July 19, 2009

I'm still on 2 crutches, but am making progress towards being able to go with one. Knee is VERY tender when I put weight on it, or try to straighten it completely.  Still swelling a lot, especially if I'm standing, so ice packs are never far away.

I was able to get out of the house this last week. Driving is a lot easier for me now, as I can get in and out of the car without too much trouble. I drove Mitch to and from chess camp all week, 30 miles each way. On Wednesday I decided to drive to Tulsa after dropping him off. I spent some time at SewFlakes and Quilt Sampler. Was so good to be around quilters and fabric again! 

I am making good progress on the quilt top I'm piecing. I have most of the block units made, and will hopefully get the blocks together this week. After this one is done I only have 3 more projects for the new book left. YAY!  Claudia is stitching right along, and has most of her projects started or completed.  We have the rest of '09 to put the finishing touches on the book. It will be released Oct 2010.

This evening I drove my ATV down to my big flowerbed near the pond. I drove along close to the rock wall, and was able to do a little weeding along the front of the bed - while still sitting on the ATV.  One of these days I'm going to be able to climb the rock steps and get in that bed and really get after those weeds and so some deadheading! 

I want to thank all my friends (those nearby and my internet pals), who have helped keep me connected to this wonderful quilting community while I've been laid up with my knee surgery. Your visits, phone calls, cards, and emails have been so appreciated!