Working On Projects That Bring Me Joy

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 19C. This morning it is cloudy and windy and 11C. Today is supposed to be wet with a high of 19C. 

Lifestyle

I was off to make sandwiches early yesterday. When done, I headed into town to do a couple of things and then came home. After having something to drink I decided to go out and fill pots with dirt. I got 6 big pots done and 5 are outside. I put 3 on the deck for tomatoes and one on each side of the door of the shed. I was really tired when I got done. The humidity was high and the barometric pressure was going down. My knees started to hurt from that. But, I was happy the job was done. I have a pot full of empty bags and some garbage. I need to take my big bucket out and fill it up with trash. The cleaning commenced on one shelving unit. 

I put a solar light in each of the pots at the shed. I love having large solar lights long the side of the shed. I took the picture at midnight as I forgot to do it earlier in the evening. 

I still have 5 more lights to put out and may need to buy 2 more. 

Grandson came over in the afternoon and finished weed whacking the ditch for me. He did an awesome job and I truly appreciate him doing it. 

Sewing

I finished the case for grandson's scale. It was difficult to turn right side out but it wasn't as bad as sewing the closure snaps on. I had 2 big ones and they gave me grief. I think I sewed each snap on twice. If it could happen, it happened, including sewing the outside of the bag into a pleat. 

The scale sits in a plastic tray and it slides into the bag. The feet, which are the weighing mechanism, are protected by the tray and the bag. 

I had enough time to start cutting and sewing the Nova Scotia plaid gift bag. I could only match the plaids going horizontally as I didn't have enough fabric to match them vertically. Only the top part matches vertically and horizontally. I also made the bag 1" taller than the pattern calls for due to the height of one of the gifts. 

The bag went together quickly. I used interfacing that wasn't too stiff as this bag needs to fold up in a suitcase. 

I am showing the inside as it is ready to be sewn together. The lining is also done in the plaid. The yellow piece is from fabric I found in the piping stash. 

I am hoping to have it completed today and will figure out the ribbon so I can buy it on Monday or Tuesday. 

I watched a video on how to make a reusable grocery bag similar to the ones I make. I got a couple of ideas but didn't finish watching it. One of the things I am wanting to do is figure out how to cut out the corners when I go to box them. I think I know the formula; 3" square cut out will give me the 6" bottom piece I like in my bags. 

Knitting

I did not knit last night. I was too tired to even think about knitting. 

Thoughts

    I was really tired yesterday. Most of the tiredness is from having poor sleep quality. It wasn't good last night. I did get some deep sleep early on but was awake more on than off from 12:45 to 3 am. Not sure why that happened unless I was too warm. 

    My knees hurt from yesterday's low barometric pressure but eased off late in the afternoon. My knees may hurt today as I see a big storm coming in later this morning. It is annoying as it slows me down more than I want. 

    I am glad that I got pots of dirt outside yesterday so they can get wet from the rain. I have to go out and put out one or two containers out before it rains. Once the pots are wet, I can plant flowers and vegetables into them. 

Today

I am moving slower today. I don't have to rush out the door for anything. I plan on doing some housework, fold laundry, sew, and knit. I need a quiet day to relax and get caught up on the little things I have put off. 

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