So It Is
Today my goal for the morning was met. Down into the studio with my shoes giving my feet good support, I made tracks. Walking around the two church tables . . . around and around with KNUJ playing in the background. Walking is walking. Moving is moving to keep me going.
While I was in the studio, I laid out some future plans. When I had worked on a quilt for Megan with the OESD’s design package, “The Words of Wisdom,” I had some designs that were either duplicates or extras. I have six of those extras. I did cut each of them all down this forenoon to 9″ x 11.5″. I pulled material to make them up into a small lap robe or a small quilt.
I came upstairs with paper and pencil to plot out the rest of the story. I believe it can be about 41″ x 61″ using plain colored block to intertwine with the embroidered blocks. The 3 yards of flannel I pulled out to back it with, I need to pre-wash as flannel does shrink. Shrink it now before completing the project, as the 100% woven cotton will not shrink.
My goal had been to use up some of the possibilities that were in the stashes, thus two placemats received embroidering. I had very little left to use as a gift for . . . any occasion I make it.
So what does the sewing machine work, the hand stitching work or reading add to my days? It enhances my resilience. When I attend to something else other than the stress of everyday life, or arthritic aches and pains, it helps. It allows my mind to clear and detach. I become so absorbed that it shifts me from small and annoying stressors. My mind is in my safety zone.
Off and on snow squalls are making a showing. Within the sheltered spots of the drive, there is a bit of collection. Anything in the open has been relocated over and over with the wind.
For my money, I think a hot bowl of bean and ham soup with buttered toast will fill the bill for supper. I will accept any other offer if it will be set in front of me at supper time. Yaa, that is as unlikely as the thermometer here in my bedroom porch reading the outside temp at 50 degrees.
With that I will take my leave. ♥