Progress On The Bag

 Yesterday was cooler and sunny with a high of 25C. This morning it is clear and 12C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 27C. 

Lifestyle

I did a bit more work on the family tree as I needed to find out more about my great-great grandmother's three children out of wedlock. I read a note that their father would not recognize them as his. They were raised by her parents and lead productive lives. I won't work on it until this winter when I will buy another subscription to dig deeper into the past. 

I was out the door to go to the quilt shop next. I thought I had to get more fabric for daughter but I didn't. But I needed interfacing and fusible fleece so went to get it, a rotary blade, sewing machine needles, and thread. I had a great trip there looking around the store which had one other customer in it. 

I was out to the community hall to help with the bar. It was so slow that I ended up helping the lady in charge of the food so it could be put away to be eaten safely later on. I was home before 8:30 pm. Daughter-in-law stayed and she figured she would be done by 9-9:30 pm. People drank fruit punch and coffee which we were told could happen. It was a beautiful wedding and the decorations were gorgeous. It was a couple in their early 50's who got married. 

Sewing

 I have lots of interfacing for the next 3 - 6 months. My supply was low -- .5 each of 2 interfacings and not a lot of fusible fleece. I will be going through the drawers to organize what I have. 

I did work on the reusable bag yesterday. I had to sew the flying geese to the dog fabric twice. I was trying too hard to be perfect and it wasn't perfect. I finally figured out an easy way and got it done. 

Once I got that done, my plan for the rest of the bag fell into place. But, the fat quarter I bought was calling me to be made into piping. I cut it out and made over 4 meters of piping. 

I am not a fan of the colour brown but I do like this one. It will be a great addition to daughter's piping stash. 

Daughter hoards the custom piping I make her. I keep telling her to use it as I can always make more. She has finally decided to use it which thrills me. I enjoy making piping for her. 

Knitting

I did knit last night. I cast on sock #2 and knit 5 rows in black before I stopped for the night. 

Thoughts

    We are going to have another hot spell over the next few days. I will be watering the pots on the deck 3 times a day so they don't dry out. I am almost ready to pick 2 cucumbers which is exciting. I have done watering #1 already this morning. When I touched the railing, the dew on it was cold. Not complaining as I like the cool mornings. 

    The lawn got mowed yesterday morning. It was longer than I had thought it was and areas where the down spouts are were even longer and very lush. The yard looks neater now. If the hot dry weather continues, the lawn won't need mowing for another month. 

Today

I need to do the balance sheet this morning. I want to cook another meal so I can have a variety in the fridge and freezer. I will work on the reusable bag and knit on the socks. I will be watering the plants a couple of times today also. 

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