Shweshwe quilt

This vibrant fabric, with its distinct smell, originated in India but was introduced to South Africa in 1858 and is now produced locally.

The quilt maker decided to go bright and bold, making an all Shweshwe quilt. It does not show texture as she used flannel instead of batting, as she plans to use this as a tablecloth.

As for my ear, it turned out it was not wax as I thought, but severe sinus inflammation.  The nurse at the clinic gave me medication for 10 days. If my hearing does not return, I need to see a doctor.

Furthermore, my eczema has flared up again, this time really bad.  Previously, it was mostly my back and neck that took punishment; now I have rashes and itches all over my body. My hands are especially bad. I can barely work with water as it burns like hell.  I now know with certainty my eczema is not caused by products I use on my skin, but rather certain foods.  I had a deluxe (extra of everything) anchovies pizza on Friday, and obviously, anchovies contain sulphites. I seriously have to rethink my love for this.

There is no school for the little one today, so she will be coming over to spend the day with us.  I am not expecting to get too much quilting done.