Binding A Quilt

 Yesterday started out sunny and then turned wet. The high got to 24C. This morning it is foggy and 15C. Today is supposed to be mainly cloudy with a high of 24C (humidex 29C).

Lifestyle

My first job of the morning was to do the balance sheet. Three entries so I didn't make a mistake. It actually took longer to get it all out and put away. 

Next up I cleaned the cupboard above the coffee maker. A few things got trashed or recycled due to old age. I scrubbed everything including the doors and the top. I had plenty of time so I tackled the bank of drawer underneath. That was a bit of fun. By the time I was done, I had sorted and put several items I haven't used in over a year into a box for donations. I am pleased with the results of what I did. 

I took down the plates and asked daughter if she wanted them. She didn't so I will ask a friend if she wants them. 

I don't go to parties or outings at Christmas other than family's and they are never used. I use to put a cheese ball on the small plate and crackers on the large one. I had thought about having Christmas dinner on them but I am never home for Christmas. 

I was over to family's for lunch (curries) and spent part of the afternoon visiting with them as they packed their bags. I said my goodbyes and came home around 3 pm. It rained after I got home and I didn't have to water my plants. Mother Nature did that for me. 

I took a picture of daughter-in-law's rose bush. It is more advanced than mine this year. The blooms are going to be huge on it. 

Sewing

I spent time in the morning sandwiching the doll's quilt. I also got some of it quilted. Once home from family's I finished quilting it and got the binding sewn on. I sat for over an hour hand sewing the binding down and it is half done. 

I do like it a lot. I hope to make a pillow with a pillow case for it also. 

Knitting

I sat and knit 40 rounds on the leg of the 2nd sock. It is done. Both socks have had stitches moved for the heel flap and the first row of it done. 

One sock is darker than the other in real life. 

I didn't knit on the doll's sweater as I ran out of time. 

Thoughts

    Our rain was needed as we will be having a couple of hot days and then a lot of sunny days after that. I will be watering plants a lot over the next week. At least we don't have snow or hail in the forecast like Alberta did. Daughter said they have had a lot of rain in BC the last while. 

    My hip, knees, and muscles are all behaving themselves since I have started cleaning the kitchen. They don't bother me much going up and down the 3 step ladder. I must be making them stronger so will be continuing on with housecleaning this summer. 

Today

I have to be at the hall to make sandwiches at 8 am. I need to eat and go to the grocery store first. Once home, I want to do more cupboards before noon. I hope to sew this afternoon. I am out to the hall tonight for the quarterly meeting. If I knit, it will be on the doll's sweater. A busier day for me. 

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