Short Gown Finished

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 27C. The humidity dropped to 32% which was nice. This morning it is sunny and 11C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with some showers. The high is to get to 23C (humidex 25C).

Lifestyle

I headed out to New Minas in the morning. I had to get a few groceries and pick up my quilt. I enjoyed the drive as everything is so green and the lupins were in full bloom and vibrant. 

I did my shopping quickly and then headed over to the quilt shop. I had a lovely visit with the owner whom I haven't seen for a long time. We chatted away and then I got my quilt and came home. 

I watched this Youtube video yesterday. The title has Acadian in it which caught my interest. It actually the house is a Colonial style which is quite popular here, even in new builds. I did a lot of research trying to figure out who built this 1896 house but found nothing. What I did find is that this couple bought the house in 2022 and sold it last fall. There is an apple orchard behind the house which was part of the property when the house was built. It is near Grand Pre which is where the UNESCO site is for Acadian history. It is about a 10 minute drive from my house. 

Sewing

I finished the doll's short gown jacket.  I turned it out, clipped the areas that needed clipping, rolled the edges sharp and pressed it well. I sewed the side seams and then finished them with what I thought was a zig zag stitch. It was more than that and the edges are now securely finished. 

I put the jacket on the doll and had to take it off. Having the shift and corset/jump made it very difficult to get the jacket on her. Without those items on, it fit really nice. I marked for the snaps and sewed them on. The outfit is finished. 

The back of the jacket has a pleat in it for better shaping. 

With the apron on. 

My quilt turned out beautiful. I am so glad that I chose the flowers as they are big and airy. 

The binding is ready for me to sew on to the quilt and then hand stitch down. 

I didn't sew as I spent a bit of time cleaning up the cutting table. I need to do more before I can start the next project -- potholders for daughter. I also need to cut out the bicycle jacket and sew it. 

Knitting

I did knit about 10 - 12 rows on the afghan last night. It is getting big and a bit heavy. 

Thoughts

    I planted two of the cucumber plants outside last night and they are doing well. I give them about a half cup of sugar water (1 soup spoon of sugar in 1 cut of water) so they have some energy to ward off transplant shock. They look okay and I will put shade over later this morning. The other two will go out as soon as they get their next leaves which should be in a few days. 

    I had a good night's sleep last night and am feeling better from it today. I have started to park the things that have caused me a lot of stress which is good. The stress has derailed me several times this month and has affected my health. I do not need that. 

Today

I am out to make sandwiches soon and once home I will do some housework. This afternoon I want to sew a couple of potholders for daughter and cut out the bicycle jacket pattern so I can start work on it. Tonight I will knit on the afghan. 

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