Monday, April 29, 2019

What a fun weekend; I’m happy to report that I was very productive too. I did some work on every project I took with me, except for cards (which really should have been the first thing I worked on).

We did two group projects – one a small bag (filled with personal care products) that we will donate to our women’s shelter. The other was a small thread catcher that I’ll carry with me as it folds flat. I enjoyed making the cosmetic bag but I won’t be making any more of the thread catchers.

I finished another clue in my Mystery Quilt. Just one clue left before it is ready for a pieced border.

I made a small donation top from a pattern I bought in Houston. It takes just one yard each of three fabrics so when I see something on sale I’ll know just how much to buy to make something useful.

I made a good start on my miniature for the month. This piece will be cut up and sewn back together; hopefully it will look something like the pattern. I missed the part that said each block was 1.75″ – oh my, that’s small.

I caught up on my Guild Block of the Month and I made a good start on the extra blocks I’m making for myself.

And last, but certainly not least, I finished all the blocks for my Half-Square Triangle quilt.

Friday, April 26, 2019

Do you think I have enough stuff to last me for the weekend?

Thursday, April 25, 2019

I was awake at five and while I tried desperately to get back to sleep for that hour before my alarm went off I had no luck. On a positive note though I realized during that time that one of our Hall renters needed to pay me rent. I only collect from them a few times a year but April 30 is our year-end and I thought it was important to collect from them before then. I waited until 7:30 to phone (she doesn’t have e-mail); when we meet it is always by 8:30 at the Hall so I was sure she’d be awake. I drove to the Hall, had a little chat, collected my money, and was home before nine.

There were still a few items on my reminder list so I caught up on what I could and made progress on a few other things. I managed to get my sewing machine cleaned and oiled before lunch – in preparation for the retreat tomorrow.

We started a new project at sewing this afternoon. Nothing yet to show for it and I don’t even have enough done for me to see how it will look. I need to cut a bit more fabric but except for those pieces I left it all at Gail’s. It is so nice to leave everything in her studio from week to week.

I have some big decisions to make tonight. I have to pack for the weekend – clothes aren’t an issue (as in I don’t need many not that we are going without), and food, except for lunch tomorrow, is prepared for us.

My big decision is which of my projects will I take. My pile has been growing for the last month and I know I won’t have time for all of them. Deciding what will stay and what will go isn’t going to be easy – because I want to do them all!

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

I’ve started setting my alarm for 6 AM so that I can get in a couple of hours at the computer before my day really starts. It feels a little like work; answering e-mail and taking care of computer tasks all while I have my coffee. I do see that I’m making progress though so until such time as I don’t have any reminders on my list (I’m currently sitting at ten of them) I’ll continue with the plan.

I was at the Hall this morning to turn over a key and accept a deposit. On the way home I stopped for a few groceries. Once they were put away I made up a couple of shepherd’s pies; we had some left-over gravy that I wanted to use up. Of course to use up the gravy I had to buy beef, pork and lamb along with some carrots, celery and onion. It might have been cheaper to throw the gravy out. At any rate we have two casseroles in the freezer for a couple of future meals.

I came upstairs after lunch to cut some fabric for my Thursday sewing project. I only had one piece cut when I realized the sun was shining and I should be sandwiching a quilt. I got my two tables set up on the back step and spray-basted (as well as pinned) the quilt. It was certainly easier on my knees but I’m feeling my back. That could be because after I finished sandwiching I folded the tables up and lifted them into the trunk of the car for the retreat. The tables may fold up nicely but they are still very heavy.

I’ll do a bit more cutting before dinner and then I’ll knit for the evening. At least I hope I’ll knit; the last two evenings I have been reverse-knitting. If I ever get back to where I can start the pattern again I’ll put in a life-line.