Starting To Cut the Doll's Wardrobe

 Yesterday was cloudy and damp with a high of 11C. This morning it is cloudy and 9C. Today is supposed to be mainly cloudy with some showers this morning. The high is supposed to  get to 14C.

Lifestyle

Yesterday was day 2 of sandwiches. I got to make the sandwiches which was different. I also helped daughter-in-law set up the hall for the celebration of life. I was sore when we left due to the extra activity we did. 

Once home, I got busy. I put the sheets into the laundry and while they washed, I swiffered the floor. It had some dust on it where Rosie the Robot can't get to. I also folded the laundry I did the day before and got it put away. 

About 2 pm, I decided to grab a padded envelope, the paperwork for the Fitbit and the Fitbit head and headed out to the UPS store in New Minas. I got there 15 minutes before closing and it is now on its way to be repaired. I did not stop to shop as New Minas was super busy. The main road was bumper to bumper with cars and the parking lots were full. Being Saturday, everyone was shopping. I headed home and the highway was also busy. 

My SI joint rebelled yesterday and I thought it was going to be a night of pain. I did stretch and got it to release. I sat on the heating pad and by bedtime the pain was gone. I know I alternated between movement and sitting yesterday which helped quite a bit. I am thinking about starting to walk most days to see if that will help. 

Daughter phoned me last night at 11 pm. Woke me up from a deep sleep. She wanted me to know that the dog quilt went for just under $1000.00. That shocked me. We had hoped it would raise about $650.00. The money goes to hospice. I do hope the person who won it gets many years of enjoyment from the quilt. 

They are now anxiously waiting for next year's quilt wondering about the design. Wait and see as I haven't designed it in my head yet. 

Sewing

I decided to pin the doll's skirt pattern on to the fabric. I pressed the fabric and got it pinned on before leaving for New Minas. 

I am going to cut it out and put it away for January. I will repeat for the coat and coat lining. This way I will be ready for sewing while keeping busy right now. 

Knitting

I took all the extra yarn that was on the couch and put it away. The left over yarn from the socks was put into the sell bag and the yarn I kept was put into its correct container. 

I sat and knit last night. I did a lot of counting as the shawl collar has you knit short rows with a wrap and turn at the end of the row. I got the coat finished to adding buttons. I am thinking of white ones.

Now to choose the yarn for the next pair of socks. I need to wind it and get started on them.

Thoughts

    I was tired yesterday and it would have been easy to sit on the couch all day. I pushed myself to do things and I am glad I did. It really helped me mentally and physically. The trip to New Minas was the spur of the moment decision which added some interest to the day. I knew it would be busy which is why I did not go shopping. 

    Our friend's house sold and the new people are busy cleaning and painting it prior to moving in. It has been very busy over there and I hope the new people will enjoy living on our street. 

    I made a list of the things that still need to go into my back pack (trip). Most of it I am still using at this time. A couple of clothing items can go in. The rest will be added the day of our trip. My next job is to go through my suitcase and make a list of what I still need to add to it. 

Today

I am back out for day 3 of making sandwiches. Once home, I am going to do a bit of housework, start the list for my suitcase and putter around. I want to cut out the doll skirt pattern, pin the coat onto its fabrics, and wind yarn for socks. Tonight I will set up the socks and start knitting them. 

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