Fabric Purchased for Fun Projects

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and light clouds. The high got to 27C (humidex 34C). This morning it is foggy and 16C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with a probability of showers this afternoon and tonight. The high is to get to 30C (humidex 35C). 

Lifestyle

I was tired yesterday and struggled to do much. I did get the basics done and called it enough. I did talk to another person who was also struggling and they had a business to run. 

I did get all the plants watered and most are doing well. They are still getting their roots established from being transplanted. Overall, I am happy with how they are doing.

The lawn got mowed yesterday at noon. The person who does it is busy as can be. He has a lot of places to do and is probably working 6 days a week to keep up. The lawn looks great now that it is cut and the bare patches are slowly growing in. Maybe by fall they will be filled in and I will only have a few areas to reseed. 

Sewing

I did go out to the quilt shop nearest me. I wanted to get fabric so I can work on little things for daughter. It wasn't busy there so I wandered around looking. In the end I picked up two solids to go with the prints. 

I started out sewing the neckerchief for the doll's outfit. I did well until trying to do the two ends that have a sharper angle to them. No matter what I did (tiredness) I couldn't do it the way the pattern said. I finally did it my way. It isn't perfect but it is done. I put it around the doll's neck like a fichu. 

I decided to sew a jar cover out of the new fabrics. I made one using the plaid and the green fabric. I enjoyed making it. 

The reverse side. 

I am going to cut out three more; one like the one I made and 2 out of the flowers with the pinkish solid. I want to make a couple of pot holders and maybe some jar cozies for them so they are protected when travelling. My goal is to sew up all the fabric I bought. 

I did buy the fabric for the short gown's jacket. It isn't going to be historically correct as there was nothing in the store I could use. I will photograph it when I start the project. I still have the linen hat to make. 

Knitting

None done last night as I didn't have the brain power to work on it. 

Thoughts

    The lady I spoke to about the emergency alert wondered why they did it for our area rather than only for the area she lived in. The details are skimpy so one wonders if she was walking or driving a vehicle. The main information on the case was for the people of the community to be alert and report any sightings. Not a lot we could do as we are 50 km from that community. 

    I did a bit of research on my paternal grandmother. I am not able to find her death certificate but was told by my aunt that she died in childbirth. I assume this is correct as she was 11.5 years old when it happened. There is something on the headstone that looks like "infant" but I could be wrong. The other thing I realized when researching her is that she used her mother's maiden name on the birth certificates of her first 3 children. She was married to my paternal grandfather at that time. 

Today

I am going to do the balance sheet this morning and make a batch of spaghetti sauce for dinner and to freeze. This afternoon I will sew the doll's hat and one more jar cover. I won't knit tonight as I have to help daughter-in-law prep for sandwiches and do the clean up. She can't get her burn wet at this time. 

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