Saturday, March 20, 2010

Spring Time

Monday starts my spring break so no work for a week. It's great to have the time off, but I don't get paid for time off. I've been lazy about sewing lately. I think it's because I'm still losing weight and I don't want to sew a lot of things because I know they won't fit for very long. However, my plan today is to cut out a few new tops for spring using patterns I haven't sewn before. Sewing my TNTs, I was always guaranteed a great fitting garment, but now those patterns are all too big. I'm back to sewing blindly again and I'm not comfortable doing that so wish me luck!

I also wanted to share that on Tuesday I go in for my D&C to check for cancer cells. I've never had this procedure done before and after looking it up on the internet and seeing a video of one actually being performed (I know that was a stupid thing to watch) I'm so thrilled I'll be completely out for the procedure. I'm getting nervous about it. My husband will not be with me on Tuesday because he has to be with his mom who is having her cataract surgery the same day. She is divorced and Bob is her only child so he really needs to be with her. That means I have to find someone else to take me to the hospital and bring me home. I think I'll ask my Dad to be there for me. I'm sure he'll be happy to help.

After I'm feeling better, I hope there is still some of my week off left to get back to the sewing machine. I'm feeling the need for pretty spring clothes. I wore a dress to work yesterday and got nice compliments on it and I didn't even make it. Dresses will shrink with me better than pants will so that's what I want to sew along with some skirts and tops.

I'm also going to have to start lesson planning since I think that the city parks and rec classes finally have some students signed up. I have to make a sample PJ pants and a sample collarless robe made before the end of the month. Will shopping for these garments count? I'm on a fabric fast for the entire year and haven't cheated even once. Maybe I already have something in my stash I can use. Repeat after me, "It's fun to shop the stash." Also, next Saturday I'm teaching a pants fitting class at a quilt store. Lots of prep to do before that class as well. I should be feeling better by then, I hope!

11 comments:

  1. Best of wishes and prayers are with you for an easy time with your D&C and a recovery. I hope your dad can go with you. I also hope you get some sewing time in.

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  2. D & C is pretty common, eh!! I don't remember ANY discomfort after it... probably 'cos I had a breast biopsy at the same time (25 yrs old). Those "old stitches" ITCHED!! QUITE funny walking around "sneekin' in" a scratch or two!! ;)
    Have FUN with all your upcoming projects!!
    Your same-height friend, Rhonda (who's at 147#s, C-cup & curvy... to give ya a hint of what's ahead ;) ;) ;)

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  3. I'm like you I need to know everything about any procedure I might be getting done. It does help. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope you will feel well enough to do your sewing projects. Take care

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  4. I had one last year. Expect one lost day (the day of the procedure), one day feeling off and you should be okay after that. Good luck and may things go well for you!

    I am anxious to see what you are sewing. I have been following you for a year or so and miss seeing stuff you have sewn for yourself.

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  5. Congratulations on the continuing weight loss. Treating yourself to a few tops that you may outgrow is the least you deserve. Hope all goes well with the D&C.

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  6. Best wishes your way! And congratulations on your super weight loss!

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  7. Hope you're up and about quickly! WHERE are you teaching? I think I'm in your area.

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  8. The pants fitting class is not in my area. I'll be teaching at Patchwork Penguin in Tujunga. I'm also teaching for the city of Ontario.

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  9. Thanks for the response. I'll be sure to check it out on mapquest. Sending positive thoughts for this week.

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  10. Best of luck with your procedure. Hope you're feeling much better soon.

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  11. I really need to go back to shopping stash!!!! I am so impressed that you haven't bought any fabric at all.

    Good luck on your procedure. I have been having scary medical tests as well lately and it really weighs on the mind. I hope it goes well and comes back with good news.

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