Edited to clarify - the problems didn't have anything to do with cancer. One was that I inadvertently hurt a friend's feelings and the others had to do with a supplier to my business. I'm okay, really! Thanks for the concern!
Anyway, now that life is settling back into normal, I need a project to get me through the rest of summer and into transitional. So I think I'll hop on the Marrakesh Express and make a pair of pants:
I think I'll make them from this Stretch Linen
I like it because I can wear it now through the cold weather. If we ever get cold weather, that is. I know, the Northeast hasn't been hit as hard as the rest of the country so I shouldn't whine, but it's been that kind of two days.
I also dug this Jalie pattern out of my stash:
I've had it in my stash for several years. I think I'm the only person in North America who hasn't made it yet, so it's time to get on it. I'm just going to make it from a White Rayon Jersey. I may also make the sleeveless version in a White Silk Jersey (sold out right now, sorry!) that I have in my stash. Those projects should keep me busy and out of trouble for a while, I hope!
Happy sewing!
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I hear you about the heat! This is why I moved out of Florida. OK, it's not always this bad. But whine, anyway.
I haven't made that top, although I do have it in my stash. :-)
Hello Ann,
Perhaps you have not been told this, but one of the after effects of your Cancer scare and the kemo and all the things that happen when somebody says, "Well, everything seems fine at the moment. You can resume your normal life. Come see me in (X number of) months.
Hello!?? For the last year you have made my life nothing whthout you....cancer! Now, I am to resume a normal life? Hello!! What do I think about every day? How do I run my life without the C word? What??
You will get back to normal..without the fear and forboding...without the appointments...without thinking you are falling apart....without thinking the C word first thing and last thing in each day....
You will survive....and resume a normal life....but .....
Ann, hope it gets better. I have had a summer of those days, with 4 bored kids and nowhere to really go. I have that Jalie and have never made it, either, but have it cut out for the 9 year old for school tops.
Dear Oh Dear. Scotch and guns simply don't mix. Bourbon, on the other hand....
The last time I saw my oncologist she told me that I was all clear and would need no more appointments. I looked at her and asked in all honesty "What do I do now?".
It takes a while when cancer has been the focus of your energy and routine but it gets better!Life does have a way of winning out! Best wishes, Ann.
Maureen
Maureen
I can't wait to see your Marrakesh Pants! And, you are not the only person to not have made that Jalie - I haven't made it either.
The Marrakesh pants are in my "to sew" pile . . . maybe I'll get around to making them in the fall. Can't wait to see your version!
Sorry about your bad day, you can have the scotch, but there is a waiting period on the gun! I also haven't made up the Jalie top yet, but that would be a nice and easy project for the day in a Gorgeous knit, wouldn't it???
Oh no... sorry about your bad couple of days! You have some nice projects lined up though... can't wait to see it!
Yeah-sewing something-that's the ticket! I am sure your pants and top will keep you involved and going. I am the other person who has not made that Jailie pattern. So you are not alone.
Count me among the 'haven't mades' for either of the patterns. I should look at those pants though.
Now I grant you, my problems don't include cancer and my health concerns aren't so concerning at the moment but during my last few weeks of work, I have had several days that left me thinking 'shoot me now'. And I don't see anything changing before the end of the month.
But we all keep soldiering on knowing life should get better. And we keep sewing! :)
Vernon Fashion Studio
Ann, I can't wait to see what you do with the Marrakesh pants because I just started a pair too. You are an inspiration. Sorry you had an awful day, but it's better than the alternative, right!? My Mom told me all about "chemo brain" which lasted a while after her treatment. The fog does lift eventually, and ten years after her treatment she's doing just great and you will, too.All the best!
Glad to hear it's all falling back into order. Hope you are feeling restored soon!
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