Saturday 26 February 2011

Back ... just!

Well, after 3 very uncomfortable weeks I'm back. Since my last post I've spent a lot of time lying face down on the floor ... not the greatest position for stitching. (or much else for that matter!) ... but the only way to let my back heal itself. Yesterday, my physio said I'm allowed to sit again for short periods (hurray!) ... until them it was all stand up or lie down. Anyway here is the little bit of stitching I managed to do ... Block One of The Night Before Christmas by Bunny Hill Designs.


 I did the pieced section a while ago so it's really only the applique/stitchery 
part that I can claim for February.



All the section below was done while standing up! Hopefully my needleturn will improve. 
The big pieces are okay but some of the smaller ones are rather 'yuck'.
 


Looking forward to starting block 2.


26 comments:

  1. I am so happy for you that your back is doing better. I empathize with your pain as I have had lots of issues with my back during the past few years. I love your appliqued block. The teddy bear is so cute and your work is great especially since you were standing up!

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  2. Feeling your pain, Christine. I hope that your back continues to improve. Well done on the needleturn!

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  3. I think your stand-up applique looks just lovely! I hope you're feeling much better very soon.

    Susan in Texas

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  4. Looks just gorgeous, as usual. Hope you are able to come to MG on Monday night. Maybe you could get a ride with Rosemary????????

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  5. Christine....I do feel for you.....but I am so pleased to read that you are on the mend...and your block is gorgeous...

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  6. I do hope you get better soon. I just love your blocks.

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  7. Oh my, Christine!! I certainly hope your recuperation continues to progress quickly!! I do love the stitching that you were able to eeeek in.

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  8. Lovely pattern! It looks gorgeous. The combination patchwork, applique & quilting is awesome. Love this Christmas theme :)

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  9. Welcome back Miss Chris - have missed you blogging and the piccys of your lovely work. C U Monday night? xoxx

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  10. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Your stitchery is lovely. I really like that design.

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  11. This block was beautiful:-)
    Have a nice day:-)

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  12. Oh gosh I did not realise you were having it so tough... argh back pain sucks.

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  13. How awful! Glad to hear your back is getting better though. I love the little book pages with the mouse - so cute!

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  14. You poor girl! back pain is very uncomfortable and frustrating... your mouse block is very sweet... look after yourself

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  15. Ouch! Back stuff is hard. Get better. Love your stitching. Wish I stitched like that.

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  16. I hope you will get better very soon. What a lovely block.

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  17. I´m glad to hear your back is getting better! Lovely block!

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  18. Hola amiga , recién me encontré con tu blog, tiene trabajos muy hermosos, me gustó mucho el de cuadros blancos y triángulos de colores, tengo mucha tela blanca y no sabía como aprovecharla, gracias por compartir tan bellos
    quilts.
    Un abrazo desde Chile.

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  19. Christine, I hope your back keeps improving and I love your block.

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  20. nieuport patricia11 March 2011 at 08:58

    je suis admirative!
    de jolies réalisations ,bravo
    à bientôt

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  21. Hope you're feeling better now. By the way, this block that you made is fantastic. I'm looking forward to reading more great stories about your blocks and quilts very soon. Get well soon and all the best to you! :)

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  22. I'm sorry to hear you had some back problems. I love the little mouse.

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  23. So sorry to hear you've been out of action, hope it has improved, pity it's not a nice little leg injury that just means a good excuse to sew and not work!!! Cheers, Tracey

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  24. Helllllllllloooooooooooooo. Is there anyone there???????????? Getting worried as we haven't seen or heard from you in ages. Material Girls at Annie's tomorrow night at 730

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  25. I just love your block - especially the star! You are quite the precision stitcher. I also love that block set on point, I'm betting you've got one of those lying around somewhere! :D

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine