Progress In The Garage

 Yesterday started out cloudy and ended up sunny. The high got to 9.9C. This morning it is cloudy and 3C. We are to have a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 11C. 

Lifestyle

I did yoga yesterday morning and it felt good to do. I had a couple of cracks as I focused on trying to limber up muscles and tendons. The stretches are helping a lot. The two cranky muscles are relaxing more each day. 

I did a bit of housework and then headed out to the garage for 30 minutes. I moved things, cleaned tubs to put items into, and swept more of the floor. It isn't exactly how I want it to look but I am starting to get there. 

I have to say I am happy with the progress I made out there. The 30 minute spurts seems to be just enough time to get a bunch done and see the progress. More than that and I am sure I would be overly sore. I need to keep working on it as we are registered for the area's yard sale on May 18.

I went back to eating strictly as I started to worry about my glucose levels. Day 2 and I am happy with how they are and I lost 1 lb. I am also working on being more active during the day. As I am less sore, I am trying to do a bit more each day. 

Sewing

I spent about 2.5 hours sewing. I cut out all the pieces except for the skirt. I have it cut out in the lining but not the satin. I worked on the sleeves. I pinned, basted, sewed, and pressed and finally got one sewn in. The other sleeve is ready to be pinned, basted, and sewn in. What a lot of work. 

I kept saying it will get done on time. I can do it without swearing too much. 

I may do some sewing/knitting for the fall fair. It is not going to be items to make items but items that can be gifts or for myself. I have started a list and will try to make them up over the next few months. 

Knitting

I finished the hat to trying it on. I am happy with it.

Time to start back knitting socks. I cast on the first sock and got the ribbing done. The yarn was bought 10 years ago in Edmonton Alberta. I love how it is knitting up. 

The other side is equally as interesting. 

I am ready to start the cuff on sock #2. If they turn out great, they will go into the fall fair. If not, I will make more socks to get a pair I think is worthy of entering. 

Thoughts

    With thoughts of entering items into the fall fair, I need to remember to keep the list small and do a great job on each item. If I don't get something made, I will not worry as it wasn't meant to happen. If I choose to do this again, I will start in the fall and work on the items slowly and carefully over the year. This isn't going to be make a lot of items like I use to. This is to make items I want to make and can use or give away as gifts. 

    The wind was cold yesterday and it did snow a bit in the morning. Not as bad as Alberta who had a good snow fall. Even daughter drove in snow to her work place in BC. We are so ready for warmer weather. 

Today

I am off to the city with daughter-in-law to shop. I have exactly one item on my list. I may find other things I need as we shop in different stores. Once home, I may sew if I am not too tired and will knit tonight. I am looking forward to a day of shopping and snooping (if we have time).

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