Once again we have a nationwide lockdown and this time community spread of the Covid-19 Delta variant. I admit to thinking “oh no not again” but I have plenty of food in the fridge and freezer and ample stash in the embroidery cupboard so I will be able to sit out this siege quite comfortably. How fortunate that I had been to the library just the day before!
I decided that I don’t need another big project but can use the time to complete various smaller tasks so yesterday I finished the stitching on the book cover. I’m so pleased with this and hope to finish it off completely by the end of the week.
Today I cut up two old towels that had threadbare patches at each end. With the still thick and absorbent middle area I made a couple of kitchen towels. My friend Sophie gave me instructions as to how to do the binding and for a first attempt it went reasonably well. My current kitchen towels were a gift when I left Japan in 1987 so they have lasted well. The binding efforts today are preparation for the inevitable day when holes do break through:)
And I have started another alphabet panel for the blue bag. These are fun to stitch even though I get tired with the fine count linen and using only one thread of floss.
Yesterday I received a text message from my doctor - the ultrasound and X-ray that my physio eventually decided were necessary after my fall a month ago showed not the rotator cuff tear he had been blithely treating but a fracture!! With the current lockdown I’m not able to get to see my doctor until at least the end of next week and meantime have been resisting a visit to Dr Google as I don’t really have any information on which to base a search. At times like these an inability to tolerate painkillers is really quite a nuisance but this is a good excuse to rest and read??
The DBEM is quite well and has finally agreed to an appointment with the audiologist. Hopefully hearing aids are to come soon.
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5 comments:
That book cover is so pretty!
Surprised that you didn't put embroidery supplies before food in your list of necessities for a lockdown!
Margaret dear - how I admire you from afar...Your exquisite needlework selections and production, your make-do attitude and especially your devotion to your DBEM. The
book cover is so lovely and following the
progress on your blue book is quite enjoyable. Sorry about the resumed lock-down
but in light of the shoulder diagnosis, rest
and reading can be welcomed alternatives.
I share your inability to tolerate pain meds
so hope that fracture is treated ASAP and you are back to normal shortly.
Hopefully you will be able to get into the doctor sooner rather than later.
Stay safe xx
I heard about your lockdown, your PM is so sensible. Our numbers are rising locally again, thanks to the relaxed restrictions and summer festivals.
My husband did a job with someone who then fell ill despite being double jabbed. Hubby had a negative test but we kept away from our parents to be on the safe side.
I'm still wearing my mask when I'm out and about. Which isn't much!
Good luck making it through another lockdown - to be honest, I am awaiting new restrictions to drop around here any time now, as our numbers are rising to scary levels again.
Your stitching looks beautiful as always, but yeah, with your shoulder this hurt, maybe relaxing and reading would be the better shot!
Good luck with DBEM at the audiologist. My grandma got hers a couple days ago and she loves them, they improve her life so much already! If you can afford it, look into the rechargeable ones. It really helps long term to not have to change batteries all the time.
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