Enjoying A Slow Day

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 6C. This morning it is clear and 0C. Today is suppose to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 6C. 

Lifestyle

I headed out to the craft bazaar at our community hall. It is small but there were some great items for sale. One lady told me what I needed to do so I can join next year. Another lady and I talked about her doll clothes and about Keepers Dolly Duds who is a doll clothing designer who lives in our area. I got contact information for next year and I hope to join them. 

Once home, I puttered around. The box of fabric scraps daughter sent me are sorted and ready for me to take down to the sewing room. I knew I had to do jobs that were easy as it was rest day. I puttered around putting spaghetti sauce into freezer containers and cleaning up here and there. It was good to move slowly and take it easy.

Sewing

Some of my rest time was spent packaging the mug rugs I had made. It was nice to sit and put ribbon and tiny decorations on each pair of mug rugs. 

My sewing for the day was to hand sew the back of the last set I made and put them into the tub. 

After lunch, I did another set of mug rugs that were cut out. I decided to try silver thread for the quilting and like it a lot. 

They are also wrapped and put away. At the moment I have 9 sets for sale. More to come. 

After I finished the mug rugs, I cut out and sandwiched a table runner for daughter. It is 14.5" wide by 40" long. It is now ready for me to quilt and bind. Once it is done, I will cut out several more projects. I have fabric out for two doll's outfit, bags/mug rugs. I am ready to start more projects. 

Knitting

I knit and unknit the heel on the sock twice. I did pick up the gusset stitches and am knitting the gusset now. 

Thoughts

    Though I bought nothing at the bazaar, I learned a lot talking to some of the vendors. The lady who sells the doll clothes told me to make some simple outfits with knitted items included. She said it would be different than her booth as she does more detailed work. Another lady said to make, make, make and do a few bazaars. I will need to stay focused if I am going to do one bazaar next year. 

    It was wonderful to be home most of the day. I really enjoyed being by myself doing what I wanted to do. I enjoyed being out with daughter-in-law a lot but it was time for me to rest both physically and mentally. 

Today

I have the balance sheet to do, start prepping my room to paint, and do a load of laundry. I want to sew on the table runner this afternoon and knit tonight. A day at home with Elliott. 

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