Here I am, waiting for a rental car in Florida. I have a brief moment to report my progress for the Hand Quilt Along sponsored by Kathy @ Sewing Etc.
I really prepared to productively use my waiting time in the airport.
We had a LONG delay but I didn’t mind because I had my sewing to fill the time. It was fun explaining to fellow travelers what I was doing:)
I was also able to put in a few hours of stitching on the flight.
We spent a lovely day in NY. We were in awe of the beauty of Lady Liberty.
We were able to go up into the pedestal and see the spiral staircase inside. We were having such a good time when everything came to a screeching halt.
I was looking up at the amazing architecture and should have been looking at my feet and tripped and fell! I broke my wrist! Really?!!
I can count my blessings though. It is my left wrist so I can maneuver the thread and needle very very slowly. Who knew I used my left hand so much?
I have found that with the help of a table I can still stitch a bit. I’m thankful for small blessings !
I am happy with the first half of my panel.
That little bee is so SWEET! Well, I am afraid that I will be a slow sewer for the next few weeks, but times like this really make me grateful for two working hands. I am so glad I didn’t break my leg or hit my head. Life is so very very good!!
I appreciate you dropping by today. I hope your day is wonderful! Please watch your step:)!
If any of you would like to join along in this Hand Quilt Along, here is how:
This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another. If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.
Kathy, Lori, Margaret, Kerry, Emma, Tracy, Deb, Connie, Deborah, Susan, Jessisca, Sherry, Nanette, Sassy, Edith, Sharon and Bella.
I first thought it was your right wrist, but then I realised it was a reflection… What a disaster THAT would have been, not just for the sewing (bad enough) but for general living. I’ve broken my left wrist twice, and I know even a leftie is bad enough. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope it hasn’t put too much of a blight on your trip. Stay safe, now!
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Thank you Kate! I have such a wonderful family who are very helpful. I can still enjoy so much. It’s Nice to know that you really know what I am going through. Love Love Love!
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oh no!!! that’s going to slow you down a bit, but most important thing is to rest that wrist and let it mend!
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I agree! Thank you Claire❤️
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I’m so sorry to hear about your accident! Get well soon!
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Ouch!
I’m sure you will enjoy your slow stitching. Your quilt will certainly have a story to tell 🙂
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Oh my..I actually have experienced something similar. My heart goes out to you…try to enjoy the slower pace. Here’s to healing well and fast! The little bee is precious!
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Thank you so much for your understanding ❤️❤️. I will definitely need to enjoy the slow:)
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Oh no, Tracy! I am so sorry about your wrist. {{Hugs}} I hope you are able to enjoy your trip and that you get your rental car soon. I can’t believe you are able or even want to sew at all. ~smile~ Roseanne
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Thank you Roseanne! It’s funny, but I am learning that creating isn’t just a fun past time for me. It is a mental NECESSITY. Even just a few stitches really lifts my spirits. 😊
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Oh Tracy! I’m so sorry to hear you got hurt! I hope you’re still able to enjoy your travels:)
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Thank you AJ. I am here with my handsome husband and dear sweet children. The vacation is different than I imagined, but I am very happy— well, most of the time😊❤️
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Ok as long as you’re well cared for and still enjoying yourself!
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Oh man, on your wrist 😦 Hopefully you will heal up quickly. But way to go by keeping on stitching! Slow and steady wins the race. I still can’t believe Lady Liberty tripped you 😉
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Thank you so much Tish! I will definitely be taking things A LOT slower now. Oh well, life is an adventure😊
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OH my goodness! I hope that the pain has eased and that you are able to rest comfortably. You are handling it well, just take it easy, the quilt will wait for you! Enjoy some warm sunshine and heal up!
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Thank you Kathy! Yes, the quilt will have to wait, darn it! Oh well, life hands us what we need and it’s my turn to learn some patience I guess. ❤️❤️
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What a terrible accident for you! I’m glad nothing but your wrist was injured, that is awful enough. We don’t realize just how much we use our non-dominate hand until we can’t. I hope the pain is minimal and you enjoy the enforced “slow”. I have it on good authority that your rabbits aren’t prolific breeders!!
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Thank you so much!! I needed that smile😊❤️❤️
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Now THERE’s a tender mercy – that it was only your wrist! So I’m guessing you didn’t make it all the way to the top. Do they have a medic there on site, or did you have to rush away to find one? An unforgettable trip. I haven’t been in NYC since the late 70s, but I don’t expect most things have changed, outside of the WTC. I’m wondering why you had to wait so long for a rental car. What a nice vacation that includes both NYC and Florida!
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Spoken like a true sister Susan! It was amazing how kind and helpful everyone was in NYC. I have learned that people are truly good. I went to an Urgent Care center. They had me wrapped up in a little over an hour. It’s a much slower trip, but the tender mercies are all around me. ❤️❤️
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Oh dear. Lots of lovely things in this post, but of course the broken wrist overshadows it all. Heal well, make sure you rest your left hand and don’t overdo it. ❤
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I’m sorry to hear about your wrist tracy, and hope that you continue to get any medical care you need while you are away. I’m so glad that you can look back on and appreciate all the stitching you have done already, just try not to overdo things with your poorly hand. Xx
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Thank you so much Julia! It is very difficult to stop the forward creative process, but yes, it is necessary to wait and see what I CAN do. I am sure that I will be all the more grateful for two healthy hands when this is all over in a few months❤️❤️
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I wonder what one handed crafts you could try in the meantime?!
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Well, that made me gasp out loud! And to get hurt while on vacation in an unfamiliar city–that makes it even worse! But you still sound upbeat–what a trouper!
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Thank you so much Kerry! I think you hit the nail on the head with being in unfamiliar locations. I have learned that people are so kind and good wherever you are. This has not been the vacation I imagined, but it will definitely be one that I remember:)!
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Wow Tracy, I am so sorry to hear about your accident! I’m glad nothing more serious happened and you can still stitch😊. Take care and safe travels!
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Thank you Brenna! I am learning that I NEED to to create for my mental health. Even just a few slow stitches really helps❤️
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Tracy: You have such a good attitude about your accident. I hope you heal quickly. Love the bunny panels!
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Thank you so much Sandra. Life certainly can change in instant!
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OH NOOOOOOOOO! Tracy!!! What a way to add excitement to your trip. I’m glad you only broke your wrist. My oh my things will be different for a while. 😧
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That’s the truth Cindy! I am learning that I don’t just LIKE to quilt. I really NEED to quilt or create for my mental health. This is going to be a tough couple of months
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I can relate to the need to quilt or create. 😊 I can only imagine.
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Not fun! But your panel is adorable. Maybe you could crochet a bit to satisfy that need to create? I’m trying to think of other one handed creative outlets…fencing? ^.^
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Lol! Fencing sounds like a great way to take out some of the added frustration as well! Great idea😊❤️👍🏻
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Oh no! My mouth fell open when I read that you broke your wrist, I’m so sorry. I hope it heals quickly.
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Oh my goodness Tracy, I can’t believe you broke your wrist 😦 I hope it mends quickly and that you’re not it too much pain. Sending you love ❤
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Thank you for the love Emma! It is going to be a long few months.
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Oh good grief…Earth to Tina! How did I miss this?! 😫 I’m so sorry to hear about your accident!
I hope it mends quickly, is not too painful 💕
Here’s a gentle hug 🤗 and some happy ‘Get well soon’ flowers for ya 🌷💐🌹🌼🌸🌺🌻💐🌷🌷
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Thank you for the hugs and flowers Tina! I sure do need them❤️
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