Pleurisy
January 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have been sick as a dog for the last week. Apparently, I have pleurisy. I thought that was a disease from the “olden days”. Oh no, its still hanging around. Basically, the membrane around my lungs got swollen and I couldn’t breathe very well, and when I would cough, it felt like I was being stabbed with a knife. Very painful. I’m feeling a lot better today: I can breather normally, and no more stabbing pain. Thank the lord for modern medicine! In my last post I mentioned that I was *almost* done piecing Wyatt’s zig zag quilt top. Well, I’m back with photos!!
This is the best ‘full’ shot I could get…the sunlight was streaming in the window, which made for a very odd lighting. I’m going to back it with minkee, so that it will be a nice cuddly blankie for my baby.
He’s pretty excited for me to finish it! Hopefully I’ll be able to go to my local quilt shop this weekend to pick up the batting…
In other news, its almost my birthday! Woot!! I asked for a Kindle…I’m hoping I get one! I made a case for it (*wink*), but I wasn’t able to use the original fabric I had picked out, because the grid was not printed straight AT ALL. So frustrating! But I think I’m going to try using it on the diagonal. Anyhoo, I made this one:
I used one of my all-time favorite Japanese prints. I’m giving it to my mom, because she loves it. I think the next time I make one, I will trim the batting 1/4″ around all sides to decrease bulk, and make the accent fabric strip narrower.
Well, I’m off. Wilbur needs to be picked up from the doggy groomer, and then I’m off to pick up my mommy from the airport! Yay!
13 Responses to “Pleurisy”
Beautiful! I love the yellow and gray combo.
By Kristen on Jan 31, 2012
So sorry that you’ve been sick. Pleurisy sounds awfully painful. Take care of yourself and feel better soon.
This is a gorgeous quilt. The fabrics and colors are wonderful. As of yet, I haven’t made a zig-zag quilt, but I do want to sometime.
Karen
By Karen on Jan 31, 2012
Your quilt looks fabulous,Im sure Wyatt will love snuggling under it – especially with the soft minkee backing. What a great idea.
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Glad you’re feeling better from your pleurisy. My poor hubby had it a few years ago and I used to cringe for him every time he coughed – he described it the same way you did!! Very painful
Hugs,
Joy
By Joy :o) on Jan 31, 2012
Ooops … that was meant to be a sad face after painful:/
By Joy :o) on Jan 31, 2012
Your quilt top is gorgeous. I’m sure it will be cherished. Jacinta
By embracingitall on Jan 31, 2012
Oh, and glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. J
By embracingitall on Jan 31, 2012
What a sweet quilt for your little boy:):):) The grey and yellow are really pretty together and I hope you are much better now;)
By Sara on Jan 31, 2012
oh No…thats so painful…do rest and no cold air to breathe…warm place to rest…take care.
Warm Hugs to you
Dawn x
By Dawn on Feb 1, 2012
Ugh…alot of sickness going around. So sorry!! Hope you are feeling better!
I am now VERY into minky or soft and fluffy as backing…since I just did my first one recently!
By Heidi on Feb 1, 2012
So sorry. I have had pleurisy several times. NOT fun.
Beautiful quilt. So sunny!!
Hope you get to feeling better quickly.
By Bloggymom on Feb 1, 2012
Happy Birthday Jen!
By Jeanette on Feb 2, 2012
Now that I have read your post =0P Pleurisy, not fun! I had it off and on for about six months, and just when I started feeling better, it switched sides. Miserable stuff! Hope you are feeling better soon. The quilt is darling, and with a minky back, Wyatt will never let go of it =0)
Did you get your Kindle?
By Jeanette on Feb 2, 2012
Your quilts/crafts are so fantastic! It’s so nice to find other quilters all around the world!
http://www.quiltworld2.blogspot.com
Hugs, Ulla (from Finland)
By Ulla's Quilt World on Mar 12, 2012