Busy busy busy

I am absolutely whacked! I bet I will sleep well tonight. Why? I was up at 6 am this morning and went for my second jog in a row. I know shock, horror, I've managed to exceed my record so far! Next up was the mammoth clean out of the guinea pigs, then the garage to make sure there is wide enough space to get a wheelbarrow through as they are starting to lay the base for my sewing shed tomorrow morning. I then moved on to the side conservatory/utility room. Again things need to be moved to allow wide access. I cleaned out a unit that I will be using in my sewing cabin for materials etc... I haven't stopped all day until now as my body just can't move any more! No I haven't done any heavy lifting shifting, just the cleaning up of 'stuff and nonsense'!

Yesterday I had a pleasurable day sewing. I used the lovely purple wool tweed material I bought a few weeks ago at the Travelling Fabric Show. Now the pattern for the style of skirt I wanted to make unlined, yet I wanted to make a lined skirt. So getting some of my other skirts out of the wardrobe I worked out how to sew the lining in. I did cheat a little. Normally I would use my overlocker for making any clothing to finish the edges nicely, but I could be fiddlefaddled to get it out so I just neatly zigzagged the edges.

Not yet hemmed but shows the true colour better.

Finished! I wore it out last night to my stitching group. Very nice it was to wear as well.

Now last night was also very successful in that I was able to use the large tables to spread my quilt out on and the ladies there showed me the best way to lay it out with the backing, wadding and quilt top without getting any crinkles. It is now all pinned ready for the actual sewing/quilting process. The walking foot for my machine arrived today so when I've got some free time I will practice before I start on my actual quilt.

I took my 'mug bag and mug rug' last night as well. Very useful, I had a lovely cup of green tea and a yummy biscuit. A few more hexagons were sewn and a few rows of my sock were knitted. Lovely evening indeed!

Now while I was talking to one of the ladies they mentioned yoga and as I have been trying to find a good yoga class I asked them about it and said it had been suggested that I do some yoga to help my aches and pains by my physiotherapist. Funny thing was that the lady had been recommended to go to this yoga class by the same physio! So I start Monday!

What are your plans for the weekend? Mine are to continue with my exercise programme...although I suspect I will only be going for a walk tomorrow morning as I will be too stiff to run. Also hoping to go for a walk with a friend on Sunday morning. Hope to be able to get in a touch of sewing during the weekend as well. DS2 wants to make some jam tarts and I have been promising him all week that we will do this, so I'd better make sure that is achieved at least!

Have a lovely weekend!