Nearing The End Of The Irish Chain Project

 Yesterday was sunny with a high of 24C. This morning it is clear and 11C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 19C. 

Lifestyle

I had another busy morning working on my list. I cleared off the dining room table and got out the clothes I had bought for our trip. I took off all the tags and put them in the washer. 

I grabbed the two table cloths off the back of the couch and put them into a tub with the rest of the craft bazaar items. Next was to tackle mopping the family room floor.

I decided to use Swiffer wet mops. I started in the area where the windows are. It was dusty but not overly dirty. As I moved towards the back of the room where the TV is, it got dirtier. I was embarrassed with how dirty it was. Five mops later, I was done. The floor was really clean and the whole room smelled nice. I picked up my cleaning stuff and headed upstairs. It was lunch time. I hung the clothes on the drying rack before I had lunch. 

I went out to check the pepper plants yesterday. There are now 3 ripening and more to come. I am amazed at how those 4 plants produced this summer. Son will be busy making salsa, etc. for the rest of the month. 

Sewing

I finished runner #2. I put it on the dresser and love it. 

The dresser was my grandmother's and the marks on it were there when I got it. Cause was dampness and plastic doilies touching the finish. It isn't high end furniture but I do love it. I have had it since the early 1990's. 

I worked on runner #3 thinking it would take me a lot longer to do. I had to piece the backing. I did it and you can hardly see where I joined the fabric pieces together. I got it quilted and the binding sewn on. I sat down and almost got all the binding hand sewn in place. 

This one goes on another piece of furniture that belonged to my grandmother. When it is done, I will have finished the projects for my bedroom. 

I put the fabric for the rabbit's next outfit back on the table. I will cut it out and sew it before the end of the month. 

Knitting

I quietly knit last night and got the heel flap done. 

I usually turn the heel right away but I had run out of time so will do it and pick up the gusset stitches tonight. 

Thoughts

    My IBS has settled down a lot. I have been very careful about what I am eating. My portions are smaller and I stopped using spicier seasonings. I am also trying to stay hydrated. My weight hasn't changed which is good. I usually put on fluid weight when I have a major attack. 

    I am slowly getting things done in the house. I will be starting to add some outdoor work to my list as I need to get things done out there. One or two items at a time so it will be done in the next few weeks. 

    I have been looking at quilt patterns so I can start a new quilts in January. I have 2 chosen. One is Blown Flying Geese for a doll's quilt and the other is 18" blocks using a 12" block and two 6" blocks. That one is fast and easy and will show case some printed fabric I have in the quilting stash. 

Today

My goal today is to clean the living room, fold the clothes I laundered and finish the last runner. If I have time, I will do a bit of cleaning on the deck. I am not sure if I will get to sew this afternoon but if I do, I will be working on the bloomers for the rabbit. If I have time tonight, I will be working on the socks.

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