Another Test Pattern Revealed

Yesterday was warm and damp. It stayed about 20C all day and there was mist in the air in the morning. The sky cleared up in the afternoon and it was nice to see some blue sky amongst the clouds. 

Lifestyle

Yesterday I had an interesting morning. I had to go to Dartmouth and set up an account with the lawn specialists. After getting gas, I plugged in my phone so I could get directions on how to get there. I thought I knew but wasn't taking any chances. No internet. I headed back home to figure it out. Left again with no internet and called when I was on the highway. Hands on phoning is wonderful. When I got through to someone, I pulled off the highway. We went through my account (perfect) and then he asked if my data was turned off. Yup it was and I have no idea why. I don't play with that area of my phone. I thanked the technician and headed in. Account set up, shopping done, and I was home at 12:30 p.m. 
I promised myself I could look at ideas but couldn't buy. I did look and I did not buy. Nothing extra came into the house so I don't have to worry about storing it. 
Before I left, I did make our bed and made sure the kitchen was tidy. Nothing else got done but there was no dust and the bathroom would make it until tomorrow. I am a slob but I did make sure the house was in maintenance mode. Yah me!

Sewing

The last test pattern has been published and it is another amazing pattern. Well drafted and great instructions. 

I learned a lot about clothing in the 1750's and they are amazing in their construction. Layers and layers. 

I didn't do the shift or the corset. Mainly because I didn't have the fabric or the boning. I got the fabric but didn't see any boning at the store. 

I would do this outfit again starting with the shift and corset and then the petticoat and robe. It is a truly amazing outfit. 
As I have said many times, I am always looking for ideas to use for organization. One of my worst items to keep organized is receipts. They languish in a bin on a counter stool at the moment. Thrown in and it looks ugly. It is better than having them languishing on the table and counter. But still not pretty. I really want to get how to keep them organized and neat and pretty. Once I deal with the receipts, they are contained in a container with the bank statement and will be shredded in January. Until then they are one of my biggest nightmares. 
While on Pinterest yesterday morning, I saw this project. 

From Pinterest

I can keep it in my purse and put all our receipts in it. One side can be receipts using debit and the other for using cash, savings or the credit card. I can take it out when I go to do the budget. It can even sit on the counter and look cute. 
This pattern calls for oil cloth but I don't need to make it from that fabric as I have none in the stash. I can use quilter's cotton and some bias tape. As usual, I will have to do some adapting to get the look I want. That means using interfacing to give it some structure and cutting the pieces differently. Hey, I am game. Stay tuned for my rendition as I want to make a couple of these. 

Today

I am going to make the bed, dust, wipe the bathroom counters and toilet. I can't leave the house until these jobs are done. Then it is out for the Spousal Unit's shopping time and I hope I have enough energy to finish cleaning out the sewing room. I really want that room ready to start sanding the walls. 
Until the next time............................