It's a finish!
Peaceful Pineapple
68 x 68
The pattern is Shiloh from the book The Best of Fons and Porter Scrap Quilts and was inspired by a civil war era quilt in the Smithsonian.
In 2023 when hubby was in and out of the hospital and I had to stay close to him while he was recouperating I looked through a bunch of quilting books and bookmarked and then started several quilts. This one was started in December 2023.
I big stitch hand quilted it with blue and white perle cotton #8. I started the hand quilting back in February when the theme in my sewing space to move UFOs forward was "Log Cabins and variations".
And I've been working on it while once again hubby is experiencing health issues and pain. I've been trying to get help for him and coordinate care between dental, medical and oral surgeons and am growing increasingly frustrated. The words "osteomyelitis, osteoradionecrosis of jaw (ORNJ), bone fragments" describe what he is currently dealing with.
Binding the zigzag sides was not fun but I finally got it finished too.
The back.
And sew on...
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I mentioned that my husband is once again experiencing health issues. He can't talk because of his jaw problem so I've been doing all the talking for him and a lot of talking I have been doing! I mentioned my frustration and I have to say one way I deal with that so I'm not angry (which is not good for my health) all the time at the sad state of healthcare(less) today is to sew or read or garden.
I'll give one example of what I deal with...
Hubby can't swallow and has a G-tube. Whenever doc prescribes something new I always say "do you remember he has a G-tube so it needs to be in liquid form or able to be crushed?". Then when I pick up a new prescription I always ask the pharmacist "can this be crushed and put in a G-tube?". "Yes" is always the reply and I get a look like I'm crazy to ask. Then I get home and read the drug insert and see "do not crush", "do not put in G-tube". Oh, the frustration!
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On another note Kathy S. sent me a surprise box of goodies. Going through scraps is another good way to soothe the soul!
13 comments:
Your work is fabulous.
Both you and your husband are in my prayers.
Sharon M
No wonder you’re frustrated. The drug example you give is pretty bad. Would it be possible to read the drug inserts while you’re still at the pharmacy? Then you could talk to the pharmacist about the conflicting directions.
I think I'd be tempted to stand at the pharmacy window and read the instructions for each medication so you can ask/confirm in the moment (being ornery I admit but also advocating for your husband). Your peaceful pineapple is stunning! There is a Civil War battlefield not far from here - Shiloh National Park - and the fighting there was anything but how the word shiloh is defined. I've always wondered about that . . .
Beautiful quilt.love how you did the edge finish. Understand your feelings, my hubby has been in nursing home for 2 weeks after a fall and we are considering hospice
love it - so many tiny scraps used.
Lovely Pineapple quilt finish, Cathy--simply beautifully rendered. Even that border is so special...nice work;)0
So sorry to hear that you DH's health issues have worsened...what is it with pharmacies these days? That is so frustrating. i agree with QD Julie's suggestion. Hugs and hope he feels better...Julierose
Cathy, so very sorry to read of your husband once again dealing with health issues.I get what you say about instructions for administering various drugs, I do exactly as yourself, always double checking - just in case.
Anger is a devil to deal with, frustration also, I feel nothing but sympathy for you, I have the same issue but with myself and health, not my husband. I am doing a little sewing after so, so long but gardening is out! Hope things can settle for you soon.
Oh dear I forgot to add that your Pineapple quilt is amazing - congratulations!!
Sewing is so therapeutic, so I'm glad you are getting some sewing time. You've created a beautiful quilt as you've soothed your soul. I'll be praying for you and your husband during this frustrating time.
I’m with Julie, I’d stand at the pharmacy window and read through the medication instructions…..it is difficult when there isn’t one person providing care….it’s like companies using third party contractors, they don’t know the whole job and don’t care as if it was their job. I’m sorry for your poor healthcare experiences. No wonder you get so many quilts done…..extreme frustration sewing.
Peaceful Pineapple is my favorite finish. . WOW!!! Our healthcare system is sad. There is too much "no" and the process of starting with the cheapest solution whether or not it is a workable solution for the patient means healing is delayed. I agree, you can't get angry; but, you must continue to move forward. Sending you hugs.
Your pineapple quilt is a beauty, Cathy! I love the design with the zigzag edge, although I can't imagine binding it. I'm sorry to hear that your husband is struggling again and that you're having so much trouble getting the right medications that will work for him. That is so frustrating. Sending you a big quilty hug!
The first thing that I noticed about your beautiful Peaceful Pineapple quilt was the binding, Cathy. I said to myself, "I would never attempt that!" Well done! And I hope that I didn't bite myself in the butt...never say never.
I am sorry to hear about your husband's health issues! It should not be difficult in this day and age to get help for people in pain!
Hugs to you!
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