Good morning, Friends... Well, it's been an eventful week. The baby shower for granddaughter, Samantha, was lovely. And she was beautiful as ever. Daughter Crystal drove up for the party and was a big hit with baby Sloane. We all had our pictures taken with Sam... drank a little cucumber water...ate donuts...goodies lined the table. I must say I didn't eat any of it...just had the water. Sam got a lot of wonderful gifts, and she loved my quilt! Made me feel so good... all that blood, sweat and tears were worth it. lol
Morning of the shower, I whipped up a pink pillowcase for our Sloane...I'm going to embroider an S on the sash...at least I'm going to attempt to...
Daughter Crystal (Sloane's Lolli ) Sloane and her other granny, Joycelyn (Honey).
Sloane got a few things, as well...
My sister Ruth Ann is talking to me again... fine with me. I'm shutting my mouth...smiling a lot...nodding my head a lot...and making the effort to get along. Anyway...she gave me this quilt top she "almost" finished 45 years ago...yes, it's that old. Anyway, since her chemo treatments, she has lost feeling in her hands and can't sew anymore. She said to take it home with me... she has no use for it. I think she was just trying, in her own way, to be nice...anyway, I like to think so...
She gave me the scrap material that goes with it. Hope I can fix it and finish the blocks. The point row on the left side is missing...we'll see.... wish me luck.
Oh...just a tiny reminder...I'm not just writing a "quilting" blog! I just happen to be starting my journey into the world of sewing and quilting...along with other things in my life. Hobbies! Gotta' stay active!
Speaking of active...Larry's Dad, Gerald was back in the hospital...a small blood clot at the IV injection site...but he was also exhibiting anger, delusions... memory loss...all in a big way. After treatment, the hospital sent him BACK to the nursing home... sigh... The boys had a meeting with the officials of the center yesterday and it was decided that Dad wouldn't be going home...ever. So... now it's long-term care at $6,000 grand a month...private pay...smh...A live-in person is at least $1,500 a Week here...so...that's where we are.
He didn't recognize Kenny, Larry's brother...
It's a beautiful pattern...and I've not seen bars that tiny.
I made Sloane a little Easter basket...
Warning!!!!
IF you're squeamish about blood...scroll by really fast!!
Our poor baby Sloane got her finger caught in the back door! She was trying to pull it out before Sam could reach her! They called the doctor's office but there wasn't a need to take her in, they said. Sam shot them a photo but was told to just disinfect it and wrap it.
I get to keep her tomorrow...I'll see how bad it still is. She's a country girl, for sure.
Well, that's been my week...Hope yours has been a good one and you all are well and happy. So... until next time...
27 comments:
I'm glad the shower went well! I knew Samantha would love the quilt - it's so pretty!
Poor little Sloane, that finger looks painful.
Glad Ruth Ann is talking to you again!
Samantha is a beautiful lady. What a very lovely shower and her dress...Oh how pretty it is. She looks stunning. Glad your sister is speaking to you and I wish her the best with her health. Poor little Sloan. Her little finger looks bad. When things like this happens, you just want to cry with them. You are doing good with your quilting hobby...How blessed you are to have these talents.
Enjoyed your post with a little bit of everything. Beautiful baby shower and beautiful family. All the quilts are beautiful. Glad you got to smile and nod to Ruth, and sorry Larry's Dad is back in the hospital and Ouch..$$$$ getting old is expensive. Poor baby with that smashed finger...after you wrap it, kiss it for me. That's the best medicine! Have a blessed Easter weekend. Sending hugs.
Getting old with any sort of health issue can get difficult and pricey.
I knew Samantha would love your handmade quilt. Ouch on Sloane's finger. So sorry to hear about Larry's dad. So hard. Hopefully things will work out for the best. Janice
Your sewing room looks wonderful. Very sad about him not being able to return home. Nice that she gave you the extra bits of fabric.
Sam's shower looks wonderful. She looks happy and ready for the second daughter to come. I'm glad you and your sister are talking once again. So nice that she gave you some quilting materials to use. I'm so sorry to hear about Larry's dad. That's good they all got together and talked with the professionals. Your sewing room is coming along nicely. You've done a lot with it, and it will be more organized for you. I'm sorry to hear about Sloane's little finger, and I hope it heals quickly. I don't like to see a child in pain.
Happy Easter to you, Donna.
~Sheri
Sam looks beautiful. Glad the shower went well. Poor little Sloane. That's some boo boo on her finger.
Your quilt is so beautiful! Such a pretty gal your Sam is and Sloane is just perfect! $6,000 for a nursing home is a bargain, up here my Mom's care was $15,000 a month....worth it yes but very expensive.
Pleasing to have the baby shower go well, lovely young women.
Your sewing room is sure set up to go, good on you and it's good your sister is talking to you once again.
Og that poor Sloane, looks rather painful and I bet he let our a might scream, hoping it mends well.
Interesting about the nursing home fees, not sure what it cost here.
Take care.
Hi Donna. Yes, macro and close up are the best. I've always shot those. That's where my heart lives. The flash though, that bit is new. Happy weekend!
The shower sounds lovely and so is your quilt. So very sorry to hear about Larry's dad. And about Sloane's finger:( Hugs
Ouch, poor Sloane, that must be very painful.
I'm sorry to hear about Larry's Dad, too. Those nursing home fees are through the roof, and I thought is was expensive here!
The pattern of your sister's quilt is gorgeous. I can't believe she left it 45 years, though. xxx
Oh my !! What a wee you have had. Wonderful shower, beautiful quilt and hopefully some reconciliation with your sister. What you are doing is the very best.
Sorry your FiL will never go back home and things are deteriorating.
Prayers for all of you as you go through this time.
Aww poor Sloane..such a painful finger.
Blessed Easter and you are definitely unstoppable.
Sue
Glad the shower went well and you did a fantastic job making the quilt. Happy Easter weekend.
Poor little Sloane. That must really hurt.
The shower was a big success it seems.
Your sewing room is so organized!!
It's sad when our elders need to go into care homes. Expensive too.
I hope you have a lovely Easter!!
I am always so impressed by people who make quilts. I had a bad experience with a sewing machine in high school Home Ec, and I have been afraid of them ever since. Happy Easter to you and your family. I’m glad the shower went well.
Beautiful quilting, beautiful family time with sad news for Larry’s Dad. You can’t fix everything, much as you’d like to, but I am sure you will fix your sister’s delayed quilt and little Sloane will heal. Happy Easter to you all. x
Thank you for the beautiful photos.
Glad to see them.
The quilt top with the narrow stripes is beautiful.
I hope you enjoy your sewing room – we had two days of rain, and I was sewing and cooking. Tomorrow the sun will shine again, and we'll celebrate Easter until Monday.
Happy Easter to you and your loved ones.
Best wishes from Viola
Oh my sweet Sloane! May the healing of her wound be good and fast! Samantha and Crystal are as beautiful as angels, and I'm shure, they know angels!! You, too! Big loving work you do by finishing the old quilt of Ruth Ann. May her way be soft and good and blessed.. All the quilts are very beautiful!
EASTERBLESSINGS to you and to all members of your wonderful amazing family, ALL! Many greetings from Dori from the Bavarian Forest
Oh, meine süße Sloane! Möge ihre Wunde schnell und gut heilen! Samantha und Crystal sind wunderschön wie Engel, und ich bin mir sicher, sie kennen Engel! Du auch! Du hast viel Liebe geleistet und Ruth Anns alten Quilt fertiggestellt. Möge ihr Weg sanft, gut und gesegnet sein. Alle Quilts sind wunderschön!
OSTERSEGEN an dich und alle Mitglieder deiner wundervollen Familie! ALLE! Viele Grüße von Dori aus dem Bayerischen Wald.
I knew the shower would go nicely, Samantha is beautiful, smiles. Keeping all in prayer, my friend.
So wonderful
Oh the Baby Shower looks like it was lovely...your quilt turned out to be beautiful and am sure it will become a treasure that they will want to keep. I hope Sloane's finger gets better. I am sure you will make it better when you keep her. Hope you had a lovely Easter. Hugs!
The baby shower for your granddaughter Samantha must have been a beautiful celebration, and it's heartwarming to hear that your quilt was a hit! It’s also touching how you're working on your sister’s quilt top—it’s a lovely way to honor her gift. I hope you have success finishing it. As for the family struggles, it's tough to watch loved ones face health challenges, but it seems like you're handling everything with grace and care. Wishing you continued strength on this journey!
Lots of happy smiles at Sam's baby shower. It looks like you all had a great time. Just look at your quilt, it is just beautiful.
Poor Sloane and her finger. I hope it heals quickly.
Glad the communication lines have been reopened between you and your sister and hope it continues.Thinking of you all as you try to provide the best care for Larry and Kenny's dad. God Bless x
So pleased the baby shower went well.
The quilt you made is beautiful.
Ouch on Sloane's finger, hope it heals well.
Sending my good wishes across the miles.
All the best Jan
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