Table Runners and A Placemat

 Yesterday started out at 7C and it stayed at that temperature until 10 pm. It was a mix of sun and clouds all day. This morning it is clear and -2C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 8C. We could experience a wind chill today with the wind. 

Lifestyle

Yesterday I was to New Minas and really enjoyed the lovely fall colours. I went to Walmart for a few things and then over to the quilt shop. I took pictures of the table runners and admired them. 

The first ones were appliquéd and interesting. 

The next ones were pieced and quilted. I did love the maple leaf one. Very well done. 

And the last one is embroidered and as it was the only one, it won its category. It has little mini lights in it. 

I did snoop around but bought nothing as I don't have a plan in my head for what I want to make for a spring table runner. 

I did stopped at the other quilt shop and found what I wanted for the class in November. The instructor works at the shop and said my choice of fabrics was great. I may be able to make 2 of them. 

Last night I was out to family's for dinner. It was delicious. I got home at 8 pm which is late for me. 

Sewing

I did sew on the placemat yesterday. I made more flying "cardinals" and then cut out the center piece. When it was all sewn together, I quilted the center part and am now stitching in the ditch around the cardinals. I am quite pleased with it. 

I am thinking of making a 2nd one. Who knows how much more I will make using this fabric. 

The fabric I bought for the table runner is from the same line with a couple of extra pieces added to finish up. 

I have enough of it to make two table runners. I wanted more blue in it but there wasn't enough choices in blue. I need to buy more fusible fleece, the backing and binding for it. I am also going to order a 9 degree ruler. 

Knitting

None done last night as I was out later than usual visiting family.

Thoughts

    I did enjoy my time out yesterday. When I left New Minas it was time to go as the traffic in town was getting heavy. The drive home was lovely but when I got into Windsor, the traffic was lined up until you couldn't see the end of it. Thank goodness there is a left turn light where I turn or I'd have been hooped getting home. 

    I have had 2 good night sleeps. No waking up either night. I am hoping that it continues for a few more nights. Maybe adding an extra blanket was the trick. I know I wasn't cold when I woke up this morning. 

Today

I am out to the city this morning with daughter-in-law to get supplies to make sandwiches on Friday. I may do a bit of snoop shopping in Costco for a pair of heavy leggings. If we get home in good time, I will continue quilting the placemat and cut out the binding if I have time. I do have to make dinner tonight and I want to knit on the afghan. 

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