Saturday, July 01, 2006

Happy 4th of July!



Happy Independence Day to our country and Happy 70th Birthday to DAD! He claims the whole country always celebrates his birthday in grand fashion! You're alright, Dad! I seem to make a lot of patriotic quilts, and this was one that used lots of leftovers. Took me 2 whole weeks to make this one, which at the time I thought was a lot! It represented our county in the Ohio's Susquintennial State Fair in 2003.

On a side note--I had my epidural yesterday in the spine with steroids and came out a little bummed thinking I would be 100% better. Then they told me that it could take 3-8 days to kick in. And then when I went out to wander around my studio, I saw the whole stack of things to do. I really can't sit much (sewing or at the computer), so it was a downer day. Today, though, was a much better day! My pain level was way down and I hope it continues! I have resigned myself to the fact that it might be a while before I get back into the sewing 12 hours a day thing. In the meantime, I dream up more quilts to make. And am thankful for a much better day. :)

17 comments:

Silverthimble said...

Glad to hear you are feeling a little better. Hopefully, time will be your friend and you will find yourself totally healing in the near future.

Thanks for sharing your patriotic quilt! I love it.

Happy 4th of July!

quiltpixie said...

hope the pain continues to "take a holiday"

dot said...

Beautiful quilt. Hope and pray your back gets better. No fun not being able to sit and sew.

Hanne said...

Lovely quilt. Get better real soon !

Gail said...

Wonderful quilt! Hope the epidural kicks in totally and soon.

KC Quilter said...

Oh, that patriotic quilt is a beauty! I NEED to get one made before next 4th of July. Hope you're feeling better today.

sewprimitive karen said...

What a beautiful patriotic quilt, just gorgeous. Hope the meds are kicking in today.

Linda C said...

The log cabins look terrific as the block centers--wonderful quilt any time of year!

Hope the epidural starts working some magic on that back! Sitting for 12 hours is not good but I am sure you get up and stretch, walk around at intervals. I know when I really working hard and the wrok is going well it is hard to want to leave it and have to MAKE myself stop for a bit.

Cher said...

yikes...hope your back gets better soon without surgery! love the rwb quilt=and glad to read about your family reunion. how special it sounded.

Mary Johnson said...

I have always loved this pattern - what a great quilt.

Hope the meds start working soon!

ForestJane said...

Wow, like that quilt!

Sorry to hear you're not doing well, and I hope the epidural gives you some relief. :)

Bonnie said...

The fireworks are booming (several blocks away) while I write. Your patriotic quilt is great. Happy Birthday to your dad.

And I hope your back gets better soon. Thank goodness we have such wonderful medicines.

The Calico Cat said...

Lovely quilt. My uncle is also a 4th of July baby. My family had him convinced that the fireworks were just for him for quite a few years.

Shelina said...

Me too - everybody celebrates my birthday with fireworks. Wow, you can make a quilt in two weeks? It takes me at least two months, and sometimes much much more.

Evelyn aka Starfishy said...

I hope your back treatment works and you are feeling better soon! Nice quilt - you must have worked alot on it to finish it so quickly! And, glad you had a good visit with everyone.

Cheers!

Evelyn

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