Friday, November 11, 2011

A Pause

There is a wonderful 11-11-11 Linky party for mini quilts going on today.   I have always enjoyed doing mini quilts because they offer you a chance to work on a technique that you might not want to attempt in a full sized quilt.  In my dreams I have always thought about doing a red and green Pineapple quilt to display at Christmas.  Years ago I did this little mini (14") and stopped with the top.  This week I did the quilting on it and put the binding on.  It will have to do until I get that big one done.



I had great hopes of a nice post today with lots of fun stuff, but it isn't going to happen because I am celebrating autumn with the fun color of orange...as in a cast.  Boo hoo! 

 That's what happens when one steps off a curb and catches their foot between the curb and a rubber tire all the while trying not to fall and seriously break something!!!!  Do you think I will tire of orange in six weeks?  Maybe I should have gotten red for Christmas.  I apologise in advance that I will not be able to comment as I can only chicken pick at the keys.  Know, however, that I will be reading your blogs.  I must focus on what I am able to do and not what I cannot as we enter the busy season of Thanksgiving and Chritmas.

A million thanks goes out to all of our wonderful veterans today as we celebrate Veteran's Day.  They all do an amazing job of keeping us safe and free.  THANK YOU!!!!
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  1. LindsNovember 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    ARRRGH!! Oh no! Not a clever thing to do at all, but I have to say that I like the orange. You can get the grands to change orange to red on the 1st December. Supply them with felt tip pens and they can get going.

    Seriously, though, I am really sorry to see you wounded. Not good. Six weeks. Hmmm. Maybe you will not be cooking for Christmas?

    The mini quilt it beautiful. I have never attempted a pineapple, and seeing this reminds me just why I have yet to gather the courage to try. So lovely - especially in your Christmas colours.

    I would be round to "help" if I didn't live half a world away. Look after yourself!

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  2. Exuberantcolor/Wanda S HansonNovember 11, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    It sounds like you will be a pampered guest at Thanksgiving instead of preparing the meal. I've never broken a bone so I can't imagine what this must feel like. I think the kids and felt tip pens sounds like a good idea to decorate the orange!

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  3. PatNovember 11, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Oh, Mary...I'm sorry this happened. While there is never a good time to do something like this, I think this time of year is extra hard to be "incapacitated". I hope you're not in pain with it. On a happier note, your little pineapple mini is very nice!

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  4. VickiNovember 11, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Thanks for sharing your mini green and red pineapple quilt, very lovely indeed.

    I'm so sorry to hear that you broke your arm in such a bizarre accident and will be out of commission for 6 weeks. Once you get the cast off make sure you get yourself into a physiotherapy program to build back up the strength and mobility that will be missing.

    I will be sending you positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery and may your family take really good care of you and cook up an amazing Thanksgiving feast on your behalf. All the best.

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  5. HeidiNovember 11, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Nooooooo! So sorry you fell. And at the worst possible time of year too. How will you wrap presents? No need to reply. Rest that hand and know i will be thinking of you.

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  6. HeatherNovember 11, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Your mini is gorgeous! Beautiful, beautiful colors... SO sorry you were hurt, though. Hope it heals quickly so you can get back to the fun stuff!

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  7. badlandsquiltsNovember 11, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Oh dear, I am sorry for your unfortunate accident. Hope the hurt part is over and you are relaxing a bit.

    Such a pretty & detailed mini! Looks lovely.

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  8. QuiltSueNovember 12, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Oh poor you. I hope you get well soon. At least you have a good reason for sitting and letting everyone else run around doing shopping/cooking/etc.

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  9. LynneNovember 12, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Oh no! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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  10. Ivory SpringNovember 12, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    So sorry to hear about your injury. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

    Adorable quilt.

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  11. MariaNovember 12, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Oh No Mary. I am so sorry to see that orange cast on your arm. I just can't imagine how awful it is to have it on as I have not broken anything so far.
    Do hope it heals quickly.

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  12. Caryl @ cinnamon holiday workshopNovember 12, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Oh Mary...I am so sorry to hear about your accident.....hope you heal quickly!! I really really like your mini pineapple quilt...your choice of colors is so awesome!

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  13. Carole BurantNovember 12, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Oh nooooo, what did you go and do to yourself?!!! I'm so sorry to hear about your accident, I do hope you're not in too much pain and that you heal quickly. Doesn't it just figure this would happen when we're entering the busy time of year:-( Just take good care of yourself and let your arm heal properly. Don't you worry about trying to blog or comment!!

    Love your pineapple mini quilt, it's gorgeous! xoxo

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  14. amylouwhosewsNovember 12, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I hope your hand heals quickly!! That's a great little quilt. thanks for joining the party!

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  15. DawnNovember 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Oh, my goodness, Mary!! That sounds like something I'd do! So sorry, and hope the pain part is gone, at least.

    I am sitting on the couch in Maine while K&A watch a football game. I'm trying to get my brain in gear so I can write a post - it's been two weeks, which is a record for me over this 5 years plus.

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  16. TerryNovember 12, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Love your mini pineapple quilt! Sorry about your arm. Hope it heals up fast! :0)

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  17. Kay LynneNovember 12, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Oh no--I'll be thinking of you. Hope your arm heals fast. Love your pineapple quilt. I did a pineapple lap quilt last year for a friend. It was fun to put together.

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  18. corinaNovember 12, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    How awful! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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  19. PatchmakerNovember 13, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Oh No! Best wishes for quick healing! Love the pineapple.

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  20. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    OMG!! What timing of it all!! Is this your way of getting out of cooking that turkey dinner?!!! LOL I don't know that I would go to those extremes! LOL (I do hope your chuckling with me!!)
    Sit back enjoy and be pampered!!!

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  21. nancygrayceNovember 13, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Just one little misstep and you have 6 weeks worth of healing. I know it will be extra hard for you because you're always doing something creative!

    Have a speedy recovery! My brother fell backwards off a ladder last Sunday and spent 4 days in ICU. Lost 3 pints of blood and has a bruise on his brain. It was the first time I've come so near to losing a sibling and it gave all of us a real scare! Just one brief moment can change everything!

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  22. barcordNovember 14, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Poor you. What a terrible thing to happen. Take care of that arm. It is needed if you are going to do some more lovely quilting. Blessings, Barbara.

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  23. MicheleNovember 14, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Ouch! I hope you feel better fast. Rest and take it easy........I know, easier said than done! I like your philosophy that you need to focus on what you can get done, not what you can't. I'm going to try to keep your words in mind this week.

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  24. em's scrapbagNovember 14, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    So sorry about your arm. Your pinapple is fabulous!

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  25. Alice GraceNovember 14, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    So sorry to hear about your accident........I can relate!
    I love love love your mini-quilt!

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  26. RhondaNovember 14, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Goodness, definitely not fun to break something but I'm glad you are otherwise alright!

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  27. FleuretteNovember 15, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    OMG!!Sorry about your arm, hope it heals quickly. I love your mini quilt! Take care.

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  28. Joanne LendaroNovember 15, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    OH NO!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just now catching up with you, and it's a good thing I am! You poor dear!! I hope you heal quickly! Take care of yourself, and let others help take care of you too! hugs!!!

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  29. SandraNovember 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Oh bless your heart! I'm so sorry to hear that you took a spill. Sounds like a good year to shop online for Christmas. Hopefully better days are ahead:)

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  30. BrowndirtcottageNovember 15, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    WOW...this is terrible!!! I certainly hate this for you...especially going into the holiday season....hey, maybe this is the one time you can have others do for you....do you think???

    Here's hoping you have a quick recovery and it doesn't bother you too much!!!

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  31. Midlife MomNovember 16, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Oh my goodness! What a time to break a bone!!!!! How long will you be laid up? I find myself almost falling so much more lately. I do try to be careful but it can happen so quickly as you know. So sorry, wish I could be there to help you!!!!!!! xoxoxox

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  32. HilachasNovember 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Oh no. Which bone is broken? I spent some time with a broken leg and I KNOW that it is no fun. Your mini quilt is so pretty. I am in the process of making a mini Thanksgiving quilt. Be safe.

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  33. Talin's CornerNovember 16, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Oh no! That's awful. When I first saw your pic, I thought it was one of your grandkids...not realizing it was you until I read the post. I guess it's time for you to relax a bit.

    I love your mini quilt, the pineapple log cabin block is my favorite block. Your quilt is just amazing. I cannot believe how time the strips are.

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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  34. JJNovember 19, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    So sorry to hear about your arm, hope it heals fast and isn't to inconvient. What a time for a break. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

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  35. Dandelion QuiltsNovember 20, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Oh that is terrible. So sorry to hear that. I hope you get to feeling better.

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  36. palmtreefanaticNovember 20, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    OMY GOOOOODNESS!!!!! This is not good! you poor thing! How scary this happened to you and what a time to happen! wow!
    So sorry to hear this I will be praying for a quick recovery!
    love ya!!!

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  37. DonnaNovember 23, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Poor you! What an inopportune time to have an accident like this. Well..I'm impressed that you leave as many comments as you do..considering the chicken pecking.

    What a gorgeous min-quilt! I'm drooling!!

    Thanks for the sweet visit. BTW, I posted my chicken quilt. You may actually remember it. Of course, you probably won't considering how many friends we all have. :o)

    Still, I think you will like it. It's been a long time since I posted a quilt of mine.

    BTW, I've always loved pineapple quilts too. They are stunning!

    xo
    Donna

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  38. BarbaraNovember 24, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Oh! Mary I am so, so sorry. No quilting either! My prayers go out to you for a full and speedy recovery.

    What a boring way to do it too, not like another friend of mine this week who fell of his Sedgeway.

    Like the mini quilt.

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  39. MyraNovember 26, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Oh my! How did I miss this post!! Sorry to read/hear of your booboo there!! Ouchies! Hope it is well on the mend now!!
    A lovely mini quilt! Love it!
    Take care!

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  40. JillNovember 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    sorry to hear about the cast. I love seeing pictures of your beautiful family!

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  41. ThearicaDecember 1, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Your mini is adorable!

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  42. MishaDecember 3, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    So sorry you hurt your arm, what a hassle! Hope it heals quickly so to not interfere too much with your holiday plans. I see hubby took care of Thanksgiving, what a trooper!

    I absolutely adore your Christmas pineapple mini. Such nice detail! I'm about to make my first pineapple block next weekend at our holiday party for my local sewing "club" (not officially a guild).

    I'm also so glad to read you liked my Huckleberry Swirl quilt so much. In honor of the quilt, I think I'll make wild huckleberry pancakes for lunch, LOL!

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  43. Connie Kresin CampbellDecember 5, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I really enjoyed looking at your quilting and hope your poor arm gets better soon!

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  44. CaroleDecember 11, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Oh dear! I do hope you feel much better! Those darn curbs! Are you able to do any sewing at all? Thanks for sharing! Just catching up here! Gentle Hugs!

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  45. ValDecember 21, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Well, now I know how you broke your arm. bless your heart!! Oh I forgot to tell you that I broke my toe!!!lol So glad you are doing better. I am gonna try to start keeping up with everyone soon. I sure do miss you all.

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