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Vicki Welsh

Because when you are down with something like a sprained ankle, at least one of your hobbies will be doable.

My sprain is pretty significant but it’s improving quickly. I’m treating it with red light and DMSO and it’s working great. I could put weight on it within 24 hours and haven’t needed any pain meds. The swelling is down a lot and I can walk carefully. Lunges and squats are still a couple of weeks away.

I didn’t work on the quilt at all but I made great progress on this blanket. I only have 3.5 rows left to do!

Today I picked up my young “fake niece”, Ella, for mini craft camp. I think we are appliqueing sweatshirts and, maybe, baking cookies. It should be a fun couple of days.

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8 responses to “It’s good to have many hobbies!”

thoroughlya4162d5974

12/22/2025

That is some bruise! I am glad it is improving. Oh, fun times with Ella! Patty

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Karen

12/22/2025

glad your ankle is improving you will be back to normal in no time at all. Like you I enjoy a variety of projects and it is so nice for if you are forced to sit back and relax – have a Merry Christmas

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lswanekamp

12/22/2025

Sounds like what we would do here. I bought a Lume box that we both use and have used DMSO for knee, neck, and hip pain pretty successfully. No pain meds. I have not been able to get anyone I know to even try these. They guzzle ibuprofen or napoxen. Stretching helps heal also.

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Wanda Hanson

12/22/2025

Yes, variety is the name of the game for lots of us. I would be so bored only doing one thing. You will have a good time with Ella. It’s always fun to see the curiosity and fearlessness of youngsters.

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geneblack

12/23/2025

I always appreciate having many types of hobbies. Creativity is much freer when you can switch forms.

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Carole @ From My Carolina Home

12/23/2025

Glad it is improving quickly! Take care not to overdo too soon. It is wonderful to have some handwork project to keep you from going crazy while limited in movement.

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marmic1954

12/23/2025

Those of us who multi-create are lucky to have something else to fall back on. Hope you heal soon. And have fun with Ella!!

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Andrea

12/24/2025

Sorry you have a sprained ankle, but I’m glad it wasn’t worse!

Andrea in MO

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I’m Vicki

I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.