by Sandra | January 16th, 2010
Thank you for all the well wishes and commiserations.
I have a rule to limit myself to one day of a full blown self indulgent pity party and then it is time to move on and get over myself. The bottom line is I have work to do and it must get done.
As a quilter, I couldn’t help but notice that my thumb splint matched with my project beautifully. A bit difficult to work with, but it is perfectly coordinated! I am thinking it could also do a dual purpose of being a great parking spot for my needle too. 
So far I have learned how to knot the end of my thread without the use of my thumb, hold an embroidery hoop with one hand and my body and hand embroider with minimal assistance of my left hand.
Where there is a will, there is always a way and crying over spilt milk isn’t going to make the problem go away. I just make myself learn to adjust if unforeseen physical circumstances create difficulties. It just takes a bit of ingenuity and a highly stubborn attitude. Of course this is always after the massive self pity party concludes.
My hats off to you ! Love your attitude . Your thumb does go nicely with your project ! Ther’s is no telling what YOU can do when you put your mind to it .
Your project looks interesting !
Sandra, Great attitude. I always believe nothing is wasted, so there may be a day that the adaptive skills you are learning may be helpful to someone you teach or meet. Perhaps even a chapter in a future book!
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Besides, you could have ALL your fingers in splints and be a better stitcher than the rest of us!
Hope the pain is better. Enjoy the meds! LOL
Sandra,
Colour coding is perfect ….. and maybe we all need a splint as a handy pin/needle holder. Colour coded to our current project of course!
Judy B
Bless you. You do have my sympathies; but, you have such a wonderful attitude. Good luck.
Sandra, love the teapot, you never fail to amaze me. You are teaching us so many valuable lessons, including about having the right attitude no matter what!
Catching up on your recent postings & am so sorry to read about your hand injury. You will find a way to accomplish things – I broke my right wrist in November & the cast just came off a couple of weeks ago. I figured out a way to do some machine piecing & quilting & even managed to do a little rotary cutting. Its great to enjoy the feel of a handheld needle and thread again though. As quilters, I think we have the best therapy ever!
Also found your posting regarding the Aurifil threads informative. I wondered why I was getting those funny little indentations sometimes when using silk thread for applique!
Thanks for continuing to share your knowledge with us and take good care of that hand.
Pat,
Quilter’s do have the best therapy don’t they?
I think my attitude is more of an issue that I would rather have fun if I can, rather than waste time sititng around feeling sorry for myself! How boring is that?
Judy I am thinking this may be a time that the bedazzler could be a hoot to tart up my splint. LOL