peglu Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I am going to be having spine surgery in January and am not going to be able to use my Millie for about 4 months. I am in need of suggestions for some applique or other hand stitching to keep me busy for the first few months. After that, I should be able to sit at the DSM and do some piecing. I'll just have DH set it up for me on the main level because stairs will likely be an issue. Does anyone have any good patterns or suggestions for patterns that might keep me busy? I'd like to get something started so I can get the prep work done before surgery so all I have to do is the stitching. Wouldn't you know it, I just finished the applique I have been working on for the past year! Thanks for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 How about a Hawaiian quilt of 18 inch blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylannie Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Have some quilts ready for binding. How about an embroidered quilt pattern. You would have time to do the blocks. Crabapple Hill has so many fabulous hand embroidery designs for quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 How about a Dear Jane, Elm Creek, or similar quilt. There's both applique and piecing to keep you occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I thought about Hawaiian. I have always wanted to do one and I actually already have a pattern! I hadn't thought about embroidery. I like that idea too. I'll have to check out the Dear Jane and Elm Creek. I'm not familiar with them. No time to get anything ready to bind, as I am already pretty limited in my abilities. Thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 You might want a couple different projects so you don't get tired of the one thing..........switch off between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 How about wool applique? Lots of kits out there and no prepping of the fabric. Easy and satisfying to finish. You could get table mats finished for next Christmas! Wishing you the best result with your surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I was going to suggest wool applique too!!!! I also wish you speedy recovery after a successful surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I have taken my English Paper Piecing everywhere I go for years now. I am currently doing hexagons for charity, but I also love stars. Check out www.paperpieces.com for inspiration and papers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing bear Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I second the hexies idea. The Lucy Boston craze is upon us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tella Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 How about the quilt Affairs of the Heart"....I have the book and wanted to make it...I believe the designer is Aie Grossman but you can google it... Or how about a hand piecied project...like Crazy Quilt blocks... Good luck with your surgery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Thanks everyone for the suggestions! i ordered a small kit for a wool applique christmas candle mat. Great price too because of sale. I also ordered the pattern and fabric for a very cute M is for Monster baby quilt that I have been wanting to do. You never know when a baby will come along when you work with a bunch of 30 year old women. I also dug out my English paper piecing project I started a while back. Grandmother's flower garden in ginghams. I forgot I even had that. I think I can do this without losing my mind. Thanks again for suggestions. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Sounds like you found some good projects............at least you can use both hands...........a quilting friend is recovering from shoulder surgery and is in a sling for 6 weeks.........no sewing or quilting for her and she is bored silly already and only in the 2nd week. She is a longarmer, too. At least running the longarm later will be good therapy for her shoulder ! She is right handed and it is the right shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apylinski Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 How about I send you all my UFO hand projects to do while recuperating...lol Actually good luck on your surgery. Will keep you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Oh! Peglu, Prayers for a successful surgery and fast and good healing, minimum pain, etc. and early release from the Dr. for several steps of what he can let you do. Yes, sounds as though you are going to do fine with keeping you busy, and not bored! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Do you have Electric Quilt? I can spend hours and hours playing and designing quilts using that software. By the time you get tired of that, you'll be up and ready to move around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 My heart goes out to you and I really hope your surgery will be successful. As the survivor of a three-level spinal fusion, I can tell you that you may not feel like stitching for quite some time. Well, you may feel like it, but you'll fall asleep with it in your lap. Best wishes for a good recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted December 21, 2014 Report Share Posted December 21, 2014 Best of luck with your surgery and recovery. I think if I were recovering I would work on some of the great Crabapple Tree designs...they have them for many seasons. Also, as suggested, wool applique can't be beat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 22, 2014 Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Peggy sounds like you've had some really good suggestions. I just wanted to jump in and wish you luck and a speedy recovery! Keep us posted and I'll be keeping you in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted December 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks everyone for good thoughts. I have had a multilevel fusion in the past due to a severe scoliosis in the lower back. It was a ridiculous nightmare that landed me in a body cast for 3 months and off work for a year and a half. Well, 20 years later, I have rotated above the fusion and have pressure on the spinal cord and nerves on the right. Thus, I have no feeling in my right leg. My hips and thighs ache, but otherwise no pain. The same surgeon that did my first surgery will be doing this one and he assures me it will be nothing like the first due to advancements in the medical field. He is being extra cautious because he knows my history. I feel better with him doing it because he already knows what he's getting in to. i will keep you posted. Thanks for your thoughts. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thoughts and prayers coming your way Peggy!!! I imagine it must be scary, especially having such a nightmare the first time around. I hope you feel better soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggienoella Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Let us know when the time is close so we can pray. Twilling is fun too, in addition to all the other suggestions. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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