Off to Stratford to see The Winter's Tale today. It's a beautiful drive to Stratford. I look forward to the company and the fall air in addition to the play.
We are so lucky to live close enough to Stratford to go regularly. This year I listened to a friend, and realized that I often wanted to go, but, didn't make time to do so. Buying a membership ensured that I planned, bought tickets early, and got them on my calendar. Thankful that I am in a situation where I can do so.
I'm not sure if I mentioned that with my son being away for the good part of a year, we decided to move my sewing room up out of the office into his room. (It's hardwood floor is much nicer for sewing/cleaning up, and gives my husband the office for an office/gym).
As part of the move, I rediscovered a whole bunch of cutout or almost finished projects. Most were from classes that I had taken. Since I got it setup, I have undertaken to finish those projects. So far I have :
- sewn 2 fleece lap blankets for my granddaughters from leftover fleece from outfits i made them
- a 1/2 triangle star pillow (casing was done, needed a pillow and finishing) (class project)
- an applique pillow (top was done, needed backing & finishing) (class project)
- patched the butt of my son's jeans
- hemmed a pair of jeans for me that I had forgotten that I had bought!
- Bound a pot holder (class project)
- completed a log cabin square, so now ready to put the three together for a runner (class project)
- relaid out an applique runner (class project)
- put a size 4 dress, not made, but cut out, in a pile to give away.
The stash of unfinished projects is going down. I'm trying not to start any new projects until these are done, though, as they go down, the call of a couple of new projects is getting stronger. It does feel good to get those items done and in use.
I have been given a ton of items over the years from folks who know that I sew. I also have purchased large lots from maxsold. Just like any lot, there are the things that you want, and the items that you likely won't ever use.
The MCC thrift store is in New Hamburg, on the way to Stratford, and I have a trunkload to drop off.
- patterns (boxes & boxes)
- sewing books
- thread
- needlepoint hoops
- lingerie lace
- + clothes from my son who cleaned out his closet before he left.
The MCC thrift store has a great crafting area, and things move there. I am sure that these items will end up being used by someone if taken there, instead of going in the landfill.
I'm headed to my favourite quilting store where I take sewing lessons and get guidance. They are having an open house, and I need a 1/2 metre of fabric to finish the one table runner. I'm going to do my best to restrain myself from buying anything more, though, i know there will be bargains a plenty as it is open house day. (shucks, there is often free fabric that I have picked up in the past to make things for Christmas).
I love the colours and the energy.