On Saturday, I took two classes from Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting at the Thanksgiving Point Garden of Quilts, sponsored by Riley Blake. I wanted some good instruction on curves because I’m only mediocre on that skill, so I took her Nordic Nights class & got one block made, plus a start on another. I feel confident I can finish this quilt….in 2027. I’ve wanted to make it for a long time because it’s a fairly striking pattern.
Her afternoon class was Braided Irish Chain & since I like her & I like Irish Chain quilts, I opted to stick with her. This quilt is pretty straightforward, but she had some good tips to make it easier. I got one 30″ block done & about 1/2 the units for the second. The lap quilt I’m making takes four of these blocks, so it’s a good start.
Monday & Tuesday I cut out half the new group project so it will be available when I can sew again. I also cut & pieced a Christmas table banner so it will be ready for hand quilting when I’m able. I cleaned up the studio so it’s fresh & clean, then Wednesday I had surgery for the arthritis in my thumb. This is what I had done for all you medically-interested people: Left trapeziectomy / resection arthroplasty with suture suspensionplasty / tendon transfer using flexor carpi radialis to abductor pollicis longus. He removed my trapezoid bone & made a sling with the tendon to stabilize my thumb. It’s a long recovery with weeks in various splints & lots of PT; a year to get all my strength back. But the arthritis pain will be gone & I should be able to start sewing in a few weeks. So I will be disappearing & catching you on the flip side. Happy sewing & get those RSC projects together so I can see all the scrappy fun!
Your classes with Melissa sound like they were great and you made two beautiful blocks, Sue. That hand surgery sounds like a big deal – best wishes for your recovery!
Oh Sue, It sure sounds like a complicated process. I know how painful arthritis – and recovery from joint surgery – can be. Sending you hugs and best wishes for a steady, pain-free and complete recovery.
Thank you! Pain is much less today, so hooray! Stay tuned for whenever I get back to the class blocks! 2027 WIPs??
You totally have experience! Pain is much less today so I’m happy about that. Wednesday I get my personalized molded splint which will be good & maybe allow my other fingers to do stuff.
I like Irish Chain blocks too. I’m sure the class was great! I hope your recovery from your surgery goes well.
Sending very best wishes for a fast recovery to being pain free. I have arthritis in my back but luckily my hands are not affected.
What an adorable Nordic Nights block!!! Two fun classes, back to back!!! I was afraid that with all the cutting out you were doing you also cut your hand real good. But I see now it was planned surgery and it should be an improvement in the long run. Best wishes and prayers for your recovery, Sue.
Sending prayers and good vibes your way for a speedy recovery with NO complications. Take the time you need. We’ll be here when you come back. Hugs. ;^)
Thank you. Going well so far.
I have it everywhere so I’m sure this is just the beginning of orthopedic surgeries. Grrr.
Thank you for the prayers. All is well so far!
It”s all going according to plan as of today, so that’s encouraging. Thank you for the prayers.
So sorry you had to have your hand operated on for arthritis. Hopefully recovery time isn’t too long and soon you’ll be back behind your sewing machine. Your Melissa Corey blocks look great! That first one surely does look fancy!!!