Yesterday's weather was hot and muggy. The high got to 30.2C with a humidex of 35C. (86F/95F). This morning it is cloudy and 19C. Today is suppose to have showers, thundershowers, wind, and a high of 21C.
Lifestyle
I was tired yesterday morning but I pushed ahead and cleaned the spare bedroom. My unwise choice was to scrub the window as it was dirty and had some black mould. I did get it clean but the heat and humidity made the room hot and me feel awful. I did clean the room - dusted, wiped, swept, and mopped. The sweeping and mopping extended to the hall, bathroom and kitchen.
I took the cat litter mat outside and hosed it clean. As I was outside, I checked the plants and the cat had dug in two boxes. They didn't kill any plants but I had to smooth soil around the bok choy. I will have to thin carrots next week as there are two cool mornings.
I did the recycling and took the two bags and compost bin to the curb early. Another unwise thing to do as I had to retrieve the bags from the ditch twice. Not a lot of fun in the heat and hot wind.
As I had done the laundry while cleaning the spare bedroom, I made my bed late in the afternoon. I bought the sheets quite a while ago and they are still a bright white. I do love white sheets on a bed.
We had power fluctuations in the afternoon. When I did a check, 1500 customers west of us were out of power. So close but on another grid. Luckily for them, it was back on in a couple of hours. I am assuming it was the wind that caused the problem.
Sewing
I set about tracing and cutting out the top for the outfit. I even lined it. It is done to snaps and a bit of hand sewing at the hem. I used the idea from making the Renaissance top to machine stitch the hem and lining and turn it through a hole in the lining. Such a great idea.
The yokes are slightly gathered to add a bit of fullness. It is the start of an idea to see if I can make it fuller.
I am enjoying drafting patterns now that I am doing the course again and know the patterns will fit the dolls.
I am ready to begin the Orange Blossom outfit next. The fabrics have been washed and pressed. I need to print out the patterns and start as soon as I finish the top.
I am also going to start working on the blocks for the quilt I stopped last month. I want to get it ready for the sashing by mid July. I have 4 blocks left to make.
Knitting
I did knit last night as the house was cool. I got 32 rounds done and the leg is done. I am now working on the heel flap.
Thoughts
Daughter sent me pictures of her Strawberry Shortcake miniatures and we went down memory lane talking about them.
My hip has improved a lot since the last flare up and the two huge cracks from last week. The muscles still are sore with certain movements. I was down into the steep sided ditch last night and went up and down with no problems. I was careful but I did it.
My IBS has flared up again. I am thinking it may be food but it is also was worrying about the results of my blood tests. The heat/humidity isn't helping it also as I keep overheating by being out in it do chores that need to be done. It will improve but it does leave me tired while I have it.
Today
I have to go over and check on family's cat and empty their dehumidifiers. I do that first thing. Once home, I will be focusing on cleaning my bedroom. If it isn't raining, I will scrub the windows. I need to dust, sweep, and mop floors. I want to finish the doll's outfit and print the next patterns. If I have time, I will cut out block 6 of the quilt. I will be knitting tonight.
Until the next time...............................................................
Thanks for sharing the Ravelry pattern link. Martha, Louisiana
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