my back surgery recovery quilt
 

i had some pretty intense back surgery the end of march of this year. i've only been sewing a little over a year and i really liked that tutorial from #1piecemaker on her double bit axe quilt. she's been trying to get me to hand sew forever now and ive just laughed at her! well...there i was.....fresh out of the hospital, on my side with pillows and ice, head on a pillow, sewing these little pieces together because of my incessant desire to touch fabric! 374 pieces later, bought a hoop online, its all quilted and i absolutely LOVE IT! now im planning my next hand sewn/quilted one! thanks so much for looking and thanks a million to #1 for her fantastic tute and her friendship. ps~this only took me about 8-9 weeks start to finish! thanks for looking!

It is gorgeous! Hope you're fully recovered from your surgery.

Gorgeous and amazing that you could do so much in such a short time after surgery!!!

You did a beautiful job, but I just can't imagine, like you, doing something so amazing all by hand, but then, we play with the cards we're dealt and make the best of it. As I can see by your photo you did just that! I hope by now you're healing and able to get around a little better.

very, very nice

Glad you are better and came out with a beautiful quilt!

Wonderful job! :thumbup:

Oh, I LOVE that!!! SO much work but so pretty!!!!

Hope you are feeling better. Lovely quilt. Can't imagine doing something like that by hand and being sick on top of it. I bow down to you. BrendaK

What a wonderful way to keep your mind off your misery! It's a beautiful quilt.

In spite of all the problems you made a beautiful quilt ~ you should be very proud!!

All I had to do was urge you on. You did it all!!!! All by yourself!!! Your quilt is terrific!! Now, I'm looking for that Tumbling Blocks one!

Just beautiful, get job and thank you for sharing Have a Blessed day Ellen

What a great quilt, and what a great spirit you have to have completed it while you were confined to bed. It is quite an accomplishment, and one you are obviously proud of, and really enjoyed. Kudos to you for hanging in there and making a lovely quilt!

I love this quilt and it is all hand sewn? I bow to you. Beautiful! Hope that you are healing nicely after your surgery.

that's a lovely apple core quilt. good for you. You didn't let any grass grow under you for sure!!

What a lovely quilt. I do hope your back is better now. Thanks for sharing your quilt with us.

Glad your back surgery is behind you:o What a great way to use your recovery time. Your quilt is beautiful. I hope you are doing good now. Back surgery is no fun. I had it done many yrs ago. Best wishes!

Kudos to you for a job well done. I love scrappies and this pattern sure lends itself to a scrappy. I also congratulate you on making it entirely by hand. I hope your recovery continues successfully and thanks for sharing your quilt.

It makes me think of a rainbow. First, it's as beautiful & colorful as one. Secondly, it's the "good" after the "storm". I hope you're feeling much better & back to sewing up a storm!

Very nice. Glad you are recovering!

A scrappy one patch, oh is that pretty. I hope you are doing well

That is so gorgeous!!! Take care of your back and let's see some more hand sewing projects!!!

And I agree! Could not have said it better!

Very nice work, and glad it took your mind off the surgery for a little while. Glad you're feeling better.

Very Pretty!! Hope you are doing good.

Gorgeous quilt, so much work, bet it kept your mind off the back pain some. Way to go! St. Maries, we lived in St. Maries, Dad owned the sawmill on the end of town. Is it still there?

it is very pretty!!!

What a story! I hope your quilt label describes how and when you made it. It's really pretty! I hand pieced Dimensions by Jinny Beyer and really liked the whole process. It doesn't take as long as it seems it should!

Wow....beautiful quilt!!! Gret way to feel better. Awesome job!!:)

Just amazing...what a woman... congrats.

This a good thing coming from a tough situation! Thanks for sharing...encouraging!

Wow! so impressed. Love it.

Very pretty. I love using scraps.

My word how in the world you did it is beyond me. You did a wonderful job.

Amazing what one person can do! What a wonderful way to recuperate after surgery, kept your hands and mind stimulated with little movement. I hope you have a quick recovery!

I hope you are doing well. The quilt is a wonderful one.
another Carol but I am in south east Michigan.

I keep saying it's impossible to piece curved pieces... and quilters like you just keep proving me wrong. LOL. Love the quilt.

A lovely quilt and good for you, certainly worth it.