Trying to Find my Rhythm by jluvs2fly

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hive-127911 · @jluvs2fly · Oct 13 '21

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Trying to Find my Rhythm

Last year in October, I had a major medical event which has changed my life. A year later, I am still in the recovery phase. Over the years I have spent quite a bit of money and time on the crafts that I love. My medical issue left me without full manual dexterity in my hands. I am slowly getting back to a new normal, so I decided to get back to my embroidery machine. Prior to my medical event, I had purchased towels, shirts, bags, spa wraps, kitchen goods, etc. because I had all of these grandiose plans for customized embroidered gifts. 😀 Plans change when other priorities demand attention.

![6C9313C7-8912-4697-8465-A15B7DEC68CB.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jluvs2fly/23vsZGfZ37cY45oJxx9PHrbR5ryeQkPMVak4nBM26kuE6KQ96mvKpXCz14U5DZAscqK3y.jpeg)

Anyway, ... Getting back to my current project, I decided to use a design that I had already sewn before my illness. I ran into one complication though. My bobbin thread was initially showing through the top layer. I stopped the machine, flipped the bobbin and re-threaded it.

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That solved the problem. I read somewhere that the bobbin thread should feed from the bottom of the spool. I started my machine over to the beginning of the design so that I could cover up those white stitches.

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I have been using white thread in my bobbins for all of my designs no matter what color I have on top. I used a tear away stabilizer on the bottom of the towel, with a water soluble stabilizer on top to keep the stitches from sinking into the towel.

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I am happy that the towel came out looking nice. It will make a nice gift for someone who will be entertaining guests over the holidays. After I embroider a few more items, I want to get back to my knitting and crochet work. I have unfinished projects that need my full attention. Knitting socks was already one of my greatest challenges, so I will probably start back crocheting first. The crochet hook is easier to manipulate.

![9527F897-F336-4B95-9F6E-D9E4CE0B7404.jpeg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/jluvs2fly/23vsZ9P37KNH9QX7dPFmZ8BqTi9SCqGgH6sMa6tDYA6XmGm8TALvEcyhpcWDKiaSBeq3u.jpeg)

I am praying that I will get back to full restoration of my health and my strength. In the meantime, I will do what I can with the skills that I have.

Enjoy your day.

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@inici-arte · Oct 14 '21

Everything related to health is delicate. I tell you that this year for the first time in my life I am healthy and I feel healthy. Before, I thought that this moment would never come and as much as I tried to solve it, it was a constant agony.

Good to know that you are in recovery, it is a process and as such it will take time. Good rumbling vibes!.

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@jluvs2fly · Oct 14 '21

You are right about recovery being a process. I have learned to appreciate each small victory as my body mends. I am glad that you are feeling healthy. There is a brighter day ahead for me as well.

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@neumannsalva · Oct 13 '21 (edited)

I am so sorry, that you have to fight with health problems which have consequences for your motor skills in your hands. I am not sure what to wish you, so that I do not write something hurtful. If it is possible that your dexterity will get better again? Can crafting help? For me knitting socks is also tough and I only have minor arthritis problems, so I can imagine that crochet is much more comfortable for you right now. I think the combination of thin needles and knitting such a small circumference somehow makes sock knitting exhausting /hurtful for some of us.
Sending you a big hug

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@jluvs2fly · Oct 13 '21

Thank you for your kind words. I hope to regain full dexterity eventually. The healing process is just slower than I would like for it to be, but I am grateful for my progress. Thanks for the hug. 😊

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@smilestitches · Oct 14 '21

Wow @jluvs2fly am so amazed at you doing such a beautiful embroidery on that towel, the shape of the letter is so perfect 👌🏾 thanks for sharing this amazing work of yours

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