Doll's Shirt Completed

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 3C. This morning it is cloudy and -2C (windchill -7C). Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 2C. The windchill could be -10C. 

Lifestyle

I started the morning out writing the minutes for the community hall's AGM. I had to leave it several times and come back to it to make sure I was happy with the wording. It is done except for a short read before emailing it to daughter-in-law. 

I finished cleaning the closet in the spare bedroom. It has my grandmother's kitchen clock and a spare lamp shade on the shelf. I swept the floor and there was minimal fluff under the bed (thank you Rosie) and I mopped the room. The amount of dirt was from normal walking in that room. I also mopped the bathroom and kitchen floors. 

After lunch I went out and shovelled the driveway. We had just over an inch of wet snow and I got it cleaned off in about 15-20 minutes. The driveway dried off and it was perfect to walk down to take recycling to the curb. We did have a skiff of snow last night but nothing to worry about. 

Sewing

The doll's shirt is finished. I only had to pick out 2 buttonholes yesterday. I sewed on the buttons and called it done. 

The pattern has been put away with the other Edwardian patterns I have made for this wardrobe. 

I ordered snaps for the doll clothes and they are coming from England. They should be here by mid March. That is okay as I am not starting another doll's shirt until March. 

When looking at what I have left to sew this month, I seem to be ahead of the game. I have two zip bags to make plus a small item for Sewing With Cinnamon. I have put another piece of piping into the mix as I need a small relaxing project to work on next. 

Knitting

I went to get the last ball of yarn for the scarf and I couldn't find it in the bin. I had to stop and think and remembered I had put it into my knitting bag in the closet (too organized for my own good). I will get the scarf done this week. 

I cast on the 2nd sleeve for the doll's sweater and knit on it last night. I am ready to start the first cast off for under the arm. 

I am hoping to have it done today. Then on to the body of the sweater. 

I have to wind the yarn for the socks I hope to start this month. I have to finish the scarf first. 

Thoughts

    I really enjoyed shovelling snow yesterday after lunch. The sun was warm and I loved that. I shovelled and when I took short breaks, I stood outside enjoying the weather. I was the only person out shovelling which is normal when it snows this amount. But I don't care as I need the exercise. 

    I slept well last night. I was in bed early and I didn't wake up until 5 am. A first for me in a long time. I am hoping that I will have more of those good sleeps. 

Today

I have a hair cut this morning and once home, I want to vacuum and mop the dining/living area of the upstairs. I may start cleaning out one closet in my bedroom. This afternoon I will sew piping and get the bags ready to sew next. I may have to go get interfacing and thread. I will be knitting on the doll's sweater and the scarf. 

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