June 25, 2015

I finished quilting a quilt for Linda Williamson, took photo and can't figure out how to get them onto this blog. Some program has up dated and it does not work like it used to on this iPad or on my regular computer. I really with they would quit 'improving things' and just leave them as is.  I need a grandkid to do things like this for me.😀  when I can figure out how to get photos from the camera or from one program or app to another I will post the photo.  I got the photo of Shirl's quilt loaded just fine.  But for some reason that I can't get these off the memory stick or out of the camera program on the iPad on to the blog.

Shirl's Quilt

I made it back to St. George Tuesday at 4:30 or so. I hated leaving Moab but wanted to get back home. It is awful to be torn between to places. My Dad was sad when I left. But.... this is where my life is. I will be making the trip back to Moab more often. It takes 6 hours to get from here to there. It is a long way to go by myself. I get tired when I get in the car. But the trip back home was not to bad. I stopped every so often and walked around. I am so thankful that Megan (my youngest) was able to stay and be one of my Dad's caregivers for a couple of months. Hopefully by that time we will be able to get someone we all feel comfortable with to stay with him. If not, I don't know what we will do. But I am not going to worry about that today. Worrying about such things does not good. I just have to trust that the Lord will work it out. 

I finished Shirl's quilt today. She will pick it up on Monday and drop another off. This one is a little bit smaller than the other quilts I have done for her.

I love the colors of this quilt and the way she combined the colors. She let me pick what pantograph to use and also what thread. I choose gray thread and I am very happy with the outcome. I love the way this pantograph looks. 

I cut the batting for the next client quilt. It is a t-shirt quilt that is really neat. I have not seen such cool t-shirts ever. Usually t-shirt quilts are just done with a simple edge to edge. This one is special we decided on custom quilting. 

This day has been a long one. I am going to get ready for bed. 

Happy Quilting!

A long week

I have not posted anything in a few days.  I am in Moab and have been for a week.  I am not sure when I I will be heading home. My mother passed away June 1, 2015. She had not been well for some time, but no one expected her death. Her funeral was good, if a funeral can be good. We are trying to get all the things done that have to be done.  I will probably be here another week or so. I am glad I can help my father. I have connected with a few friends from high school and church here. I am  missing my own life in St. George.  I have one quilt I need to get done for a client and deliver one that is finished to a client who lives around Cedar City, Utah. I have been cleaning out closets....getting moms clothing and shoes ready to take to my aunt who lives on a farm close to Dove Creek, Colo. my mom's passing left a hole in our family.
My dad is doing pretty well for loosing the love of his life.  He is 82 and so was she.  They had been together since they were 19.
My mom taught me to sew and quilt as well as many other things.  I learned how to work hard and make do with what I had. She was a good cook, although she cooked everything really done. She was pretty selfless, giving freely of her time.
Our friends here in Moab have been wonderful! I love st. George and am glad we moved there. But it does not hold a candle to Moab.  I don't think there is any place as beautiful as Moab  and Moab will always be home.
I will be spending way more time here than before.  My dad needs 24 hour care.  His lungs were very damaged when he worked in a uranium mill in Monticello, Utah. He has received money from the department of labor for being a down winder. But we would much rather have him have his health back over the money any day of the week!
I won't be doing as much client quilting until we get his care set in place.  My youngest daughter is here from New York.  She is going to be applying to a PA program and this requires 400 hours of clinical work or a CNA certification. She tried to get into a CNA program here in Moab, but was to late for this course.  We are hoping she will be approved to be one of dad's care givers.  That way she would receive the clinical hours she needs plus allow her to spend time with her grandpa Purcell.
I must get my dad ready for bed.  Good night to you all.