Two Zippered Bags Started

 Yesterday was another sunny day with a high of 2C. This morning it is cloudy and -9C (windchill -16C). Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with some flurries thrown in for good measure. The high is to get to -2C (windchill -8C). 

Lifestyle

The barometric pressure bounced some yesterday before it decided to drop. I was and am sore from that. My knees aren't as sore this morning but the area around my SI joint is tender. 

I opened the first closet in my bedroom and much to my surprise, it was clean and tidy. When I purged it last fall, I did an extra good job. I did look at the Christmas wrapping paper and I am happy I did not buy any more. I will use it up before I buy more. 

I then opened the closet where I keep my clothes. The same thing. I purged it well last fall and everything is in its place. The only thing I have that is extra is the duvets that were given to me as gifts. My job for the day was over before it started. 

I did some more research on the Acadian people and found they were excellent farmers. They were not poor. They were hard working people. A lot the extras they needed was imported from France or the Caribbean. I am certain the people had nice clothes that they wore when going out. I think that the rural women adapted the styles to suit their needs. 

I was out to the community hall to help daughter-in-law. We set up the bar, got cardboard ready to recycle, set up some tables for the people, and did a few other small jobs that needed to be done. I left at 8:30 pm and the event hadn't started. A few people had arrived but we hadn't sold anything from the bar. 

Sewing

I sewed yesterday afternoon. I decided to make both the bags at once as they were being made the same fabrics. I had to look at the video on how to do make them and I got to the point where I now need to look at another video to finish them.

I am pleased with how the zipper tabs turned out. Now to figure out the side seams. I am not sure of how wide they are as it seems to be a mystery in the last video. I will watch that part again to make sure I didn't miss it while watching and sewing at the same time. 

I am still thinking about the stomacher for the doll's dress. I may make 2 of them as they are simple to sew. One will be of the print fabric with the tab. The other will be of linen which I will embroider. 

Knitting

I did not knit last night as I was out until almost 9 pm. 

Thoughts

    I have decided to make a batch of cookies to go with the sandwiches we make at the community hall. I can freeze the extras so they can be used at another time. My plan is to start with a half batch and then do a full batch as this recipe makes a lot of cookies. 

    Winter is not over yet. It has been a long one as it started a month earlier than normal. We have a good amount of snow on the ground but the roads are in good shape. My driveway is clean and ice free. I am happy about that. The storm coming in Monday is going to be another big one with 6-12" of snow falling. I will do some shovelling and then get the rest of the driveway done by the person I hired.

    I am almost finished cleaning the upstairs. I have a few little things to tidy up around the house and finish cleaning my bedroom. Then it will be maintenance cleaning. I do have to do the basement again. I am puttering at that a bit here and there and it will become a focus when upstairs is done. 

Today

I am going to grocery shop this morning. Once that is done, I will get the items I need for cookies arranged so I can make them tomorrow. I would like to do a bit of cleaning in my bedroom. I hope to finish the zippered bags this afternoon and knit tonight.