Victorian Santas
The Victorian Santa quilt blocks are in progress. This is a Log Cabin pattern with a bit of a twist. There will be three different sizes featured in the center of each block. I chose the 6 3″ blocks to do first. The small size takes a total of four logs around the image. It was quite a bit of stitch a seam, press that seam and then trim that seam. Slow but sure and it also allows me the opportunity to keep moving and not sit in front of the sewing machine for too long. This Victorian Santa pattern spoke to me, big time. In times past, I have ten Victorian Santas that I have done in Counted Cross Stitch. They have all been framed by Michael’s and are under UV protective glass. They average 20″ x 26″. They are tucked away in the attic, right beside the storage box where there are just as many Victorian Santa figurines that stand 10″ tall. Within my own home I could very well have a truck show of Victorian Santas taking front and center.
There was a purpose for me to remain in the sewing studio for the better part of the day. This morning Dennis began the prep for his colonoscopy tomorrow in Fairmont. I had no idea that our hospital had ceased doing the procedures. Dennis has been allowed clear liquids for today. Coffee and green tea topped with water. It was easier for me to let Dennis roam at will today and having me remain quite and not asking anything or making any comments. I am quite sure that after he begins the prep cocktail at six this evening, all thoughts will be centered as to his physical proximity to the bathroom. I am proud of Dennis for doing the colonoscopy. Our family doctor did tell Dennis as the age of 84, it could be bypassed. Dennis is of the mindset of doing what is required to stay on track with health that is as good as possible. That tells me that he still has dreams to see through, events to look forward to and most of all, he wants to spend as much time in our forever home as possible.
Dennis has been in the patio porch and I know he has been napping off and on. What a great way to pass time. Dennis is adamant in taking his meds and I know he will see this through being just as adamant. Let’s hear it for the ole cowboy.
I have fixed myself a bologna sandwich and have it in my sewing studio to enjoy sometime for supper. I could not eat in front of him.
Take care and my hope is everyone is taking good care of their medical checks and balances. You are worth it.