It has been a pretty quiet week here on the old Phillips homestead. Today was slightly busier as I headed out early to get the errands done for the upcoming week. The weather is supposed to be much colder so I braved the cold today and got things completed so as to be able to stay in my nice warm home as much as possible during the cold snap.
This meant that I went to the bank, dropped off the donation bags from last month, got fuel in the vehicle, and did all the shopping. This took about 2 hours this time around, but I was happy that it didn't take me as long to find Canadian goods. I picked up a few items (well actually more than a few) for the pantry as well as some sale meats. I even managed to find brown lentils, something I have been searching for. Those are used in one lentil curry I really enjoy. I think I should have picked up another couple of coconut milk, but I can do so another time.
Home, I put all away and realized that I need to do a pantry stock once again. I keep forgetting to do that. I also changed a few meals on my monthly meal plan to use a few older items up.
Swept the floors, cleaned out emails, and put away the dishes before I left on the shopping excursion. Texted back and forth with my neighbour as well. I think she wanted me to fix some zippers, but my machines do not handle heavy materials like denim in those cases. I gave her the name of a lady who does that kind of work.
Phoned my brother and talked for 45 minutes. Our conversations are always the same. It is really hard to talk to someone who is schizophrenic and has the mentality of a 12 year old.
After that conversation I did some weaving. Not as much as I would have liked but the light was changing.
Project wise this is where I am right now.
This is the car blanket I made from the leftover fabric for my jacket.
The beginning of the knitted blanket for another of Kurt's friends. These blankets are for those who stuck up and protected him from right wing wackos. So I don't really mind making them and they do use up yarn from my rather extensive yarn stash.
I have started on another of the embroidered squares and am slowly getting it completed.
Sounds like you've been busy! Good to have projects to take our minds off the state of the world.
ReplyDeleteWe are in for another cold snap. You were wise to get out before it arrives. So you can stay in and work your craft! I am ignoring the right for the next while....
ReplyDeleteWonderful projects finished - they look lovely. And well done for looking for Canadian goods. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm tired just reading what all you get accomplished in just a few hours, are you the real energizer bunny? I'm using up what is in the freezer, to make room for new things of the seasons ahead. It is cold & icy here in Ohio. But I have heard a Robin singing.. Faith@FarmhouseWorthy
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming that once identified, you'll be able to pick up Canadian products much easier as you won't need to keep reading the labels. It would be wonderful if you would share your finds too. (Yes, I'm lazy. :))
ReplyDeleteYou've made great progress on your projects. Love the material for your jacket.
You have been busy, shopping and running errands is necessary but not always enjoyable. Thanks for giving us a peek on your many and varied projects.
ReplyDeleteYour projects look good, especially the weaving. I'm looking forward to maybe doing a bit more sewing when I have some time off soon.
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