Balmy
The winds of today being blown with high 80 temps is not feeling like anything balmy. It feels uncomfortable.
Dennis came down into the studio today to check on my progress. Visitors are always welcome. The last step on this project will be tomorrow. It is taking the 2.5″ binding that has been sewn on the back of the blanket and bringing it to the front to be sewn down. In theory it should not take long. In Grammie’s world . . . it will be a long session. The 2.5″ had already been ironed in half. Sewing it onto the back with 3/8 seam, allows a 1″ amount to be brought over the three layered sandwich and stitched down to the top. It is a lot for the arthritic wrist to fold and then hold for the magic of stitching a straight seam all the while the heft of the project wants to pull away from the needle. I have found that using my 1.5lb weight that has the finish of suede is great for my left hand to keep it all under control. Dennis totally was in awe of the project. I did wear myself out and that in itself is very rewarding.
We had a great meal at the Home Town cafe last night for supper. We found out some good news. We could order off of the kid’s menu. It is a working man’s cafe and the portions speak to that. We took our pies home for enjoying later. Dennis chose apple and I chose sour cream raisin. It all totally made for a birthday treat of an evening.
With that I will take my leave. ♥