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I have been today for some unknown irrational reason working on prepping an applique block.
Why I'm doing this really make no since because Thursday I will surgery done on both wrists for carpal tunnel. Since both are in need but the right hand is the worst, my surgeon explain doing both at the same time is the best way to go. Healing will be better in the long run. Will see
Anyway that being said, it's silly really to be doing this instead finishing something else.



All I can say is I wanted to.



It is a Blackbird Design, Warm Hearts I started years ago and put aside. Came across it while looking for fabric the other day.

Couldn't get it out of my thoughts.



Have 2 of the 9 blocks already done






Since the pattern was already made and ready to use I went ahead with the method I prep.






 Using freezer paper and starch.

Now after this week I'm not sure how long it will be before I get back to stitching on it.
Maybe I can have it done, just depends on if my hands get to hurting,
That could the reason for why I stopped working on this before, don't remember exactly.


Linking up at Kathy's Quilt 

Comments

  1. Hope all goes well with your surgery, know that I will be thinking of you.

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  2. love your applique - hope your hand does well - you said carpal tunnel right? I have missed some post the past 10 days while I was gone.

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  3. Oh I just love this applique--your color choices are lovely--beautiful work hugs, Julierose

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  4. Such Beautiful work. I pray your surgery will go well and you will recover quickly. I hope you will have help to take care of things. Take care from Iowa

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  5. Beautiful blocks. Love the richness of the fabrics in this project.

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  6. Oh my goodness I love this and your fabric choices! Good luck with the surgery and healing afterwards :)

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  7. I am behind with blogs so your op will be tomorrow now, I hope that all will go well, that you will make a swift and good recovery and that it will mean you can soon be on to even more beautiful quilting, sewing, gardening and all of the other lovely things you get up to. Hugs!

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