It’s a baby blanket I made, following Janet Szabo’s instructions. And I didn’t have a problem with the instructions. I had a problem getting the pieces cut square, which affected everything else. And the minky is a knit, which meant that I had to use an electric machine (I used the Viking). It wasn’t as  bad as I originally thought, but one edge in particular looked bad. I was ready to cut it up and resew the whole thing. Then I decided to try sewing a few lines around the edges. It looks better. I will try this next time with two pieces of flannel and make it a bit smaller. It’s cute material and certainly ready to handle baby puke and pee.

No new machines this week, which is a good thing. I still haven’t tried to sew with the new machine. We are supposed to do the yard sale this week, so I’ve been trying to see if I can come up with anything else to add to it. I just get burned out so easily. The truck died on us yesterday, so I had to reschedule my doctor’s appointment and an appointment at the vet’s for Jack. Jack’s back legs are weak and this started about a week ago. He’s an old cat and still managing to get around, but I hate to see him struggle. Will have to reschedule everything when we get the truck sorted out.

I ordered some beans, to be planted at the new place. I really am excited about the idea of being able to grow hot weather crops. I had no idea how tired I was of dealing with this climate, until I started thinking about growing  black eyed peas and watermelons. These are from Sustainable Mountain Agriculture Center. I gave Quinn most of the seeds I’d bought for a planned move to the coast. I guess I’m not out that much if I never get a chance to plant these. I always buy seeds, but really can’t grow anything here. There’s the maple in the front yard and there are big evergreens blocking sun in the back yard. I hope this is our last summer here.

Cute doggie picture before I go. This is Gary.