More Progress On The Pyjamas

 Yesterday was warm and sunny with a high of 26C (humidex 35C). This morning it is cloudy and 18C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 25C (humidex 31C). 

Lifestyle

Yesterday morning saw me busy in the kitchen. I made a potato salad using 5 lbs of potatoes and 8 eggs. I also made 6 devilled eggs for family to have before the bbq tonight. I also froze shredded chicken and chicken broth and cleaned up the kitchen. 

As I went to put the potato salad into the fridge, I noticed it was warm and checked the temperature. It was 56F inside the fridge but the freezer was okay. I unloaded the fridge into the mini fridge, packed ice packs around the potato salad, quickly ate lunch, and took the salad over to family's fridge. This morning the fridge is 50F and I am worried. Do I have to order a new fridge? I have a couple of things to try this morning to see if I need to do that. This did not need to happen right now due to the fact we have a bbq tonight and son and grandson leave on Monday. 

I had a short visit with my friend yesterday after I got home from family's house. Her dog chased a cat and seems to have pulled a muscle in her back leg. I am hoping the dog is feeling better today. 

I took a walk around the vegetable boxes. The tomatoes I planted in 3 of them have blooms. The 5 volunteer tomatoes survived me moving them. The onions are growing quickly and the flowers are doing well. 

Sewing

I watched part 2 of making Luna Lapin's pyjamas. I got about half way through watching how the top was constructed. I decided to work on that part yesterday afternoon. I got it done and am ready to watch how to do the binding around the front and neck. 

The trim around the front and neck will show the cross over nicely. I am quite happy with how this is turning out. 

I have learned a few things when making these pyjamas. The bias binding needs to be about 1 1/8" wide if you want to machine stitch the piping in place. I enjoy hand sewing so am okay with the 1" wide binding. I have learned to use the zig zag stitch more proficiently on my machine. I know to go slow when using it. Width and length depend on the how big your seams are. 

Knitting

I knit like crazy last night and got 40 rounds done on sock #1. It is ready to start the heel flap after I knit the leg on sock #2. 

I didn't knit on the doll's coat last night. By the time I finished the sock, it was bed time. 

Thoughts

    I slept well last night. I woke up at 4:30 am and went to the bathroom, went back to bed and slept until it was time to get up. I really needed a good night's sleep after having two nights of poor sleeping. One thing I did do was put the fan on in my bedroom to help make it feel cooler. 

    Grandson got his driver's licence yesterday afternoon. Exciting for him as it was his goal to have it before he left for Uruguay. Scary as he is growing up way too fast and will soon be on his own. 

    It is the first day of summer today and it snuck up on me. I thought it was tomorrow. Though today is warm, the humidity will make it feel warmer than it really is. If there is a breeze, it will feel cooler. 

Today

I have to water the plants, fold laundry, and take a table over to family's for the bbq tonight. I would like to sew for a bit this afternoon before I head out for the bbq. I may get to knit for a bit tonight which will be a bonus. It is going to be a busy day today. 

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