and the last project bag I will ever attempt.
I used the Moda sampler fabric but because this color's pattern was somewhat skewed, it was indeed frustrating.
I did three pieces rather than a single length of fabric so the sampler would be upright on front, back, and flap. Lining is the coordinating ticking.
Trying my best to line up the flap's pattern with the front's (because I am … you know) and I should have chosen the blue fabric. Regardless, between the stiff interfacing and the light fleece lining and the sides and the seams and the everything with this project, it has soured me for a second attempt. Besides, I like my clear zip pockets better. I can see the contents at a glance and several fit nicely into a larger tote like Peg was making (I can't find the link to her totes!)
We took Carole for her pacemaker checkup and this time worked with the guy that saw her immediately after the surgery. After I asked why it is set at 80 and does not increase with activity, he replied that he just made that change. Finally! I've been asking for 4 years! Since the AV node ablation which disconnected the chambers, she cannot beat on her own and has 4 leads to her device. This amazing thing can actually increase her heart rate based on her body's vibration, such as her foot hitting the floor. The more she moves, the more the device increases her beats to compensate. It will be interesting to see if this helps since walking around a store drains to the point of extreme weakness. It may not help, it may help. Right now she has to walk so slowly to prevent this feeling and can't walk any distance. She wanted the Dove chocolate that Walgreens had on sale but we didn't go there, I just gave her a bag of mine. She called last night and asked why there are nuts in it. There aren't. It was her tooth that broke off at the root. Here we go again!
They said the snow will start at 11 am today and it's right on the money. Mark will be home from breakfast at the Italian Home soon and make sure the snow blower works. My previous office hired snow removals and they used leaf blowers except for the heavy wet snowfalls. Worked like a dream.
Have a good weekend! Stay safe and warm.
Please help any stray and lost critters in the cold.
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10 comments:
Oh my gosh, I think sainthood will be bestowed upon you soon!
Marly I am in LOVE with this project bag you made! Excellent work my friend!
Your project bag is beautiful!
Hopefully Carole will feel better and walk with more ease. She is blessed to have you for a sister!
So sorry that Carole is having that difficulty. Hope the original technician can
resolve it for her...you both deserve a reprieve from such care. Just love the job
you did on the project bag... fastidious, as always … your flaws, if any, never show
Love your bag! You are one talented lady.
I sure hope the change with the pacemaker will make a big difference in how Carole feels. You both are always in my prayers.
Have been thinking about you and the snow. I hope the snow blower will do it's job.
Take care. Am feeding the birds and squirrels. Don't see as many "loose" kitties as I used to. I hope they are all somewhere cozy and warm.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.
I'm so impressed with your project bag and your matching up abilities, Marly! I could never figure out anything like that... Your attentions to detail is inspiring :)
Oh, my--it sounds like that change in Carole's pacemaker should have been made long ago. I do hope it helps. And the tooth... sigh! It is just one thing after another.
Our snow "storm" kind of fizzled out--only got about 4". Hope it wasn't too bad up your way. ♥
Marly, I love the project bag, good job. I am hoping the adjustment helps Carole feel better, I would have hoped someone with all of Carole's health problem took care of there teeth. Even though a broken tooth can come to the best of us too! Who know Chinese food could me dangerous, not me last year and I go to the Dentist three times a year. I just love clean teeth!
Your stitching is amazing & perfect!
I also have a pacemaker and encountered an interesting situation with mine. We were moving some things with a trailer hooked to our Jeep. When we drove with the trailer empty there was a very rythmetic vibration. I would get breathless and dizzy. But, when the trailer was full, not problem. Talked to the Dr and found that the vibration was causing my pacemaker to think I was running and increased the "juice". I thought I was having a heart attack! Just a FYI-it CAN go the other way too.
You are, well....you know LOL. Your project bag is adorable.... I used to be....well, you know....but am trying my best to get over it, because I rarely succeed at well....you know. Poor Carole....the mention of a broken tooth makes me almost want to put down the Merci chocolates I was just eating as I read your post...... ALMOST I said. Hope the adjustment makes a good difference.....Fingers crossed and a few prayers on the way up.... Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
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