Another Doll's Dress Made

 Yesterday started out cloudy and ended up sunny. The high got to 15C. This morning it is clear and -1C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 15C. 

Lifestyle

Yesterday morning I was out the door to family's to help make sandwiches. I thought I was going to be the official dish washer but people didn't show so I made sandwiches. Once everyone left, daughter-in-law and I cleaned the kitchen, had a short rest and then loaded my car to go to the hall. 

At the hall, we quietly worked in the kitchen getting out the items we needed to set up the hall this morning. We were very quiet and didn't go into the main part as it was a polling station for the election. We did have people come in to visit us on their breaks. We worked quickly as we could and left through the kitchen door. 

Once home, I sat for a while. I was sore and feeling cranky. My SI joint was acting up and the pain was getting worse. It was making my feet sore. I tried everything from walking to heat, to stretching and nothing was working. At 5 am this morning, I stretched and had a crack. Hopefully that has helped seat the SI joint. I have physio in 2 weeks and hope that the session will help me. I will have needling if necessary to get the pain level down. 

I ordered Chef's Plate for 3 weeks. I thought I was having a repeat from the last box I ordered. That box arrived 2 days late. I was getting ready to report it when this one arrived at 5 pm. At that point, I had gone out to get dinner and was annoyed. I am learning that I need to have a frozen meal or 2 just in case the box arrives late on Mondays. Once I am finished mid May, I won't be ordering again until fall and if then. I am thinking of making my own meals once again. 

Sewing

I did sew yesterday though it would have been nicer to nap. I got at it and made a dress for the Gotz dolls. It is a pattern an internet friend designed and I love it. 

It is a well designed pattern and fits the dolls well. 

I wish she had continued designing patterns for these dolls as she did a great job. But she moved on to quilting. 

The next dress I am going to sew was also designed by her. I got the patterns as I tested them for her.

Knitting

I knit 15 rounds on the socks last night which was my goal. I have 15 rounds left to knit and then it is the heel flaps and turn the heel. 

I cast on the doll's sweater in green as I have enough yarn for it. I knit 10 rows on it last night. I am knitting on it after I knit a certain amount on the socks each night. 

I love this pattern as it is easy to knit the twist stitch at the neckline and bottom of the body and sleeves. I also like the puff sleeves and eyelet design. 

Thoughts

    Daughter-in-law texted me that we can start walking again at the arena. That is good to know and I hope we can start next week. She also let me know that our osteopathy therapist had a baby girl April 19. 

    Our election is over and I am glad it is done. It has been very stressful for many people including me. Now the fun begins as one province is threatening to leave Canada, the possibility of a recession looming, the tariff situation, and goodness knows what else our government needs to deal with. I am sure it won't be easy sailing. 

    With the warmer weather my lawn is growing and almost needs mowing. I am surprised at how green and lush it is. It will be fertilized in May and then it will be growing a rapidly. I hate to tell the person who mows my lawns that he may have to start mowing it sooner rather than later. 

Today

I am out early this morning to set up the hall for a luncheon. Once done, I am going to mark grandson's dress pants to hem. I will do them when I get home. I hope to work on the next doll's dress this afternoon. I hope to knit tonight. 

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