A Compromise On The Doll's Stash

 Yesterday was cloudy and warm with a high of 6C. This morning it is cloudy, damp, and 6C. Today it suppose to be cloudy with a high of 9C. We could experience showers during the day.

Lifestyle

I finished painting the second coat of paint on the long wall in my bedroom. From setting up to finishing clean up was 90 minutes. I was tired when I got done as I pushed myself while doing it. It looks the same as the last picture. I have one wall left to paint. 

This wall is shorter so it should be about 2 hours each time. I also am going to paint the window and the trim before I rehang the curtains. I am looking forward to having this room finished so I can start decorating it after Christmas. 

I fell asleep on the couch in the afternoon. I was really tired and couldn't keep my eyes open. I napped for about 15-20 minutes and then got up to do more things -- get dinner ready and do the recycling. 

Sewing

I did not sew yesterday but I tackled the bin of cotton fabric that I couldn't touch the day before. I went through each piece and made some decisions. I donated 14.7 meters. About 25% with a decision to get rid of fabric after I make something from it. The first piece is on the cutting table ready to make a simple skirt. 

While sorting through the fabric, I found a meter of red and white striped fabric I put aside for gift bags. It is perfect to go with some of the Christmas fabric I have. I kept the smaller piece to make something for the dolls. 

The fabric was put into the donation bin but I will sort it so some goes to the quilting group for their charity quilts. My next step is to clean the floor in the closet and put what is being kept back in there. Have I let go of enough? Probably not but there is much less in the closet than when I started. 

Knitting

I finished the doll's sweater to putting the buttons on. I have to get them out of the button bin. 

Next up is to read the pattern for the heavy socks and start knitting a pair of them. I am looking forward to making them. 

Thoughts

    I think I did well handling the doll's fabric. The compromise I made to keep 75% is to make something and put the left over fabric into the tub for the quilter's group. It is a start on letting go of the fabric. There is still the emotional attachment to the fabric but the idea of how I was going to use it is fading. For now, I am pleased with my decision. 

    I stood in the bedroom for a bit yesterday and realized how large the room looks when painted grey. It is also very light and bright in there. I have ideas on how I will decorate it in the new year using navy and white with a touch of another colour. It is the other colour that I am trying to decide on. At the moment, I am enjoying how less depressing it is to be in the room. 

    I have been thinking and writing about my thoughts and plans for 2025. It has been a long hard haul for me as I make decisions, change my mind, and think some more. To date, I have decided to do what gives me joy, pleasure, and meaning. It means getting rid of projects and plans that have never materialized. I need to focus on doing what I want and not let others influence me. My focus has changed from sewing/crafting down the stashes to doing projects I enjoy. This shift has lifted a lot of anxiety and stress from my life. 

Today

I have to wash the last wall in the bedroom and then vacuum the house. I also have laundry to do. This afternoon, I want to cut out a couple of doll outfits ready to sew. Tonight I will sew the buttons on the sweater and start knitting the heavy socks. 

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