Small Projects Worked On

 Yesterday was a sunny, cold, and windy day. The high got to -6C (windchill -13C). This morning it is partly cloudy and -10C (windchill -16C). Today is supposed to be a mix of sun and clouds with flurries. The high is to get to 1C (windchill -7C).

Lifestyle

I was very tired yesterday and did very little. I made a big pot of chicken soup which gives me 5 lunches. I did 5 minutes of vacuuming and had to recharge the battery. I cleaned up the kitchen and called it a day. 

Instead of doing a lot of small chores, I decided to work on the family tree. I haven't looked at it for months. I worked on a family I hadn't focused on before and found a lot on them. Then I looked at a great uncle and found his will. By the time I got all the information recorded, it was noon. 

Sewing

I pushed myself to go sew as I knew I would nap. I didn't want that to happen. I decided to make the piping first. I sewed the 10 short lengths together and then made it into piping. It was a good way to sew without having to stress over anything. I got 3 meters of piping made for daughter. 

The two triangles of fabric are ready to be put into the bag for the quilter's group. I am ready to cut out another piece of fabric for more piping. I am trying to make 2 pieces a month. 

Next up I decided to work on the rabbit's second leg. I sewed very slowly making sure I was being accurate. I watched the video to make sure I was doing each step correctly. I pinned the sole in, basted it, and sewed it in place. I have a leg to stuff. 

I checked the fabric and the water stain is gone. I pressed it, sprayed it with starch, left it for a bit, pressed it again and it is fine. I have the body and head left to make. The head is traced out on fabric and I will make it when I get to that part of the video. I need to stuff a leg first. 

Knitting

I worked on the vest last night and finished decreasing the neck and arms. I now have to knit in pattern until I have the same number of rows as the front. 

Thoughts

    I was boarding on exhaustion yesterday and I don't know why. I slept well last night not waking up until 4:20 am. My sleep score was good so I am hoping that I will be more alert today. It actually crossed my mind that I need time outside shovelling snow. It may be that the house is stuffy and stale. 

    My knees started to throb yesterday. We have a change in the weather. The barometric pressure is slowly dropping and they are forecasting snow flurries for the next few days. The rest of my body is feeling better with only one spot in my hip area hurting at times. 

    I have to defrost the fridge again as it is making its noise. I will have to get it looked at next month as I think it needs a part. It works good for a couple of months and then it seems to slow down or stick in the defrost cycle. I still have the small fridge and will use it once again for a day or two. 

Today

I have to do the balance sheet which shouldn't take too long. I want to do a load of laundry and tidy the living room. This afternoon I want to stuff the rabbit's leg. I also want to press the shirt I have to embroider. It is next on the list. Tonight I hope to finish knitting the front of the vest. 

Until the next time.......................................