Hello darling. We made it to July. June was very busy and filled with good things. There was a whole lot of making, or really, finishing last month. I am very proud of my perseverance, and my Ravelry page is getting more and more current.
- Finished Objects
Feebs’s 8th birthday charm, made with a Disney Pandora charm and clear amethyst beads and clasp from stash.
Shik’is Cowl, by Jennifer Berg. I knit this in Berroco Ultra Wool in Cream and Morning Glory and Berroco Lanas in Black. I made this for the gift box, but ended up giving it to the Female O on our camping trip.
Another set of summer pajamas. I used a thrifted fitted crib sheet. I followed the PJ pants/shorts on http://www.lifesewsavory.com and a self drafted top. There is a separate post for this set.
Lawley Skirt, by Elbe Textiles. I sewed this in cotton seersucker from stash. There is a separate post about this skirt.
Jameson sweater, by Thea Coleman. This was knit in Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Yak Alpaca, in Navy. This sweater has a separate post. There were, of course, modifications.
June Charity knitting, my vanilla hat pattern. I used stash leftover yarns and my 80 stitch hat pattern.
- New Cast- ons
Paris Toujours shawl
June 2022 socks for me
- Works in Progress
8 pairs of pajama pants for the three of us
2 pairs of pajama shorts with pockets for me
2470 Women’s Lace Border Tank Top
Knitting my memories blanket
White denim skirt
Bench rehab project
- Goals for next month
Get bench sanded and topper stripped
Sew toile for the Saltwater Slip Dress
Use either the pink gingham or gray linen fabric
A whole lot of making happened in June. In all honesty, a whole lot of making was done in the last two weeks of June. I finished the Lawley skirt and the Jameson sweater, two projects that I wanted to finish for a long time. I finally got my life together and sorted out the cubbies and my fabric stash. I forgot to take a before picture, of course. But I finally got my notions and thread sorted out. I got my patterns sorted and organized. My cubbies are now sewing supplies only, which is what I have been trying to accomplish for a while.
I sorted all of my fabrics and pulled out all of the flannel fabrics that I bought a year or two ago to make family pajama pants. Getting those pulled out made a lot more room for clearing the fabric out of the bottom cubby. I spent a couple of hours getting all of the pajama pants cut out and stacked on the arm chair to work on as I get time. Each set has a matching set for the Husband and Feebs, or me and Feebs. I want to have those done and put away for colder weather.
The month of June was a pretty good one. It started with the news that the Husband passed his dreaded test. The relief of that was so immense, we still haven’t fully adjusted to it. We went on our camping trip that weekend and had a pretty good time. Feebs and her bestie had a great time. We had some hitches, but all in all, it was pretty great. The next weekend was spent with the Ladies. We went over to swim and hang out. It was a lovely afternoon spent with fun people and puppies. That following week was party hell. My coworker and I planned and executed the 40th bash for our office party planner. What do you do when the office party planner has a party? You wing it and do your best. A and I were stressed to the roots of our hair, but the birthday girl seemed to really enjoy herself. The next weekend was my oldest niece’s graduation party. We are so proud of her and had a lovely time celebrating her. Unfortunately, the party was the gift that kept giving. We ended up getting Covid. Well, Feebs got Covid, then she gave it to me, then I gave it to the Husband. This ended up taking us out of circulation for 2 weeks. We are so lucky that our symptoms were relatively mild. The Husband and I both were prescribed the Paxlovid medication to get over it faster. The Father got Covid too, separately. Luckily, he is recovering nicely. Can Covid be gone now? Please? I am really over it. We also had Father’s Day, which was nice. It was pretty low-key and mellow. We have had to postpone it for both of our Father’s due to Covid, so those will be rescheduled soon. Feebs and I made meatloaf cake with pink potato frosting for the Husband. It was so cute, and he really loved it.
So that should sum me up for June. July has some surprises coming. We have a trip planned and the biggest surprise for Feebs. I am crossing my fingers and toes that everything will go smooth and all will be well. I guess I better get my knitting planned for the trip… I hope you are well and staying healthy!
Loves,
M
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