Prepping Small Projects

 Yesterday was a mix of sun, clouds, and a few snow flurries. The high got to 1C (late last night). This morning it is cloudy and 1C. Today we are supposed to have the mix of sun, clouds, snow flurries and a high of -1C. It is suppose to get cold again tonight. 

Lifestyle

I made myself move all day long. I was exhausted from not sleeping well the night before and wanted to sit and do nothing. I started the morning out by folding laundry which is still in the tub. I still don't know why I didn't put it away. 

Next up, I took the dining room apart and cleaned it thoroughly. There was a layer of white fluff on everything from the heat pump. I dusted it off, vacuumed the floor and mopped it good. I even did the hallway. I am glad it is done as everything looks and feels much cleaner. 

My friend was over mid morning and I helped her fix a quilt that she is going to free motion quilt. We got it sandwiched properly on the basement floor. She can now work on it at home. 

I was outside in the afternoon to scrape the last bit of snow off the driveway and put salt down on the icy parts. I didn't need to do the job but it got me outside in the fresh air rather than napping on the couch. I was at the point where I was doing anything to stay awake. 

Sewing

 I spent a lot of time getting small projects ready to sew. My first project was to cut out a doll's jacket from some very expensive faux suede. I am not sure if I will keep the large scrap or the yardage I have as it wasn't a pleasant experience to work with. 

I cut out the lining pieces from quilter's cotton. 

Next up was to cut out a simple rabbit and get it ready to embroider the face. 

Then I cut out the Luna Lapin's (Anika) body pieces. I need to watch the video on how to construct it. 

The final project was to cut out a large hot pad and sandwich it ready to quilt. I even cut the binding strips. 

The backing is really cool. 

The next thing I need to do is clean off the cutting table as I have some laundered fabrics on it. I can't sew them until after the embroidery is done. 

Knitting

None done last night as I was too tired.

Thoughts

    I found a new YouTube show to watch called Duncombe House Diaries. It is full of humour and history as a young couple set about restoring an English country estate home. I binge watched it and enjoyed all 6 of their videos on the house. They have other playlists which includes the treasures they have found. 

    My IBS is settling down a bit. I did sleep all night which was wonderful. I know it is stress related and that I need to be careful how much I let the news bother me. A bit is also food but I am not sure what foods are irritable. I may have to go back onto a rice and chicken diet to figure out the food part. I know we are living in uncertain times. 

    We were suppose to have snow last night and we didn't. My driveway is basically bare with no new snow on it. The back deck has no new snow on it. We are to have flurries this afternoon and the temperature is to drop and be cold for 24 hours. It will be the windchill that will get to us. 

Today

I am out this morning for osteopathy. I am going with daughter-in-law so don't know our agenda for the afternoon. If I am not too sore and tired, I will try to set up the first hooping to embroidery. I hope to knit tonight. 

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