Stitch This

  • We’re all in this together

    Reach for the top. That’s what we are all told as we grow up. All those teenagers waiting for their exam results (not looking forward to that phase, oh no) are hoping for great grades, many wanting to go on to university and challenging careers. I did. I worked hard, went to a prestigious uni…

  • Waiting room bingo

    Shall we play a game? How long will I have to wait for my parkinsons nurse appointment? It’s set for 11am. Normally it’s at least an hour late. I have knitting and crochet with me. To kill time you see. Not to show off I can still hold the needles/hook. Not at all. No reason…

  • In praise of knitting circles

    Did I ever mention the knitting club I frequent? It’s wonderful. I went last night even though I was feeling shaky and I’m so glad I did. Lovely chat and lovely cake. Plus I FINISHED LITTLE ONE’s JACKET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s taken a year but I cast off last night thank God! Just have to sew it…

  • What do you say?

    A full on and funny 24 hours. Different lives meeting head on. I’ve met lots of people, some I have known for 15 yes but not seen since I got ill, some I’ve hardly spoken to but who know the shaky me. Weird. Neither comfortable. Both exhilarating. Can’t bear it when old friends look worried.…

  • Peaks and troughs

    Today has been like this quilt (from Quilters Newsletter Monthly) – up and down. Up and down. Must try to swing towards the peaks more often. Juggling is so much harder these days. You can decide whether I speak literally or figuratively. In other news – Scrabble for the iPhone rocks. Talk about sanity saver.