Hawaii 9 Report post Posted June 25, 2013 I have been MIA for a couple of months, not just on this forum, but in my quilting room, my DH has been diagnosed with throat cancer and we have a new normal in our lives, that has taken me out of my quilting circles. However, a couple of days ago, I loaded up my Freedom and decided to try out my newest CL Boards. This pattern flows and is fairly simple and open. The quilting using the Birdie boards on a larger than lap size quilt took about an hour and a half. Easy Peasy. But stepping it up, I decided to color my birds, leaving the quilt on the frame and using fabric markers. Two - Three blue birdies per day, per chemo/radiation treatment. By the time my sweet husband is done with his treatment (7 weeks), this quilt will be ready to "fly" off the frame. Thank you, Michael, for giving this caregiver, some inspiration and therapy to keep quilting every morning for the next 7 weeks! Barbara Birdie 2 by bjlral2000, on Flickr Birdie 1 by bjlral2000, on Flickr 5 chickenscratch, chrisquilter, GrandmaLKB and 2 others reacted to this Quote Hawaii Barbara http://community.webshots.com/user/bjlral2000?vhost=community Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachside Quilter 704 Report post Posted June 25, 2013 Wow, Barbara, your colored birds look awesome! Neat backing fabric, too! Wishing your hubby a good recovery and strength during his treatments. Hang in there, quilting is good therapy ((hugs)) to you both 2 aleksich and Hawaii reacted to this Quote <p>Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL 2013 New Gen Millennium, Quilt Path 239-209-0990. Beachsidequilter.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmkeindl1 109 Report post Posted June 25, 2013 BEAUTIFUL! What are you using to "color" it? If you are keeping this quilt, it will be a memory of a difficult time, but it will eventually be a distant memory - wishing you luck in the continuing treatments and hoping you both the best possible outcome! Quote Cathy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whitepinesquilter 367 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 It is wonderful that you have chosen a quilting activity to get you through the difficulties of cancer, also. This is such a neat idea, each one you color in you can envision the cancer cells flying away - or healthy cells flying in . My dad had throat cancer and lived many years after surgery and treatment. His hobby to keep himself active and to combat the stress of treatment was stained glass work, and it worked! I pray for returning health for your DH in good time. Take care of yourself! 1 Beachside Quilter reacted to this Quote 2009 Freedom, and a 1989 Ulti I w/Intellistitch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oma 1,064 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 The 7 weeks will go by faster than you think...one day at a time. I didn't count my weeks...I counted down my days...35...27...16...0. It's harder I think on the spouse. I felt bad for my husband, although he never wavered in his support. I send prayers to you both. I love what you're doing to your quilt. Quote Serendipity: The discovery of something wonderful quite by accident while looking for something quite different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meg 493 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 Great idea...it looks great! I'll be sending prayers up & good thoughts your way. Quote Meg "Do small things with great love." Mother Teresa "Life's too short to fuss with thread." Meg Fazio http://theonewiththreadsonherclothes.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/megfazio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaii 9 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 You ladies are wonderful "tonic" and encouragement for me. Continue to hold me accountable so that those "birdies" don't overstay their welcome on my Freedom! Cathy, I am using Tulip Fabric Markers. I was thinking of using Derwent pencils (I have a whole stash), but I would have had to use a fixative, to make the color permanent. Hopefully the Tulips will maintain their colorfastness since they are for fabric. Will post when the birds are ready to fly!!! Aloha, Barb 1 Marti10245 reacted to this Quote Hawaii Barbara http://community.webshots.com/user/bjlral2000?vhost=community Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoseCity Quilter 570 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 Sorry to hear about your husband. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love you'r colouring! Quote Quilting from the Heart APQS Millenium, Circle Lord equipped, hand guided and lov'n it!!! http://rosecityquilter.wordpress.com/ http://qfth.ca Quilting From the Heart is on Facebook! RoseCity Quilter is also on Facebook!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KathG 133 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 I love your quilt and the idea to paint the birds. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers and thoughts for a speedy and full recovery. Quote Happy owner of my newly Blissed 09 Lenni, with new friend Intelliquilter ClasiQ http://kathsquiltingdiary.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RitaR 645 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 Barb, glad to see you back, but hate the reason why you were gone... Prayers for his quick healing and all of you for patience and peace of mind during this horrible ordeal. God Bless you all, Rita Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gail O 203 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 Wishing your husband a good recovery. Love the healing quilt. Quote Gail Olfert Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of times our breath is taken away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IBQLTN2 291 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 Barbara So sorry to hear about your husbands cancer, but will be adding him to my APQS Prayer list, It is great that you have a project to keep you going again. Sometimes, life does get in the way of our quilting and we just cant muster the mojo to get it going again. So happy that you are able to get back into it in a positive way. Many prayers coming your way. Quote New Lenni Mom http://www.jeannepedersen.blogspot.com http://community.webshots.com/user/IBQLTN2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ffq-lar 3,599 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 My thoughts are with you, Barb, as you work through and beyond this with your dear husband. Keep coloring--the quilt is wonderful! Quote Linda Rech Finely Finished Quilts Millennium on Bliss rails--hand-guided http://www.topperquilttools.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yankiequilter 283 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's illness. I will keep you both in my prayers and send (((hugs))) your way. I love what you are doing with the birdie board and pray the quilting and coloring bring comfort to you. Quote Carmen in the Ozarks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustSewSimple 596 Report post Posted June 26, 2013 What a grand idea! Wishing you the best outcome for your husband! Quote Just Sew Simple Sylvia Blissett APQS Freedom '09 "Stitch" Circle Lord 2010 “"Until one has loved an animal, Part of their soul remains unawakened.” Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anniquilter 55 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Lovely idea for a quilt....loooove that backing fabric. Prayers for your DH's speedy recovery. Quote AnneAnne Harmon 802 876 7535 Harmony Quilts & Designs harmonyquiltsvt@gmail.com 2005 APQS Millennium Authorized APQS Dealer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilting Heidi 1,398 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Barb my prayers are with you and hubby. It is so hard having a sick hubby. Just went through that last year with mine. The best advice I can give you is to just take it one day at a time, sometimes just one minute at a time! Will keep you & hubby in my prayers and be watching to make sure those birdies are taking flight . That is a great way for you to count down and also give you a little outlet. Hugs to you! Quote Quilting 4 U http://community.webshots.com/user/merrih2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heirloom Quilter 233 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Aloha, Barbara! I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I know your faith will keep you strong. You have a great support system with your family and your church family. The CL boards look very cute. I've never seen those. You're backing fabric is wonderful. Was it from your stash or one of the wonderful quilt stores we visited? Keep coloring those birds. It's going to be a memorable keepsake. Hugs, Debbie Quote Heirloom Quilter APQS Millennium 2008 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CindyT 394 Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Good to see you again, Barb, but sorry you and your hubby are going through a difficult time. What a wonderful idea for the quilting therapy. I'll be saying prayers for your husband to get through this and for you to help him through this. Take care. Quote Cindy Thompson (My perfect quilting combo...Milli and Quiltazoid) Chrome Top Quilts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparkle 6 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Hi Barbara, I haven't been on this forum for months. I just came over to see what everyone has been up to with their Circle Lord. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband's illness. I know this must be a difficult time for you both. I'll keep you in my evening prayers. Your birds are beautiful! What a wonderful idea! Keep coloring and posting pictures of your progress. Hugs to you. ~Angie Quote ~ANGIE Circle Lord & 2009 Prodigy http://timberhillthreads.blogspot.com/ http://picasaweb.google.com/angiesquilting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
