Fabric Decisions Are Being Made

 Yesterday had some sunshine and a high of 13C. This morning it is cloudy with gusting winds and 5C. Today is supposed to be wet and windy with a high of 13C. 

Lifestyle

It was the day to get the shingles vaccine. I was there mid morning and got it done. Though the site is sore, I had no reaction to it. I chugged along all day. I go back August 14 for the 2nd dose. 

While filling in the app to say I had the vaccine, I saw a text from the pharmacist who lives across the street from me. She wanted to know if I wanted the shingles vaccine. I headed out to the pharmacy to say I had just got mine and to give that vaccine to someone else. She asked if I got it for free and I said yes. We are the fourth province/territory in Canada to offer the shingles vaccine free to seniors. 

I laundered the blankets I put over the marigolds and they are ready to fold. When I looked out to see if it was raining I think the deer were in two of the vegetable boxes. I will be monitoring the boxes very carefully and deciding on what to do. The front plants haven't been touched so that is good. I am hoping the marigolds, onions, and garlic will deter them from the vegetable boxes. I will also be spraying that area with deer deterrent. 

I was out to family's for dinner which was nice. We had pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw. Once done I helped clean up the kitchen and we left for grandson's school. Last night was cadet inspection. It is a long process which includes marching, having their uniforms inspected, and awards. Grandson and his friend accepted an award for the best platoon which is great. Job well done. 

It was interesting to watch the cadets. They are a big group of over 300 students from the school. Some love it and go up the ranks. Others just do it and you can see it. Poor saluting, not following directions, somewhat messy uniforms. This is the last inspection we will be going to as grandson graduates next month. 

I did get cold again last night. I did wear a lot of clothes but this time my feet got really cold. My SI joint tightened up something fierce due to the camping chair I sat in. I did sit on a cushion but knew it would happen. It took me a long time to get it to release. It is fine this morning. Just a couple of muscles that are sore. I will be fine. 

Sewing

I was in the sewing room a lot yesterday. I took fabric off the shelving unit and pulled out the orphans. They will be donated to the quilting group. The rest I will try to sew this year. My plan is to see what is left at the end of March 2026 and donate it to either the guilting group or a thrift shop. My cutting table is a mess and I need to clean it up. 

I finished the bags and now need to buy ribbon for them. 

The lining is snowman fabric and is a cute surprise. 

I am thinking of adding something to the front of the bags using my Cricut. 

I also decided to make a new mug rug. I saw it on YouTube and it is simple to make. 

I did my thing as I like to change things up. Though the basic size is the same, I did stitch the one part in place with an X. I also bound mine as I love things with binding on it. It is ready to have the binding hand sewn down. I will be making one more out of the fabric. I will do a quick tutorial on it in the next couple of days. 

Knitting

None done last night as we got home at 9 pm. 

Thoughts

    I am making some decisions on what I am going to sew using up the Christmas fabric I have. One thing I will have to say is that I have sewn up about 75% or more of what I brought to Nova Scotia. There still is more than I thought left but it is becoming more manageable. 

    The rest of the quilting cottons on the shelf have also decreased in amount. I still have a lot of piping to make for daughter and several pieces to make into bags. I keep looking for ideas so I can use up the fabric. I have the quilts I want to make in a unit with drawers and I am limiting how many quilts I am allowed to make. The doll's fabric is another story but I will work my way through it either sewing it up or donating it. 

    The house will be power washed in the next 2 weeks. I am excited that is happening as the house is dirty and I hate that. It will be nice to have it done and off the list. I am hoping that the hedge will get done this year though the company is so busy mowing lawns at the moment. 

Today

I have to do some housework this morning and fold the blankets. I hope to do a load of laundry. I am going to sew this afternoon and I hope to knit tonight. I am tired as I didn't sleep well last night so a nap might happen. It is a bit of a recovery day for me. 

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