A Doll's Shift Is Completed

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 26C (humidex 30C). This morning it is mainly clear and 12C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 26C (humidex 29C). 

Lifestyle

The morning started out with a text from daughter-in-law. Son had gone for blood works and told her that the emergency was empty. She promptly spilled boiling hot tea on her hand and ended up in emergency to have it treated. 

I was out in good time to water all the plants. I checked on the Spousal Unit's rose bush and it has 2 buds on it. 

All the plants are doing well. They are enjoying the cool mornings and the warm days. The tomatoes have buds on them also and are getting greener and stronger. 

Next I cleaned the living room. I dusted and did some tidying up which is easy. That room does not have a lot of stuff in it. I dusted the furniture and mopped the floor. The floor was grimy and had quite a bit of pollen on it. It is now clean. 

I had to run downstairs and empty the dehumidifier when I realized it wasn't running. It was full due to the high humidity we are having. When I have to replace it, I will get one that will drain into the floor drain so I won't have to worry about it. That may or may not happen as this one is working like a charm. 

I went to the superstore garden center and returned some empty plant pots. They give you points for doing that. They ship them to their supplier who recycles them and makes them into new pots. I have 5 more to take when I go grocery shopping. From there I went to Dollarama and snoop shopped for 30 minutes. I got a few items for daughter. 

I still need to buy her a couple of more things and then I will do my magic and ship them to her. It is fun to do something like this. 

Sewing

I had a blast yesterday sewing a jar topper. I followed this video for size and idea. I did not cut an opening for the elastic but left turning hole and the first row of stitching open to insert the elastic. It worked perfectly. 

After inserting the elastic, I closed the row of stitching and topped stitched around the outer edge. I am now ready to buy a bit of fabric and make the ones for daughter. 

I spent a lot of time working on the doll's shift/chemise. I had a few struggles but nothing I couldn't work through. Most were my issues. I got it finished and on the doll. 

I really love this pattern. I put on the "jump" (stay without boning) and put the lacing in the front. I read that working women wore it this way so they could loosen them when necessary. 

I have two more items to sew from the linen and then I can cut out and sew the skirt. 

Knitting

I knit last night and when I went to fix my little ball of yarn I had 5 stitches slip off the needles. I spent the next while unknitting and picking up stitches. I was not a happy camper. In the end, I did get 4 rows knit on the afghan. 

Tonight I will be adding on a new ball of yarn. So far I have knit 214 grams of yarn. 

Thoughts

    I had a fair night's sleep. The emergency alert went off at 3:45 am waking me from a sound sleep. A 79 year old woman was missing. It went off again just over an hour later stating she was found. I did not sleep well after that so am feeling tired. I know I will loose energy sometime this afternoon. 

    I had no issues with my heart rate yesterday. It was back in its normal range all day. I am pushing myself to be more active during the day which does help keep it at a normal level for me. I am still monitoring it carefully especially first thing in the morning. 

Today

I am going to clean the bathroom and then head out to get a piece of fabric and thread for the jar toppers. I want to sew more on the Acadian outfit this afternoon. I know it will be slow sewing as I will run out of energy. I hope to knit tonight. I also have to make myself something for dinner for tonight and tomorrow night. 

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