Progress On The Shirt and Vest

 Yesterday had less sun and more light showers. The high got to 5.5C. This morning it is 2C. We are to have a mix of sun, clouds, and showers today with a high of 3C. It is hard to believe it was 20.6C this time last year. 

Lifestyle

Yoga was done and I am happy to be doing them most days. I am feeling much better and am learning to relax in most poses. 

I got about half of the living room cleaned yesterday. The last 2 blankets were laundered, furniture and ledges wiped and the floor mopped. Just need to move the couches and finish up. 

I wanted to walk yesterday but every time I was ready it was raining lightly. One time tiny ice pellets were hitting the windows. No one was out walking so I did some walking in the house. 

The fourth box to go across Canada was packed and is ready to tape shut. Just one box left to go and I will be done. Then on to doing the remaining presents for family here. Once done, I will tidy up the spare bedroom. Right now the bed is full of presents that need to be wrapped. 

Elliott was in a foul mood yesterday due to the lack of sleep. Last evening he was grabbing my arm and shaking it. I grabbed him after he refused to stop and cuddled him for a few minutes. He relaxed and laid quietly on the couch beside me. Hopefully he will have a good nap today.

Sewing

I hand stitched the collar in place and then topped stitched it. I am ready to start on the sleeves after I do some serging. The sleeves are laid out ready to work on. 

I cut two pieces of rip stop nylon for the meat slicer cover. One piece has two huge red marks on it. Both were dingy and dirty. I had found this fabric under a table living with the dust bunnies. I laundered the two pieces and they came out white. Unfortunately the red marks didn't come out so they must be dye. I can use that piece to line grocery bags with. The remaining 3+ meters is on a shelf as it will make great lining for grocery bags. 

Knitting

I got the neck ribbing knit on the vest. I can now sew up the left shoulder seam. 

Next up are the armholes. 

Today

Yoga this morning and then the balance sheet. I would like to finish cleaning the living room area I need to serge the serge all the seams on the shirt and start on the sleeves. I hope to walk today if it isn't wet. I would like to set up one armhole and start knitting it tonight. 

Until the next time...............................................