Twin needled Feathers, Patsy Thompson, & priorities . . .

Now that I've discovered Patsy Thompson (website on side bar)  -   cannot understand why have I not come across this talented lady (Queen of Feathers) before - a well kept trade secret(?) and much as I want to perfect my feathers,  I'm afraid Patsy's fabulous feather-stitching is having to take a back seat for a while. A matter of priorities. 

A shame as I planned to experiment using twin needles for the feathers. Twin needle FMQ vermicelli was used on my Singing Garden quilt and I liked the effect. Can't see any problems with twin needled feathers, providing I take my time, but unfortunately will have to wait. Intend to put Patsy Thompson feathers on the winter version of SG quilt which at the moment is a pile of blocks.

Stephen was very poorly in the night and I am waiting to call the cancer nurse at the surgery when it opens  - in 10 minutes. The district nurse is due to call this afternoon, but he cannot wait that long, given his present condition.

Stephen was not at all well yesterday afternoon and evening - too weary to watch his beloved football - sat in his armchair, wrapped in blankets.  

Had a series of extremely high temperatures accompanied by rigors and heavy sweating in the night which left him very weak and listless. 

I shall be so relieved when my daughters arrive tomorrow as my youngest is a nurse - ex midwife - and she will know what to do and take charge, whilst my eldest girl is very cheerful, practical, and helpful.  Not seen them since January, tho' they telephone daily.

This house is certainly short on cheer at the moment.