Check out the Book!

Hi Everyone!

I got an advance copy of my new book! I'm very pleased. They say I will have some in a few weeks. I'll have a giveaway when I get them so stay tuned!

I'm just stunned, but they tell me the pre-sales have gone so well that they are having to reprint before it ever gets to market! Who knew???

Here are a couple of pages for you to look at. Let me know what you think!

Blessings ~

Sneak Peek!

Gosh! I almost feel like I'm getting my life back!! Here's a look at the new tablerunner using the Rise 'N Shine fabrics. It'll be in an ad in American Patchwork and Quilting. I'll let you know when. There will be a kit available for it as well.


I actually got a few more things listed on Etsy! See some of them on the sidebar. Hopefully more to come soon.

Blessings ~

Update on Mom

Things are improving with my mom. She's started going to the dining room again for meals and seems to be getting some strength back. I will discontinue her private care after this weekend. I received a letter from the Director of Emergency Services at the hospital that we had such nightmares with. She was very apologetic once again and assured me that her discussion with the nurse had helped her "grow personally and professionally." That's all I wanted.

I think we are going to be able to move her to a wonderful facility that will have great care in the nursing center when she needs it. Thanks to all of you who have been thinking of us and praying for us. I am so grateful for you!

I've actually been able to get a little quilting done! I'll give you a preview when it's far enough along for you to tell what it's going to look like. The new fabric is great fun to play with!

I found a way to post some of my Etsy listings on the blog sidebar! It'll take you directly to the item listing. These feedsacks are selling faster than I can get them listed! Keep checking for new stuff if you're interested.

Until next time, have a great weekend!

Blessings ~

Something Fun!

Happy 4th of July!! I hope you all are having either a terrific day with your friends/families or able to enjoy a bit of laziness and doing what you like. My mom was a bit better yesterday! I'm trying to get her down to the very lowest dose of the anti-psychotic needed to control the hallucinations, but not make her feel 'rum-dum' as she calls it.

I had to show you what I received in the mail a couple of days ago! It's my newest fabric line called 'Rise 'N Shine". Of course there are a lot more pieces, but I just wanted to give you a teaser. I think I'll have yardage in a couple of weeks to start working on.

I have to have a pattern done for it by August 1 to include in an ad coming out in American Patchwork and Quilting. Yikes! Keep your fingers crossed that I find the time to do it!

Blessings to each of you on this special day that we celebrate our freedom. And unceasing prayers for the young men and women that are not able to celebrate with their families today because they are doing their service for our country.

Another Quick Update

Boy! What a tough week so far! I talked with the Director of Emergency Services yeserday for a half hour on the phone and vented every one of my complaints. She absolutely agreed that everything was poorly handled and will investigate and get a letter off to me with the results. She also said that there are ways around the HIPAA laws and that the nurse I spoke with will be instructed on how to do that. If nothing else, she should give the matter to her superior.

Sadly, my Mom's hallucinations were back yesterday. It seems like they are going to return when she is not receiving the anti-psychotic drug with a sedative. Just makes me sick. Only time will tell if this will be resolved. She's going downhill quickly. I'm OK with that and I know she is, too. She has been ready to be with her Lord for a long time now. I just want to make sure that she's comfortable and safe.

I visited a Nursing Home yesterday and talked to a couple more. There are probably only 3 or 4 that I would consider for her and of course, they're all full and you get on a list if they're even taking names! It's so frustrating and sad. I know that God will work this out and I must be patient. Meanwhile, I found a great gal to help with her until something comes along.

Thank you so much for your wonderful notes and support on this! I treasure each one of you whether you post a comment or not.

Blessings~

Update on My Mom

This has been an outrageous week. I have so many complaints about the medical community I don't know where to begin! Don't worry, though. I won't go on and on.

As many of you know, my mom is 96 and failing, but she's in her right mind and pretty alert. She lives in assisted living and only gets help with her meds and bathing. Her doctor had started her on a new Parkinson's drug to manage her tremors and she began having hallucinations. She knew what she was seeing wasn't real. We were scheduled to leave on a REAL vacation (not business) trip for Bill's birthday and they kept saying that the drug would work out of her system and it would be OK.

We took off last Wed. and by the time we were 600 miles away, she was much worse! They took her BP and it was over 200 so they sent her to the hospital. Of course her Dr. was going out of town, but his partner was on call. Needless to say, we turned around and started home.

The hospital ran every test known to man to make sure they made their money! She was dehydrated and had blood in her urine, but they didn't treat her for anything!! They just blew it off as her being old. And to top it off-- get this-- THE NURSE HAD A PIECE OF PAPER IN FRONT OF HER THAT GAVE ME HER MEDICAL DIRECTIVE, BUT SHE WOULDN'T DISCUSS HER CONDITION WITH ME BECAUSE SHE DIN'T KNOW I WAS WHO I SAID I WAS!!!!!!! Even when I told I was hundreds of miles from home and her ONLY family. Nope, they couldn't do a thing for her so they were sending her home in the same condition she came in! I explained that she lived ALONE, but it didn't matter. They had talked to the doctor on call and he said to release her and return her by ambulance! Can you believe it?????

I got a friend to pick her up and called the Dr. and pealed his ears back so he ordered her an antibiotic and a sedative to help her sleep. She hadn't slept for at least 2 days. When I got home, I got her 24 hour care (at $500 a day)! Her hallucinations have gone away at this point and she's much better. I will be filing a complaint with the hospital and anyone else I can find to yell at. I just don't know what is in store for us with the health industry. It's just awful----

OK, I'm done. On a more fun note! I happened to see Cyndi Walker's blog. She's making a new bag with the Bees Knees fabric. Ought to be fun! Check it out at Wishful Stitches.

So I'm home for now. At least maybe I'll have time to list some things on Etsy and sew on a project or two. Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Blessings~

Out of Touch!

Wow! What a week this has been! We took off to hand deliver the fan quilt with the scallops to Bill's friend in Branson and spent a couple of days there. We were taken to dinner at a wonderful restaurant as a thank you which of course, wasn't necessary, but enjoyed none-the-less! Then we went to Bella Vista, AR for a couple of days for Bill's Father's Day gift. He got to play a little golf and do a LOT of relaxing!

When we got home we found out our computer modem had been fried by a lightning bolt and that took 2 days to fix! I could use the laptop, but really felt out of my element when I couldn't work at my own desk and my own computer! Is it good that we're so dependent on these things?

I've finally had a chance to visit most of the blogs created by you great folks who left comments on mine during the giveaway. They are ALL wonderful! What a fabulous group of creative and talented quilters and crafters you all are! I promise to make every effort to visit any blogs written by those who leave comments on mine. It's pure fun to get to know you through your blog!

I got a few things listed in my Etsy store, but several have sold and I need to get to work! I really like that Etsy! Hopefully tomorrow I can get with it. In the meantime, have a wonderful day---

Blessings~