mean we have to watch all that is going on.

I did quilt a quilt for Tammy, but didn't take a photo.  It was a double sided T-shirt quilt.  It is back in her hands, so that is good.

I used my gift card from winning a UFO Challenge to buy fabric for a quilt I'm testing (I can't show you the pattern or material).

I finally finished un-sewing the baby quilt and now I need to quilt it again.  I'll not take out Baptist Fan quilting again.  LOL

I have a robot quilt to quilt also.  Between loading, quilting and cutting, I hope to get some cleaning done.

November

November brings a new chapter in our lives.  A chapter without my Father with us.

Last year

In Albuquerque when Jon was little

Their 50th anniversary -- they made it to 63 years together.

My favorite of Little Miss Ashley flirting with Grandfather.

The holidays and life won't be the same, but there are sooooo many happy memories with my Dad, Ray Mitchell!

I am focusing on getting myself back into the studio, because it will make me feel better.  I know Mom will need some help, but I'm needing some peace and quiet in my studio creating and grieving.

Maybe Dad be enjoying all the music in heaven.  We love you and miss you.

No sewing

It has been a sad month.  Dad is not doing well at all.  He goes on Hospice tomorrow and Mom talked me into agreeing to bring him home for hospice.  I pray it is not too hard on her during that time.

Homecoming is tomorrow for DD's school.  Our first attempt at making a mum.  It is too big, but everyone tells me bigger is better.  So, there you go.  I had to trim it to make it acceptable and hope it doesn't get in the way too much.

Sorry about the side-wise photo.

So, that's the only creative thing I've done all month long.  I truly need to focus and do something to help me.

I quilted

I can't show you a photo, but I quilted a quilt!!!!
I'm excited to have done it again.  My eyes are tired, I'm still sleep deprived from our Kerrville Football Game last night.  Have scheduled a PT session for DD this mornign was crazy, but....that is life at times in our household.
It felt good to quilt again.  I have another baby quilt to quilt for my friend, and it is a darling pink and green quilt.  I think my favorite pink variegated thread is in order.  I can show a photo of that one when it is donel.
Now off to plan for our GS meeting tomorrow.  Not really plan, but get everything together.

Long time ago

Well, it appears that it has been almost a month since I've done anything.  That is highly unusual. :(  I have been stressed a depressed with my parents health and behaviors.  I need to determine how to make sure I am working to handle my own health and not allow things to become personal.  I am so tired from it all.  :(

Today I've wanted to sew, but DD has needed more encouragement than normal.  But, she is working in my studio, and maybe I can do both.  I have 3 quilts to quilt for others, and I really want that finished today.  I might need to say by Monday.

I have 2 quilts started that I need to determine how to finish.  It's 5 pm and I've not accomplished anything.

I also have a girl scout meeting to plan and I want to do some quilting tomorrow.

Hope to have something to show in the near future.

Design Wall Monday

Well, my design wall is EXACTLY like it was last week.  My Dad went into the hospital on Friday with chest pains.  He had a massive heart attack and we have been dealing with all the stuff before and after that.  He is still in the hospital and is no longer in pain, but things do not look very hopeful.  He could surprise us, if that is God's plan.
Keep us in your prayers and I hope to sew again soon.