Progress On The Stocking

 Yesterday was dull, grey, and wet. The high got to 10C. This morning it is cloudy, windy, and 5C. Today is supposed to cloudy with some showers and 8C. We had a storm named Josephine pass by us yesterday. 

Lifestyle

I was tired yesterday as I had slept poorly. I pushed myself to do things like clean up the kitchen, fold the laundry, put on a load of laundry, and deal with a bit of clutter. 

I was out at 11 am to have the tire fixed on my car. It was the same issue; leaking at the rim. The technician cleaned the rim really well and we hope it is now fixed. No charge as they were at fault. 

Sewing

I did work on the stocking yesterday. I printed out 2 more patterns and made a full stocking so I could cut out the fabric in a single layer. I was tired enough that I went looking for the 2nd full stocking only to realize that I hadn't made it. I did laugh at that. 

I cut out the back and front of the stockings which was easy. I then drew lines using chalk that disappears when you apply heat. I quilted the two pieces using glide thread in the colour Vegas Gold. It was perfect. A subtle contrast that didn't yell at the world. 

I really like how the stocking looks overall. 

I cut out one of the paw pads and glued it to a scrap of fabric that has fusible fleece on it. I set up my machine and did a test run on machine appliquéing it down. I need to do one more where I don't run out of bobbin thread. 

I did take my time and stitch slowly around the whole thing and it is quite nice except at the top where I ran out of bobbin thread. 

Knitting

I did knit 7 rows last night. I had to add a new ball of yarn about 3/4 of the way on the last row. 

Hopefully I will remember to measure it tonight before I start knitting. 

Thoughts

    I know my exhaustion is from not sleeping well which is caused by worrying too much about things. Yesterday I stepped away from it all as people have to do what they think is right. I know what I would do but it isn't always what they would do. 

    I did sleep extraordinarily well last night. I wasn't up once during the night and had plenty of deep sleep. I wish I could sleep like this every night. Unfortunately I don't. 

Today

I am out shortly to make sandwiches at the hall. Once home, I need to fold laundry and start making dinner for two nights. This afternoon I will work on the stocking and see how far I get on it. Tonight I hope to knit. 

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