Yesterday I wasn't at peace. It wasn't the injustice in the world or interpersonal relationships that had me disturbed, it was an IV bag of steroids I received as part of a routine medical treatment (full store HERE). If you've never been treated with high dose IV steroids, you might not be able to appreciate the jumpiness, shakiness, sleeplessness, pent-up energy, and emotions that come with it. Even though I do my best to keep to myself, I apologize to my husband for my behavior before, during, and after treatment.
I was pacing in circles yesterday, unsettled, so I decided to make a postcard. I hoped that focusing on a small project would give me a little peace. It did!
My postcard design was inspired by my recent treatment. When I get my IV treatments, I bring a disco ball with me for "pole dancing" my way to the ladies' room:
In my sleeplessness, I thought "I can quilt a disco ball!" And so I grabbed my Versa Tool and sat in front of Hedwig, my HQ Stitch 710:
I used the half-circle on top of the Versa Tool to make a 4" circle using silver metallic thread. Then I started filling in the rows of mirrored tiles:
Once finished, I wasn't sure what to think. Is this a disco ball? I don't trust my minds on days like that:
I fused the disco ball to stabilizer and trimmed it with my Postcard Trimming Tool:
I was still worried that it looked like the Death Star rather than a disco ball, so I added some peridot crystals left from another project:
This card is already in an envelope and on the way to a friend who will appreciate a disco ball of her very own.
I was pacing in circles yesterday, unsettled, so I decided to make a postcard. I hoped that focusing on a small project would give me a little peace. It did!
My postcard design was inspired by my recent treatment. When I get my IV treatments, I bring a disco ball with me for "pole dancing" my way to the ladies' room:
In my sleeplessness, I thought "I can quilt a disco ball!" And so I grabbed my Versa Tool and sat in front of Hedwig, my HQ Stitch 710:
I used the half-circle on top of the Versa Tool to make a 4" circle using silver metallic thread. Then I started filling in the rows of mirrored tiles:
Once finished, I wasn't sure what to think. Is this a disco ball? I don't trust my minds on days like that:
I fused the disco ball to stabilizer and trimmed it with my Postcard Trimming Tool:
I was still worried that it looked like the Death Star rather than a disco ball, so I added some peridot crystals left from another project:
This card is already in an envelope and on the way to a friend who will appreciate a disco ball of her very own.
2 comments:
I remember those steroid 'highs' during chemo. And you are right...there is nothing worse than being exhausted but you are so wound up. I wish I had started quilting back when I was doing treatments.
Your disco ball is fabulous. You have a great heart and spirit!
I think you nailed it! Great job. I wouldn't even have thought of it. I hope you are feeling better now.
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