Yup, today is forecast to be the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to peak in the south east around 28 degrees (82). This morning was lovely with a nice breeze keeping things pleasant. This afternoon is another story, I'm drawing the curtains to keep out the sun as it is now full on the back of the house, and have all the windows wide open, still I'm rather hot and sticky and I really haven't been doing much at all. As you can see below, there's not a cloud in the sky - just a vapour-trail from a passing aircraft.
I did get the sewing machine out this morning and have so far sewn up two of the pillowcase book bags that I cut out a few weeks ago. I think I might have another go this evening when temperatures have cooled a tad as I found I was getting rather hot and bothered just sitting in front of the machine and not even really moving!! I know the weather forecast said it would be rather humid as well as hot and, for once, I think they may have been totally accurate!
I'm pleased with how both bags have turned out, especially the one with purple roses which has such a lovely summery look to it.
Rather less seasonal, I've started knitting up odd balls of thrifted wool into squares with the idea of making a blanket to keep warm on cold autumn evenings. At the moment I'm really gung-ho about this project but it may all go a bit 'Pete Tong' and then it'll probably end up as something much smaller like a shawl. I'm only on the third square but they knit up really quickly - nice thick wool and 5.5 mm needles - and they're just the ticket to do whilst watching telly.
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