TIME TO STITCH

 I have spent the last few days in hospital: nothing serious fortunately.  It is amazing how much technology you can bring with you these days:  the laptop with mobile broadband modem, mobile phone & camera.  It certainly helps to pass the time and gives me a chance to read a few blogs and websites.

My dear friends Linda, Karyn, Julie & Laurel sent me the beautiful flowers in the pic.  The are proteas and irises which are just gorgeous.

I made myself a little phone pouch to bring with me.  It is well padded and lined with felt as I am such a clumsy person and am always dropping my phone.  I was quite pleased with the way it turned out and I made a journal cover to match.  The next project, when I am home again, will be a bag for my laptop. 

The hospital is near to home which means Mike can visit me and bring me what I have forgotten, which is handy.  The gardens are lovely and I sat outside this morning under the blossom trees - just after the lawns had been cut.  It was gloriously warm, about 25 degrees, and peaceful.  Since then it has thundered, and rained, so I am glad I took the opportunity to be outside this morning.

Apart from the medical stuff that is happening here, this is a great place to rest.  Happy staff, great food (that I don't have to think about), and plenty of time to sit and stitch.  I did suggest Mike might like to bring in my sewing machine but he declined!  Anyway I will be home to dishes and washing again on Friday - I really am looking forward to that too.  I do miss my own place and of course my dear Mike.

Wishing everyone a happy week full of inspiration and creativity.