I love to sew, mainly quilts and bags. I am 66, married to Fred and have one son, Matthew, who is 27. I enjoy embroidery and applique and prefer to machine piece and quilt my projects. I love my vintage Singer sewing machines especially my Featherweight 222K. I’m enjoying treadling on my 201K Singer and I collect Miniature Sewing Machines and currently have three Essex , one Singer 20, one Singer 40, two Vulcan Miniatures and my latest, a Grain. My love of sewing I believe comes from my Grandmother - I still have the drawings she made for me to embroider on tea towels many many years ago!

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Operation update!

Tomorrow my husband Fred goes into The Wesley Hospital for his bowel operation.   He has been exercising twice daily to ensure he is as fit as can be which will aid in his recovery and we both feel very positive that all will go well.  We have been down this "pre op" road before but always with Heart operations.  Fred came through the two heart ops very well once again due to his fitness level being very good.

I am preparing lots of hand sewing to take to the hospital (he will be in for about 6 days following the operation) -lucky for me I just happen to have a considerable stash of fabric to choose from for some projects!

I will let you all know how everything goes,

Cheers from Helen
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16 comments :

  1. Susan22 May 2012 at 18:29

    You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers Helen!

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  2. Erilyn22 May 2012 at 19:28

    All the best to you both [hugs]

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  3. Quiet Quilter22 May 2012 at 19:56

    Positive Vibes help! Will be thinking of you..

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  4. Mary22 May 2012 at 22:38

    Prayers and thougts are with you and your husband and son. I know you mean about having hand sewing to do while sitting in the hospital. Always a good thing.

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  5. Seams Sew Together22 May 2012 at 22:41

    Thinking of you all and wishing Fred a speedy recovery.

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  6. Nancy22 May 2012 at 22:55

    Prayers for your Husband to have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Remember to take a wrap hospitals are alway so cold.

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  7. Mrs Flying Blind...22 May 2012 at 23:37

    Oh Helen my thoughts are with you all - the guys certainly owe you a big old treat when they are both back on their respective feet!

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  8. Cheryll22 May 2012 at 23:42

    All the prayers from your friends will get him thru I'm sure. It's in his favour being so fit too!
    Hugs :)

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  9. Maria23 May 2012 at 01:18

    Thinking of you both at this time. Stay strong and stitching is really good to keep your hands busy...

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  10. Fiona23 May 2012 at 07:31

    Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery for your husband...
    Hugz

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  11. rag5523 May 2012 at 09:19

    Helen, I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Hope we hear some good news soon!
    Always, Rachel

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  12. rag5523 May 2012 at 09:20

    Helen, I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Hope we hear some good news soon!
    Always, Rachel

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  13. Lynda23 May 2012 at 14:15

    You and your husband will be in my prayers tomorrow. The best to you both.

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  14. Anonymous23 May 2012 at 21:31

    You and your family are in my prayers every day.
    Lillian
    lillianscupboard.wordpress.com

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  15. Needled Mom24 May 2012 at 01:00

    You will have my prayers heading your way. I hope all goes well and I hope Matt is continuing to improve too.

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  16. Davie Quilting Guild24 May 2012 at 22:05

    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hope all goes well.

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