Here are those projects for the girls I had mentioned back in January...
Some headbands that I based off of one the girls received...
These are some very simple dolls I made out of the girls drawings, belated handmade presents for Christmas!!
Rereading my post last month, I have started making some of the changes I had hoped to: I joined Weight Watchers and so far so good, I am down 8.5 lbs and sticking to the plan. I am also swimming 30 lengths 4 times a week...I am drinking more water and adding veg and fruit to the diet... Here's hoping I can continue it. This week a year ago I was in hospital getting tests done that lead to my MS diagnosis. I have been very grateful to mostly have light symptoms, long may it continue and healthy eating and exercise should help it...
Again this month, I am mostly continuing projects already posted. I finished the red Christmas wholecloth quilt (photo later...), I started another set of the same socks, this time for me! I think I have done one or two more rows on that felted bag...and a few dozen more of the drunkard's path blocks!
Today I ended up being really productive with a few home projects that I had in my head for a while, using the gorgeous Rouenneries fabrics I bought when in DC in December... I covered the grotty seat cushion on a bench in the living room with a simple patchwork, and used scraps to make the tissue box cover...with a sensitivity to chlorine and a lot of swimming going on, I have a feeling I will be using lots of tissues!!
I am working on getting a dozen Dear Jane blocks prepared for hand piecing, I have decided to take the blocks from my swap with Kate and make a lap quilt, I always love to have hand piecing ready, so will enjoy finishing up those blocks.
Here hoping that it won't be another month before my next post, my 40th birthday is March 25th and Dave and I plan to go to Rome for two days (sans kids!) for my present this year, and no big party, not my scene, though I will have a meal or two out with friends and family!
7 comments:
You are really taking things in hand, great! And your girls are *so* adorable!
How great to hear from you, Cathi!! :D Love the headbands and the dolls are adorable. So, your 40th is around the corner? I hope you enjoy being 40 as much as I have so far. Your birthday celebrations sound FABULOUS!
Happy to see your post!! I am glad I can keep up with you on facebook(where I spend too much time).It is so wondeful that your doing so well with the MS. Iknow the changes you have made in your lifestyle are the best. We share March birthdays and I am going to have a quiet celebration with hubby I hope.YOu will have to make lots of pics on your Rome trip. Many hugs, Marie
The girls are sure growing up fast...the headbands are way too adorable as are the personalized dolls. I really love how you scored the gorgeous Rouenneries fabrics in DC. The projects reminded me of some country B&B I once visited in Napa.
Wishing you health and wealth of happiness with family and those you treasure, Cathi. Keep up the eating and swimming. And focus on who you want to be, my friend. Thank you for the family update.
Sounds like you are doing great. So glad that you are managing your MS and able to get back to some semblance of normal :o)
Have a wonderful time on your trip!!
The headbands and dolls are lovely.
Well done with the weight loss. I need to kick start mine again - the 38 degree C weather is not helping my motivation....
Glad you are having time to travel a little. Your felted bag is wonderful! And your dear Jane...you know how I love this quilt! Great job on losing weight...hard but so worth it.
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