Slowly Working Down

Welp I am still working on this wide middle bit; it's got a lot of confetti and partial stitches in it, but I'm pleased with the results so far.  The tendrils on the dragon's head are also in the process of being backstitched - slow going there too.  I think this may be my daily project for the rest of the month so I can feel like I'm truly making progress.

In And Out Of The Hospital

The London Clinic is located across from the Royal Academy of Music by Regent's Park and between Harley and Marleybone High Streets.  The people there believe in letting patients out into the sunshine and fresh air as much as possible, so on my second full day there, I was let out to explore.  I walked a LOT and saw a nice Lamborghini and some other expensive cars.  Then I got on a sightseeing bus and went all around London.  Pretty good way to spend a day in the hospital, no?

Karen's Temari

Karen is a friend who left post a week and a half ago.  I made this temari for her before she left.  I made up the pattern and think it came out pretty good.

Hospital Lunch

The lunch and dinner order menus at The London Clinic were identical, and huge.  So this was lunch that day.  I didn't like the lobster bisque - it wasn't creamy like I was used to - but everything else was lovely.  And huge.

A Peacock Finish!

This is a gift for a friend, and I need to get it framed and sent to her once she settles in her new home.  Once I finished the month of Linen and Threads, this became my daily project - and it went very quickly indeed.  I still have almost half a month left.  Maybe I'll get something else done this month.

Seasonal Streets Restart

It's kind of hard to pick out the white stitches from the background, but they're there.  Now that I'm on the correct side of the fabric, maybe I'll feel better about working on it - correctly!

Hospital Breakfast

In late May I was admitted to The London Clinic for a blood clot in my leg and anemia.  I know, weird to have both at once, right?  Maybe it was the anemia that caused the blood clot, as there weren't enough cells to push through.  Anyway, food.  The London Clinic lets you order food! As much as you want, and no real restrictions - it was even possible to order wine and beer (at an extra cost).  Since I didn't know about anything, I ordered several things and ate bits and pieces.  The Greek yogurt was unflavored, so I used some of the blackberry jam in it.  And toast and croissant and a cheese and fruit tray and eggs and bacon and... even oatmeal.  Once I learned to order extra milk for the oatmeal, it was very good.  The food is presented in an appetizing way and the kitchen staff is very nice.  If I had to be in a hospital, I'm glad this one was chosen.