Binding A Quilt

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with lots of north wind. The high got to 2C. This morning it is cloudy and 2C. Today is suppose to be a mix of sun and clouds with wind and a high of 3C. 

Lifestyle

Yesterday morning I scrubbed the floors where I had painted and then washed the wall I am going to paint next. It was a full morning's work but it felt good to have it done so I can paint tomorrow. 

The wind has certainly been howling and I watched a piece of lattice roll down the side of my neighbour's front porch. It was still attached this morning and moving around in the wind. I haven't seen any other items blowing around but I am sure there is some in our area. 

I did 2 loads of laundry yesterday. I tried something different this time as my clothes are looking dingy. I used hot water for the towels and warm for my clothing. I added oxiclean to the wash cycle and vinegar to the rinse cycle. It certainly helped a lot. I also put them on to a longer wash cycle. It took a lot longer to do the 2 loads than normal but worth it. I won't do this regularly but every 3 - 4 weeks. 

Sewing

I got the binding sewn together for the Scandinavian Winter quilt and then sewn on to the quilt. It is now ready for me to hand sew it down. 

The backing is quite warm when you have it on your lap while sewing on the binding. That will be nice for this winter. 

I also sat and measured the donated fabrics. I have donated 13.5 meters and have set 2.25 meters aside to see if I want to use it for doll quilts or pyjamas. If I don't use it before the end of the year, it will be donated. 

The sewing room closet is looking much better. It is nice to know there is less in each tub. I also know if I don't use the items, they will be donated. I am allowing myself to let them go over time. 

Knitting

I knit on the doll's sweater last night. This is before I divided it so I can finish the body. 

And after I divided it. 

I said I hadn't knit this one since testing it. I was wrong. I had knit it in yellow to go with the Nova Scotia plaid skirt I had made. 

Thoughts

    The wind is starting to get on my nerves and is suppose to blow for a couple of more days. It is blowing in a rain storm which will arrive tomorrow. Hopefully it will stop blowing on Saturday. On the plus side, this wind didn't bring snow flurries like forecasted. 

    I am starting to enjoy decluttering the sewing room closet. The more I dig, the more I am ready to let go of. It is time for others to enjoy the "stuff" I won't use. I am also looking forward to tackling the rest of the room so it will be an organized and tidy space for me to create in. Right now, it feels like a storage room. I am beginning to fully understand that I don't need all of what I have in that room. I am starting to enjoy sewing what I want to vs sewing up the stash. This is what is driving me to do a big declutter of the sewing room. I want to repeat this feeling in the family room. 

    I have been working on my thoughts for 2025. I chose the word focus to help guide me. At first it was focus on sewing down the stash and using up the craft supplies. Now it is to focus on doing what I enjoy doing. It is more of letting go of what I don't enjoy doing. The second word I chose was calm. I want to have a calm environment to live and work in. I know letting go will bring calmness and it will allow me to focus more on what I want to do. I will have to say, working on my thoughts has really been a journey. 

Today

I have osteopathy this morning and will do a few small things before I have to leave. I want to go and look at vacuum cleaners and make a decision on which one I want. When I get home I need to pick up my prescriptions. I may get to hand sew on the quilt for an hour. I want to knit on the doll's sweater tonight. 

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