Thursday hellos!!

[Monique]

Good morning friends. I had a great day yesterday. I finished a SS gift and was able to get another cut out. The day didn't seem to be as hot as the previous day but I did close curtains and windows. By later afternoon I opened up the windows, there was a lovely breeze. The house is nice and cool this morning.

Today we are on road as I have an MRI scheduled for tonight. A few errands to run at the same time.

Work tomorrow so I will need to figure out what project I am taking with me.

Have a great day friends.

[JCY]

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Hi, Monique ~ I knew it! We posted at the same time. LOL

[Monique]

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Hi, Monique ~ I knew it! We posted at the same time. LOL

That's ok I am late this morning. And good morning to you.

[Ginny B]

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Good morning. It's going to be a hot and humid few days here. And boy did we have some intense tstorms last night. It was constant lightening flashes for a while.

Yesterday I finally finished the window aeat cushion for a former co worker. She didn't want to keep the old cover so I was able to take it apart and use it as a pattern. I adked her to bring me the actual cushion so I could fit the new cover on ot. The xorners are always a bit tricky for me. Well I never layed the old cushion cover piece on top of the xushion to xheckbifvthey were the same size....why would I right? Well they werent. Somehow the cushion cover piece was actually 6" shorter than the cushion! How that can be, I have no idea. Somewhat luckily I hadn't added the bottom cover piece on yet sot it wasn't totally sewn together. I was layingvthe top part on before that last step just to check the corners, boxing, etc. I couldn't believe I was 6" too short. That's when I went and got the original cover piece and layed it on and the one I made was the exact size si U knew I didn't somehow mess up my cuts. A lot of time was spent with the seam ripper undoing the parts on the ends so I could insert the proper size piece. It was already pieced since the fabric wasn't wide enough to do it in one piece. Oh, and did I mention it's a stripe. So, after a lot of sweating, making more boxing and cording, a few pirate words, it was all complete and it fits perfectly and the stripes match. Since there is no a/c in my sewing room, I was determined to get this monster finished before it got even hotter. Ugh!

Today, I will clean up my sewing room and maybe cut some pieces for the next block of The Farmers Wife.

Keep cool everyone dealing with this heat . Drink lots of water.

[Bubby]

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Good Morning...Ginny, what a nightmare of a project. So glad you got it done.

We are under a heat advisory for the next few days. Dottie has to go to be groomed this morning but other than that we will stay indoors as much as possible.

I just put a roast into the crock pot and won't have to worry about cooking anything other than potatoes and a salad for dinner.

I have to make another wedding clutch bag as soon as my daughter makes her decision about her dress.

I'm off to the groomer with Dottie....have a great day everyone and watch the heat.

[SuzanneOrleansOntario]

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Good morning,
Somehow the humidity lifted by mid-day so DH & were able to sit under the pergola. There was a nice breeze. Do you think I can sit still -- no I started picking weeds in the nearby flower bed, then used the rain barrel water to water the pots and fill the bird bath. Next thing you know, I am sweating. There's just so much to do in the yard, all the time, I can't seem to sit and relax.

I spent the morning making the label for the baby quilt. Unfortunately I had problems. Since they practically wanted a chapter written, I had to use a smaller font which kept bunching up, and the thread broke or shredded. It took close to 3 hours. I realized I didn't attach the fabric correctly to the hoop. Argg. When it was done, I discovered the fabric I used was more beige than white and looked awful on the back. So back to computer, using the largest hoop we have and a different font. I also decided to use Glide thread instead of embroidery thread. WOW - breeze and beautiful. This will be my go-to thread for embroidery, and I have lots of it. Today I will hand sew it.

My stye is getting smaller and less painful. The ointment and compresses are helping.

Another scorcher day, so I may escape to sewing room, but I will have to wear socks and hoodie.

JeanSewingMachine - I read about the donated sewing machines that you received for senior's group. Fantastic and generous gift.

Enjoy your day. Stay cool. Stay dry and be safe.