Tuesday, June 6, 2017

I had a much better day today – not a big surprise as it was a sewing day. We were sewing in our new meeting place for the first time so there were a few kinks to work out. I think by the end of the day everyone was happy with how it worked out. I was pleased that the space is as bright as it is; we had such natural sunlight at the Seniors’ Centre that I thought we might feel like we were in a dull basement (we are, in fact, in the basement). But the sun was streaming in, the lighting is fine and we’ll be very happy there I’m sure.

I managed to get three cards almost completed. I’ve been using my precision piecing tips for my sewing. It takes a bit longer by the time you glue and press the seam lines, stitch, finger press, press, starch and press again and, naturally, not all my seams are precise. I was amazed that almost all my piecing was done by lunch. I didn’t really have the right threads to do the quilting (because, seriously, I never thought I’d get that far) but I managed with what I had. Just a few ends to tie in and the bindings to put on and they will be done.

Pat is out to a scotch-tasting party tonight and I’m the designated driver. I was ready for bed by 8:30 last night but I’ll probably have to stay up a bit later tonight!