Monday 11 August 2014

I Am The Tortoise... Or The Snail...

Or maybe I am the Snail hitch-hiking ON the Tortoise!
It's been a quiet few weeks here at HibiscusHQ... my recovery is slow, which is as predicted... there are still some issues... very little driving... persistent headaches... but on the whole I'm doing ok... mrHS has been a star, as have the kids, & my friends have been so supportive. As it's now just over 3 weeks since my 'vertigo' attack happened, it's expected to perhaps be another 2 weeks or so before I feel back to normal. Hopefully I'll be fortunate to have no lingering issues, as can happen with this condition.

Naturally, stitching & sewing took a back seat for a while... not something I am used to because I stitch or sew (often both) every single day!
I have had to settle for doing stitchery... so a couple more Tis The Season designs have been done... & also some more work on my Red Brolly Polka Dot Girls quilt stitcheries.

These blocks for Tis The Season are called 'Bon Noel Birdies' & 'Peace On Earth'

Polka Dot Girls - 'Summer Heart'

Polka Dot Girls - 'Birdhouse'

Polka Dot Girls - 'A Good Friend'
Getting back to some machine sewing will have to wait a little longer, because I get a bit motion sick from watching the movement of the fabric! What?! Yes, one of my strange recovery quirks... Another issue has been screens... tv has been more about listening than actually watching... computer is something I've only been able to manage in the last few days.
It's certainly been a very challenging few weeks!

There will be a linky for Christmas Through The Year this month, so if you would like to link up your item from July, or have one for this month, tune in here on the 20th...

I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone has been up to... hoping to pop by some blogs really soon... xx

26 comments:

retdairyqueen said...

The stitching is lovely Good that you can at least do that
Take care xx

Anonymous said...

Hi Anthea,such lovely stitching,glad to hear you are improving,i know how frustrating it is for you as my mum had it last year,take care my friend.xx

Chookyblue...... said...

slow and steady wins the race......

Helen said...

Beautiful stitcheries great to see you working on something again and yes I agree with Chooky . Take care.

Cheryll said...

Your recovery is more important than using a machine...so sit back & relax. All will be OK again in due course.Your projects will wait!
Lovely hand sewing anyways...so pretty... :)

kiwikid said...

Your stitcheries are beautiful - make sure you take time to heal yourself - sewing will always be there! Look after yourself!

Susan said...

Good to hear that you're recovering, that's the main thing. Beautiful stitcheries to help your recovery.

Julia said...

Yes, slow and steady wins the race..
Love the needle work, just take it easy and get well!

Julia..

Michelle Ridgway said...

Be kind to you and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Kim said...

Glad to hear you are on the mend. Your stitching is beautiful.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Your stitcheries are just gorgeous......will email you about the vertigo....

Rosie said...

Love your stitching, beautiful projects. I had labrynthitis for 3 weeks back in March so can understand how you are feeling. Hope you recover soon.

Wendyb said...

OH Anthea.....not nice news to hear......yes Heather S had the same thing and she was a real mess so I can understand what you're going through too......take care and know we're thinking of you.....on the upside, the stitching you're getting done is amazing my friend! oxoxox
big sugary healing hugs
Wendy :o)

Cheryl said...

Glad to hear you are recovering slowly Anthea. Lovely stitching you've been doing

Jindi's Cottage said...

You're doing well to achieve what you have...baby steps, nothing wrong with being a snail or tortoise sometimes...take care xx

sunny said...

Your stitcheries are all adorable. Continuing prayers for a full recovery, and soon. Hugs.

KimM said...

Glad to hear you're on the mend. Take it easy, though I know it can be a challenge when you're used to doing so much. I love your stitching. It's all so pretty -
xxx

Fiona said...

I'm so glad you have been able to do a bit of stitching .. and can see signs of improvement.... slowly but surely ...
Hugz

Kaylee said...

All your stitcheries look lovely Anthea. WOW it's such a long process of recovery for you, take care.

Christine M said...

Glad to hear you are on the improve, Anthea. Hopefully you'll be back to your old self soon. Hugs, Christine xx

Susan said...

So good to hear that your getting better. Your stitcheries are looking so pretty.

Wendy said...

So good to hear you are starting to feel better, I hope you keep recovering quickly! Your stitching is beautiful.

Lisa V said...

Your stitching is lovely Anthea. Glad to hear you are on the mend, even if it is slowly.
I'm guessing you didn't make it to the August Craft Show at Claremont this year either!

chrissie said...

Lovely to see you back Anthea and I hope all goes well for you now.

What a being sewing you do and always great to see what you make.

Thank you for taking time to pop into my blog and leave a comments

Love Chrissie xx

FloS said...

Best wishes ! I'm happy for you that you can stitch again !
Hugs from France
Florence

Lin said...

I am pleased to hear that you are still improving. Thank you for showing us your lovely stitcheries. xx

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