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out the door to a family meeting

Hello, Justin had our lunch on our porch it was just leftovers but it was nice.It stopped raining just in time to eat outside.

searsucker…..hmmm. Maybe the large searsucker/white for some roman shades…no sewing, just glue?

I enjoy things being quiet also.

HB Wish I knew how to make myself a skirt. I can follow a pattern. I can make a skirt, but it never fits even though I measure myself and try to go by the measurements on the back of the pattern so anyway I gave up.

it’s much cooler here today. It’s in the low 80s. It’s very windy. It was cloudy until late this afternoon and we had a few showers. It looks like we got about a fourth of an inch of rain. And the suns now shining.

I like leftovers David. Less cooking, less dishes, and less heat in the kitchen.

I had an easy supper. I cooked fresh green beans yesterday so I heated them up for lunch and again for supper. I think there’s about one more serving left. I made enough coleslaw for today and actually there will be enough for one meal tomorrow I think. Then I made a smoothie with my homemade yogurt so that took a few dishes but I didn’t have too many.

take care everyone

good morning everyone

Iris, what you mentioned is interesting about Covid. For several weeks now covid has been increasing in the wastewater, especially on the West Coast. So I looked on the CDC website and sure enough Alaska is one of the places where they’re seeing the greatest increase in the sewer right now along with California and there’s other states also. So you’re right and when a bunch of people get together, that’s when it’s most likely to race it’s ugly little head. but that being said even in those states Covid is still considered minimal. The. interesting question is is it ever going to get to be so it’s just a wintertime disease or is it actually going to be here all year. Puerto Rico is actually the worst area right now.

I’ve never been crazy about cottage cheese Lorita. I don’t dislike it. I can eat it, but it’s not something I’d buy.
That’s cute eagle
Take care everyone

Good morning. We're getting a reprieve here today with a projected high of 82F with low humidity and a good WNW breeze before heading back into the 90s tomorrow. I'll send DS out to mow the lawn and maybe I'll start pruning my magnolia which is currently out of control. I planted it about 12 years ago to help obscure the view of my neighbor's many cars. My front yard is small, so I opted for what I was told would be a slow growing and small variety. They lied— it's meant to be 15-20' high/wide. It's at least 25' in both directions and the lower branches are nearly to the ground. Crazy.

Mint— I hear a lot of folks complain about patten sizing being unreliable. Mostly they complain that the garments come out oversized if they follow their actual measurements. A few complain when they sew something in their RTW size which has no relationship to their pattern size and end up with doll clothes. If I am sewing something more fitted, I always compare the actual garment measurement on the pieces themselves. On the Big 4 companies, there should be a circle with a crosshair in it at the bust, waist and hip with the actual measurement of the finished garment printed next to it. Checking that can keep you out of the woods.

A lot of the people for whom I sew do not have what are considered average proportions, so their patterns need to be altered. When they taught sewing, I was always told to buy to fit your largest measurement, but sometimes it's better to adjust a smaller size to accommodate a larger bust or hip. A few patterns are now offering this built in with different pattern pieces for A, B/C and D cups and/or slim/average/curvy bottoms.

Lorita— A lot of people use fabric adhesive in quilting to maintain placement. I used 3M Super 77 spray to attach foam padding to plywood when I made a headboard once. It was great stuff. I suggested it to a friend who decided to reupholster her cat trees to match her decor last week. They look great now and the cats still use them.

Judith— My cousin used to make window treatments using Stitch Witchery and glue. TBH, it looked like more effort than just sewing them. Especially since she'd have to "fix" them whenever they got washed.

Kudos to you for doing Roman shades. They can be a challenge since the fabric has to not only be cut precisely, but the fabric also needs to be perfectly square to begin with. I made one for my kitchen and nearly pulled my hair out. The replacement I made for it is a non-functioning faux Roman which was way easier.

I hope those still dealing with heat get through the day safely.

HB

stepping out to do my tour with "challanged" visitors

HB, Mint, Judith:

I would rather just stick a needle in my eyeballs than try to sew. Or crochet, or knit or do cross stitch. Both Grandmothers, my closest Aunt and my late MIL could sew and do handwork. Not me. I've tried and done a couple things but it is just not fun to me. But give me a tractor and !!! I am a happy girl.

Iris, I'm glad Sammie is ok. Best wishes on your testing.

Judith, hope your meeting went well.

Lorita, hope the tv is working better for you and that Direct TV can get out there soon and get the issue resolved. Glad you found the mom and new baby. You are so good and caring with your girls.

Mint, fresh green beans sound good! I am growing some but it'll probably be a week or 2 before they are ready. They are blooming. Do you had slivered almonds, garlic, other? Those add-ins are pretty tasty! What kind of fruit do you use in your smoothie? I make them daily, using yogurt and either raspberries or blueberries or both. Occasionally add a banana and I also add a handful of spinach. Plus milk. Tasty and healthy! I wonder if they would be good with frozen pineapple?

JeriLynn, sounds like it is miserably hot in 'Bama! Hot here too, heat index to be > 100 this afternoon. Good pool day for you, unless you have other things you are needing to take care of.

HB, What variety of magnolia do you have and what color are the blooms? Love magnolias but don't have one at present. Sounds like you are quite a seamstress! Do you sew for pay? When I was a kid, I showed horses and a lady named Sadie A. made me slacks and blazers to wear when I showed. I had many. Such fun days! The little bit of sewing I've done was mainly in home economics class. I did a few other things but I just don't have the patience for the fine detail needed in making garments.

I picked several cups of blueberries from my bushes today. I am freezing some for later. They are good on oatmeal, or in a pie! Or cobbler. I watered my vegetables and herbs (basil, cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, carrots and spinach). Then fertilized the tomatoes and my potted flowers (Supertunia Vista Bubblegum). I have 3 old laundry tubs with Supertunias, and also a bucket hanging on an old pump and a window box in them. My first zinnia blooms are happening. They are so pretty. Garden looks lush and beautiful. Daylilies are in bloom as is butterfly weed, bee balm, coreopsis, black eyed Susans.

The TX kids left today. I had fun playing cards and checkers with the oldest boy. We will likely see them again at Christmas.

Hugs, Beth

Things have gotten a little better. The dr. said that my iron may be low, so he wants to have it tested to see if it is o.k. I will let you know the results.

The right kind of yogurt is good for ones health…adding another fruit pretty much adds sugar.