MAKING MINE TODAY

 Today I am making MY Braid Runner.

The one that will go on our dining table.

I thought I would need to make 2-3 'centre' blocks, but nope.  I put a Braid Runner already made on the table yesterday, and could see straight away that I don't need to.

It helped that I've taken the really big blue glass bottle off the table.  It would have covered the centre block completely.

So today's job is my runner.  I will be making it a little wider than the other ones, cos I want it to cover more of my table.

I'm really excited now that I've decided to make one for US.

ABOVE:  This is the centre block for my runner.  It took me quite a while to work out how to 'fussy cut' it, so I got all the elements of the fabric in my block.  It is such a stunning fabric!

ABOVE:  I got three runner tops ready for quilting yesterday, so I will be working on them in the next couple of days, as well as my own one.

Around midday I am planning on taking myself off for a walk. It might only be a short one, but I want to break up sewing days with some purposeful exercise.  

So, that's my plan for the day.  On top of doing some housework first thing of course.  Housework never ends eh.

12.30 pm:

First up for the day, I did some fluffing around in the house.  Tidied up my 'dressing room/wardrobe' so I could  move around in there a bit easier.

ABOVE:  I found these.  The shawl my Grandmother made for me when I was pregnant with Amanda!  It has been used for all my children, and almost all of my grandchildren.

The little baby gown was made by Stew's Mum for when I was pregnant with Steve.  It has also been used quite a bit.

There's actually 3 of them.  Bex already has two of them. 

Both baby items are extra special to me.

I will most likely give the shawl to Bex for their next baby's use.

Then it will come back to me.

After the fluffing around, I went to Spotlight for some black fabric for the runners.

ABOVE:  I have spent about 90 minutes cutting out all the fabrics for my runner.  Now it's ready for sewing.

But first, a small walk and some lunch.

Lunch today is going to be: Cauliflower/Broccoli/Peas/Onions and gravy.

Trying to switch things up with the 'diet'.

I will have some protein for dinner.

WALK - tick

LUNCH - tick

My runners top done - tick.

ABOVE:  Not finished yet, but you can see how it will look on my table.

I put one extension back in the table, so the runner looks great on it.

I am not so sure about the green fabric in the middle... I might have to applique over it. It doesn't jell with me.  I will keep it on the table unfinished for now and get others opinions.

What do you think?

Keep it, or cover it?

Lacy came over.  She immediately spotted another massive mistake I'd made with my runner!

More on that... tomorrow.

She is a fan of the green strips in the middle.  I'm not.

Also, more on that... tomorrow.

For now, I'm knackered.  I've had a long day in the sewing room, walking, bla bla bla.

I am looking forward to a quiet evening.

8.10 pm:  Ha ha!  Watching Blankety Blank.  Funny show.  Looking forward to Coronation Street, then BED.  I'm bloody tired.

Headachy too.  Just need a good night's sleep and I'll be all good.