I love the feeling when I walk into my office now. The quilt is hung behind the desk, just like I wanted when I was working on it way back in February. There are new pictures hanging. There is no longer Medicare information everywhere because the decision has been made. I have two new binders for the sewing information that accumulates and that helps contain the clutter. This time and this place - I am content.
And, also in the office is a new fan for blowing out the hot air on summer afternoons. With exhaust fans in both upstairs windows the house is so much more comfortable. So much so that I've been puzzling - I thought the house faced west, figuring that from the position to the stadium downtown, which I thought was north. But the house is too comfortable for a western orientation. Today when I got out my camping lantern I checked with the compas on top and the house is actually southwest, much more south than west.
All this time I've been feeling a little guilty for not looking harder for a south facing house, which saves ten percent on utility bills just by virtue of its orientation. Although I did look and look. And all this time that's what I had. I forgot to take into account that the river curves several times as it goes through Cincinnati and I can't judge direction just by a landmark.
And now, finished is this sweet little backpack with metal zipper piping. I put off doing it because I knew I wouldn't like it, but, you know, I do. Viking Embroidery Club. Their picture showed a black and white zebra print and it was very trendy but harsh looking. I like the floral better.
Also complete - this little trivet, which was fun and is something I'll do again. I wouldn't have thought it would be possible to sew through the thickness of the cording, but the double welt cord foot makes it easy.
This is Monday. Two days from now, Steph's van will be heading for the Smokies. And I'll be in it.
1 comment:
It's all very good ! Have fun, enjoy it to the fullest ! Hope everything works great for all of you ! I'll look forward to pics. from you & Steph ! :)
Janice
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