I did finally finish cutting out the vest. Despite my best intentions, and after announcing several times the night before that my first priority for the day was to do some cutting, I did not get started until 4:30. I had hoped to cut before shoveling the snow, but various interruptions occurred and the day did not go as planned.
Well, what is new in that? Nothing, nothing at all.
After the vest was cut and dinner was made, I was just too tired, and the back to sore to cut some more, (that new cutting table is looking more and more attractive) and I have the vest and a sweater set cut so there is plenty to sew on right now. Besides at the moment my sewing room is piled high with various Christmas gifts waiting to be wrapped (only a few more to ship), so sewing time may be limited to rather rare moments between holiday preparations.
I wrapped up the gifts for my nieces and their children so they can be shipped out on Monday:
The pot in the background is filled with vegetarian vegetable stock that I had just finished making. This one was based on winter squash and leeks, along with miscellaneous vegetable trimmings and spices. The Christmas preparations have begun, along with some menu planning and recipe alteration to accommodate the preferences of my vegan 2-step-granddaughter, who is expected to be joining us. (step-daughter’s step-daughter). There will be plenty of choices for the more carnivorous minded as well. I have never been known for having a shortage of food on the table or in the pantry.