I have been sewing! I wasn't completely sure what I was going to share with you today, because there are choices! My number one priority right now is to get the rows of Moda BlockHeads 3 together and get this monster off my design wall.
Naturally, I had forgotten all the details of what size lattice strips I needed for the various sized blocks in this quilt. It took me a moment to get back on track. There was some ripping and some trimming, but all is lining up nicely now and I have completed almost four vertical rows! It is coming together and I could not be more thrilled. I hope to wrap this up this week.
My summer schedule is also falling into place, and it seems I will have some large blocks of time for sewing, which is what I have been craving. Grabbing an hour or two is great for sewing blocks for a sew along, but I need hours of uninterrupted time to actually complete something.
I sure hope you all had a great weekend. It was a long one for us in America, and I understand that many of you in Europe had a "bank holiday weekend" as well.
I haven't shared this until now, but my husband has been in the Bay Area five days a week for the past month undergoing radiation treatments for cancer. He has two more weeks to go, and he will be finished with his treatments. It has been worrisome for sure, but his spirits are great and we are both looking forward to him being home and regaining his health. My plate has been very full with his illness, caring for my dad, and homeschooling my granddaughter. I am so looking forward to a more carefree summer. I will still be spending weekends with my father, but the schedule for the rest of the week should be easier.
Happy June everyone!
87 responses to “Light At the End of the Tunnel (in more ways than one!)”
Wow, you have had a lot on your plate! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband as you navigate his cancer. I do hope that you get that uninterrupted quilting time this summer…you deserve it!
Wow, you have had a lot on your plate! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband as you navigate his cancer. I do hope that you get that uninterrupted quilting time this summer…you deserve it!
Wow, you have had a lot on your plate! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband as you navigate his cancer. I do hope that you get that uninterrupted quilting time this summer…you deserve it!
I hope that you do get those chunks of time quilting – it is so refreshing when we can! My thoughts are with you and your husband as you navigate this cancer journey – I know it isn’t easy! Remember to take time for the fun little things – a special coffee, watching the birds, laughing with your granddaughter – we must grab all those moments when we can! Blessings to you ❤️
I hope that you do get those chunks of time quilting – it is so refreshing when we can! My thoughts are with you and your husband as you navigate this cancer journey – I know it isn’t easy! Remember to take time for the fun little things – a special coffee, watching the birds, laughing with your granddaughter – we must grab all those moments when we can! Blessings to you ❤️
I hope that you do get those chunks of time quilting – it is so refreshing when we can! My thoughts are with you and your husband as you navigate this cancer journey – I know it isn’t easy! Remember to take time for the fun little things – a special coffee, watching the birds, laughing with your granddaughter – we must grab all those moments when we can! Blessings to you ❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.
Prayers to your husband and you. Obviously, you are very strong and dedicated to your family and their well being. Take time to replenish yourself. The warm weather will help.
Prayers to your husband and you. Obviously, you are very strong and dedicated to your family and their well being. Take time to replenish yourself. The warm weather will help.
Prayers to your husband and you. Obviously, you are very strong and dedicated to your family and their well being. Take time to replenish yourself. The warm weather will help.
OH my goodness!! I am so glad to know the radiation treatments are finishing, and hope all is proceeding very well. A very busy lady, indeed…your quilt is lovely!
OH my goodness!! I am so glad to know the radiation treatments are finishing, and hope all is proceeding very well. A very busy lady, indeed…your quilt is lovely!
OH my goodness!! I am so glad to know the radiation treatments are finishing, and hope all is proceeding very well. A very busy lady, indeed…your quilt is lovely!
Prayers for you and all you have to cope with. You are an inspiration of accomplishment despite the trials. And you are a reminder that none of us are alone. We all share some of the burdens of life and life in a pandemic. Lots of good advice – be sure to take care of you. I hope the summer holds all the promises of rest and healing.
Prayers for you and all you have to cope with. You are an inspiration of accomplishment despite the trials. And you are a reminder that none of us are alone. We all share some of the burdens of life and life in a pandemic. Lots of good advice – be sure to take care of you. I hope the summer holds all the promises of rest and healing.
Prayers for you and all you have to cope with. You are an inspiration of accomplishment despite the trials. And you are a reminder that none of us are alone. We all share some of the burdens of life and life in a pandemic. Lots of good advice – be sure to take care of you. I hope the summer holds all the promises of rest and healing.
Oh Nicole! I’ll be praying for your husband; who doesn’t have someone in their family this awful disease has touched. So glad his spirits are up; I think it really helps in the healing.
Will pray for you as well. This is always difficult. So glad you have a wonderful hobby to help keep your mind positive.
Oh Nicole! I’ll be praying for your husband; who doesn’t have someone in their family this awful disease has touched. So glad his spirits are up; I think it really helps in the healing.
Will pray for you as well. This is always difficult. So glad you have a wonderful hobby to help keep your mind positive.
Oh Nicole! I’ll be praying for your husband; who doesn’t have someone in their family this awful disease has touched. So glad his spirits are up; I think it really helps in the healing.
Will pray for you as well. This is always difficult. So glad you have a wonderful hobby to help keep your mind positive.
Nicole, my heart & thoughts are with you & your family as you navigate such a difficult time. Be sure to care for yourself, so that you have the strength for everyone else.
Nicole, my heart & thoughts are with you & your family as you navigate such a difficult time. Be sure to care for yourself, so that you have the strength for everyone else.
Nicole, my heart & thoughts are with you & your family as you navigate such a difficult time. Be sure to care for yourself, so that you have the strength for everyone else.
I’m so impressed with all that you’ve been juggling. I hope your husband will have great success with his treatment. Enjoy some slower time to sew.
I’m so impressed with all that you’ve been juggling. I hope your husband will have great success with his treatment. Enjoy some slower time to sew.
I’m so impressed with all that you’ve been juggling. I hope your husband will have great success with his treatment. Enjoy some slower time to sew.
I will be thinking of you often and hoping that your loved ones are doing well. Life does throw us some curve balls at times and you have faced many things with courage and grace. You are a source of inspiration for us all, so please take care of yourself as you care for everyone else. And your quilt is amazing!
I will be thinking of you often and hoping that your loved ones are doing well. Life does throw us some curve balls at times and you have faced many things with courage and grace. You are a source of inspiration for us all, so please take care of yourself as you care for everyone else. And your quilt is amazing!
I will be thinking of you often and hoping that your loved ones are doing well. Life does throw us some curve balls at times and you have faced many things with courage and grace. You are a source of inspiration for us all, so please take care of yourself as you care for everyone else. And your quilt is amazing!
Prayers for your husband as he travels on his journey towards good health again. Take care and stay strong.
Prayers for your husband as he travels on his journey towards good health again. Take care and stay strong.
Prayers for your husband as he travels on his journey towards good health again. Take care and stay strong.
Extra, extra prayers for you, your husband and your family. I agree – you do need some large blocks of time for sewing. It will help.
Extra, extra prayers for you, your husband and your family. I agree – you do need some large blocks of time for sewing. It will help.
Extra, extra prayers for you, your husband and your family. I agree – you do need some large blocks of time for sewing. It will help.
I am sorry to read that your husband has cancer; you are juggling a lot at this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please find time for yourself.
I am sorry to read that your husband has cancer; you are juggling a lot at this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please find time for yourself.
I am sorry to read that your husband has cancer; you are juggling a lot at this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please find time for yourself.
Big hugs to you. I’m so glad you see some “me” time for yourself in the next few months. The world has come so far with cancer treatments and I hope that your DH is the recipient of these bright minds working in Health and Science. And summer vacation time will ease up the home schooling. ps LOVE the quilt, it is spectacular.
Big hugs to you. I’m so glad you see some “me” time for yourself in the next few months. The world has come so far with cancer treatments and I hope that your DH is the recipient of these bright minds working in Health and Science. And summer vacation time will ease up the home schooling. ps LOVE the quilt, it is spectacular.
Big hugs to you. I’m so glad you see some “me” time for yourself in the next few months. The world has come so far with cancer treatments and I hope that your DH is the recipient of these bright minds working in Health and Science. And summer vacation time will ease up the home schooling. ps LOVE the quilt, it is spectacular.
Prayers and hugs. I am so sorry that you have to ride that roller coaster of emotions that is driven by cancer. From one who knows. More hugs, Pam
Prayers and hugs. I am so sorry that you have to ride that roller coaster of emotions that is driven by cancer. From one who knows. More hugs, Pam
Prayers and hugs. I am so sorry that you have to ride that roller coaster of emotions that is driven by cancer. From one who knows. More hugs, Pam
With all that going on, you certainly have some me-time coming! I hope all continues well with your husband and you are able to have a terrific summer.
With all that going on, you certainly have some me-time coming! I hope all continues well with your husband and you are able to have a terrific summer.
With all that going on, you certainly have some me-time coming! I hope all continues well with your husband and you are able to have a terrific summer.
oh my goodness. you probably haven’t slept in weeks due to worry. I’m so glad your husband can stay with family while going through radiation. I hope he bounces back quickly once it is all done.
2020 was rough. 2021 has got to redeem itself.
oh my goodness. you probably haven’t slept in weeks due to worry. I’m so glad your husband can stay with family while going through radiation. I hope he bounces back quickly once it is all done.
2020 was rough. 2021 has got to redeem itself.
oh my goodness. you probably haven’t slept in weeks due to worry. I’m so glad your husband can stay with family while going through radiation. I hope he bounces back quickly once it is all done.
2020 was rough. 2021 has got to redeem itself.
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Your plate is overflowing…. I hope you get some respite this summer and recharge your batteries! Sending good thoughts to you and yours!💕
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Your plate is overflowing…. I hope you get some respite this summer and recharge your batteries! Sending good thoughts to you and yours!💕
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Your plate is overflowing…. I hope you get some respite this summer and recharge your batteries! Sending good thoughts to you and yours!💕
So glad to hear that relief is coming your way, for yourself and your husband. Trials by fire are so difficult but have sa way of making you stronger. Wishing ya’ll the best.
So glad to hear that relief is coming your way, for yourself and your husband. Trials by fire are so difficult but have sa way of making you stronger. Wishing ya’ll the best.
So glad to hear that relief is coming your way, for yourself and your husband. Trials by fire are so difficult but have sa way of making you stronger. Wishing ya’ll the best.
So sorry to hear you are having a rough time. Good thoughts being sent your husband’s way. I don’t know about you but at times like this I am thankful to have a passion like quilting to keep my mind off worries, even for short periods of time. I hope you are caring for your self as well. Thank you for taking the time to blog at such a stressful time in your lives. Sending healing prayers your way.
So sorry to hear you are having a rough time. Good thoughts being sent your husband’s way. I don’t know about you but at times like this I am thankful to have a passion like quilting to keep my mind off worries, even for short periods of time. I hope you are caring for your self as well. Thank you for taking the time to blog at such a stressful time in your lives. Sending healing prayers your way.
So sorry to hear you are having a rough time. Good thoughts being sent your husband’s way. I don’t know about you but at times like this I am thankful to have a passion like quilting to keep my mind off worries, even for short periods of time. I hope you are caring for your self as well. Thank you for taking the time to blog at such a stressful time in your lives. Sending healing prayers your way.
Our fellow quilters are giving you good advice along with their thoughts and prayers. We are behind you!
Our fellow quilters are giving you good advice along with their thoughts and prayers. We are behind you!
Our fellow quilters are giving you good advice along with their thoughts and prayers. We are behind you!
Golly I am sorry to hear about your husband. I’m sending my prayers for your family. My heart goes out to you. Hoping the sewing gives you the down time you need from everything to recharge. Don’t forget to take care of you too. Hugs and well wishes from So. Cal
Golly I am sorry to hear about your husband. I’m sending my prayers for your family. My heart goes out to you. Hoping the sewing gives you the down time you need from everything to recharge. Don’t forget to take care of you too. Hugs and well wishes from So. Cal
Golly I am sorry to hear about your husband. I’m sending my prayers for your family. My heart goes out to you. Hoping the sewing gives you the down time you need from everything to recharge. Don’t forget to take care of you too. Hugs and well wishes from So. Cal
Wishing you a much happier June too. What a time you’ve been having lately. You’ve been carrying some big loads.
Wishing you a much happier June too. What a time you’ve been having lately. You’ve been carrying some big loads.
Wishing you a much happier June too. What a time you’ve been having lately. You’ve been carrying some big loads.
I missed reading blogs yesterday, so am catching up here. You really have been carrying a lot, and I’m glad some sort of break is in sight. Best wishes for your husband’s health. Be sure an give yourself some extra time, sleep, good food to be able to enjoy the upcoming summer. (After a long stressful period, my immune system sometimes crashes on me, thus the nosy words of advice there.) Here’s to more sewing, more relaxing and fewer health concerns over the summer.
I missed reading blogs yesterday, so am catching up here. You really have been carrying a lot, and I’m glad some sort of break is in sight. Best wishes for your husband’s health. Be sure an give yourself some extra time, sleep, good food to be able to enjoy the upcoming summer. (After a long stressful period, my immune system sometimes crashes on me, thus the nosy words of advice there.) Here’s to more sewing, more relaxing and fewer health concerns over the summer.
I missed reading blogs yesterday, so am catching up here. You really have been carrying a lot, and I’m glad some sort of break is in sight. Best wishes for your husband’s health. Be sure an give yourself some extra time, sleep, good food to be able to enjoy the upcoming summer. (After a long stressful period, my immune system sometimes crashes on me, thus the nosy words of advice there.) Here’s to more sewing, more relaxing and fewer health concerns over the summer.
I will be thinking of you and your husband. My husband and I are going through the same thing, and being only 5 minutes from the hospital has been a blessing. On Friday he starts immunotherapy since surgery and radiation haven’t completely eliminated his cancer. I have great hope on this last treatment.
I will be thinking of you and your husband. My husband and I are going through the same thing, and being only 5 minutes from the hospital has been a blessing. On Friday he starts immunotherapy since surgery and radiation haven’t completely eliminated his cancer. I have great hope on this last treatment.
I will be thinking of you and your husband. My husband and I are going through the same thing, and being only 5 minutes from the hospital has been a blessing. On Friday he starts immunotherapy since surgery and radiation haven’t completely eliminated his cancer. I have great hope on this last treatment.
So sorry you’re going through all this! It sure does seem when it rains it pours! Luckily you have such a good support group to get you through it. I know having a small portable project to take with me helps alleviate some stress. Hang in there. Hugs and prayers.
So sorry you’re going through all this! It sure does seem when it rains it pours! Luckily you have such a good support group to get you through it. I know having a small portable project to take with me helps alleviate some stress. Hang in there. Hugs and prayers.
So sorry you’re going through all this! It sure does seem when it rains it pours! Luckily you have such a good support group to get you through it. I know having a small portable project to take with me helps alleviate some stress. Hang in there. Hugs and prayers.
You are dealing with a lot. Please know that we’re all thinking of you. Sending best thoughts to you and your husband. I hope the treatments are successful, and that when they are done he regains his health. Wishing you all the best, and hoping that you have an easy, healthy, carefree summer with lots of time to relax, to enjoy family, and to sew! Take care of yourself!
You are dealing with a lot. Please know that we’re all thinking of you. Sending best thoughts to you and your husband. I hope the treatments are successful, and that when they are done he regains his health. Wishing you all the best, and hoping that you have an easy, healthy, carefree summer with lots of time to relax, to enjoy family, and to sew! Take care of yourself!
You are dealing with a lot. Please know that we’re all thinking of you. Sending best thoughts to you and your husband. I hope the treatments are successful, and that when they are done he regains his health. Wishing you all the best, and hoping that you have an easy, healthy, carefree summer with lots of time to relax, to enjoy family, and to sew! Take care of yourself!
Your changes truly make the quilts uniquely you! I liked the sewing machine block but am not participating in any sew alongs, my list of WIPS is enormous just now…
Sorry to hear of your husband’s cancer. Cancer sucks!
Your changes truly make the quilts uniquely you! I liked the sewing machine block but am not participating in any sew alongs, my list of WIPS is enormous just now…
Sorry to hear of your husband’s cancer. Cancer sucks!
Your changes truly make the quilts uniquely you! I liked the sewing machine block but am not participating in any sew alongs, my list of WIPS is enormous just now…
Sorry to hear of your husband’s cancer. Cancer sucks!
Faith, family, prayer and positivity has kept me going through my 3 year battle with cancer. Radical surgery (removal of 3/4 of my tongue) and radiation got rid of the first tumor, but a rogue node got loose creating 2 more tumors uner my chin and under my clavical. A second round of radiation and chemo didnt phase them. Radiation and chemo was no longer an option. So, one year ago I entered a trial with 2 immunotherapy drugs. The chin tumor disappeared in 3 months. The clavical tumor was originally 4.5 cm. Scans every three months showed sustantial decreases in it’s size. My most recent scan this week….0.3 cm. So all that said, yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Faith, family, prayer and positivity will see you down the track. My prayers go out to your husband. Stay positive. For Kathie Laposata: I pray your husband’s immunotherapy treatment is as successful as mine has been. God Bless everyone. PS: I have been making custom quilts like crazy for family members…probably a subconscious legasy issue I have. Lol. But I absolutely Love Love Love your Moda 3 quilt. My favorite colors. You’re awesome!
Faith, family, prayer and positivity has kept me going through my 3 year battle with cancer. Radical surgery (removal of 3/4 of my tongue) and radiation got rid of the first tumor, but a rogue node got loose creating 2 more tumors uner my chin and under my clavical. A second round of radiation and chemo didnt phase them. Radiation and chemo was no longer an option. So, one year ago I entered a trial with 2 immunotherapy drugs. The chin tumor disappeared in 3 months. The clavical tumor was originally 4.5 cm. Scans every three months showed sustantial decreases in it’s size. My most recent scan this week….0.3 cm. So all that said, yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Faith, family, prayer and positivity will see you down the track. My prayers go out to your husband. Stay positive. For Kathie Laposata: I pray your husband’s immunotherapy treatment is as successful as mine has been. God Bless everyone. PS: I have been making custom quilts like crazy for family members…probably a subconscious legasy issue I have. Lol. But I absolutely Love Love Love your Moda 3 quilt. My favorite colors. You’re awesome!
Faith, family, prayer and positivity has kept me going through my 3 year battle with cancer. Radical surgery (removal of 3/4 of my tongue) and radiation got rid of the first tumor, but a rogue node got loose creating 2 more tumors uner my chin and under my clavical. A second round of radiation and chemo didnt phase them. Radiation and chemo was no longer an option. So, one year ago I entered a trial with 2 immunotherapy drugs. The chin tumor disappeared in 3 months. The clavical tumor was originally 4.5 cm. Scans every three months showed sustantial decreases in it’s size. My most recent scan this week….0.3 cm. So all that said, yes there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Faith, family, prayer and positivity will see you down the track. My prayers go out to your husband. Stay positive. For Kathie Laposata: I pray your husband’s immunotherapy treatment is as successful as mine has been. God Bless everyone. PS: I have been making custom quilts like crazy for family members…probably a subconscious legasy issue I have. Lol. But I absolutely Love Love Love your Moda 3 quilt. My favorite colors. You’re awesome!