Though we woke up to rain yesterday morning, the rest of the day was nice. Not to warm at 21C or 69F. We had a repeat again this morning -- rain again this morning. Our days are getting shorter -- 13 hours of daylight today.
Lifestyle
The Spousal Unit got a call from the doctor who did the biopsy on his back. He goes in next Thursday for the results. A bit unsettling to say the least.
We cooked a turkey yesterday and it was delicious. Moist and tasty. I roasted potatoes, onions, and carrots to go with our meal. No gravy or dressing but we were happy with what we chose.
Sewing
I did a lot of sewing yesterday. First thing I finished the western outfit. Sewing tiny buttons, several snaps, and a cuff finished the outfit.
I did fix the rhinestone at the top of the chaps.
Next I got out a strapless sundress I had made earlier as an idea hit me for that outfit. It was too big so I had to alter it to fit the doll.
The side seams and back seam were taken in 1/8" so it would fit. This dress is lined. I need to get a spool of matching thread to finish up the dress. I plan on making a white t-shirt, hat, and bag to complete the outfit. I love the white sandals I bought to go with the outfit. A very summery look.
I worked on the wall hanging (no pictures yet). I used glow in the dark thread to quilt it with and orange thread to stitch in the ditch at the border. Now I am thinking about using the orange thread to stitch around the pumpkins in each square. I hope to trim it up today and do more stitching on it.
Knitting
I am on the last round of the afghan. I did a lot of crocheting last night. Next will be to weave in the loose ends. It will be nice to return it finished to its owner.
Today
I am home today. A busy day but I hope to get some sewing done. And, hopefully get a picture of the wall hanging.
Until tomorrow...........................
It wasn't too bad a day yesterday. We saw sunshine after the rain. People are now saying they think it is going to be a cold snowy winter. Who knows though we did have a lot of snow fall last year around Christmas.
Lifestyle
I spent most of yesterday doing signs at work. As I did the signs, I had to move some fabrics around, fix tables, and make sure all was right. The first of many go rounds on signage. Next will be to make signs for the notions.
Sewing
I might be buying some fabric. I found some that I really liked in a mountain theme that is sort of cartoon-like. I have to think of an project to show case the fabric. I really am thinking hard on it.
The shoes arrived yesterday and the cowboy boots set off the western outfit.
I hope to finish the outfit on my days off and have it in the store on Friday afternoon.
Knitting
I worked on the afghan last night and have one long side to crochet and the first round of navy will be done. I forget how long it is around the afghan so I feel I have four to five more nights before it will be done.
Today
I am not working so I do hope to get some sewing done. The doll outfit for sure. Then on to the Halloween wall hanging.
Until the next time............................
Yesterday started out nice; cool but sunny. In the afternoon it started to rain and last night it rained. With the mess out on the road, I am thinking it rained most of the night. It is still raining this morning. Yuck!!
Lifestyle
A friend and her two sons (ages 7 and 11) arrived yesterday afternoon for vegetables. They pulled carrots, onions, and beets. Then they dug potatoes. The Spousal Unit picked cucumbers and tomatoes for them. They left with quite the haul and had baked vegetables for dinner. We had a great visit with them. Even Elliott remembered who they were and let them pick him up for cuddles.
Sewing
I got the Halloween panel trimmed and the border put on. The backing is pressed and I am ready to stuff it. I need to find the safety pins so I can do the job. I am hoping to find them tomorrow.
Once I got that far with the quilt, I flipped over a piece of fabric and there were the tiny rhinestones I needed. I decided to work on the doll's shirt.
The second sleeve was inserted and the rhinestones put on the second yoke. Then the side seams and hem were sewn and the first cuff put on. Button decision came next.
The blue buttons were chosen. I sewed one onto the cuff and one on the shirt and called it a day. I was tired from tiny sewing.
The second cuff, Velcro and buttons are all that is left to do on this shirt. We wait for the boots to arrive.
Knitting
I finished up the lighter blue yarn on the afghan and started on the darker blue. I am winging it as to how many rows I will do -- two or three. I am coming to the end of this project and am happy about that.
Today
I work today and then have two days off. The goal is to try and finish the first round of dark blue on the afghan tonight. That remains to be seen.
Until the next time..........................
The rain seems to have left us and we are now having sunny weather. There will be clouds and some showers according to the weather person but nothing like we had. Mornings are cooler but in the normal range. Fall is coming.
Lifestyle
Our son sent us a link last night to let us know during our weekly Skype that they bought a house in Nova Scotia. One half will be moving as soon as the sale goes through with the other half moving as soon as the house in Edmonton is sold. A surprise but not a surprise. A six hour flight to visit them.
The weight is still coming off at a good rate. This week I lost 2.5 pounds for a total of 28 pounds to date. I am happy with the loss.
Sewing
I bought (yes I did) a Halloween panel and enough fabric to make a wall hanging for Grandson. The goal is to quilt it with glow in the dark thread. Pictures to follow. They saw it on Skype last night and are waiting for it to be done. Will start it this week.
Knitting
I have been working on the afghan and am nearly half done the last row of the light blue. Two rows of navy and it will be done. Will have to weave all the yarn ends in and launder it. Then onto knitting socks.
Today
I am off work. We have a friend coming with her two boys to get vegetables from the garden. It will be a hoot watching the boys dig what they need from the garden.
Until the next time...............
Yesterday was grey and dreary until mid afternoon when the sun shone. There was over 1/2" of rain fall leaving the area in good shape moisture wise. Showers are in the forecast for today.
Lifestyle
We are changing up displays at work and got two done while it was quiet (evening). I spent time thinking of what to put in the displays, putting away a lot of fabrics, and cleaning up some of the quilting cottons. Got a bunch of those cottons condensed and tidied -- 18 shelves to be exact.
Sewing
As I was home in the morning, I worked on the doll's shirt. The first sleeve is in and my eyes were crossed. I put in a tiny placket and folded tiny pleats.
After the second sleeve is in, I need to dig and find the crystals for the yoke and the buttons for the front. The joys of having to empty the sewing room.
Knitting
I have picked up the crochet hook to finish the afghan so I can start knitting socks. Am on the last round of the sea foam green and then will do two or three rows of a light navy blue.
Today
I work an 8 hour shift so won't get much done at home today.
Until the next time.........................
The weather was perfect yesterday for travelling but it turned over night and rained and rained and rained. Our road is a slime bog this morning. On the upside, we don't have to water the lawn.
Lifestyle
We were to the Cancer Clinic in Kelowna yesterday. The check up was excellent according to the oncologist. All blood work is in the normal range. Now, the Spousal Unit needs to build up his strength and get back to normal. We left elated but there is still a bit of worrying at the back of your mind.
I left home with an eating plan and did well. I was hungry on the trip home (emotional hunger after the check up) but we drove by the DQ and on to a fruit stand for fresh fruit. I did okay and lost a bit of weight (bonus).
Sewing
I am still looking at what needs to come out of the sewing room and what needs to be gone through and eliminated. Then comes the decision on how to put it back into the closet. I am coming to the conclusion that I may put the garment fabric just onto the shelves so I can see it. The boxes hide it and I forget about it (out of sight, out of mind).
The craft/quilting fabric will remain in plastic tubs as I can see what is in them. As will the doll clothes fabric. Patterns are coming along though I could tweak them a bit. Book storage still needs to be thought through. But, it is coming along.
Today
I work the closing shift so will be home late. I also start at 8:30 a.m on Saturday and Sunday.
Until the next time.........................
The weather has been quite nice the past few days. Even the nights have been warmer which was surprising. The unsettling part is the rain that is coming for the long weekend.
Lifestyle
We were busy on my day off doing a variety pack of things. It was all housework related but it all needed doing. With the road being redone, there is a layer of dust on everything and I started to wipe it all off. The thought of a housecleaner raised its head once again. What I got done looks amazing so we will see after Labour Day Monday's cleaning spree.
Our little garden is still producing. We are eating tomatoes by the handful, onions when we can and will soon have to eat carrots and potatoes. Those three raised beds have been amazing this year.
Sewing
The only things that got done in the sewing room were ironing, taking a tub of stabilizers out of the closet and grabbing Daughter-in-Law's birthday gift to mail.
I am still doing unselfish sewing for September along with a project for the store. The list is somewhat long but once done, I will have some gifts made and a couple of other items done.
- lunch bag for Daughter
- two cushion covers for Grandson (Minon)
- reusable grocery bags for Daughter and Daughter-in-Law
- gift bags for stocking stuffers
The store project will be a shirt in cotton.
I am hoping it will work as I loose weight as the pattern sizes are not what I expected.
Today
We are off to Kelowna as the Spousal Unit has a check up at the Cancer Clinic. We will do a bit of shopping (new runners) and, hopefully pick up my sewing machine.
Until the next time......................................
