Persimmon Quilts’ blog

December 12, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:55:54 -0800

Man Hard at Work Claudia and I are in countdown mode, and working a lot of long hours trying to get our new book finished and sent off to our publisher by month's end. Scott offered to help sew labels on the quilts. He took a break from splitt...

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November 15, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:37:53 -0800

Yes... it has been awhile since I updated my blog. Life is pretty hectic. Lots of time spent on the new book(s), Quilts of Valor, customer quilts, Quilt Shows, knee, and family always keeping me busy. I'll fill you in on all of it..... What's on...

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September 24, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:27:02 -0700

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, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:21:25 -0700

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, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:18:17 -0700

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, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:20:22 -0700

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, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:38:48 -0700

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, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:21:11 -0700

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, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:03:26 -0700

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, 2009

nobody@vox.com(Persimmon Quilts) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:12:05 -0700

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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