Monday, August 27, 2018

In my mind today was going to be a day for cleaning house. I started by cleaning out the fridge and washing down the shelves and drawers. Somewhere between that and juicing a few over-ripe veggies I jarred my back. After starting the dishwasher I thought perhaps a walk would help so I wrapped up a few cards for the mail and walked to the letter box. I wasn’t sure I was going to make it home.

After sitting for a bit and taking some medication I was feeling okay – at least I could move around without pain. I know better but for some reason sweeping, vacuuming and scrubbing floors seemed like a good idea. It wasn’t, although I have to say the shine on my floor looks good.

After more medication I’m going to sit with my feet up for the rest of the day. A package of fabric arrived in the mail for me today but I haven’t even opened it – that’s how awful I feel.

Sunday, August 26, 2018

… at least I was able to do it all last night. I finished stitching my block together with just enough time to brush my teeth, brush my hair, and make it out to Cranberry Hall for the first Cranberry Hall Presents show of the season. With one exception all the other Board members were there so it probably would have been noted had I not shown up. Everyone was very friendly so I don’t think there are any hard feelings concerning my dissension; why would there be I was out-voted!

Sunday is Block Day for me. The Splendid Sampler 2 folks took a week off and I had great plans to make not one, but two blocks from Splendid Sampler version 1. But first I had some cards that needed to be done. With birthdays so close to the beginning of September I had five that needed to be finished and in the mail by early next week. So that’s what I’ve been doing all day.

I have two cards quilted and waiting for binding to be hand stitched; I have two cards quilted and waiting for the binding to be attached, and one card still waiting for the quilting and binding. I hope to have them all ready for hand stitching before I stop for supper.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

We woke up to rain this morning – it’s been a long time. I could almost see the grass reaching up to get every last drop. Although it has been cloudy for most of the day I don’t think we got any great amount; as the farmer’s would say we need a two-day soaker!

It’s a good thing I decided not to go to the show at the Hall last night – because the show at the Hall is tonight. Now I have to decide all over again whether or not to go. I’m trying to get another block stitched; I probably won’t get it done in time to head out for the show and I’d really like to get it finished. On the other hand there is a bit of decision-making that needs to be made on a Board matter and since I seem to be the only dissenting voice I don’t want the rest of the Board to think I’m avoiding them. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Remember the 50-50 money I won at the Roots and Blues Festival? I spent some of it today on a new pillow. When Pat and I got the bed for Texada we also bought two pillows that are meant for side sleepers; they have a recessed spot for your shoulder to fit into while your neck stays supported. Mine was even lavender scented. Pat bought one for home but we already had so many pillows I didn’t think I should go out and buy another one.

One day at quilting someone said that pillows should be thrown out after two years; I don’t know who made that rule but I expect it’s true if you use the same pillow every night for two years. So I ordered another lavender-scented pillow for myself for home. I picked it up today (it was on back order) and I have enough of my winnings left to pay my Guild dues for the upcoming year. I’ll make a cover for some of my older pillows and donate them to the SPCA.

Now back to that block and then a decision on the Hall event.

Friday, August 24, 2018

Yesterday we woke up to smoke-free sunshine – the first time in a long time that we were able to see the mountains on Vancouver Island. The temperature is cool and it feels like fall though. I understand that much of our smoke has blown to the east and I guess family and friends are still suffering.

I had my regular stitching date yesterday afternoon; I finished two blocks on my Bloom quilt. I hoped to get a third one done but I realized as I was putting the final seams together that I had done the first step wrong. I couldn’t even rip it out to make it right so I bundled everything up and came home. It was a quick turn-around to get back out the door for my 100+ Women Who Care meeting. This is the first time I’ve struggled with who to vote for; in the end neither of my choices came out the winner!

Having a second clear day was a bonus. This morning, as I stood looking out the patio doors I saw whales out by the ferry dock; we watched them (without the telescope) for about ten minutes before the ferry and boat traffic drove them under. I’m sure these are the same two humpbacks I’ve been seeing when I go back and forth across to Texada.

We were out grocery shopping early and yes, we did purchase enough to qualify for our $20 gift card. I’ve spent time this afternoon stitching a Farmer’s Daughter block together. The smaller centre pieces go together quickly and even the corner pieces aren’t bad. But when I’m putting it all together I find my hands cramp up and I have to sew a little and then take a break. At this rate it is slow going but every stitch counts I guess.

We have a show at the Hall tonight; I checked with the various people and they seem to have everything covered so I’m staying home.