A Table Runner Is Quilted

 Yesterday was sunny with a few clouds and a high of 5C. This morning it is clear and -2C. Today is suppose to be sunny with a high of 7C. 

Lifestyle

I did the balance sheet yesterday morning and for some stupid unknown reason I forgot to enter one receipt. Nothing would balance and I was frustrated until I figured out said stupid mistake. I was then able to finish October, do the receipts for November and pay a bill. I was glad to put that job to bed for another week. 

I laundered my bedding and when I made my bed, it hit me how much I love white bedding. It makes me feel calm and relaxed. The cotton sheets I have are still very white as I have figured out how to wash them using detergent, oxiclean and hot water. I may have to get winter sheets as I am finding I am cold in bed. The hunt is on for a good set of white winter sheets. 

I did the patching on my bedroom walls. Less than I had thought but the walls are now ready for a light sanding and washing. I am ready to start painting once again. 

Elliott did not adapt to the time change yesterday. He thought it was death by starvation as he wanted to eat on his old schedule. His food dispenser was on the old schedule. He meowed and annoyed me when he thought I should feed him. I rest the time on his feeder and hope that will help him adjust today. 

Sewing

I spent 2.5 hours in the sewing room quilting a table runner. It is a simple one to go with the placemats, etc. I made for daughter 2 years ago. 

I cross hatched it 1.5" apart which is closer than I usually do it (2"). It is really nice though. It is 14.5" wide by 40" long. When done, I cut out the binding so I can finish this project in the next two days. 

Though I need to cut out some projects that I want to make, I have to make daughter 2 placemats to put under her sewing machines. Those are to be done next. I will starch the fabric before making them. This is a project where I may have to buy a bit of fabric but I am hoping I won't have to. She may have sent me enough fabric to do it. I am working on one project at a time to get a few things ready to send to daughter. 

Knitting

I knit on the socks and got the gusset done and 4 rounds on the foot. 

The socks are still looking similar in how the yarn knits up. These are fun socks to knit. 

They should be done in a couple of more nights. 

Thoughts

    I am going to have to focus on Christmas items for the next while. I have to sew for daughter and finish up the memory journal for friends. My afternoons will be busy alternating between the sewing room and the family room getting projects completed. 

    Our weather is cooled off once again but will be warm for a few days this week. One morning I will be out to cover the garlic and trim the rose bush. I will cover it a bit later on. I also have to put away a hose. Getting closer to having the yard ready for winter. It is a slow process for the last few things that need to be done. Slower than I had thought. 

    I am hoping that I can get my bedroom painted this month. Every time I look at it, I see a big job as it is a big room. I have to look at it in parts -- how much I can paint in two or three days. I also have to make sure that my hip is not over worked and rested every couple of days. I know once I start, I will get into the groove and keep on painting. 

Today

I am going to prep the first part of the bedroom to paint. Then it will be out to get groceries as I am running out of some of the basics. This afternoon I want to work on the table runner and starch the fabric for the placemats. Tonight I will knit on the socks. 

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