A Doll Dress Is Completed

 Yesterday was another hot sunny day with a high of 30C (humidex 33C). This morning it is cloudy and 19C. Today is supposed to be mainly cloudy with a high of 25C (humidex 27C).

Lifestyle

Yesterday, the temperature climbed all day until 6 pm. The only difference was the humidity was not as high as it had been earlier in the day. The mass of humid air was moving away from us. The heat warning was gone around 8 pm but there were chances of thunderstorms which never materialized.

I started out the morning washing the remaining walls in the dining room and kitchen. The walls are ready for paint. When done, I mopped the kitchen and dining room floors. I was done as I could feel the humidity in the house and it was making me feel tired. 

I was out to the vegetable boxes and picked two more grape tomatoes and a red onion. 

I am picking the tomatoes semi-ripe as I don't want the deer in the yard. Since the dog barked at them, they haven't been around. They love ripe tomatoes so I am trying to get them off the vines so they don't attract the deer.

My blinds arrived yesterday at noon and I checked my order and all is good. I have them in the boxes on top of my wagon. Once the walls are painted, I will get them installed. The old drapes will be gone. 

Sewing

I spent most of the afternoon sewing on the doll's dress. It is finished and I am pleased with it. 

I love this pattern and am grateful I have a copy of it as my friend did not publish it. Though I don't follow her instructions exactly, they are well written for a beginner. 

This dress was kept simple and I added a tiny bow to the neckline. 

On the back, I added 2 buttons as I am working on sewing buttons on when using snap closures. 

I still have some of the fabric left and I have an idea of what I am going to do with it. I may have to buy .5 meter of the fabric. I just need to do my research while I finish my quilt top. It's next on my to do list. 

Knitting

I did knit last night and have 61 rounds done on sock #2. 

I will soon be ready to start the heel flaps on both socks. Progress is being made. 

Thoughts

    I am happy the heat warning is gone and that we will have a couple of cool days and more cooler nights. Everything is so dry that it's scary. There was a wildfire reported near Halifax yesterday. They were fighting it and seem to have it contained. There is a province wide burning ban in effect until October.  

    I am starting to make a list of things to do in August/September. Will I paint the living room? Maybe as it is easy to do. I do know I want to clean my bedroom and continue decorating it. I need to get the vegetable boxes ready to be emptied and gone. 

Today

I have to get my hair cut this morning and my goal is to starch the fabric to finish my quilt. I want to play with some fabric and make a quilting block for the next project I am designing in my head. I want to knit tonight. Another day at home for me. 

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