spread the love...

Thank you to everyone who commented on the last post, I was overwhelmed by all your support and encouragement.
One comment I'd like to share here in case you didn't see it, was left by my mate Alison in Germany.  She's known me since were were 11 and is one of my dearest friends.


"Having witnessed your cataplexy first hand I want to assure you that while the first time is slightly disconcerting for the onlooker, it almost immediately becomes nothing "special" (ah, that's just Sarah slumping down the kitchen units again). Also, you unintentionally give your conversational partners a bit of an ego boost (that last joke was so good she lost consciousness! How witty am I?!). In fact you've got so many lovely friends there you'll probably have to make an effort to have more attacks so that everyone gets a chance to catch you!"


Also, my brother pointed out "surely with all those quilts and cushions and fabric and stuff you're basically gonna be in a big padded cell anyway..."  

Quite a few of you asked if I could do a "what to do when.." guide to, well, me.   So here goes.  Obviously this is not how to deal with all Narcoleptics, I'm only talking bout ME!  

Its all kinda obvious really, and I don't want to be condescending... Basically, don't take offence!  I get tired.  Sometimes its suddenly, sometimes it only lasts a minute or so, sometimes I need to shut my eyes for a couple of minutes.   I swear, I'm not intentionally rude,but apparently I often look like I'm pissed off and bored when really its just, unfortunately, my face..tiredness.   I'm not going to be offended if you want to say "have you been paying attention?", just don't you be offended if the answer is "no..."

If I need to take a nap, there's no need to quiet down and whisper or leave.  Just carry on with whatever was going on, I'll come round soon enough.  Be warned tho, sometimes, just sometimes, I can sleep but still hear everything.......  hehehe...

As for the falling over, pretend I've not told you about it!  Don't worry about making me laugh, really, I want to laugh.  Just don't worry if I wobble about or go cross eyed!  If I'm holding something, it'd be nice if you could maybe make sure I don't spill or drop it...  If my knees are going and I'm not already leaning on something, it'd be nice if who ever is next to me could hold my elbow or put an arm round my waist or something, just so I don't end up on the floor.... If, and this is rare, if I get a mental fit of the giggles and cant stop collapsing, help me to sit - maybe on the floor but leaning against you.  That'd be super.  


But I'm hoping that the enormous excitement that's building will generate enough adrenaline to keep me going!


Right, bit of a boring post, sorry!  I've not been sewing much, but I have gotten a start on my For the love of solids Project....

Foundation Paper Piecing Fun...  spot the mistake...

  


And, before I go, I MUST remember my manners and say a bit thank you to three LOVELY bloggers, who have all passed a bloggy award on to me in the last couple of weeks.  
Siobhan at Shevy London who does some pretty wonderful FMQ, and made me this lovely hanging

Shevys mini quilt

Giles at Touch and Sew who is a sweet toothed nutcase exceptionally clever chap who made his first quilt despite not actually being able to see...

Giles' first quilt!

and Nadia at Multicoloured Pieces who not only writes a fascinating blog but is also the most amazing fabric artist...

"post revolution in my garden"

The rules of the Liebster are as follows

1. Thank the giver and link back to her/him.

2. Reveal your top 5 picks and leave a comment on their blog.

3. Copy and paste the award on your blog.

4. Have faith that your followers will spread the love too!

Now here's where I have a wee bit of a problem... Since I've had to cut down on the number of blogs I read, or I 'd never get anything done, I don't really know of many new blogs...  So.  Here's what I'm going to do.  I'm going to check out small blogs on Lilys Quilts,  and the first 5 that I really like I'll award.

I know its perhaps not following the rules, but I think it needs to spread its wings a bit!

1.  Vikki @  The Cosy Tea  who has loads of gorgeous projects on the go

2. Nicole @ Mama Love Quilts who's February round up was stuffed with really really cool projects

3.  Mina @ Kinda Quilty who's mod mood quilt had my jaw on the carpet its so freakin awesome...

4. Kelly @ Jeli Quilts  who made one of my favourite pouches in the Mouthy Stitches swap

5. Alison  @ The Procrastinating Sketcher cos I love her...