As I settle into my second year of retirement, I discover slowing down is a better option.
I gave up Facebook and started on my long project to-do list..
To accomplish my project list I made a to-do daily list and put it on my frig separated by days. Once those chores are complete each day I can spend the rest in my time in my craft/sewing room.
I have been following Marion's World for some time. She is a soul sister in my view. Her videos have slow relaxing projects. She is mostly known for her slow-stitching quilts. This gal sews clothes by hand, making French and flat seams, and adds embroidery. She saves EVERYTHING for her projects; yarn, fabric, bits and pieces of lace, and rick rack. Recently I made three pot holders and sewed them by hand including quilting.
Check her out.
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| Hand-quilted and sewn pot holders |
The next gal I follow is K3n Clothtales. She too is a soul sister. Just as frugal as Marion. She is also known for her slow-stitching projects. One day I will try her knitted sock tutorial where she winds her yard a certain way so you can draw out two threads simultaneously when knitting two socks simultaneously. Amazing. I learned how to make t-shirt yarn. Yes, you heard me right T-SHIRT YARN, and cloth twine. Her theme should be "waste not want not".
My kitchen table needs flowers in the middle and handmade flowers will be amazing. I have been following The Hardwood Forest for ideas and patterns. Wool felt is a bit more expensive so I have been practicing with just regular felt. I tried a couple. Don't judge me I am still practicing.
Today I had leftover chicken so I made chicken salad with homemade mayo, sweet pickles, and celery tops.
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| Chicken salad with homemade mayo |
We have been overwhelmed with bell peppers, hot peppers, and cherry tomatoes. I am going to try Strawberry/Jalapeno Jam and Hot Pepper Relish. My freezer is full of these veggies, along with zucchini boats and shredded zucchini. I combine shredded potatoes (frozen from the store) and zucchini with a bit of egg and spices and make patties for hubby's breakfast. I was frying them in tallow but have changed to baking them. I then layer in wax paper and freeze. We are set for the winter. Hubby loves a meat mixture in hollowed-out zucchinis topped with cheese.
My project list is large. Here are some of the projects I have completed recently.
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| Satin Linen Roaring 20's dress and store-bought shawl. |
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| Wool rose and Felt pin. I plan on putting a backing on the rose so it can be used as a pin also |
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| Currently working on two aprons for Christmas presents |
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