I am currently sitting in a hotel room while the DH recuperates from transplant surgery. He is doing great, but darn it, I miss my sewing and quilting. It is getting real bad...I want to make a run to the nearest JoAnn's...lol. After being here for 3 weeks I am going crazy. We are almost 3 hrs. from home, so running home for a quick session at the sewing machine isn't an option. So I just come on this board and see all the wonderful quilts and get new ideas. You fellow quilters have been a lifesaver to me!

I'm glad your DH is doing good! Hope you can get your sewing fix soon!

Well our prayers are with you and your husband and it will make it that much sweeter when you finally do get to sew again. Good luck!! :thumbup:

Now's the time to do applique, portable and can feed your addiction...:) Hope your husband has a speedy and full recovery....

San
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I'm glad DH is doing great! :) I understand completely how much you miss working on your projects.

I wish your husband a speedy recovery and will keep you both in my prayers.

I know the feeling. Quilting with drawl is the worst.

Hang in there.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

GLad he's recovering. Time for some handwork!

It is good to hear that your husband is doing well. I hope you will be able to return home soon.

Glad he's recovering. Having your computer does help. You guys will be home soon.

It's fantqstic your husband is doing great.
Do I understand right you are a 'machine-sewer'?
otherwise it could be a good time to start sewing hexagons or applecores using the english paperpiecing method? It's easy to take along, doesn't take up much space etc.

Oh I feel for you!!! Happy DH is doing well though. Can you run to the store and get some mags, maybe???
Prayers for you two!! :D

Glad to hear he is doing good. Hopefully you will be home soon. Hang in there!

Good luck to your husband and I hope you get back to quilting sooner rather that later.

So glad your DH is doing well.
My daughter had a bone marrow transplant 3 years ago and we were away from home 3 months, so I feel your pain. Good luck and God bless

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and hope you can get a fix soon!

good luck...

Hope your husband will have a fast and complete recovery. I'm sure its difficult for you but hang in there. When you get home you'll be able to quit without all the stress you must have been under before his surgery. THen you can put the pedal to the metal.

glad he is doing well hope you are home soon

That's what hand work is for! I'm going on vacation in a couple of days, and I must take some needlework with me. I enjoy hand sewing!

All the best for you husband and a speedy recovery! I keep both of you in my thoughts.

Prayers for a speedy recovery and safe travels back home..

I say hit Joannes.. Why not? at least you can pet the fabrics..

So sorry to hear about your husband, wishing him a speedy recovery, just wanted to say I am sitting around in hospital rooms all day tomorrow with my elderly Mum, guess what I am taking with me, no not quilting, but a copy of 'The Christmas Quilt' Elm Creek Quilts Novel by J. Chiaverini. The time will fly I am sure!

Gal

Here's hoping your hubby recovers quickly.
You might take a look at JoAnn's for a hand quilting project to 'bide your time'. I started English paper piecing hexagons for a Grandma's Flower garden just for times when I'm away from the machine. I figure it may take 10 years to get enough done for a quilt top, but its a mindless process & keeps my hands busy when we're away from home.
Prayers for his improving health,
Jan

Oh, my! Are you moving into a "transplant" housing unit when he's released? Perhaps a friend could bring you a machine and a WIP? My friend's husband had a heart transplant in July, so I know how much time you spend there! She had plenty of things to keep her occupied, ready ahead of time.
Hope your husband has an easy recovery. My friend's husband is doing well physically but is going through a depression now. He was so upbeat when released from the hospital, but has really settled into a funk right now. Friend is frustrated. Dr.s say it is combination of drugs causing it. Prayers go out to you both!

did you bring any hand work with you?

Hey just an idea is there a quilt shop nearby?(one that also sells sewing machines) Sometimes they let you come in and use their sewing machines... while taking a class or for a free time of sewing your own stuff esp if you explain why you needing a sewing machine break...I was without a sewing machine after a fire and I know how you feel...I went to a quilt show and signed up to use a sewing machine because I missed it so much... it is a part of my life and is like therapy for me.
Hugs to you and your hubby...
Quiltinmama

I looked to see where you lived and thought if you were close I would bring you something to do but your "in hiding". :( Speedy recovery to your husband.

God Bless You both and I pray he holds you in the palm of his hand and blesses you with a speedy recovery for your DH.
While you cannot get to your quilting but can get to this board, why not go to some of the tutorials and read through them for a brush up while you have some time that you can't use for actual needlework. That's what I would do.

I'm glad your DH is doing well. Now might be the time to grab some paper and pencil and doodle a new quilt design. I know, you may not be a designer, but I believe that we all have that 'designer' in our soul. Or....buy a quilting magazine to get some ideas. :-P

Yay on the recovery...you will be home sooner than you think, and can get your fix in!

Best wished to both of you, your heading the right direction and you'll be home soon.

Maybe some handwork as others have suggested or if you can get some graph paper, begin designing your next project. Maybe even get to the store for a break and pick up some of the fabric for it. Remember to take care of yourself too.
I know it's not the same as sewing, maybe it will help.

we are at the IU hospital in Indy....a huge hospital with the best nurses and doctors (it is a teaching hospital and the drs come around in "herds").

Thanks for the offer, and many thanks for the prayers!

Whenever I go out of town with my husband for I meeting, I always take my sewing machine and at least one quilt-I pieced an entire king sized Lone Star quilt in a weekend.-Oh, and I watch tv at the same time,

Here's to your DH's speedy recovery! I agree, try some hand sewing just to give you something to do.

Prayers for your husband's speedy recovery. Glad he's doing well. Hang in there you'll be home soon and quilting again.

I have a little girl that spends alot of time in the hospital unfortunately. but I bring a cathedral window quilt to work on. It is all hand pieced and I can carry it in a little bag with me. I have even brought my iron and cutting supplies to the hospital. Everyone there seems to enjoy watching the progress. Maybe you can pop over to the store and get some supplies and start your own quilt. good luck to you and yours

do some hand quilting ?????

Sending all good thoughts for you DH recovery!!!

i hope your husband continues to do well. my prayers are with you. wish i could send you some hand sewing!! good luck and God bless