A Feel Good Day
Though 1 degree above zero, it felt really good to take my walk today. The sun is powerful and God is good.
Local effort always needs to be attended to before I hit the sewing studio for fun time. Keeping everything humming smoothly on the first floor of our home brings harmony.
There is definitely some serious sewing going on in regard to the latest project that is under the needle. I was timid when I knew machine quilting under the needle was the next step. There is a certain amount of self satisfaction in completing a quilting project from A to Z. The Old Alley Quilt Shop has done some wonderful long arm finishes for me. My finishing techniques are not up for any type of grading for perfection. I feel I am doing some wonderful projects that will keep someone warm and cozy. I have invested into a sewing machine that can take a lot on. I have the tools within the machine and using them is the only way for me to work towards proficiency.
What I was tickled about today was the stitching areas I can pull together to make the motion of machine quilting easier for my arms and hands. The church tables to the left of the machine are at the same height as my adjustable height sewing table, and my adjustable ironing board straight ahead of the sewing machine needle allows for an easier flow of a hefty project. Slow and steady and this project will see completion. I can tell you the walk outside today was literally a breath of fresh air to clear the head after a bit of too much stitching. Keeping the day balanced is key for this Grammie. Hmm . . . it’s been too long of not hearing my people calling me by that . . . whether the two legged or the tail wagging of the four legged. During this cold weather, I am content knowing they are all safe.
Dennis has picked up a head cold and naps have been the order of the day. Smart move. He wouldn’t be napping if he didn’t need it. I think resting up for the next week’s forecast of normal temps is what this doctor ordered.
Today my tip is . . . upon waking, think a positive thought and the rest of the day will follow as such.