It was a very busy weekend. I quilted Friday, Saturday and Sunday - and I finished Bo's quilting! Yeah. Friday night was a little rough, I got my fingers caught in the needle twice. The second time the needle actually went through my finger tip. Thank God Ryan was home.
"Holy shit! Holy shit!"
He jumps off the couch and runs up stairs. Ryan is NOT squeamish about blood, after all he is a paramedic, but me on the other hand... seeing a needle stuck through my finger tip, was NOT a comfortable sight.
"Do I need to go to the ER??? Oh my gosh what did I do?" I said in a panic.
"Hold still." He's laughing really hard at this point. "It's out, how the hell did you do that? Keep your fingers away from the needle!" I'm very good at taking advice, but I just looked at him with my eyes squinked and said, "No shit sherlock." He continued to laugh.
Even though my finger was throbbing, one that is on a mission can not take a break because of a little flesh wound. So band aids, Bernie and I continued on.
Yes, I bite my nails. Horrible habit I know, but I can't seem to kick it. Nervous habit they say.
Saturday was a rough day for me and I found myself in tears. My baby boy Anaheim has a cough and I decided to look up his symptoms online and of course what I found broke me. Anaheim is my first dog ever and the best dog at that. So I cried all day at the loss of him... And I couldn't find my Preperation H, so needless to say - my eyes were so swollen the next day I could barely open them.
Ryan gets home and looks at me and laughs, "Stitches, you need to learn how to control your emotions, he's going to be fine."
Yes, I've obtained the nickname stitches. I seem to run into everything, I'm constantly breaking myself. Last year I broke my middle finger making the bed!!! Who the hell does that happen to?
Then my mother facetimed me, "You look horrible!"
"Thanks Mom, I had a bad day yesterday."
"Dogs can't live forever Tracee, do you think maybe you were over emotional because you are tired? And when's the last time you had something to eat?"
Hmmmm, I thought on that. When did I eat last? It was Sunday, I hadn't eaten yet, I didn't eat anything on Saturday and all I had on Friday was a hard boiled egg...
No wonder I was a mess!
I finished Bo's quilting yesterday afternoon about 3pm.
When I was done I decided to take a nap. Louis approves.
I took it over to neighbor Das' house and his cat also approved.
Funniest thing about this picture is what is on the TV!
Last night we went over to my other sister's house to have lasagna and good times with family. And of course deliver little Tee's quilt. She loved it! I'll post pictures later, they are on Ryan's phone.
But here's Ryan and me last night - isn't that hat adorable!!! Ryan's mom made it for Little Tee - I sent her a message last night. "Dear my other mother, where is my hat like this. Love it!"
Here's to Monday! May we all have a good one. Cheers!
Congratulations on getting Bo's quilt quilted - it looks amazing!! I, too, have "sewn" my fingers - it hurts!!! But I am finally learning to keep my fingers away from the needle - I am sure you will as well!! Also, I would love to know how you can go a whole day without eating - I am lucky if I can go a couple of hours!! Good luck on your quest - you are right on track! I am really enjoying following your progress.
Posted by: Lori | 01/28/2013 at 07:49 AM
I am enjoying your quilting journey! Hope your fingers recover soon. ;)
Kat
Posted by: D | 01/28/2013 at 07:59 AM
Wow, you really did a great job on the quilting, it was worth the seam ripping! I have these bright yellow gloves for moving the fabric around under the needle, they have grippy things on them like those one-piece pjs one had on as a child! They save the strain on my fingers because I have lost all the gripping action on the tip of my fingers from quilting and my fingertips are so smooth they are slippy like glass. And best part the gloves only cost between $3 and $10 depending on the brand.
Posted by: Shanna | 01/28/2013 at 09:38 AM
You need to eat at least once a day, breakfast is the best time, since you are just getting up, and haven't started anything else. I am so enjoying your blog and follow you everyday. Never done that before. Hang in there, and you will make your goal...
Posted by: Jean McMurry | 01/28/2013 at 09:39 AM
Sorry to hear about the needle in the finger, but you were lucky - a paramedic in the house! I made the mistake of calling the ER to see if I needed to come in- and heard lots of people laughing at me. This may or may not help, but I now sew with an ott lite. More light and I seem to be able to keep my fingers out of the way! Sorry to hear about your dog, too. Maybe a 37th quilt from scraps? I'm cheering you along your journey, and quite excited to see how the year turns out.
Posted by: Therese | 01/28/2013 at 12:16 PM
Broke your finger making a bed?? I broke my arm sleeping. Ha ha. We're a special breed. All the quilts look gorgeous!! I can't wait to see the next one!
Posted by: Charlene S | 01/28/2013 at 04:38 PM
I'm not sure what i am enjoying the most in regards to your blog, the inspiration of your quilting journey this year or your wicked sense of humor and story telling talents. You are so funny and you can quilt!
Posted by: Mcm | 01/28/2013 at 07:15 PM
Lori, I have no idea how I go without eating for days. It's something I rarely think about. When I lived with my mom I ate ALL the time - and I do eat when Ryan's home, but other than that, I don't get it. BUT - I have set a new rule for myself; 3 squares a day from this point on.
Kat - My fingers are better! :) Scars tell better stories than tattoos.
Shanna; I think I will use your advice on picking up a pair of yellow gloves, I think we might have some here at work I can try. Thanks for the advice!
Jean; I've eaten breakfast everyday since! I'm glad your following my blog! My middle name is Jean!
Therese; I laughed really hard at your comment. I am indeed lucky to have a Paramedic in the house. Thanks for your thoughts on my dog. Usually when I go to my doctor he's like, "What did you do this time?" HaHa! But I think a needle in your finger is a very valid concern and those ER people shouldn't of laughed... but Ryan tells me they laugh at everything, guess it's the job. :)
OK Charlene S - How did you break your arm sleeping? DO TELL!!!
Mcm - Glad you're enjoying my blog. And what a sweet compliment, "story telling talents" I just wanted to start a blog about the things I love most. People, quilts, dogs and laughter. :)
Posted by: Tracee Doran | 01/29/2013 at 11:58 AM
And you have a Whippet too? Your life is truly grand!
Posted by: Joanie Relf | 01/30/2013 at 05:29 AM
Wow, I love, love, love the quilting on the quilt in this post *scrolls back up to read who it's for* That's right Bo's quilt :o) Now if you can just come show me how to do it, I'll be happy....I've already perfected the sewing machine needle through my finger....mine was with a walking foot not an embroidery foot though lol
WTG Ryan with his 'professional' words of wisdom....you do as your hubby says, and keep those now 'nailed' fingers away from the needle...it would be a shame to do such a good job at curing the nail biting, to keep damaging them with needles.
Hugs
Naomi
Posted by: Naomi Vela | 03/03/2013 at 12:53 AM