The stitches are in, but I need to decide what to do with the empty space. The original design (shown in last week’s post) has a vintage safety pin and a fabric scrap in that area. I’ve ordered a Christmas tree charm, but not sure if it’ll look ok or not.
I moved my Noah quilt to my Barnett hoop. I have better control of my stitches in the lap hoop than I do on the frame. I can turn the hoop in my lap, whereas I can only stitch from right to left in the frame.
I think I’m making better stitching time this way, plus I can sit on the couch to stitch.
Linking to : Kathy’s Quilts for Slow Sunday Stitching
I donated platelets for over 20 years. I have small veins so they always want to stick me the same place through the scar tissue. The last time I donated, it hurt so bad and kept hurting. I made them take the needle out and I haven't been back since. I always had to go home and eat something then drink lots of water and take it easy. Sometimes though I had to lay on the couch. It seems I would get more shaky in the summer than in the cooler weather. I would never have been able to go back to work.
ReplyDeleteI can't give blood because of certain medications I am on - they don't want them in the blood. I gave blood many years ago before I started medications for my autoimmune diseases but it was so many years ago - I know I didn't faint - one of my daughters gave for the first time a couple months ago - she said she didn't feel well at all for hours afterwards, I don't know if she will do it again.
ReplyDeleteYou've got a couple of beautiful projects in the works. I had to quit giving blood several years ago due to issues with my blood pressure whenever they try to pull blood. I go out like a light.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I hope you are feeling more like yourself today.
ReplyDeleteI don't give blood because I am not sure they would take it with my comorbidities/medicine I am on. I should ask about that.
Your cross-stitch is lovely.
I always envy your hand stitching and hand quilting skills! I agree that you have more control over the quilting with the hoop because you can turn it. Your projects look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe last time I gave blood was years ago and I felt bad afterwards. Not like fainting, just no energy. I was planning on giving again when there is a memorial blood drive or something like that, but I'm not sure I should.
Beautiful projects! I gave blood in my college days to get $$ to get a good meal. I was giving blood several years ago, and about the third time they convinced me to give either plasma or platelets I can't remember. I did that twice, and my counts went way down and it took me a long time to recover, so I quit that.
ReplyDeleteYour cross stitch is very sweet. I guess when you get the charm it will be a matter of trying it out, I think it might be ok! Well done for donating blood, I am not allowed to give blood and after reading how you felt and your other comments I'm rather relieved!
ReplyDeleteYour Noah quilt looks fun, is it a panel?
ReplyDeleteI used to donate blood when I was younger, but after a major illness I dont qualify now, and I'm probably past the age limit, I guess.
I have never donated blood, though I always mean to. =) I didn't realise it can affect you in this way. Your little stitchery is adorable and as for Noah quilt....it is always lovely to catch a glimpse of this whimsical quilt. It is so very sweet!
ReplyDeleteI have never donated blood as I get close to fainting even when I have bloodwork done. Enjoy quilting that Noah quilt. I find the hoop best when you have to go in and around motifs. Your cross-stitch looks great. Can't wait to see it with the charm.
ReplyDeleteI prefer a hoop too gave up trying a frame years ago. I used to give blood but the last few times I had the same issue with feeling faint! Is there a age limit to give blood?
ReplyDeleteYour cross-stitched piece is so sweet! I haven't donated blood in many years. Sounds like it affects you differently as you get older. Hope you're feeling better today!
ReplyDeleteBoth the embroidery and the Noah quilt are so cute.
ReplyDeleteI've never been able to donate blood because I have hypothyroidism.
It's amazing with all of you who are blood donors.
Hope you are doing well now.
Your cross stitch looks good! I am interested to see the tree charm when it comes.
ReplyDeleteThe Noah quilt is very cute. It is nice to quilt in a hoop you can turn whichever way works best for you.
I gave blood once when I was in college. I was fine until they removed the needle and I sat up. A nurse hurried over and told me to lay back down. I didn't understand why. Then it hit me--I guess I was extremely pale and when she saw me she knew what was coming. I felt awful and was soon hyperventilating. They had me breathing into a paper bag. After I rested a bit and had cookies and punch, I took my volunteer shift sealing the blood bags. But I never gave blood again. My daughters each gave blood a couple of times in high school, and each time they had to spend the following day in bed. They don't give anymore. But hubby gives regularly--with absolutely no problems! :)
LOVE your cross stitch! That's what I'm spending most of my time on lately. I used to donate blood, but the last couple of times I went, they said I was borderline anemic, and wouldn't take me. So I stopped going. My dad donated several gallons over his lifetime.
ReplyDeleteYour works look lovely. I haven't given blood in years. I'm so sorry to hear about your reaction. Take care.
ReplyDeletehi penpen, wow you have been busy stitching and everything is beautiful. sadly i have'nt stitched anything since getting Missy may, she just turned 2 and i'm afraid to stitch anything because she is always jumping in my lap she would be stabbed by the needle for sure more than once! i have a small wall quilt Noah's ark i bought for my grandson....he just turned 3 LOL. have a new grandson coming i n July. I pray this finds you healthy, have not been blogging for years. take care my friend ill try to visit more frequently. blessings joann allen
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