Originally Posted by
liking quilting
Last yr. I shared the story of my 87 yr. old cousin who had to move into a nursing home (same one my Dad resides in). She was and still is their only resident with a sewing machine in her room.
She told me of her wish to make a quilt to use up the vintage embroidered blocks once gifted to her by an aunt. Well, she's now 88, survived quite a bad battle of pneumonia and long hospital stay, worked on getting her strength back, and finished the quilt.
Please excuse my photos. I popped into her room today when she was at activities, and I didn't feel I should straighten and remake the bed without her being present and asking her first.
I hope I have her drive, energy and persistence when I'm her age!
I am not quite as old as your cousin, but am 84 years old and live in a cottage at a retirement home. I take part in as many activities as I can; that is so important for the quality of life to be good.
I have made many projects for other residents including walker bags, adult bibs, bow ties, purses and tote bags, and various Christmas decorations. I have also made some raggy quilts, 2 crib quilts for great-grandchildren, and will be starting on sewing for 2 more great-grandchildren due this year.
I do have congestive heart failure and a-fib, but am determined to keep going, just slowing down when I have to. I miss my husband, but have a full life with family, friends, and various volunteer and fun activities.
Life is what you make it at any age and in spite of problems! I am a happy person!