The Heat of The Day
They weren’t kidding when they said it was going to be a warm day. This morning, trying to walk in a fair amount of shade, I headed down one of the side streets that is lined with many trees. The problem being the traffic with many detours around and about is horrific. Not all lots have sidewalks. Those that have sidewalks may not have them in good repair. Getting the toe of my walking shoe caught on an unexpected tip of a sidewalk block could cause me much recovery time and pain. I’ll get this figured out. There may be a need for me getting out my handy dandy straw hat and wearing a long sleeve shirt to protect from the sun as I do my walk on the county road. That route is so peaceful and enjoyable. Not so much having to stop at all the intersections of the streets here in town.
These knit items are so characteristic of what little boys wear: colorful and wild.
Having more than one basket full of eggs is something I can advise for any retired person. Too hot outside? Down to the sewing studio I can go. The amount of items needed for this project is 67. Today I finished putting stabilizer onto those 67 items. The time has come to cut fabric that will have these toddler t-shirt squares sewn onto. First things first. The sewing machine needed a grease job and oil change job after finishing the peachy colored quilts. Talk about fuzz that was caught every which way under the stitch plate. That is a testament of the quality of fabric that I used in those four quilts. Oh, the quilts will last. My goodness if the feed sack quilts that Mom made are still around, these too will last. The fabrics purchased in big box stores are printed on a “grunge base” that is less quality and so therefore less expensive than what is sold in a “Quilt Shop.” You never have to worry about pre-washing fabric that is purchased in a quilt shop. The colors will not bleed. Walmart and JoAnn’s . . . it’s a gamble if you don’t rewash . . . and who doesn’t need to wash a quilted project now and again. Bottom line, you get what you pay for.
Back to Oliver’s quilt: Dennis is going to be on call to help cut the fabric for the base of the t-shirts and he is so appreciated. My hands and arms can’t thank him enough. All in all it’s time to call it a day and get those Beans and Weenies ready for supper.