Sewing Linen Doll Cloths

 Yesterday was sunny and warm with a high of 27C. This morning it is clear and 12C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 29C.

Lifestyle

I spent the day being very busy. It was to see if my heart rate would be in the normal level or if it was going to be slow. It was normal all day. 

My first job was to launder the sheets. I got them done and the bed made later in the afternoon. While they were on, I was out the door to plant the flowers. I did 3 tubs of them at the shed. 

The third tub was done and I put in a solar light that daughter had given me Christmas 2024 and I forgot to put it out last year. 

I turned the tub around so the solar panel was in the full sun and it was really nice to look at last night. Some of the little lights twinkle on and off. 

Once the outside chores were done, I decided to clean the front entry way. It was the floor at the top of the stairs, the stairs, entry floor, and the stairs down to the basement. I will have to say they were dirty. It was nice to have that job done. 

While prepping for dinner, I got a text and had to go over and pick up liquids from my friend's place. They are all stored in the garage along with 2 plants. Daughter-in-law and I will sort through them when she has time. 

I checked my cucumber pots and I now have 4 plants. They will be going out next week. They need to have some growth on them before I transplant them. Once they are planted, I am done for this year. 

Sewing

I had a good afternoon sewing. I made a very simple half apron for the Acadian outfit. Though simple, it had us make mitred corners like I did when I made a bunch of napkins. Love that method. 

I started sewing the chemise and I almost didn't work on it. I had to make a button hole and then cut out the neck facing. It took me 3 tries to get the right size buttonhole. When done, I cut out the facing and carefully sewed it onto the chemise neck. I clipped and turned it, pressed it well and top stitched it in place. Done. 

Next I played with the sleeves. I have the gathering stitches in and the bottom of the sleeves ready to hem. I did not put lace on them as they would not have been practical for a working person. As the raw edges of the hems are not finished, I am thinking of doing either a zig zag or a cross stitch on them so they don't fray. With all of that done, I called it a day. 

I am happy with what I got done yesterday afternoon. 

Knitting

I knit 5 rows on the afghan last night. I am not sure why I was so slow knitting. But it was progress. 

Thoughts

    My heart rate has been good this morning. I have not allowed myself to fully relax at the computer which is what I had done when it dropped below 50 beats. I am still monitoring it carefully. 

    I was on the hunt for a pattern for fabric jar covers. The one I was going to use wasn't exactly what I wanted. I did find another one and with a few small adaptions I can make one I like better. I also want to make jar cozies and found a video on how to make my own pattern. I will be doing a mock up of both from the left over Altoona bag fabric. 

Today

I am going to water the plants first and then clean the living room. If I have time, I will go out for a bit but may not if it is humid. This afternoon I will sew on the chemise. Tonight I will knit. 

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