Scott's Book is Published! For years we have been telling Scott he needed to write down all the outrageously funny stories he tells about customer service situations at his repair shop that he has owned for 26 years. His book was released this we...
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August 18, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-08-19:asset-6a00e398d5def90003011018051123860e2009-08-19T03:21:25Z2009-08-22T13:42:00ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Knee Update I am doing great! 2 1/2 weeks of Physical Therapy has worked wonders. I officially ditched the cane a couple days ago, except to use in the mornings when I first get out of bed. I'm the tortoise, and not winning many races, but I'm ...
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August 6, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-08-07:asset-6a00e398d5def90003011017ff2d8a860e2009-08-07T02:18:17Z2009-08-22T13:42:56ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Hometown Heroes A local search for a missing toddler had a very happy ending when father and son cowboys found the lost little girl. Although I do not personally know anyone involved, the campsite where the toddler went missing is about a mile an...
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July 28, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-07-29:asset-6a00e398d5def900030110167dfd40860c2009-07-29T00:20:22Z2009-07-29T00:23:57ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Today was my 5 week check up with the knee surgeon. Still on crutches, but slowly taking a few steps with one. I have the go ahead to try climbing the stairs to my studio - while using crutches or a cane. Won't be running up and down them anytim...
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July 19, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-07-20:asset-6a00e398d5def90003011018520f16860f2009-07-20T03:38:48Z2009-07-20T03:44:33ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
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...
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July 11, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-07-11:asset-6a00e398d5def90003011016ac574c860d2009-07-11T15:21:11Z2009-07-11T15:21:11ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
I SEWED! It felt so good to sew again. I have been working on a project for the new book for what seems like months. I had the blocks in rows, so all I needed to do was put the rows together. The border will have applique, and those fabrics are u...
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July 7, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-07-08:asset-6a00e398d5def900030110184999bf860f2009-07-08T01:03:26Z2009-07-08T01:03:26ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Knee Update Day 13.. Today was my post op visit. What a day it turned out to be. I have to throw in some things non-knee related to this post, as it tells the whole story of how my (& my family's) day went. I had an 8am appt with the surgeon ...
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July 2, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-07-03:asset-6a00e398d5def90003011016278b28860b2009-07-03T04:12:05Z2009-07-03T04:12:05ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Knee Surgery Update Day #8.. Still progressing, and knee feels better. Swelling down, and not so stiff. Am having a little trouble with exhaustion still, but I think it's because I'm inactive. I really hate being stuck in my recliner all the t...
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June 30, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-06-30:asset-6a00e398d5def90003011016a54dc7860d2009-06-30T15:30:58Z2009-07-08T01:15:10ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
Knee Surgery I had my knee surgery last Wednesday. The first few days were a blur, but I'm finally weaning myself off the pain meds, and feeling like I'm gonna live. I had arthroscopic surgery to repair an injury to my articulate cartilage on my...
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June 21, 2009tag:vox.com,2009-06-22:asset-6a00e398d5def900030110161f6562860b2009-06-22T03:00:53Z2009-06-22T04:21:48ZPersimmon Quiltshttp://persimmonquilts.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom
New Deck The new deck was finished just in time for our QOV sewing. Scott, Mitchell, and Mandy put in a lot of hours, and they did an outstanding job! It's going to be a nice place to take a break from longarming, and enjoy some sunshine. We wil...