A Doll's Skirt Sewn

 Yesterday was a dull, dark and wet day. The high got to 8C. This morning it is windy, wet, and 7C. Today is suppose to be wet and windy with a high of 9C. 

Lifestyle

My first job of the day was to do the balance sheet. A few stupid (on my part) issues which took time to sort out. Bills were paid and I was done at 11 am. 

I got out the generator to play with it and to drain the charged down. I tried the kettle but it overloaded the machine. I need to buy a travel kettle which takes less power. I can look for one next month. 

I finished cleaning the bedroom yesterday. I moved furniture, vacuumed and gave the floor a deep cleaning. Everything is in its place. 

As I put the furniture back, I thought about colours once again. It was a surprise when Marianne suggested coral, burgundy, and forest green. I had thought about these colours for this room with the green being more of a sage green. 

It looks pretty bland in there at the moment but I certainly was happy to sleep in there last night. 

Sewing

I did some sewing yesterday. I made a skirt to go with the sweater I knit. It was an easy sewing project and I really enjoyed it. 

I still need to put the snaps on the back but I had run out of time. I got a picture of Lea with Nellie who is wearing the short sleeved version of the sweater. 

I still have the matching top to make for the skirt but I am not sure when I will make it. I need to make a couple of items for Christmas before any doll sewing should happen. 

Knitting

I worked on the socks last night and am ready to knit the foot. It has been a fairly easy knit as I am using larger needles. I also have another pair of socks to measure them against while figuring out how many rows I need to knit each part of the sock. 

These socks will be done well before Christmas and I am going to knit myself a vest using the yarn I got for Christmas last year. 

Thoughts

    With rain coming in all of yesterday, it was very dark outside. So dark that I had all the lights on in the house so I could work on projects. It will be the same today. It was very depressing having it dark and gloomy outside. We have had very little sunshine in the past while and I am craving a good dose of it for one day. 

    Now the master bedroom is done, I am really letting my thoughts go wild with ideas for the room. I have to hang to pictures first. I know I can add some artificial flowers to a vase on the dresser. I need a blanket to drape on the bed or hang over the chair. The quilt is a William Morris print and in a minimalist look it should be the only print used. The accent colours may need to be in a solid colour. I need to remember that I can't over do the bedroom due to my sleep disorder.

    I am getting ready to clean the house so I can decorate for Christmas. I will only do it in the mornings and then focus on the basement in the afternoons making what I need for Christmas. I have a plan in place that I hope will work and not let me get stressed. 

Today

I need to fold laundry and wash the blankets in the living room. I also need to start cleaning up that space so it is clean. I have neglected it for long enough. This afternoon I would like to work on the memory book for a bit. I have to leave to help at the community hall before 5 pm. I won't be home until late so no knitting tonight. 

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