Sunday, May 3, 2026

Stitching Stuff: Week 18 of 2026


 

This hasn't been the easiest week.  My back was complaining a bit last week. Finally on Wednesday it reached a breaking point and I made a trip to urgent care. They couldn't do much for me other do some x-rays, give me a muscle relaxant and tell me I needed to see a doctor. Like most rural communities we have a shortage of primary care doctors. I finally found one that was on our insurance, but I can't get an appointment for a couple of weeks. The back is getting better, but the x-rays were concerning, so I still need to see a doctor.  

Thankfully the back injury hasn't kept me from the sewing room.  I'm just a bit slower going up the stairs.  So it was another good week on that front. 


  • 15 minute days/week = 7/7 days
  • 15 minute days/Apr = 29/30 days
  • 15 minute days/2026 = 121/122 days
  • Success rate = 99.18%

Not a bad week. One of my main activities this week was prepping Chilhowie for quilting. That meant standing and stretching a bit across my work table. My back felt much better after each prepping session. Who knew that some sewing works as well as physical therapy?  

How was your stitching week? 

1 comment:

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I'm so sorry you are having your back issues again I do know how you are feeling. If you haven't seen an orthopedic doctor you might want to get an appointment with one - mine had told me that one day I will probably have to start injections as all that can be treated now is the pain my back will not take more surgery and I don't want to go through that again anyhow. I hope surgery will not be needed for you.