Accidents Happen...

 Sometimes, life has a way of slowing down and that is exactly what has happened to me.  On Thanksgiving Day, I went to visit my Dad.  Going into the facility, I tripped/stumbled and fell on my knee on concrete.  As I sat in the on the wet concrete, I knew I had hurt myself.  I proceed to hobble into the facility to see my Dad.  I did not stay long because I could feel my leg swelling.  He knew I fell but I kept a brave face until I left his room.  Then, my son almost had to carry me out.  I went home and went straight to bed.  The next morning I went straight to the hospital urgent care.  Hurting yourself on holidays is bad because so many services are closed.  If this had not been a holiday, I could have gone to a orthopaedic urgent care which would have been a better choice.  However, the hospital urgent care took good care me.  X-rays confirmed that I had indeed hurt myself -- fractured knee cap.  Ugh!  Into a splint I went until I could get an appointment with orthopaedic doctor.  Of course, internet searches are a miserable way to learn about this type of fracture because it is easy to think the worst.

Fast forward five days, I saw the doctor.  Since I had been splinted since the x-rays were taken and the x-rays showed that the bone had not separated, I would not need surgery.  I am sure you know fractures still need time to heal.  At least 12 weeks is what the doctor said.  So, my leg is still is a splint but a different kind of splint.  It will allow movement when the doctor decides that I get a little along with some physical therapy.  I am looking forward to moving my knee again but not really looking forward to the physical therapy.  In the meantime, I am walking with a straight leg and a cane which slow going and very tiring.  So, I do as little as I can get by with.  Not that I have not pushed it because I have.  Pushing boundaries is part of life. 

So, there will be no more sewing this year.  All the projects that I had intended to finished year or at least get started will not be done.  I am going to attempt to organize the projects so that I can get them accomplished in 2023.

I will try to continue posting inspiration posts as I see sometime interesting.  In the meantime, I am sitting in my chair with my leg under a pillow trying to find things to do.  I am taking advantage of my Craftsy account, watching knitting videos, and practicing knitting.  Trying not to purchase too much stuff because it is very easy to go on a shopping spree when there is nothing else to do.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Turtleneck Top

 This top intrigued me.  It definitely has a casual vibe to it.

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Mixed Media Drop-Shoulder Turtleneck Top. Price tag: $998.00.  Details:  turtleneck, long sleeves, drop shoulders, oversized fit, pullover style, approximately 30-inches from shoulder to hem.  For reference, the model is 5'10".  This can be found on the Neiman Marcus website.

I know this is another over sized top but you really need to check out the "turtleneck".  It reminds me of cozy sweatshirt with a bit style.  When I saw the neckline, I had all kinds of ideas on create the top with a similar neckline.  

I think the Cowl Top pattern by Loes Hinse Designs would be perfect.  The pattern is available on the casual elegance website.  Replace the cowl with a handknit neckband.  Finding a cozy fabric should not be too hard.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful. 

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Patchwork Dress

This week's inspiration is rather interesting and lends itself toward using large leftovers pieces of fabric or not.  It would definitely take some planning but is certainly doable.

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Patchwork Print Twist Front  Maxi Dress.  Price tag: $1698.00.  Details: Jeweled neckline, sleeveless, ruched back, ankle length, a-line silhouette, invisible zipper, polyester, fully lined, 51-inches long.  For reference, the model is 5'10".  It can be found on Neiman Marcus website.

This is such a simple dress.  If you have a fitted shift dress meant for wovens, you are almost there.  I would be very tempted to make the "twist" into a belt.  In the past when I had this type of a twist, it closed with velcro. As for the skirt of the dress, I would decide on the length and decide how wide to make the skirt.  Then, I would change the skirt portion of the shift dress by cutting the pattern at regulra intervals and spread until I have the wide that I wanted.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

New Jacket Pattern...Itch To Stitch Winterthur Jacket Jacket

Itch to Stitch has created a classic jacket pattern and you get two views.  It is the Winterthur Jacket pdf pattern.  Check out the line drawings:

This pattern is perfect for year around depending on the fabric that you have chosen.  Here is the list of features:

• Options for cup sizes
• Options for collar and three-piece hood
• Fully lined
• Princess seams to shoulders
• Back Yoke
• Cinched waist by drawn string on the inside
• Front patch and optional chest pockets
• Zipper front with button flap
• Two-piece long sleeve with adjustable button hem
• Designed for non-stretch fabric

This pattern is on sale through November 23, 2022.  All discounts apply.  So be sure to look around a bit at all the fabulous patterns and check out the blog post to see the fabulous tester versions of this jacket.

I am an affiliate of Itch to Stitch.  Any purchases made through my links will result in a small commission to me at no cost to you.  Thank you!

Happy Stitching!

Quilts?

 Long ago, I started a quilt for my son. He picked fabric not that I think he was particularly interested and the pattern.  It just so happened to be a quilt pattern that I loved but I did not love it by the time I had finished the quilt top.  I really intended to get it ready for the long arm quilter in Pittsburgh but instead moved across country.  This year I decided to clear space on my fabric shelves by finishing up quilts.  

In August, I finished a quilt that just needed the binding.  You can see it here.  Finishing that quilt really motivated me.  A queen size quilt really takes up a lot of space.  On to the next project, the quilt for my son.  I could not find any posts that I blogged on working on the quilt but it must have been in the spring of 2016.  The long arm quilter here in Arkansas just called to say it was ready.  Here's a glimpse:

All I need to do now is the binding.  Maybe this will be the year that I will have two finished quilts.  My goal is for this to be finished before New Year's Day or better yet Christmas.  I am fairly excited about this being so close to being finished.

Happy Stitching!