tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-246279082024-03-19T06:44:56.068-03:00Everything SewingWhich includes sewing, knitting, lifestyle and whatever else is on my mind. Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.comBlogger2339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-4420161018300401402024-03-19T06:44:00.002-03:002024-03-19T06:44:22.316-03:00I Turned A Corner<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was another nice day with a high of 8.8C. This morning it is 1C. We are to have sun and cloud with a high of 5C. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out to physio mid morning and I am improving. In fact I have turned a corner to being almost where I will be as good as I can be. I have weak muscles that we are working on strengthening and the two new exercises I got are brutal (at the moment). I am pushing to get to my maximum best so I can enjoy doing things without pain. Or at least very minimal pain. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">In the afternoon I was to the Wellness Center in the hospital where I met the physiotherapist who looks after physical activity. When she saw me, she was amazed at my progress. We talked about what has been happening and then I did my 6 minute walk. I did the same distance as the last time but I did it at a consistent pace and I was upright and strong. I am where I should be for my age. She has given me upper body exercises to do. She will work on upper body and hopes that I can join her programs this summer. I am looking forward to that. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">When I got home, I was tired from having two active appointments. I rested for a bit and then decided to cut up peppers and onions for dinner and the extra for other meals. I also cooked 3 chicken breasts so I can have extra cooked chicken in the freezer for lunches and dinners. I ended the session cleaning up the kitchen. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had a bit of time to work on the doll's chemise. I got the facing prepped and on the neckline only to find out it was too short. I had to add on to it. It is now pinned on ready for hand sewing. I had to stop and leave for physio. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the socks last night. I did over 10 rounds and am loving how the yarn knits up. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguMEfTGG8lDeugPjMxQipDGTy05yuIQCOyg12WljWpWxpuZtuhqSDxw8kTEkFYiQijICGCXM0j7k8SahDxsAmmIsjeln-kfu7mnrWFniRdX_J2aqRvmdNM9na7_RP7GfA2HZ7YkvxZadso219ZzasQTQMNM6JVtugE1ZHn5K7cSrx6So5cbDmH/s4032/IMG_4435.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguMEfTGG8lDeugPjMxQipDGTy05yuIQCOyg12WljWpWxpuZtuhqSDxw8kTEkFYiQijICGCXM0j7k8SahDxsAmmIsjeln-kfu7mnrWFniRdX_J2aqRvmdNM9na7_RP7GfA2HZ7YkvxZadso219ZzasQTQMNM6JVtugE1ZHn5K7cSrx6So5cbDmH/w300-h400/IMG_4435.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">How it is knitting up is so different than I had thought it would. The colour ways are short so it changes colour quickly. The yarn is a delight to knit as it is so soft and squishy. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I had thought having 2 appointments in one day would be difficult to handle but I did okay. I was tired as both were physically oriented. I learned new exercises and had some good stretches at physio. At the Wellness Center, I walked, showed my new exercises and did upper body exercises with weights. The time and money I have put into getting this hip/knee issue fixed has been worth it. No surgeon for me in the near future. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> My mental health has improved as I have less pain. I think part of my perfectionism issue evolved around the pain I was having. It brought up old thoughts and that caused me to over focus on doing better than my best. I now realize that having limited mobility was causing me to over focus on doing other things perfectly. It was causing me to bring up the old thoughts. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: x-large;">I know I am not over the issues but they are settling down. I think I can do the paper work that I found. I have worked through my thoughts enough I can tackle the course I found.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: x-large;"><span> The doll's chemise is driving me bonkers. If anything can go wrong it goes wrong. The neck facing was the latest issue. The only positive is having the 2nd machine set up so I don't have to change threads on the main machine. I will grit my teeth and work through this knowing I will probably never make this pattern again. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: x-large;"><span><span> I sat and thought about the balance sheet and went back and had a second look. The cost of the brakes on the car has been the big expense which ate a lot of the budget. I know I can meet my goal by being very careful for the rest of the month. I have done it before so I can do it again. </span><br /></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: x-large;"><span>Today</span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am out this morning in 45 minutes to pick up daughter-in-law and go for breakfast. Her car has a 4 hour appointment. I need to get weights for my arm exercises and see if I need anything else. I hope to hand sew the neckline facing down and quilt row 5 (time permitting). I will knit tonight. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time................................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-36338821749166727182024-03-18T07:08:00.001-03:002024-03-18T07:08:45.482-03:00New Yarn, New Socks<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was grey with rain in the late afternoon and evening. The high got to 5.1C. This morning it is partly cloudy and 2C. We are to have sunshine and 7C today. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did yoga yesterday and have noticed that the pain is still located in the new spots. The old pain seems to be gone. For that I am grateful. I am doing more stretching to keep all the muscles limber and, hopefully, strong(er). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did the balance sheet and the little bit of stats I do. I have to buy very little for the next two weeks if I want to put away the $$ I had planned on. The brakes were the big expense which means I have to use what I have and get only what I need. I have roughly figured out what I can get as extras. The rest of the month is use what you have and get only what you need. Groceries are a given but other items will be selectively chosen. I have plenty of stash to work with and know what I will need to continue doing crafts. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I cleaned up a bit in the house before declaring it time to stop and do what I wanted to. With the wet weather it meant I couldn't walk. I was sad about that as I am enjoying being outside. I was going to go to an open house but decided not to as I am not looking for a house. So I went and did some fun things in the family room. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I started out my time making 3 cards. I had found a card sketch that I wanted to try. I used 2 sheets of paper to make them and I quite like the design. Bonus -- very little scraps. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjq0Xml1EnikEhCy8pSRBMbo9FrcYvvdJr2vXJlIIIrwWNtxQqDwOMSwYXlfC6VbgC13qBlZnR40uRJmnzjvvUbeVxQF9uMuRMcZPN9RpisIMP6sCH7tzUbI1p3YnFfb6AnH9WZVG0is1UrDsLPBUtfavy6TCEIB2zddraFMMdZIYYoIToPDq/s4032/IMG_4419.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjq0Xml1EnikEhCy8pSRBMbo9FrcYvvdJr2vXJlIIIrwWNtxQqDwOMSwYXlfC6VbgC13qBlZnR40uRJmnzjvvUbeVxQF9uMuRMcZPN9RpisIMP6sCH7tzUbI1p3YnFfb6AnH9WZVG0is1UrDsLPBUtfavy6TCEIB2zddraFMMdZIYYoIToPDq/w300-h400/IMG_4419.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once I got started, the next two went together quickly. I was on a roll. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbGbhpRgE5pFs14tIB53NomCUhQc0mWMBnKyvsPC-zC2qbv6vVKfXNp4AyRQq6GMht0b8TucwH1Oa9vcXoGC4vK1_epFJDxxdz10UA4ZxwqtfCSSWLbwbhCBgIqITKlV-U_RfVELS3tqxc41YMoj8Hhs9wZbtbyDKJ6WrSSYzveYiajmvzeWv/s4032/IMG_4422.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgbGbhpRgE5pFs14tIB53NomCUhQc0mWMBnKyvsPC-zC2qbv6vVKfXNp4AyRQq6GMht0b8TucwH1Oa9vcXoGC4vK1_epFJDxxdz10UA4ZxwqtfCSSWLbwbhCBgIqITKlV-U_RfVELS3tqxc41YMoj8Hhs9wZbtbyDKJ6WrSSYzveYiajmvzeWv/w300-h400/IMG_4422.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I started digging in the stickers I have and I enjoyed myself immensely. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0XrKvzK47Pm9xnxNUEeXRSOKtzuPT8i-Uh-3Iyah8Z2o4OcqUSYxKUtaBe5BBAenIJepi2DuoErShHEa4FbmVqr6Y11Xihj0lbuZYUZYPjIDOKWKfFrfTgGYZg0WpJAMhjW0L1JWAGp2iKPknNBIJnrP-aPvFdV9pILBW4Z3m1RS06-qIjzh/s4032/IMG_4425.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0XrKvzK47Pm9xnxNUEeXRSOKtzuPT8i-Uh-3Iyah8Z2o4OcqUSYxKUtaBe5BBAenIJepi2DuoErShHEa4FbmVqr6Y11Xihj0lbuZYUZYPjIDOKWKfFrfTgGYZg0WpJAMhjW0L1JWAGp2iKPknNBIJnrP-aPvFdV9pILBW4Z3m1RS06-qIjzh/w300-h400/IMG_4425.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I also took some card stock that I had cut and folded one in half and made a tag using more scraps and some wooden Christmas trees. I need a sticker on it. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsw7SmSCKc2XVdbRoGCQcmLY1OImsMM2NssvmMByUlp_WyON3yl36gL8HBhitsgzCBN1r-2ncu01xj4Yg3hOx2Q4ku6uLL-D6cIqakPWks5fTeuCjcJ2KY3g8n4w0DLqZtMwkWjOh2Wa1ZZk95aLUoZ_XnQrTGVW0rvev9UWdx6oaqZmQPCN7/s4032/IMG_4427.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtsw7SmSCKc2XVdbRoGCQcmLY1OImsMM2NssvmMByUlp_WyON3yl36gL8HBhitsgzCBN1r-2ncu01xj4Yg3hOx2Q4ku6uLL-D6cIqakPWks5fTeuCjcJ2KY3g8n4w0DLqZtMwkWjOh2Wa1ZZk95aLUoZ_XnQrTGVW0rvev9UWdx6oaqZmQPCN7/w300-h400/IMG_4427.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I hand stitched the two back seams on row 5 of the quilt. I took a picture but you can't see the stitches; only the lines I draw to keep the back pieces lined up. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBv4DO1SQmd3_gAm8Urm6tIs5stzXB_s17IriWeo_BRCjDmW9x485-jqJSVS7BHp2s7YmnhyphenhyphenEUkkK4cN3K7TcZ0_IE3U-ZBgi-vDrt4Qui6YYTEy08D3rMNzR96ZANPezi4gCq_NYZZ5YqSywZgPew-OfkVfX6-a6aHw2tZZpKrywUs4P_KEZ/s4032/IMG_4426.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBv4DO1SQmd3_gAm8Urm6tIs5stzXB_s17IriWeo_BRCjDmW9x485-jqJSVS7BHp2s7YmnhyphenhyphenEUkkK4cN3K7TcZ0_IE3U-ZBgi-vDrt4Qui6YYTEy08D3rMNzR96ZANPezi4gCq_NYZZ5YqSywZgPew-OfkVfX6-a6aHw2tZZpKrywUs4P_KEZ/w300-h400/IMG_4426.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I can now quilt the two red blocks and it will be ready to attach to the quilt. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">It was a very productive day in which I had a lot of fun. I now need to work on the journal which means loading tag into the printer and printing out some pictures for it. I also need to continue hunting for ideas on how to present what I find in the book. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I wound the skein of yarn before lunch and admired it while I ate my lunch. I love the colours in it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25un4YSvyfNbOw7P1hj_-3gAWNOn2GwdYE1e4nDrba6lAlRK6I8cWl09r3hqY0Bdgg71I1zdd9LPvHAviVMTPVSe0pWVAFkpfwqxkRKm5mbJpFlluPPlGx4g7HCc3Df_2-RVV3a_qAIeLqfqKgoulxM218s5mux4dRc6CmcYmS_JPF65WzVZm/s4032/IMG_4417.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi25un4YSvyfNbOw7P1hj_-3gAWNOn2GwdYE1e4nDrba6lAlRK6I8cWl09r3hqY0Bdgg71I1zdd9LPvHAviVMTPVSe0pWVAFkpfwqxkRKm5mbJpFlluPPlGx4g7HCc3Df_2-RVV3a_qAIeLqfqKgoulxM218s5mux4dRc6CmcYmS_JPF65WzVZm/w400-h300/IMG_4417.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><h2></h2></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The top of the cake is full of colour which is exciting. What will the socks look like was my main thought. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJmzmrsMnY3D2TZBwXzuGFAaritMC4E4PhoterGh1Rl_5UtngjMvohrC4f0JZQfRLX7nvFfAjWQBIlEf0cmRqFTyPHpe3mP9mXW-RHHy_TGErDLQGmLta19LRcteB_NYGAq6zgLmIwNaWYewWVuVwPPmxTWP9zMipZFJY6AWqSNLxbYxEjwSk/s4032/IMG_4418.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJmzmrsMnY3D2TZBwXzuGFAaritMC4E4PhoterGh1Rl_5UtngjMvohrC4f0JZQfRLX7nvFfAjWQBIlEf0cmRqFTyPHpe3mP9mXW-RHHy_TGErDLQGmLta19LRcteB_NYGAq6zgLmIwNaWYewWVuVwPPmxTWP9zMipZFJY6AWqSNLxbYxEjwSk/w300-h400/IMG_4418.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After dinner I cast on the first sock and knit 22 rows. I love this yarn as it is soft and squishy. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKS8CMBIPQ-YRz9Ltl6JOTLaK1ICPMMBd1_V1uq4xXdlpLN7wP8t4BpjXvd59s46oBlY5hwLLIKbCsVg8FPo66H7ZqKuS_DmTgCi14IzcUlav_QkWcdXZY3JOH-uicRw7whTh1XTxzgSYRhh09cpzwGOI9QKkR07nLVEBDGjmq3cOvRC2aKyh/s4032/IMG_4433.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKS8CMBIPQ-YRz9Ltl6JOTLaK1ICPMMBd1_V1uq4xXdlpLN7wP8t4BpjXvd59s46oBlY5hwLLIKbCsVg8FPo66H7ZqKuS_DmTgCi14IzcUlav_QkWcdXZY3JOH-uicRw7whTh1XTxzgSYRhh09cpzwGOI9QKkR07nLVEBDGjmq3cOvRC2aKyh/w400-h300/IMG_4433.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am doing the same pattern as the last socks as I want the colours to show up and be the star of the socks. I don't think we will be disappointed in how these socks look when done. I am super excited to watch them develop over the next several weeks. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Today</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have physio this morning and have physical activity at the hospital in the afternoon. I will probably be tired from having 2 sessions in one day. If I have enough energy, I want to quilt the red blocks on row 5. I will knit tonight. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time......................................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-25517190240486837622024-03-17T07:13:00.002-03:002024-03-17T07:33:46.250-03:00The Chemise Neckline Is Smocked<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was a lovely sunny day with a high of 9.8C. This morning it is cloudy and 3C. We are to have a mix of rain and snow with a high of 5C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did yoga yesterday morning with a bit more ease. I am trying to do a bit more of a few exercises to build more strength in my hip now that the muscles have relaxed. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I decided not to go to New Minas and shop. I need to do the balance sheet and have a plan for the rest of the month getting what I need. I asked the question "Is this really a need or a want?" It is a bit of both. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">My cleaning focus was the hall and dining area. I did a good job on it and have it looking much cleaner and tidier. It wasn't overly dirty but dirty enough that it needed doing. The dining room table has been tidied up with all my notebooks put into a container. I can use them and put them away easily which is important. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did two loads of laundry -- bed linens and some blankets. I had the bed made early and got that off my list. My bedroom is to be cleaned next so I like to have the sheets done before I do it. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I went for a walk at 4 pm. I was able to go another pole in distance. Once done, I went to see my friend for an hour as we haven't visited in a week. It was a great way to end the afternoon. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the quilt yesterday and have two seams to hand sew on row 5. Then it will be 2 blocks to quilt and I can attach it to the quilt or wait until I do row 6. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnOQzrF4uJ_qOsgJh-OgwWjvZU0x8p-8ONrDrSBjdIlqPPJQBozEWAwkZdW0KYf2veh-1s1uiCqsHxAqbM8wGjJnBxwAwFZTOnRwJpn8m_SSuIhAJsh21Yj8tXIvNdX1n-AJE0LBs-KaHJyakw4T-b4Uw2X6zr7sIgl0LoeAGKX-friVI1PUx/s4032/IMG_4408.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnOQzrF4uJ_qOsgJh-OgwWjvZU0x8p-8ONrDrSBjdIlqPPJQBozEWAwkZdW0KYf2veh-1s1uiCqsHxAqbM8wGjJnBxwAwFZTOnRwJpn8m_SSuIhAJsh21Yj8tXIvNdX1n-AJE0LBs-KaHJyakw4T-b4Uw2X6zr7sIgl0LoeAGKX-friVI1PUx/w400-h300/IMG_4408.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">When row 5 is added, the quilt will be 60" long. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfZLOQagq0ffNF1r_aF1OJ05KOlLmmmC_yCe9E5dnbQlZ_XSTMghNRhbXSDUuDqUEDxAWQD8QlWA9ewZZi_EtCwn3sOo_o7alDNGv_V4flXxDW3rhoOjOMbX6A3U9bB0h2It7ryUTkPexhClotixu73d1hoZMRZzAouaOeKDBGljF_4vOYU42/s4032/IMG_4409.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfZLOQagq0ffNF1r_aF1OJ05KOlLmmmC_yCe9E5dnbQlZ_XSTMghNRhbXSDUuDqUEDxAWQD8QlWA9ewZZi_EtCwn3sOo_o7alDNGv_V4flXxDW3rhoOjOMbX6A3U9bB0h2It7ryUTkPexhClotixu73d1hoZMRZzAouaOeKDBGljF_4vOYU42/w300-h400/IMG_4409.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">It will certainly cover the couch when it is done. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had time to smock on the doll's chemise. I got the neckline finished and pulled out the pleating thread. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKUX-f4ht3avGu7HbFreXelMNgihOy6sMwYjeYeEREVgzl7SwL6s7789onV89M4YF5j-jIIpus23pkZspiBprnesDA_OC2St4elbWCeM1lqEke_2DODrdHiMGEXrvQhnsWpf1C7psaZ5IylbiShP7d9sxDuGn0sHvT2q1c4HYf6g6mAN9u_qE/s4032/IMG_4411.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqKUX-f4ht3avGu7HbFreXelMNgihOy6sMwYjeYeEREVgzl7SwL6s7789onV89M4YF5j-jIIpus23pkZspiBprnesDA_OC2St4elbWCeM1lqEke_2DODrdHiMGEXrvQhnsWpf1C7psaZ5IylbiShP7d9sxDuGn0sHvT2q1c4HYf6g6mAN9u_qE/w300-h400/IMG_4411.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I thought the black thread stained the fabric but I think it may be needle holes. The fabric is very thin and the holes in it are big. I will need to give it a press and see. If stained, it will be getting the Dawn soap treatment when done. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidf8WeIMdIzWI8f-d1PkB-t4sa5JYVS39uvs-E-GIPHhf53iUCNyWQynHWTIXWluk5fmIhrmDol9e4s-2klJKXHt_5S6B73qr0yzWKmqyCLZa6lTF2leBIOt1wb2FXLzL1Kf1l2QhNbWWUIv5qKPS4q4S5qtY5mEQpitCBq6_zpLHpPjRxoHP-/s4032/IMG_4412.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidf8WeIMdIzWI8f-d1PkB-t4sa5JYVS39uvs-E-GIPHhf53iUCNyWQynHWTIXWluk5fmIhrmDol9e4s-2klJKXHt_5S6B73qr0yzWKmqyCLZa6lTF2leBIOt1wb2FXLzL1Kf1l2QhNbWWUIv5qKPS4q4S5qtY5mEQpitCBq6_zpLHpPjRxoHP-/w300-h400/IMG_4412.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did way too many rows of pleating on the neckline and will only be doing 4 on the sleeves. They have 3 rows of smocking on them. All the stitch I love to invent my own way of doing it. I will pay attention to the pattern. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I finished the hat last night and it is ready for me to wear on cooler days. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTk7c-DFq8UCSp3m-yN9XSI-ec-BrekGCz5Dnbe7MU8vh836uNzqyZ7OLEdqR8iAWlKRg4t1Ke8Yo8nLBR8IYGcMzTw2VVGnMWmlrBcDn585FWx8bSujeam9KV4Ijt6D5pIQeWE0M-cXZU1Y3o8iJYt0dgyVjNIaL_NdMZ9w-9TxncLujHSNZo/s4032/IMG_4413.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTk7c-DFq8UCSp3m-yN9XSI-ec-BrekGCz5Dnbe7MU8vh836uNzqyZ7OLEdqR8iAWlKRg4t1Ke8Yo8nLBR8IYGcMzTw2VVGnMWmlrBcDn585FWx8bSujeam9KV4Ijt6D5pIQeWE0M-cXZU1Y3o8iJYt0dgyVjNIaL_NdMZ9w-9TxncLujHSNZo/w400-h300/IMG_4413.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Next up is socks which I still need to wind the yarn into a cake.</span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> My hip and knee are improving and the pain is more local rather than running up and down a muscle or tendon. I still wonder if it is joint pain or weakness that needs to be worked on. It feels great not having pain from tight muscles. Even my gait has improved though I still need to work on it as I get stronger. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I enjoyed walking again yesterday. I am hoping I can walk 2 km at a time. I know it will take me time to get there but I did it last fall when I was in worse shape than I am in now. I enjoy being out in the fresh air and find it clears my mind of a lot of things. I am looking forward to watching tulips and daffodils bloom, the magnolia trees blossom, and everything look green and lush. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span> My friend and I talked about the real estate market. It has really slowed down with nothing selling in our small area since last fall. The 55+ area behind us has homes for sale (5 new and one older) and they sit at a high price. The house for sale on our street hasn't sold yet. It is the best deal of all the homes for sale. On the up side, more people are out looking at places for sale. We haven't had many people driving around looking for places. Overall, inventory is low in the municipality. The great deals are sold quickly. </span></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">Today</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I have to do yoga first thing then do the balance sheet. I have to clean up Elliott's litter mess before I can do what I want to do. My friend and I may go to an open house. I do want to hand sew the quilt back, wind yarn, and start knitting socks tonight. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Until the next time...............................................</span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-21273520233088525152024-03-16T08:16:00.001-03:002024-03-17T07:13:24.570-03:00Is There Improvement In My Hip and Knee?<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was a cloudy day with a bit of rain in the afternoon. The high got to 6.2C. This morning it was cloudy and 1C. Today we are to have a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 8C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did yoga in the morning and I had some pain. It is becoming different than it was. More from the front of the knee to the hip with a bit in the back of the hip. I did do all of the exercises in hopes it continues to improve. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">I did clean the kitchen. It wasn't as dirty as expected but I did wipe surfaces to get rid of any grease and grime. Appliances were shined up. The stove was pulled out and that area was cleaned. I got down on the floor to clean under the fridge as it collects fluff on the front grill. Once all was done, I washed the floor. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have been doing a bit of genealogy as I can get information off Ancestry free until tonight. It has been interesting digging into family names that were talked about by my dad and his sister. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Late in the afternoon I went grocery shopping so I could get that off the list. It wasn't as busy as I had anticipated though it was getting busier when I left the store. The commuters were arriving to do their shopping.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I hand stitched the back of the quilt and then quilted the red square. I was starting to do my thing mentally so I stopped, took a deep breath and allowed myself to measure the spacing of the quilting rather than think negative things about myself. It worked out well. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdpP3ze1AkkB4DtoW4BFGD-3U583LMa0Q2X6_2JOkxpgpk40bD5HuhvLcJ48fADsBC79cq7I1vnpW8Fn7c7ZqGPRCkqVCoKw1S9PJfTsQelQ54TskzS8yYQP3-qM8RBkuThAifSYLmiZmEtRNCC8Q59XZBY0_qqPhOUfWf9rs7jh2s2A4-tg4/s4032/IMG_4401.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHdpP3ze1AkkB4DtoW4BFGD-3U583LMa0Q2X6_2JOkxpgpk40bD5HuhvLcJ48fADsBC79cq7I1vnpW8Fn7c7ZqGPRCkqVCoKw1S9PJfTsQelQ54TskzS8yYQP3-qM8RBkuThAifSYLmiZmEtRNCC8Q59XZBY0_qqPhOUfWf9rs7jh2s2A4-tg4/w400-h300/IMG_4401.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I also worked on the smocking of the chemise and am about half done the last row. I have to pay attention to what I am doing as it is easy to make a mistake on it. I did one and caught it before I got too far along. I am slowly getting it done. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did play with ideas for the next cards. I have the pieces I want to add to the cards done and am working on the paper choices. It is getting close. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have to work on the journal also as our friends will be here in mid May to pack up their house and move back to Alberta. I would like to have it done but if not, I will mail it to them later on. Signature 2 is coming along but some of the pages are hard to get ideas for. I am working on it slowly. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I finished the hat body and am ready to do the last 6-7 rows. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZm3sy-Uw9H4vOMU-t17_KSA-WhpQWw3PUzRuDB_hIPgVe3_IOgz44ILmo6NsPjJpXFncq0fCdIr4W3qhh9n6D8NRLRXxhZs5lKHhKL07pc_zStjC6nbqhAyrOFpX1dwOaPQo9CnSkg0_FexbuT9UV9-evqL-a07l3z89HFCB_bvJ4xnajlyz/s4032/IMG_4406.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZm3sy-Uw9H4vOMU-t17_KSA-WhpQWw3PUzRuDB_hIPgVe3_IOgz44ILmo6NsPjJpXFncq0fCdIr4W3qhh9n6D8NRLRXxhZs5lKHhKL07pc_zStjC6nbqhAyrOFpX1dwOaPQo9CnSkg0_FexbuT9UV9-evqL-a07l3z89HFCB_bvJ4xnajlyz/w400-h300/IMG_4406.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">This means I need to wind the sock yarn so I can start working on them. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> My hip and knee are feeling much better. The pain I had has almost disappeared only to be replaced by pain running from my knee up to my hip. I am hoping that it is mainly weakness but it may be the joints hurting more as I use them. It also could be the muscle that has been bothering me needing another treatment. I am hoping it is weakness as I can work on that. I will know more on Monday when I go to physio. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I have been working on standing on one foot as it improves my balance. I am able to stand longer than before as my muscles are stronger around my knee and hip. I now need to start walking every day I can so I can go further each week. I know I will have to stop when it gets hot and muggy but I have 3 months before that happens. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I have been enjoying having not appointments. It has been nice to do things that need to be done and have some down time. I am enjoying the pace I have set and getting things done that I had to let go of. </span><br /></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Today</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I am going to do yoga and then head out to New Minas to get a few things I need. Once home, I want to work on the quilt and smocking. I need to wind yarn. I would like to go for a short walk later this afternoon. Tonight I will knit. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: x-large;">Until the next time.................................................................. </span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-26918083444783976132024-03-15T07:17:00.006-03:002024-03-15T07:17:41.424-03:00A Day of Doing Things At Home<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was quite sunny with a high of 7.8C. This morning it is cloudy and 0C. Today is to be cloudy with a chance of flurries or showers with a high of 5C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did yoga yesterday morning and was sore at times. I did all the moves and stretches correctly to try and help the pain. There was a bit of cracking but nothing huge. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Next up was to clean the bathroom. It was spring cleaned -- walls wiped and everything scrubbed clean. I even washed the floor on my hands and knees. It smelled so clean when done. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The next jobs for the morning were to fold laundry and put it away and take the pop cans to the bottle depot. When I walked into the depot, I came down off the step hard and made my hip really hurt. I survived it. Heat is my best friend. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had been cooking a chicken carcass in the morning and before lunch I strained the broth, put it into containers. I shred the meat to have some for dinner and put some in the freezer. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjR7uD6s84irWfIRGQ9S5cMJxleb3Py4f2ag3pOlLe6wT3h6OGfTY-Uj6Mt5cdSzj8tbdJYhFXwTevQxcDymRNT10rwsXv08TcSPInH6z64frcfJuYgJPFW8ORWIUwNmtjUBS8RCVGHpMVBlJhF7mPyOElT-gGrE6bfcM59rjFeodLK5VSeXS/s4032/IMG_4394.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRjR7uD6s84irWfIRGQ9S5cMJxleb3Py4f2ag3pOlLe6wT3h6OGfTY-Uj6Mt5cdSzj8tbdJYhFXwTevQxcDymRNT10rwsXv08TcSPInH6z64frcfJuYgJPFW8ORWIUwNmtjUBS8RCVGHpMVBlJhF7mPyOElT-gGrE6bfcM59rjFeodLK5VSeXS/w400-h300/IMG_4394.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I used some of the broth for dinner and it was flavourful. The remaining containers went into the freezer. There was over 11 ounces of meat which made 3 meals for me. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I went for a walk yesterday afternoon. It was just over .5 km which is good for my first time out since last fall. I used the poles and found that I am walking stronger and better. It was nice to be out in the sunshine and doing something I enjoy. I hope to walk on nice days and build up to 2 km. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent time in the sewing room and finished up the outer part of the remaining wine bottle bags. Next up is the lining which I will do another day. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the first two blocks of row 5. They are quilted and sewn together ready for me to hand sew the back seam. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHw3x8k2irpeNzK0CqXaunal5xEIthdMtCRfwKHvF64swoBvSWz1VaCB6V-TPaY3OS9yH3ufUlvba-CmxYoHqPcqLL21QpxcU1aTJWnle1zAG08CM5UXqARJAVX2MM2wjPEsnTaspVh0u29a-EIDpRW3vxK3CnHKfxOJNebwFTxxMmaOcpg3E/s4032/IMG_4395.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHw3x8k2irpeNzK0CqXaunal5xEIthdMtCRfwKHvF64swoBvSWz1VaCB6V-TPaY3OS9yH3ufUlvba-CmxYoHqPcqLL21QpxcU1aTJWnle1zAG08CM5UXqARJAVX2MM2wjPEsnTaspVh0u29a-EIDpRW3vxK3CnHKfxOJNebwFTxxMmaOcpg3E/w400-h300/IMG_4395.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">It was nice to work on it after a few days of not looking at it. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Next up was to spend a bit of time smocking. I got started on row 4 and am progressing slowly. I count and check as I don't want to make a mistake. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR68uibAxSFjPMv4FGN8xXwnlGCygWLgDdlN2im4jFtFWOCyZAG__5Nte0DZ_jGkMTwQAtr6bXoMxt41OiDvC_H4rmH4q0ufKllfO8GLSFOAc9vVfYHZfQPEmhHnom0Kiv4SvSJLp9_gRjvx-aw-e9YzdZu_V1SucpWmP3LGZJGpLem5N7htWT/s4032/IMG_4396.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR68uibAxSFjPMv4FGN8xXwnlGCygWLgDdlN2im4jFtFWOCyZAG__5Nte0DZ_jGkMTwQAtr6bXoMxt41OiDvC_H4rmH4q0ufKllfO8GLSFOAc9vVfYHZfQPEmhHnom0Kiv4SvSJLp9_gRjvx-aw-e9YzdZu_V1SucpWmP3LGZJGpLem5N7htWT/w400-h300/IMG_4396.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have printed out the sketches for the next set of cards and looked at the papers. I had no time left to do any planning. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did knit last night. I am nearing the end of this hat so will have to wind yarn for socks. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5ChWAaCTZ29O80vK4jjRtPt6xjWncAgE00qUp2-2QvzAh-iQGIJeg-yoN8D92zaE1HW-MKLYa2BrAUJJ9dOspS-MBBhCimkCWdZLsHx6fKJlRscM7433GMM7DO-vD1DOPM5T5MOa4m_iJaaDWZ_xqFvRgJg_XgXiX0zJTrI4Usj2cRfOplWH/s4032/IMG_4398.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5ChWAaCTZ29O80vK4jjRtPt6xjWncAgE00qUp2-2QvzAh-iQGIJeg-yoN8D92zaE1HW-MKLYa2BrAUJJ9dOspS-MBBhCimkCWdZLsHx6fKJlRscM7433GMM7DO-vD1DOPM5T5MOa4m_iJaaDWZ_xqFvRgJg_XgXiX0zJTrI4Usj2cRfOplWH/w400-h300/IMG_4398.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I may have to start knitting hats between socks as I have lots of yarn that will make great hats. I need to find a place to donate them to. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I had some cracking of the joints when settling down in bed last night. It did help some. The pain is a bit different this time and I am wondering what has stretched and what has tightened up. I am wearing new runners that have me stand a bit differently. I do like them as I feel more comfortable on my feet when wearing them. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> When I went to stand up yesterday from washing the floor, I noticed that I am able to do it much easier. Another improvement. I am wondering if getting into the truck on Wednesday did a lot of stretching that helped more than I thought. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I have been working on the perfectionism and have caught myself several times slipping into over thinking and focusing. Once was yesterday when I was quilting. I had to stop, talk to myself, and start again. I let myself measure the spacing for quilting rather than mentally beat myself up. It worked. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I will do yoga this morning while laundry is on. My goal is to clean the kitchen more thoroughly this morning. I want to work on the quilt and smocking this afternoon, walk if it isn't raining, and knit tonight. A stay at home day for me. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Until the next time................................................................</span></span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-26476671410893614572024-03-14T06:53:00.003-03:002024-03-14T06:54:09.554-03:00Smocking Done Correctly<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was a nicer day with some brightness. It started to clear late in the afternoon. The high got to 3.6C. This morning it is -2C. We are to have sunshine and a high of 7C today. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had to be in New Minas at 8:30 am so left in good time just incase there was slush on the road. The roads were great. I left the car to be worked on and daughter-in-law and I started our day off with breakfast and then some shopping. I bought 2 pairs of running shoes after trying on 3 pairs. They were on sale buy one pair and get the second pair for $2.00. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was back to the car dealership at 11 am and had a 30 minute wait before the car was done. The brakes had to be replaced (knew that was in the books) and the recall work was done. The check engine light was on but there is nothing wrong with the car so they turned it off. I am to try a different method when starting it which other hybrids have to do. I am to drive it a bit more also. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once home, I sat with heat on me as I was sore. It is quite the feat for me to get into the truck but I can do it. I was pretty proud of myself as I haven't got into the truck for a few years due to my hip. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I got the garbage out to the curb before dinner. I am waiting for a spell of dry weather and I will back the car out and sweep the floor and tidy up the area. The first job is to take the pop cans to the depot. I will slowly get the area cleaned up once again. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">With my hip tired from the truck, I decided to work on the last card and get it done. It was my design using up the scraps of card stock from the other 6 cards. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwz6SVoX-x0mduPfqpJpnppP1PMVIP1H-Hn6MMm-t0-8j0LSDx4a25he3rMWyQEoPEUi1NGy9_MbE961zkjKtDp7V_UxeB-i8aEZAc3KC-9As0Os8JK2W6gGkfsQhPbSlTqwVTPheWny78uofTXZK9A2M4x6TCot91A3lH7fpapHb4SIq4lWUl/s4032/IMG_4388.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwz6SVoX-x0mduPfqpJpnppP1PMVIP1H-Hn6MMm-t0-8j0LSDx4a25he3rMWyQEoPEUi1NGy9_MbE961zkjKtDp7V_UxeB-i8aEZAc3KC-9As0Os8JK2W6gGkfsQhPbSlTqwVTPheWny78uofTXZK9A2M4x6TCot91A3lH7fpapHb4SIq4lWUl/w300-h400/IMG_4388.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have kept the few scraps as I can use them to lift pieces when they sit on 2 levels of card stock. I am thinking I need to add something to the plaid -- hearts or larger crystals. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I tackled the smocking by taking out the part row first. Then I worked on taking out the third row. I have to say that I tried not one or two variations to the pattern but 3. Once I completed the picking out, I did row 3 correctly. I am now happy with it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqa6-CRbsjMjGPlBLLpoAoniSOO-I413C5g_uVRCqesQNS7-MuhNMIR9J4DIMfoGwb0ZuJQ5IYWEz4h_lLYropEIkBtGYJAJvZP6M5LFsjWjhuPksfao0iRHXzBHZEFPKYW_9kuPxyeKZTJ2WQwFv4aRgioTC_NQanUMwbONkPdrUq4Yp7fUq/s4032/IMG_4391.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqa6-CRbsjMjGPlBLLpoAoniSOO-I413C5g_uVRCqesQNS7-MuhNMIR9J4DIMfoGwb0ZuJQ5IYWEz4h_lLYropEIkBtGYJAJvZP6M5LFsjWjhuPksfao0iRHXzBHZEFPKYW_9kuPxyeKZTJ2WQwFv4aRgioTC_NQanUMwbONkPdrUq4Yp7fUq/w400-h300/IMG_4391.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have the last row to do and the neckline will be done. Then on to the 2 sleeves which I hope won't take as long. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the hat last night and got a lot done. It is knitting up quite quickly. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3V13itxoXT5I8jg0xVMh0SB5pNfNynrsIuWv1mLytAuq89WBGPKsNNt7K0-ujQaXABIQ8PazkyDrtL3g_PcW2-oqcDYMwdO6ioDYv0ez7hwS7aymQQJOVxV1jPNHr61V0X1h3DMocLS1iwjuWCLCf4_oYOP9XEOYt3JMqTnEPrcpn9FjLbL80/s4032/IMG_4393.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3V13itxoXT5I8jg0xVMh0SB5pNfNynrsIuWv1mLytAuq89WBGPKsNNt7K0-ujQaXABIQ8PazkyDrtL3g_PcW2-oqcDYMwdO6ioDYv0ez7hwS7aymQQJOVxV1jPNHr61V0X1h3DMocLS1iwjuWCLCf4_oYOP9XEOYt3JMqTnEPrcpn9FjLbL80/w400-h300/IMG_4393.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had to stop as the Tylenol was starting to work and I was feeling tired. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I am looking forward to wearing new runners. The ones I bought have more support than the old ones. I really like them a lot after I tried on new version of what I had been wearing. My hip hurt less when I had these on meaning the extra support is needed. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans";"><span style="font-size: xx-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">We found bok choy seeds yesterday which we didn't think we would find. I will be planting them inside in April so we can have small plants to put in one of the vegetable boxes. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans";"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I am excited that I have no more appointments until Monday. I can do things at home for a few days. I am happy about that. </span></span><br /></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans";"><span style="font-size: large;">Today</span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans";"><span><span style="font-size: large;">I am going to put the chicken carcass on to make more soup broth. I also want to clean the bathroom and fold laundry. I have to get some groceries and take the pop cans in to the bottle depot. If I have time, I want to set up the next 4 blocks for the quilt and do a bit of smocking. Tonight I will knit. I am looking forward to having time to do things around the house. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans";"><span style="font-size: large;">Until the next time.......................................................................</span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-43649819742861722312024-03-13T06:51:00.002-03:002024-03-13T06:51:18.829-03:00The Storm Wasn't As Bad As Predicted<p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was a day of snow flurries and wind. The high got to 2.1C. This morning it is cloudy and 1C. We are to have flurries this morning and cloudy this afternoon with a high of 4C.</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out the door early for osteopathy. The roads were wet and there was fog. Otherwise no issues. When I left osteopathy, the sun was trying to shine. When I got to the freeway, the clouds had dropped and there were snow flurries. The roads were wet until Ellershouse and then they were dry. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">My visit to osteopathy was good. My hip is still in place which was wonderful news. My back is bothering me some so she worked on that. Then she moved to my left rib cage and worked on the bottom rib. I had a fuzzy feeling in the left groin. She was happy as what ever was wrong is right again. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was sore for the rest of the day. I applied heat when I got home and in the evening. During the night, there was cracking in my hip and back and I feel much better today. Things were shifting back into place. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out for dinner at family's last night. We had a wonderful roast chicken dinner and I brought home the carcass. I will be making more broth and freezing it. The extra meat will be made into something like chicken pies. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the wine bottle bags yesterday. The four bags are sewn down the side and across the bottom. Two have been boxed and are ready for me to make the lining. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The cardinal one is my favourite and I will have 3 of them for sale. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsOVNsWRjdrCEzZ-HYsUGOuBUI9_PvzqfuY9YObB4PdWv4yjIreXQ_tIXHIeTrzreBaPrfHOmizcfOZQ6YZPiaviQRTPSrYGQPps12rbxpr0PAnwJuvJ2Bl076aN4JixNmLVpBSBzfDjhqc0J02MGSwEHBBYQZt0vmd5T_0OcYL9GBW_vojRk/s4032/IMG_4384.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxsOVNsWRjdrCEzZ-HYsUGOuBUI9_PvzqfuY9YObB4PdWv4yjIreXQ_tIXHIeTrzreBaPrfHOmizcfOZQ6YZPiaviQRTPSrYGQPps12rbxpr0PAnwJuvJ2Bl076aN4JixNmLVpBSBzfDjhqc0J02MGSwEHBBYQZt0vmd5T_0OcYL9GBW_vojRk/w300-h400/IMG_4384.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The western one used up most of the fabric scrap though I may get two wine bottle toppers or one gift bag topper out of the remaining scraps. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7wO6IEklIl4Z4lG0lp3i_JIk-MMd-l3pRowms_sCPgH7pH6aQ3YYZjI72RuXAjZO9XUgrI4Yho-wBotrXdM_TStJpfwRuqXKOQg1WQYmOp8jI7BsqNYILno7sXrk8M0jz2GAbmS2KlZWH_fBYcxKM3EGK9atBzYTeNOFbZTnnoKSCkLmKIj2/s4032/IMG_4385.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_7wO6IEklIl4Z4lG0lp3i_JIk-MMd-l3pRowms_sCPgH7pH6aQ3YYZjI72RuXAjZO9XUgrI4Yho-wBotrXdM_TStJpfwRuqXKOQg1WQYmOp8jI7BsqNYILno7sXrk8M0jz2GAbmS2KlZWH_fBYcxKM3EGK9atBzYTeNOFbZTnnoKSCkLmKIj2/w300-h400/IMG_4385.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did work on the smocking but have to take out the row I am working on plus the previous one. There is a mistake in the previous row. No big deal as I can work on it over the next few days. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I put laid out a card and can put it together. I used up the bits and pieces from the six other cards I had made. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlmD9yHUasJXjGNHRhaJ0ikGSbkTFLWGG-Cfm2Lw-2IIm3rLdOycQvniDY7LO9NTJYdWv-FDnPH16HYPIaycRIlpY0byQRUtASqDpSiprpgMwQ_WrEb3m8qxRiyvA5NQGSnP61JiTczpRB4msWeYW-XkjViQlCKZhksbdkLJsyS9JGs8c_yig/s4032/IMG_4386.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlmD9yHUasJXjGNHRhaJ0ikGSbkTFLWGG-Cfm2Lw-2IIm3rLdOycQvniDY7LO9NTJYdWv-FDnPH16HYPIaycRIlpY0byQRUtASqDpSiprpgMwQ_WrEb3m8qxRiyvA5NQGSnP61JiTczpRB4msWeYW-XkjViQlCKZhksbdkLJsyS9JGs8c_yig/w300-h400/IMG_4386.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The scraps that are left will be tossed as they are small and useless. I am pleased with how little waste I had when making these cards. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I set up another hat and got the ribbing done. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ztVydIgVzH9ed3Fy9G56ztoS8VmjS0iabZMM34fXVkjYiVqA_-N61IJedWFa7Kxk-4JWVbjwnwXEfoUF2-6MnVMRjV26w7mCh_LGfsQ5zoz1SFLQz7BXR4mMBDyafcFtEwdOTeRwwu_aPFl6FYp328h9Rkn3JX7nL0JmDYNltt6ML0ezEY0e/s4032/IMG_4387.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ztVydIgVzH9ed3Fy9G56ztoS8VmjS0iabZMM34fXVkjYiVqA_-N61IJedWFa7Kxk-4JWVbjwnwXEfoUF2-6MnVMRjV26w7mCh_LGfsQ5zoz1SFLQz7BXR4mMBDyafcFtEwdOTeRwwu_aPFl6FYp328h9Rkn3JX7nL0JmDYNltt6ML0ezEY0e/w400-h300/IMG_4387.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am now ready to start on the spiral part. This hat is for me. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> Though yesterday had lots of snow showers, very little snow stuck to the ground. It was melting fast. The roads were in good driving conditions. Mt Uniacke had the most snow on the ground but the roads were fine. The storm that was predicted didn't materialize like planned. That was nice for people who have to commute to work. </span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I was thrilled that my hip didn't tip forward in the past 3 weeks. I am way more relaxed and that is allowing the joints to shift around into place. My back is bothering me some and I will have to work on that. Part is how I stand and part is soreness in some muscles. I should be able to do more this spring as I am in a much better place than I was last spring. </span><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I had a major glucose low late yesterday afternoon. I am going to have to try and have a piece of fruit mid afternoon to see if that will help. It was a bit scary as I didn't have any symptoms but decided to test before I went out for dinner. I am glad I did. I had apple juice before I left. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I am out again today. The car is having an oil change plus recall work done on it. Daughter-in-law is picking me up and we are going for breakfast and </span></span></span>then a bit of shopping. I will have lunch and do a bit more shopping before I come home. I am not sure what I will get done at home but I would like to start picking out the smocking so I can work on it. I will knit tonight. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time..........................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-57977976829411117512024-03-12T07:50:00.001-03:002024-03-12T07:50:18.216-03:00Another Busy Day<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was a grey, foggy, rainy, snowy day with a high of 4.7C. This morning it is 1C with snow flurries. It is suppose to snow a bit with a high of 2C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out the door early to go to Dartmouth. My drive was foggy and misty. Daughter-in-law was ahead of me and she said there was not fog. The weather in Dartmouth was either rain or not rain until noon when big fluffy flakes of snow fell for 20 minutes. It didn't stick to the ground. The drive home was good. Foggy with mist but no snow. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">We had a great time in Dartmouth. We went to Costco and got a few items but browsed. It wasn't busy so we wandered up and down all the aisles killing time. It was fun to look at everything and talk about things. Our next stop was Walmart but we didn't wander in there. It was busier so we got our things and left. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">We had a wonderful lunch of loaded potato soup, salad, and bread. Perfect for a wet day. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once home, the weather tried to snow but not much happened with it. In fact it was nice enough that the people across the street got the street hockey stuff out. The boy stands up at my garage door and shoots the ball into the net and dad sends it back up to him. I am so glad they have a place they can do this safely. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have eaten too much and am feeling stuffed. My weight is up a bit so back to eating my "rations". I don't want to gain weight so I will be careful until I have the two pounds off. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had quite a bit of time to work on projects in the afternoon. I got the trellis stitch done on the doll's chemise. It was a simple stitch to do and went quite quickly.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipeGdd0POKdi-IK85PKQ5P1eD_RixGxdU0Cxc6BU0PoIT8av5fo-T4fO4xLWS3jyPIs8Pq0bbYVYAOG3ILtoXRmEIOdgUHHC52TzJqEIwhZQlyRlpCEQZ5HOk5j3wBmqkHLT-R0WAe3HCdstp-HTwyV-2IKm5cQDmdqsONIhOH0tVBkTNXrvu1/s4032/IMG_4381.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipeGdd0POKdi-IK85PKQ5P1eD_RixGxdU0Cxc6BU0PoIT8av5fo-T4fO4xLWS3jyPIs8Pq0bbYVYAOG3ILtoXRmEIOdgUHHC52TzJqEIwhZQlyRlpCEQZ5HOk5j3wBmqkHLT-R0WAe3HCdstp-HTwyV-2IKm5cQDmdqsONIhOH0tVBkTNXrvu1/w400-h300/IMG_4381.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">There is one more row of smocking to do and I have never done that stitch. I look forward to doing it.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent the rest of the afternoon working on cards. I ran out of double sided tape in the dispenser so had to use the roll I had. I finished up the 3 cards I had designed.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj200QPxN0fnMBpedMPx5oZJnTwI10YZONvCyOQ479B8ZHZKroE8JuSBKlbZO2CxcSRXfrwR4foUHpQ3pE1QBVDL4ezCtKbMBhEm5Pvi3DV-Iqssri7Cosjnh8i5Y1EKqNLz07N8591zl6kKmKDzGqInqCXlzrwpMDN-h9kF_A0WlsW4m4E3GM2/s720/Cards%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="720" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj200QPxN0fnMBpedMPx5oZJnTwI10YZONvCyOQ479B8ZHZKroE8JuSBKlbZO2CxcSRXfrwR4foUHpQ3pE1QBVDL4ezCtKbMBhEm5Pvi3DV-Iqssri7Cosjnh8i5Y1EKqNLz07N8591zl6kKmKDzGqInqCXlzrwpMDN-h9kF_A0WlsW4m4E3GM2/w454-h255/Cards%201.jpg" width="454" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">With these cards done, I will start to cut out the next 6 cards using a different layout. I need to buy glue and tape so I can make them. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I also looked for a wine bottle tag and have found this <a href="http://stampininspirations.blogspot.com/2010/12/wine-bottle-tag-cards-template-svg-file.html" target="_blank">one</a> I can cut out on the Cricut. Her svg file does not work so I used the hand cut one and sized it per her instructions. I am going to make one to see if I have the right weight paper. If I do, then I will proceed to make a few of them. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the counted cross stitch picture and got it done. I am very pleased with it. It will be used in the last part of the journal. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCIfmqTeAMC4OaoS6sOPhS6ZdNeEePXQB9ABVsvfg3xIiVocX-HwEh1-v56UHUDwEX5FO782Uhvn9nzwo76XMlyXF0xx6Wa0zbVR51xZAd_g5OYpljOigxydcxZuaOBFJFns6Gk0xra6p4PHCwHWXKAqE_cPjJ2hNBpWEAd6IdJ5BBSwh1GmM/s4032/IMG_4382.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCIfmqTeAMC4OaoS6sOPhS6ZdNeEePXQB9ABVsvfg3xIiVocX-HwEh1-v56UHUDwEX5FO782Uhvn9nzwo76XMlyXF0xx6Wa0zbVR51xZAd_g5OYpljOigxydcxZuaOBFJFns6Gk0xra6p4PHCwHWXKAqE_cPjJ2hNBpWEAd6IdJ5BBSwh1GmM/w300-h400/IMG_4382.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I am feeling much better about driving into Dartmouth again. My memory muscles are back again. I will be going in when the weather is nicer so I can start buying some Christmas gifts. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I have two appointments on Monday. One for physio in the morning and one for the Wellness Center in the afternoon. I will be tired as it is going to be one active day for me. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> My last appointment for this week is tomorrow and I will be happy to be home after that for a few days. I need time to clean the house and do laundry. I feel like I have done very little in the house the last 10 days. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I have osteopathy this </span></span></span>morning and will be coming home right afterwards. I want to do the last row of smocking on the chemise and do some sewing on the wine bottle bags. I want to knit on socks tonight if I have wound the yarn into a cake. If not, I will start another hat for myself. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time........................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-77817707549042618012024-03-11T07:07:00.001-03:002024-03-11T07:07:21.769-03:00Out To Watch Soccer<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was cloudy and grey with a high of 4.9C. It started to rain and the wind blew hard. About an inch of rain fell. This morning it is cloudy and 4C. We are to have flurries today with snow tonight. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did the balance sheet quickly yesterday. I was surprised as I had wondered if I would have a mistake that I couldn't find. But no, everything went well and I was done in less than 30 minutes. I did get a load of laundry going while I was doing the balance sheet. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had to get some food for lunch yesterday as I was heading in with family to watch grandson's team play their last game of a soccer tournament. It was nail biting and heart racing through the whole game. Grandson's team lost but it was a very well matched game. They placed 4th in the tournament which was great. Though the players train together, not all of them have played together.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The tournament was put on by one of the soccer clubs and they did a great job. They invited a team from New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and PEI along with 3 top teams from Nova Scotia. I was told all of the games played were close in scores which meant the teams were equal in ability. That made for a lot of excitement. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Grandson played well. On Friday he scored and was playing a position he normally doesn't play. That was amazing to hear about. His team won one, lost one on Saturday. They performed well. There was at least one scout out looking at the players and he said hello to son and grandson. Grandson did an ID camp at that university. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">On our way home from the tournament, it started to rain and by 8 pm it was pouring rain and blowing hard. I have to say it was noisy and annoying. The next storm is coming and it is bringing snow tonight. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">None done as I was gone all afternoon. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was able to think about the next 2 sets of cards I want to make. Both will use up all the paper (no scraps). I will add some dimension to them. I also have chosen a gift card holder to make which I will also add dimension to. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I may sew up the wine bottle bags and mug rugs next as I will be home only part of each day for the next few days. They are quick to do and I can leave them when I am done to pick up the next day. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did finish the hat last night. I will probably give it to daughter-in-law as I have the yarn to make another one for myself. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28Ew_1O7NqJIjVUP6_hVx78t9o1efiLxqwZzYuazuBgXJVe_8J1hD4DnGeyfAZlzo9hpUZh89sR-HhhxevnsEzulSe_SXCUjmknS6lnPnQmM5dJLx6hNqESnvjlS_yZdJN4gUdwrTU_BhIsORO7k0krCfAGyPOqxlpAv2BTdn2Oa0zYwugVPB/s4032/IMG_4372.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28Ew_1O7NqJIjVUP6_hVx78t9o1efiLxqwZzYuazuBgXJVe_8J1hD4DnGeyfAZlzo9hpUZh89sR-HhhxevnsEzulSe_SXCUjmknS6lnPnQmM5dJLx6hNqESnvjlS_yZdJN4gUdwrTU_BhIsORO7k0krCfAGyPOqxlpAv2BTdn2Oa0zYwugVPB/w400-h300/IMG_4372.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have to wind the next sock yarn into a cake so I can start making them. I am excited to see how the yarn will look knit up. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxTMahJfXfsGai4CZUddK_uHuYx10WAbO7h2jrvxORI7xG0E2Hwfx90ZZZO-Oj2fAktyuSvEFhtnjN37QyGRnFAVIICQKcmMVJ3GATECrSmfpuxnaNmFdHOZ2Js1gYBzsZPkJxBsdhsl0HckvRV7Ia2wFBNxVhCuNWrycWathhOlU2enPYPtj/s1920/IMG_3620.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxTMahJfXfsGai4CZUddK_uHuYx10WAbO7h2jrvxORI7xG0E2Hwfx90ZZZO-Oj2fAktyuSvEFhtnjN37QyGRnFAVIICQKcmMVJ3GATECrSmfpuxnaNmFdHOZ2Js1gYBzsZPkJxBsdhsl0HckvRV7Ia2wFBNxVhCuNWrycWathhOlU2enPYPtj/w225-h400/IMG_3620.JPG" width="225" /></a></div></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Today</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am out to Dartmouth this morning to pick up daughter-in-law and go shopping for 3 hours. Once home, I will try to either smock on the doll's chemise or do the 3 cards I have laid out. Tonight I want to finish the cross stitch picture and get it ready for the journal. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time..............................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-33499043486176106572024-03-10T07:16:00.003-03:002024-03-10T07:16:54.345-03:00The Garlic Has Sprouted<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Though not sunny, it wasn't really dull yesterday. We had clouds, wind and a high of 4.1C. This morning it is cloudy and 0C. Today we are to have rain and a high of 4C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">My morning was crazy. I started out cleaning the spare room and while the floors were drying I started working on my taxes. When I lifted my head, it was almost noon. And I only stopped as I was basically done and knew the how much I have to pay. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After lunch, I finished the spare bedroom and am very happy with it. I need to wash the window but it can wait for a few days. It will be warm at the end of the week. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I walked over to see my friend in the late afternoon and she was doing her taxes. She isn't done as she has to do the business side next. After a chat, we went for a walk and she took off to watch her oldest grandson play hockey. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The walk went well and, though slow, I am walking better. The cracking yesterday morning left me with little pain and I have had more cracking this morning. Things are shifting into place even more. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">We took a short walk to the back of the house and talked about under the deck. I am going to try doing it myself with the help of her two grandsons. I lifted the burlap off the garlic and they have sprouted. Lots of garlic for this fall. Hurrah!</span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I got the 4 red blocks quilted and called it a day. The quilt is getting awkward to handle now but I will win the war with it. My plan is to put the last two rows together and then sew them onto the main quilt. That way I will only have to wrestle it less than if I put each row on separately. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent time looking at my cards and put a bit of shine on one of them. I was ready to go and gas up the car and visit my friend. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I unknit the decreased part of the hat and knit another 5 rows. I now have to knit 4 more rows to get the length. Then I can finish it. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> Though I hate doing taxes, I realize I am not living at the poverty level. I have an average income for a single person in Canada. I am living debt free and am grateful I can do things without a lot of financial worry. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> The soreness of the massage paid off. Things are shifting into place allowing me to be more mobile. I still am not 100% nor will I be. But I am feeling like I can do more outside than I could last year. I will tackle what I can and hire someone to do the rest. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> My thoughts went to using up what I have and I will be continuing with this for the year. I am not going to be anal about it as I know I have to buy backing and batting for the next quilt. I know I may have to buy some supplies. What I am trying to do is not buy fabric for a project and then have it sit on the shelf for months on end. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I have to try to do yoga and then do the balance sheet. Once done I am going to enjoy the rest of the day. I want to smock, do 3 cards, and lay out the next 4 blocks of the cardinal quilt. The only thing I have to do while I am working on the balance sheet is a load of laundry. It is to be a bit of a fun day for me. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Until the next time..................................................................</span></span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-14930058253490902582024-03-09T07:27:00.001-04:002024-03-09T07:27:39.343-04:00The Quilt Is Growing Larger<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was cloudy but not dark and gloomy. There were times the wind blew hard. The high got to -0.2C. This morning it is cloudy and -3C. It is suppose to clear off and be sunny with a high of 8C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had my massage yesterday morning and left quite sore. I blamed myself for working through some quite sore spots. I didn't feel they were so sore that the therapist needed to stop. The last spot she worked on was the sorest and she did back off on it. It is the spot that hurts the most during a flare up. On the up side, my knee loved the massage and has no pain or stiffness in it at this time. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once home, I sat with heat on my sore spots and hoped I wasn't having a flare up. I did do some housework but it was hard to do. I was sore and achy. I kept asking myself why and then blaming myself for not saying stop. I finally had to stop thinking about it and do what I could. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I woke up at 2 am and moved in bed. There were 4 cracks in my right hip area. I moved again and one crack in my left hip area. Another move a bit later and a crack in my back. Things were shifting back into place and the pain was almost gone. So much so, I slept in this morning. I have some pain but nothing compared to yesterday. Everything shifted into place that needed to and I am sure it was causing me the pain yesterday. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I checked my glucose reading yesterday and I had a low at dinner. I thought I ate enough at lunch but it seems like I need to find more dense carb foods. I may try apples at noon vs having applesauce. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did work on the quilt yesterday. I got all the grey squares quilted. I am still seeing issues where I sew the blocks together and need to work on that. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimayaT1yuTEzQFGOACfzRAS9Jnja1KxhHQGAc8doCc1ffmQ1Rblj4FNhjjLWWgJUmr8Fr5qwGahVLKIqe_JsXszZzLIBAr4uzKgkeOoez-HKmh752A8RCEnsJeKEFCB8dS-Vxp15cbmT0rC9YM6ix8_nLpS3stM1Gq4WefUjfD_8bhWgiQtpdO/s4032/IMG_4370.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimayaT1yuTEzQFGOACfzRAS9Jnja1KxhHQGAc8doCc1ffmQ1Rblj4FNhjjLWWgJUmr8Fr5qwGahVLKIqe_JsXszZzLIBAr4uzKgkeOoez-HKmh752A8RCEnsJeKEFCB8dS-Vxp15cbmT0rC9YM6ix8_nLpS3stM1Gq4WefUjfD_8bhWgiQtpdO/w400-h300/IMG_4370.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The quilt is getting heavy and awkward to handle but I did manage it by rolling it up and holding it high in my lap where necessary. I think this is the maximum size of quilt I will be able to quilt as you go. I would do it this process for lap quilts (36" x 48"). </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I made card #3 and am happy with it. They are getting easier to make though I work very hard at having them look well balanced. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToH6wY8ydScMemeNdYdqk2sf8Uv67wIgsEwZ8RRXc2FjPoOUqlaNPYqXFrDC-6NwhPURhYNnPayDI2jHV5aGna6fHPWB9Lg82FOSv_xoXcpO0QvKOek0fNKa5U12WaE109D0bYotPWjVbhcNbVwImdfGEeT2rYcxc7gleFYyOoEbvWOdjBbBW/s4032/IMG_4371.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjToH6wY8ydScMemeNdYdqk2sf8Uv67wIgsEwZ8RRXc2FjPoOUqlaNPYqXFrDC-6NwhPURhYNnPayDI2jHV5aGna6fHPWB9Lg82FOSv_xoXcpO0QvKOek0fNKa5U12WaE109D0bYotPWjVbhcNbVwImdfGEeT2rYcxc7gleFYyOoEbvWOdjBbBW/w300-h400/IMG_4371.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The inside of the card has the a plaid strip and a cut out on the bottom. Using the scraps is a lot of fun and I am hoping there will be very little left over to put into recycling. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I found a person who has videos out that focuses on using up all the paper when making cards and helping newbies get started and organized. I really enjoy her videos and ideas. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the hat last night and am going to take the decrease rows out and do 5 more rows on the body of the hat. It is too short for me. But, I love it as it is so soft and warm on my head. Just like the burgundy one I made last year. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Today</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I need to do yoga first thing this morning, then housework. I also need to put gas in the car before lunch. This afternoon I want to quilt the red squares on the quilt and make another card. If I have time I would like to do one row of smocking. Tonight I will unknit and hopefully finish the hat. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time................................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-69703990782931066622024-03-08T07:14:00.003-04:002024-03-08T07:17:12.114-04:00I Had A Fun Afternoon<p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was grey, glum, and very wet. Two inches of rain fell and the high got to 3.4C. This morning it is snowing lightly and -1C. We are to have a mix of sun, clouds, and a few flurries with a high of 1C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out early to get my hair cut and lucked out that I was between showers when I got in and out of the car. When I stopped at the scrapbooking store, it was pouring rain. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The rain continued all day and it was a bit worrisome. On our streets, you could see water coming down the side of the road in waves. The ditches had water in them and were running quickly to the big culvert. On the way into town, the ditches were full of brown water that was moving quickly. There was water on the roads in town but I didn't hear if any businesses flooded. The rain stopped in the early evening and then it started to snow lightly during the night. The roads are bare this morning so I am assuming they were salted during the night. The storm is gone thank goodness. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had chicken that I had cooked in 7 spice, garlic, and lemon juice. It was okay but not as exciting as I thought it would be. The next container I will add a sauce to the meat. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Elliott had a day of sleeping and was still wanting to be under a blanket last evening. He is a great sleeper on dull grey days. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QFAftF0p7MXnTx_oAbNlSJzMdElXVvsg8dFu7gHwTI1v0WLeNYlk_yVSa_LrqIJYHbevUO5LEt0kKmpkHFtpnlX2ge_tBwXKZ2ac5xY_tEI5952dnrsuYadoG27wPfOcwlmIMbLiANhcvXzTW5Z2j_sNk8auGhzGED4_GQYAa8veKB2Poxsc/s1920/IMG_4368.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0QFAftF0p7MXnTx_oAbNlSJzMdElXVvsg8dFu7gHwTI1v0WLeNYlk_yVSa_LrqIJYHbevUO5LEt0kKmpkHFtpnlX2ge_tBwXKZ2ac5xY_tEI5952dnrsuYadoG27wPfOcwlmIMbLiANhcvXzTW5Z2j_sNk8auGhzGED4_GQYAa8veKB2Poxsc/w225-h400/IMG_4368.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p></p></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent the afternoon playing. I finished hand sewing the long seam on the back of the quilt. I am happy that job is done and I can start quilting the row. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">My next little job was to make a card. I put on the video showing the process and made my first card. I am very pleased with it. I used some gems which I bought at the scrap booking store. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41U4AaMiSkI-44MPqWw5CYm0fzthZ-_MitFaStpiRCuadUPP-ewVlFfUNf47BMw3HMRgeSBvO3YZeh1mAgdrm5gIlaXMIogdDf7iapD4QC4NKtuwSVAEaYEPqJYo8rs65yL3AcmAdd-dWf1bA2g95o95EiRppvqIFFQ3TlYhWse8RKpVF5Pao/s4032/IMG_4362.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41U4AaMiSkI-44MPqWw5CYm0fzthZ-_MitFaStpiRCuadUPP-ewVlFfUNf47BMw3HMRgeSBvO3YZeh1mAgdrm5gIlaXMIogdDf7iapD4QC4NKtuwSVAEaYEPqJYo8rs65yL3AcmAdd-dWf1bA2g95o95EiRppvqIFFQ3TlYhWse8RKpVF5Pao/w300-h400/IMG_4362.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am very pleased with it. I added a strip of paper and a cut out to the inside. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTv1185ui_uD1NaNrnJ2iLs2LfwA9Kn830K48Y6BzYukn2xHmDfG6jJwqTQvz5uwpDwztAyw3md3CuzdAdYQgxiaSt1dJEdm1Bbpl_Duah9U9rodWJsd5mcl8Sap4dVKDsyUGm-f1ceeMaw-6vIADRfetPuvND-MVEH_FBq5SzUi8XXFcz2so/s4032/IMG_4361.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTv1185ui_uD1NaNrnJ2iLs2LfwA9Kn830K48Y6BzYukn2xHmDfG6jJwqTQvz5uwpDwztAyw3md3CuzdAdYQgxiaSt1dJEdm1Bbpl_Duah9U9rodWJsd5mcl8Sap4dVKDsyUGm-f1ceeMaw-6vIADRfetPuvND-MVEH_FBq5SzUi8XXFcz2so/w300-h400/IMG_4361.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Next on the list was to smock the next row on the doll's chemise. It is the trellis stitch done between rows 1 and 2. I counted a lot to make sure I did the right number of stitches going down. Once I had to fix a mistake. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB1mtM9QRPvpnC_UwQpGUFxFZ3Bm4_OX-efccF8oPqQn4fonTB-FFrcHRFxsToXGc7Iz-zsXEG-BBOg6Gspggs5LdXGvU82RIh4wKdX8y-r0tCDhQpUwdPPc3QQfn7N69PSl5wiNxsSevLfh-mH0qOruJuzHMF2KXv4jOFkjjwMPfE_fUe1bv/s4032/IMG_4363.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB1mtM9QRPvpnC_UwQpGUFxFZ3Bm4_OX-efccF8oPqQn4fonTB-FFrcHRFxsToXGc7Iz-zsXEG-BBOg6Gspggs5LdXGvU82RIh4wKdX8y-r0tCDhQpUwdPPc3QQfn7N69PSl5wiNxsSevLfh-mH0qOruJuzHMF2KXv4jOFkjjwMPfE_fUe1bv/w400-h300/IMG_4363.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on it being well done. My smocking muscle memory is returning slowly. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7n3kSVK1YR5yL3glo5gQ0hgiFHX4oMV9xbICgDAbdjA3MDTljtJoAGBQj-cDuHKBKWkCTQ-EKTQKQv052UZ72GzomODvShrjXg2L-bGklf3-KyD_Odg6RFQ2_-0V232v-sJECbOXmybiuexsJEAj_wNuUxXcH6cQuOqa5MHH3ypNBQnKAic9/s4032/IMG_4364.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7n3kSVK1YR5yL3glo5gQ0hgiFHX4oMV9xbICgDAbdjA3MDTljtJoAGBQj-cDuHKBKWkCTQ-EKTQKQv052UZ72GzomODvShrjXg2L-bGklf3-KyD_Odg6RFQ2_-0V232v-sJECbOXmybiuexsJEAj_wNuUxXcH6cQuOqa5MHH3ypNBQnKAic9/w400-h300/IMG_4364.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">And with enough time left over, I made another card. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZXErvzceyfDSSXqpFZlGLZSGuGebAb2ajogkkPyGWPMl-Td_KOFk4_2M5V0lUYRE0Vx6N9YgU5Y5ARyjvmYGdLypINEToNytw4aU3akJPDaDQ6rBlXgbYTBza1zugTFrwpPN98_5rtplxS5V9d5SogWa9E5uZbKRLS_6X6P4oKNXfY2BCp43/s4032/IMG_4365.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZXErvzceyfDSSXqpFZlGLZSGuGebAb2ajogkkPyGWPMl-Td_KOFk4_2M5V0lUYRE0Vx6N9YgU5Y5ARyjvmYGdLypINEToNytw4aU3akJPDaDQ6rBlXgbYTBza1zugTFrwpPN98_5rtplxS5V9d5SogWa9E5uZbKRLS_6X6P4oKNXfY2BCp43/w300-h400/IMG_4365.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I added a strip of paper and a cut out to the inside of this one as I want to use up the scraps of paper. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTvq4EQGzU5vi-FdUHZhb8FAM3pkdeJ1U2WWx3CyE32RG-PDkm8uMG9RyzXrmpwh35v_tLafLaHHAf1kx8pdm0-6Av2xqwiXXa-ChkosFobfAMOUjwIvXwMcNCYFOHs1JNYT7KmMRv81LDAiBhl_94LWGbDL-wsCnX7taJXl5Ix2XVtubCLgC/s4032/IMG_4366.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTvq4EQGzU5vi-FdUHZhb8FAM3pkdeJ1U2WWx3CyE32RG-PDkm8uMG9RyzXrmpwh35v_tLafLaHHAf1kx8pdm0-6Av2xqwiXXa-ChkosFobfAMOUjwIvXwMcNCYFOHs1JNYT7KmMRv81LDAiBhl_94LWGbDL-wsCnX7taJXl5Ix2XVtubCLgC/w300-h400/IMG_4366.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The two cards together. </span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyU7yiRhRP8PUeUM9MPDiSKanWyAYlkLeyG8840BqkrnxySswUxdzD64u7VqhMaVVUFcVhcLkCO0nGGUGJic5ioYoKHQn4WhYIurdKoRkDj10cYBZw0wDsdS1WkLm3xAYnkHYGwvPfZOja4yu3Hul9odVZqpvyFs2DLCtzWcoQb36IwTOGjgA/s4032/IMG_4367.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyU7yiRhRP8PUeUM9MPDiSKanWyAYlkLeyG8840BqkrnxySswUxdzD64u7VqhMaVVUFcVhcLkCO0nGGUGJic5ioYoKHQn4WhYIurdKoRkDj10cYBZw0wDsdS1WkLm3xAYnkHYGwvPfZOja4yu3Hul9odVZqpvyFs2DLCtzWcoQb36IwTOGjgA/w400-h300/IMG_4367.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have the inside sentiment stamp and will stamp them once all the cards are completed. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I knit on the hat last night and am ready to start the decreasing rows. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41ciR1XGkTOc0X8wV7ZX9YBK0xhNhAF15dIKdYAuNCBoIuqY6wzy5WGSfhcx-Sv2sQ3C1tM2ToeQexBSYBVCaHXzDr3HKCMw_T4MLCUm0IsPXP56hVNzgin7R3o4kCPIokiwvDbGlJdHosG2CQunV6MgNSvY36KxSvmPAbBJZlVVkTn5sb3uW/s4032/IMG_4369.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi41ciR1XGkTOc0X8wV7ZX9YBK0xhNhAF15dIKdYAuNCBoIuqY6wzy5WGSfhcx-Sv2sQ3C1tM2ToeQexBSYBVCaHXzDr3HKCMw_T4MLCUm0IsPXP56hVNzgin7R3o4kCPIokiwvDbGlJdHosG2CQunV6MgNSvY36KxSvmPAbBJZlVVkTn5sb3uW/w400-h300/IMG_4369.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">This has been a fun little project and once done, I will finish up the cross stitch picture and start on the next pair of socks. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I played with my diet yesterday and I need to increase my carbs at noon. I was quite low at dinner. This is the hard meal for me to get right as I haven't eaten a big meal at noon for years. </span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I spent my day enjoying what I was doing rather than striving for perfection. I got a lot more done in the afternoon than I had expected. I noticed that I was more relaxed than I have been for a long time. </span><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I am still working through the first module on perfectionism. It is helping me think about what I have been doing and why I do or don't do certain things. It is hard but I am working on accepting what I do is well done even if it isn't perfect. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span> I enjoyed making the two cards realizing that I can donate them if they don't sell. I am happy with what I accomplished and know that I can do it. </span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I have a massage first thing and this will be my last one for a while. Once home, I want to do some tidying up before lunch and </span></span></span>then have fun sewing and crafting. I will work on the cross stitch picture tonight. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time........................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-55837996449096650002024-03-07T07:35:00.000-04:002024-03-07T07:35:00.863-04:00Another Storm Has Arrived<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was cloudy and warm with a high of 10.2C. This morning it is raining and 2C. We are to have rain, freezing rain, ice pellets, and a high of 5C. It is suppose to snow overnight. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out for physio yesterday morning. It was a great session with lots of positives. The SI joint is in its proper place. There was very little cracking going on as my body has relaxed and everything is good. I did the exercises and did 400 lb leg presses. I was quite proud of myself for doing that. I left the session quite happy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I went to see family for a bit after physio. They are over covid though I wore a mask most of the time. We had a great visit and lunch and I came home as they were busy with other things. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did a bit of tidying up, visiting with Elliott and relaxing before I headed downstairs. Later in the afternoon, I took recycling out to the curb for pick up. That meant I had to take recycling up from the basement and from the kitchen. I filled 2 bags full. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I ate more yesterday and felt good. I am ready to eat a more balanced diet today. I will increase the amount of carbs I can eat at lunch and dinner. I haven't gained weight and am working on maintaining at this weight. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had a relaxing afternoon in the basement. I got half of the seam hand sewn on the back of the quilt. That was 24" of tiny stitches. My hands started to hurt so I stopped. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I decided to cut out cards and I spent an hour or so doing that. I had chosen the prints and it took a while to choose the plain colours. I decided on yellow and a dark pink. I cut, made a mistake, thought how to fix it, and continued on. I have 6 card fronts cut out ready to put together. I laid out 3 cards.</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FBtOEk8iXuemrI_cv4BqNuE6WI9XvkhajFus7fZDar1tbrXY5nFyW1-fWa8ysPB9NMLiRess5kvExx3fXz9SXoIx9thWb4BSqjibqyF-YeaXpOTmR_L-0rxUSKRlngR44SubxzFnN7y9y9IYrt7DF5HH7ffrJDW1GVmN2XGO_X6bo3y0bsQN/s4032/IMG_4355.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FBtOEk8iXuemrI_cv4BqNuE6WI9XvkhajFus7fZDar1tbrXY5nFyW1-fWa8ysPB9NMLiRess5kvExx3fXz9SXoIx9thWb4BSqjibqyF-YeaXpOTmR_L-0rxUSKRlngR44SubxzFnN7y9y9IYrt7DF5HH7ffrJDW1GVmN2XGO_X6bo3y0bsQN/w400-h300/IMG_4355.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I will have 2 of each print with 4 backgrounds in yellow and 2 in the dark pink. The cut outs are picked and I am ready to work on assembling these cards. I will need to watch the video to make sure I am doing the order correctly. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">There are some scraps of the paper left over to cut down and put a strip on the inside of the card. I will look at the cut out pieces and see if I will put a piece on the inside. I need to get a stamp to put a greeting on the inside. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I cast on yarn to make a hat. This yarn was sent to me by daughter and I made us hats from it in burgundy. It is lovely and soft to work with. I also love the tweedy look it has when knit. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8SioGjel8h0lEKKwGzAiqen5c0H4solIT6zC9mx5y7asLWnID6-Hgi18hMKLvdt7961AREdWJMCt5ucrE1GmEShHahxH2wgJ3wRJrUBSx6Z_8NoosXyIpwH5vWBw8hPcGsNBqa9rw7KZq7QB2twWZLx3k0mQjkYpMIRwipXgHBgftbWmpTtN/s4032/IMG_4358.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM8SioGjel8h0lEKKwGzAiqen5c0H4solIT6zC9mx5y7asLWnID6-Hgi18hMKLvdt7961AREdWJMCt5ucrE1GmEShHahxH2wgJ3wRJrUBSx6Z_8NoosXyIpwH5vWBw8hPcGsNBqa9rw7KZq7QB2twWZLx3k0mQjkYpMIRwipXgHBgftbWmpTtN/w400-h300/IMG_4358.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">As I know the pattern quite well, I sit and knit. I did 18 rows last night. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48-z5RMrf7O__4TM5Ra3hKktEYTp8ZCGwWBhnaQNE3DezfBD2T0k3-nzEtFTuzky2whJ6620fIVK5S_pFfG3y6SlJplZj9fgJ7p1yrug8ZmUnZ3nXPioiVFbqcpXjjQl1RfSokuuMyAQul4mS7vaZEWxFzsfJxHca5PcLHwVPd_nUgGFkeWqu/s4032/IMG_4357.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg48-z5RMrf7O__4TM5Ra3hKktEYTp8ZCGwWBhnaQNE3DezfBD2T0k3-nzEtFTuzky2whJ6620fIVK5S_pFfG3y6SlJplZj9fgJ7p1yrug8ZmUnZ3nXPioiVFbqcpXjjQl1RfSokuuMyAQul4mS7vaZEWxFzsfJxHca5PcLHwVPd_nUgGFkeWqu/w400-h300/IMG_4357.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did look at the counted cross stitch picture and need to figure out where I want to cross stitch the border around it. I will get it done in the next couple of days. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I am pleased with my progress at physio. I am much more flexible and stronger than I have been. I do worry about falling down the stairs but I am doing the right things to avoid that happening. I have stopped worrying about having surgery as I have very little pain in the joints. Most of the pain I have comes from tight muscles, tendons, and one cranky nerve. Upon reflecting I have come a long ways since September. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I had an anxiety attack over failure yesterday. I really had to work hard to get over it. Part of it was failing in physio (which I am not). Most of it was about making cards. It was time to make them and I am glad I did. I am still a bit worried about them not selling but have come to the conclusion that I will donate them to a women's shelter if they don't. That helped me settle down a lot. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> It has really rained since midnight. The ditch has a lot of water in it and running like a creek. The storm is to be short lived but it is doing its best to drop all its moisture on us. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I have to go out and get my hair cut and then I want to go to the scrapbooking store to see if they have a stamp I want. I want to look at card stock they have on sale and buy a few pieces of it. Once home, I hope to do some laundry, tidy up a bit, and then settle down to sewing and crafting. I will monitor the weather and see if I need to salt the driveway. I will knit tonight. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Until the next time.............................................................</span></span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-89086681103654822742024-03-06T07:11:00.001-04:002024-03-06T07:11:40.295-04:00Keeping My Thoughts Positive<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was full sunshine until late in the afternoon when the clouds started to come in. The high got to 7C. This morning it is 8C and we've had rain and the fog is coming in. It is to be dull and damp today with a high of 10C. We are under a rain warning that is to last until Friday. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I got yoga done yesterday. Worked on the moves/stretches and did them to the best of my ability. I am having less pain doing them and even during the day. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once done yoga, I washed the three living room windows. It was kill mould day. I sprayed, washed, rinsed, and cleaned the inside of the windows and the bottom panes on the outside. I stood back and admired them. It is still too cool to take the windows apart to clean the rest but I will do that when it warms up. At least the mould is gone on the inside. I am hoping that washing the windows with isopropyl alcohol keeps the mould at bay for a while. I did bleach them when I started to clean them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once the windows were done, I swept the living room floor and then cleaned the stairs down to the front door. That job is done for now. It gets dirty quickly but I don't anal over it as it is the only way to come into the house. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lastly, I cleaned up the table, marinaded and cook chicken, and relaxed while I ate lunch. It was a great morning in which I didn't allow myself to stress out over things. I made sure my anxiety level remained low. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent time in the sewing room. I quilted the one square that needed to be done and discovered I had quilted another square wrong. I had a chuckle as I had thought it would happen and fixed it. The row was attached to the quilt and is ready to have the back seam hand sewn. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKRhJ_1e7SQj71DTs-_TbHcvTIxkQgKnJvEyFLlkXlVXggu32IpFRIRI2dbOctAEk2Uf9-AJVBFTpJzsze_LBWCKagulxZ2fBrsDa1UAGwtIG_IkhO8JkSxF946gqFuUEeewG0B9eiNJt-6QX_PSvyjUeOOz_PCdBsps7uJ5KoI5Nf4qGxy84/s4032/IMG_4349.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKKRhJ_1e7SQj71DTs-_TbHcvTIxkQgKnJvEyFLlkXlVXggu32IpFRIRI2dbOctAEk2Uf9-AJVBFTpJzsze_LBWCKagulxZ2fBrsDa1UAGwtIG_IkhO8JkSxF946gqFuUEeewG0B9eiNJt-6QX_PSvyjUeOOz_PCdBsps7uJ5KoI5Nf4qGxy84/w400-h300/IMG_4349.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The quilt is now 48" square. I am loving it. It is getting heavy to handle now but I am still able to manage it. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had some time before dinner so I sat in the family room and smocked row 2. I found this row easier to do as row one has stabilized the piece. I had forgotten about that. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizH8Fz_HSYfz9EtRb2r1D96uYTRipzVgxFJKGNdpn8Y6hyphenhyphen4ygQlmag0X_0OSZdt17b2c52C7CWC1vpcxifrMexpWSzuS2ZHSUcjdYRvVzlMGhU0gLFJN445D_Ty8EB5_JC3NH8R1F-U66QTE0IB8XjqLIla8_UNL4qT_LB0krIbzBFYO_rnjVz/s4032/IMG_4352.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizH8Fz_HSYfz9EtRb2r1D96uYTRipzVgxFJKGNdpn8Y6hyphenhyphen4ygQlmag0X_0OSZdt17b2c52C7CWC1vpcxifrMexpWSzuS2ZHSUcjdYRvVzlMGhU0gLFJN445D_Ty8EB5_JC3NH8R1F-U66QTE0IB8XjqLIla8_UNL4qT_LB0krIbzBFYO_rnjVz/w400-h300/IMG_4352.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had the tv on but didn't watch it much. It was more for company than learning time. I wanted to focus on enjoying the chemise. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I didn't knit again last night but got the main part of the cross stitching done. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCZZo2PBR5K9hJpOEPGEbvWDD-0qxqgzNNbNKouJvag8CTvnI56y_lrpZi4o4BfLS6v-NG5dPm2NZJf-QOKpjlkUNwIoO8k6PJ-PNe4UO4GcvNlcBymQC3u_oHLd5CVnhXNL9uSXm2Mb9T7NYH-XL0s-hu1O8BmTsng93joubktzi0Vn_7rKz/s4032/IMG_4353.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYCZZo2PBR5K9hJpOEPGEbvWDD-0qxqgzNNbNKouJvag8CTvnI56y_lrpZi4o4BfLS6v-NG5dPm2NZJf-QOKpjlkUNwIoO8k6PJ-PNe4UO4GcvNlcBymQC3u_oHLd5CVnhXNL9uSXm2Mb9T7NYH-XL0s-hu1O8BmTsng93joubktzi0Vn_7rKz/w400-h300/IMG_4353.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have to do a border around it and it will be done. I have enjoyed this little project to date. I will be ready to knit again in a couple of days. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I found a workbook and another site to work on understanding my perfectionism. What I read yesterday helped me focus on not being negative about myself. I did notice that I had to do self-talk several times during the day and those really helped me move on. I tried to focus on the positives and it can be hard. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I ate more food yesterday and felt better. I had no headaches or feeling overly tired. I am looking at how to increase my calories safely. Cooking chicken with new spices was exciting and I plan on having them with rice and vegetables. I am also getting out recipes to make other dishes to make and freeze. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I have decided that I am going to head out on Saturday to shop in another community. It will do me good to be away for half a day or longer. I don't have to shop locally though I will continue to support some local businesses. I may try to do this a couple of times a month. I was doing it after </span>osteopathy but stopped for some unknown reason. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> One thing I am working on is the "use what you have" concept. I know I took it to the black and white stage in life and had some guilty feelings about buying fabric. That in turn made me stay at home isolating myself from stores. I wanted to be in control of "using what I have". It spiralled from there to isolating myself from others and denying myself from having enjoyment in my life. I realize, now that I have analyzed it, how much I was hurting my mental health with this.</span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Today</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I have physio this morning and am looking forward to that. After I'm done I want to come home and do a couple of things in the dining area. I may wash the insides of the windows and sweep the floor. I want to quilt on the quilt and do some paper crafts this afternoon. This evening I want to work on the border of the cross stitch picture. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Until the next time........................................................................</span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-44328884014308745892024-03-05T07:14:00.002-04:002024-03-05T07:14:22.580-04:00The Good, The Bad, The Ugly News<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was another lovely sunny day (no drizzle or clouds) with a high of 6.3C. This morning it is clear and -2C. Today it is suppose to cloud up and drizzle later this afternoon. The high is to get to 8C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday morning I did yoga and it went well. I am starting to notice that I have less pain when doing the exercises. I know that I have some weak muscles and tendons and will continue to work on them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once done, I cleaned the living room area. I moved furniture, swept and washed floors. In the end, the room was cleaned and I was happy. If I have time, I may bleach and wash the windows in that area to kill the black mould that has started to show up. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did get all the laundry folded and put away. I also put the blankets I washed back onto the couches. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After lunch, I went to the dietician. It was an interesting visit. I am not considered diabetic anymore which was good news. I am not eating enough carbs which I was wondering but the bad part is I am not eating enough calories. I have put my body into starvation mode. Bad news. My weight is good but she feels I weigh about 5-10 lbs less than I am due to the fact I have quite a bit of excess skin on my arms and some on my belly. Take that away and I am at a good weight for my age and small body structure. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">We talked about body image of which I have had a bad one for many years. It is improving since loosing weight. We talked about perfectionism. I have that which is causing me to have issues. I fit the profile to the "t". This is what I need to work on for the next while. This has caused me a lot of issues in the past and it is going to take time to change over the next long time. I have to stop looking for mistakes and failure and stop criticizing myself or set higher standards. This is how I got the handle "Anal Annie". This was the ugly news the one I don't wish to deal with but must. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After seeing the dietician, I went grocery shopping. I bought extra food for yesterday and today and will start cooking more over the next while making sure my portions are larger. I have been eating too small portions and need to up the size of them. This is going to be hard but I am willing to tackle it slowly. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once I got home and got the groceries put away, I had a snack and sat and thought about many things. It is the start of a talk to myself about getting things where I can feel better about myself and my life. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I didn't sew or do crafts. I did look at both briefly. I did take out everything I have made for daughter and I have done well for January and February. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHCVSdqjbKVvkL-HDFCtznjGkFUpWaAFA1TlEO6j9yRJeefxj-g2kksYdC3PvW9_qHP2UI316usGjLtGmLWynvr8HQMClMe1B6yJFtz-DQjM-LQCBkCpj6QFPeLQVKopDS7gXrQXjHdy2avY5t-LgQBY0VK7Idv2Pog_uyB0k1tG_EkP7AFhs/s4032/IMG_4346.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHCVSdqjbKVvkL-HDFCtznjGkFUpWaAFA1TlEO6j9yRJeefxj-g2kksYdC3PvW9_qHP2UI316usGjLtGmLWynvr8HQMClMe1B6yJFtz-DQjM-LQCBkCpj6QFPeLQVKopDS7gXrQXjHdy2avY5t-LgQBY0VK7Idv2Pog_uyB0k1tG_EkP7AFhs/w400-h300/IMG_4346.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have one more piece of piping to make for her and I will send it to her. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I have a couple of goals for sewing and crafting. They are evolving and sort of look like this.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> Sew down the fabric I have making items to sell or donate to others. Have less focus on how much I am making and to stop being so perfect. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> Work on the quilt but don't set difficult deadlines to meet or having it perfect. As a friend said, once done and on the bed or couch no one will see the mistakes. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> Cut into a pad of paper and make some cards/tags. Don't sit and play and put it all away. I have everything to make cards but am being too critical about them not being good enough. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Knitting</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I didn't knit last night but did some counted cross </span></span></span>stitch. I have the blue done on this little picture for the journal. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRWoDfBg9I4LwwqJ7xrYFNxw8amwj0fDcRHa9pxjUiws_f6Zdi6aq0Rghl51Z-lDr8JNr-vfpq-uCW94A0-LV02Ctr1T3EileIzkiH_leZ6pBiHjVjs7S9nt8hm5GWNEMtkC9yt2tZOfLG7pw3td3j0OTrCtj8yZJE-2sfFdr4kEcLwVqMxi-/s4032/IMG_4347.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpRWoDfBg9I4LwwqJ7xrYFNxw8amwj0fDcRHa9pxjUiws_f6Zdi6aq0Rghl51Z-lDr8JNr-vfpq-uCW94A0-LV02Ctr1T3EileIzkiH_leZ6pBiHjVjs7S9nt8hm5GWNEMtkC9yt2tZOfLG7pw3td3j0OTrCtj8yZJE-2sfFdr4kEcLwVqMxi-/w400-h300/IMG_4347.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I am glad that I saw the dietician yesterday. She is willing to work and help me get things back on track for me. I have to stop thinking the worst will happen and enjoy myself more. It is going to take time which I am willing to invest. I have found a course on Perfectionism which I am going to start on today. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I am hoping to get out and do some shopping out of town. It won't be this week as I have appointments every day this week. I will use some of my time to plan what I want to buy for meal planning. I may go Saturday as the weather is going to be nice. </span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Today</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I am going to do yoga first thing. I want to wash the living room windows as it will be warm and then work on putting away the winter items I had out on display. If time, I would l to do a bit of work in the dining area as I am wanting to clean it up again. Making sure I eat enough is also on the list. This afternoon, I want to work on the quilt, plan a card layout and smock one row on the chemise. Tonight I will continue working on the cross stitching project. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Until the next time..................................................</span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-58616745377295481622024-03-04T06:56:00.003-04:002024-03-04T06:56:52.439-04:00A Day Immersed In Paper<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was a grey damp day with a high of 9C. About 1/2" of rain fell. This morning it is cloudy and 3C. Today is to be cloudy with drizzle and a high of 5C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did the balance sheet and one week is easy and the next week has its issues. This week had its issues and I finally got it sorted out. Staying home and using what I have certainly paid off. I'm doing this in March. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After putting everything away from doing the balance sheet, I headed downstairs to clean up the crafting area and worked down there until noon. I sorted, cut scraps, tossed garbage, and got everything put away. It is an area that I need to use up what I collected last year. I also need to keep it much tidier. I need to sweep the floor today.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did 2 loads of laundry and need to do more. I am slowly getting caught up with the extra laundry from when grandson was here. I am also laundering the winter placemats as it is time for them to be put away. Spring will be here and I don't need winter out. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">With the craft area tidy, I decided to do paper crafts in the afternoon. My first job was to work on the second signature of the journal. The first page is done and I am pleased with it.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSm-xpakSKjQueXUgGQ53NTy13GYiVJVjJ50ZpDmJ_O8aEbEP503_GEcC5SsoLiHgju8INvf0pjOWM4w63Vbg_v74ciXWCfVDKUx0KsEQjR3Uru08z0SVIG3tHD-q0Y3AfvkfhMDVSdf0CIao5dDGXX3RGPQN8FK6B8YQgWUiG367OsgLzq_g/s4032/IMG_4337.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaSm-xpakSKjQueXUgGQ53NTy13GYiVJVjJ50ZpDmJ_O8aEbEP503_GEcC5SsoLiHgju8INvf0pjOWM4w63Vbg_v74ciXWCfVDKUx0KsEQjR3Uru08z0SVIG3tHD-q0Y3AfvkfhMDVSdf0CIao5dDGXX3RGPQN8FK6B8YQgWUiG367OsgLzq_g/w400-h300/IMG_4337.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Going through every tub and basket was great as I found stickers I had forgotten about. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02zTQ90IIRaear5xeqXNOpbhhBQTnA2sWmniTW5TK6XuczYIzwWYlpZPWWGasZqdBlvdoNd43x8XortT-pqSP7EGzizjQiJTMeSVqse_U3P9NJQuu3_TMAUwf5vUJv9omlCkAFqWB_1eJwY5JqRtQU4Ga4-r29jPIKfbWjLHGQWVkZZOjSC8e/s4032/IMG_4338.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02zTQ90IIRaear5xeqXNOpbhhBQTnA2sWmniTW5TK6XuczYIzwWYlpZPWWGasZqdBlvdoNd43x8XortT-pqSP7EGzizjQiJTMeSVqse_U3P9NJQuu3_TMAUwf5vUJv9omlCkAFqWB_1eJwY5JqRtQU4Ga4-r29jPIKfbWjLHGQWVkZZOjSC8e/w400-h300/IMG_4338.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am doing the pages that talk to me as this signature is pushing me to really think about some of the pages. This was one of them but I got it done. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Next up was to play with the Cricut and I made 3 tags (and several mistakes). Each tag is made up of 2 tags so they are sturdy. I had fun with these. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Lh5IqvMC_KIzjXJeJ2d7r1P63X084W3OmtAImcPsmpClwr2PWPVZh9Wl60a267xMDWZAJenfBvIYAMIzKo1SBxM0518X4PUMx4_xrEVXg04JuLDej0qhGqtyQ54KDZ8OpbSv9BaBfyn1wHpnfIESNm3ZnmVkrIr6GsEZ0tQIJ1oUlUqpLX1/s4032/IMG_4339.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Lh5IqvMC_KIzjXJeJ2d7r1P63X084W3OmtAImcPsmpClwr2PWPVZh9Wl60a267xMDWZAJenfBvIYAMIzKo1SBxM0518X4PUMx4_xrEVXg04JuLDej0qhGqtyQ54KDZ8OpbSv9BaBfyn1wHpnfIESNm3ZnmVkrIr6GsEZ0tQIJ1oUlUqpLX1/w400-h300/IMG_4339.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After watching a few new videos, I have made one of the tags shorter and will cut out a few of them. I also made 2.5 x 3.5" rectangles so I can do a few of them and see how they turn out. The Cricut does a great job of cutting out the tags and once I have the sizes I want, I will do them by the page. These are made out of scraps left over from other projects. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">While cleaning up the work space I found the little cards I had made. I will be making more of them as they are cute. </span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCTo4gNZnguP_e1F60xUAlxsfZLCWDlBto39atvGHafDEB2NZE4Xab86cujFIS_D3ql2dLGFP3w4cwHcbSnyYcAudm_HWhjiUZtcxLZh7NyM7UvkLBD_2iwCgFfODFX1SzqNOolf1Q_8tC-YTka2AjxWuzA3AVb0BwHKSNTXlQwxQ7fWbmCkL/s4032/IMG_4340.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrCTo4gNZnguP_e1F60xUAlxsfZLCWDlBto39atvGHafDEB2NZE4Xab86cujFIS_D3ql2dLGFP3w4cwHcbSnyYcAudm_HWhjiUZtcxLZh7NyM7UvkLBD_2iwCgFfODFX1SzqNOolf1Q_8tC-YTka2AjxWuzA3AVb0BwHKSNTXlQwxQ7fWbmCkL/w400-h300/IMG_4340.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">These are for wine bottle bags and are perfect for using up scraps. The others I plan on making are square. I need to get a stamp for the inside. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I sat for a good 45 minutes smocking the first row of the chemise neckline. It was good to do some slow stitching at the end of the afternoon. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikHvXB7kKFKDoq1qYlIXvGfeurrYMr4QizCf3KmGZAjBTFHx9GEgU_xEAh4r1nnsK9iBj9mgJtsRZUTTlzhePbZvTsq87UzJEOrAPbgU3LIf7f8j2L5JcZMgfcL-9vybFC8ZcuvFkeyEjl3Fc4xJAn5nnKU0MitgcAXCzqVB9H7Ha9aqc3Vka/s4032/IMG_4341.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhikHvXB7kKFKDoq1qYlIXvGfeurrYMr4QizCf3KmGZAjBTFHx9GEgU_xEAh4r1nnsK9iBj9mgJtsRZUTTlzhePbZvTsq87UzJEOrAPbgU3LIf7f8j2L5JcZMgfcL-9vybFC8ZcuvFkeyEjl3Fc4xJAn5nnKU0MitgcAXCzqVB9H7Ha9aqc3Vka/w400-h300/IMG_4341.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">You can barely see the stitching as the thread matches the chemise perfectly. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I finished sock #2 last night. Though they gave me some issues, they turned out alright in the end. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmq_PZyssCuAY76XJoi_T9VvyW8NS_61Oud0m_5-x9JSk8SBo3xfrQjufCM04iKK5qU-LitzIH3TB79D5H9NDBnGcuJaVOjjNzSEZ0l5vS7ROLbupQSeQ4zwebbh5xPxGjbttk4lO7zYTMlflOp73LYpQSvMdSPGB1vqDuXI1JgGfGBHjU_jW/s4032/IMG_4343.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmq_PZyssCuAY76XJoi_T9VvyW8NS_61Oud0m_5-x9JSk8SBo3xfrQjufCM04iKK5qU-LitzIH3TB79D5H9NDBnGcuJaVOjjNzSEZ0l5vS7ROLbupQSeQ4zwebbh5xPxGjbttk4lO7zYTMlflOp73LYpQSvMdSPGB1vqDuXI1JgGfGBHjU_jW/w300-h400/IMG_4343.jpeg" width="300" /></a></p></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I had a good day yesterday doing some things I had wanted to do. I am working on having a day where I do 5 - 6 hours of paper crafting. I really needed a day to play. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> The sun is rising earlier and I can see the sky lightening up when I get up. I do enjoy it. I remember when we saw the sky lightening up in the mornings when we lived in northern BC. It was wonderful after the short dark days of winter. Here it is just as nice even if we don't have the real short days during winter. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I am starting to feel like I am really on the road to having the hip and knee issue resolved. I am having less pain this week. I am hoping that I can start going to physio and </span>osteopathy less often. </span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Today</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I am doing yoga this morning as I am feeling like I need it. I want to do some housework also. I have to see the dietician after lunch and then grocery shop. If I have time, I will do another row of smocking. I am going to start a small cross stitch picture this evening as I need a small break from knitting. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Until the next time....................................................</span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-75412412242843933812024-03-03T07:43:00.001-04:002024-03-03T07:43:19.846-04:00Sock #1 Completed<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was another warm sunny day with a high of 10.4C. This morning it is raining and 6C. Today we are to have rain and 9C. It is going to be a grey day for us. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I got busy yesterday morning and cleaned up more in the kitchen. I took out the recycling, swept the floor, and mopped it. It was dirty but not filthy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once done the kitchen, I did a bit more cleaning up and then went out to enjoy the warmth and sunshine. It was lovely. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">In the afternoon, my friend picked me up and we went to New Minas. She needed thread and a piece of fabric. I needed nothing. We did wander around looking at all the fabrics. I mean all the fabrics. We had a delightful time in the store. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Once home, my friend gave her dog a quick walk and came over to look at my mini iron. Hers was recalled and she saw mine at the quilt shop. It isn't a fit for her due to how it is heavier at the front and the handle is wrong for her hands. She did love my mini heat press and is going to look at that. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Crafting and Sewing</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did get the back seam on row 4 hand sewn and am ready to quilt the middle block. Once done, the row can be sewn onto the quilt. I am pleased with how far I am. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did not touch the smocking as I had no time to do it. It is on the list for today. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out to the scrapbooking shop to get some paper for cards and tags. They are moving to a new and better location towards the end of the month. It is good to hear that a business is flourishing not only in our area but the owner ships across Canada. I look forward to going to their new and larger store. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sock #1 is done. I am happy to have it done and I will admit it isn't perfect. You can't see the mistake as it showed up as I was finishing the toe. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jyMeQFvNOYZx16tY8PEzPLgkzIxxbtWJ5XPwOVznybJzzF2mSn41qlQLeEeGC2l_fc2y3he6B0LlldqVQIKWoLbTSv666V8Wfbc_2kjLggkak6Nu9xB493gYUgJY3gmRxJMQ0KCA_6bxsvg1mXC6S-1fweGHkaOYjAW4uBtA7stm1x0IaSVU/s4032/IMG_4336.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5jyMeQFvNOYZx16tY8PEzPLgkzIxxbtWJ5XPwOVznybJzzF2mSn41qlQLeEeGC2l_fc2y3he6B0LlldqVQIKWoLbTSv666V8Wfbc_2kjLggkak6Nu9xB493gYUgJY3gmRxJMQ0KCA_6bxsvg1mXC6S-1fweGHkaOYjAW4uBtA7stm1x0IaSVU/w300-h400/IMG_4336.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sock #2 is set and ready to do the toe. It has the same mistake as sock #1 so they will be a matching pair. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I tested negative again today and will test again tomorrow morning as I go to the </span>dietician after lunch. I think I have dodged Covid this time around. Hopefully grandson has dodged it also. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I had a good time with my friend and we both realize we need to do fun things together. She invited me to go with her to Hope for Wildlife today but I declined. I need to do more inside jobs today. And I hate being outside in the rain. </span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span>Today</span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span>I need to do the balance sheet and pay a couple of bills. My cleaning job for today is the paper craft area. It has become a mess once again. I want to focus on smocking one row on the chemise and pin row 4 onto the main part of the quilt. If I have time, I will cut out some tags ready to glue two layers together. I want to finish sock #2 tonight. It is a perfect day to stay at home and get some things done. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span>Until the next time...................................................................</span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-77823030172682090712024-03-02T06:50:00.002-04:002024-03-02T06:50:24.422-04:00A Day Doing Very Little<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The weather has gone from cold to less cold. We had sunshine and a high of -2.5C yesterday. This morning it is -4C. We are to have sun, clouds, and a high of 12C. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I didn't post yesterday as I was busy getting grandson ready for son to pick him up. We both had to test (negative), and be ready to go at 7:15 am. I hope he has a great weekend in Ottawa. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After grandson left, I pushed myself to eat, clean up the kitchen, and get his things to his house. I spoke to daughter-in-law from a distance and she is feeling a tiny bit better. I hope she is on the road to getting over Covid.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I walked down to visit my friend. I wore a mask for safety reasons. We had an hour visit. She told me the excitement of emergency vehicles going to the area behind us was a person who had a heart attack. Unfortunately he did not survive. I was sad to hear that. She also told me her son and 2 grandsons (my helpers) had Covid also. They must be over it as the youngest went to school yesterday. Her daughter-in-law didn't get it and my friend is safe as she hasn't had contact with them for several days before they got sick.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After lunch, I had a nap. I woke up still feeling tired but knew why I was tired. The worrying, stress, etc. had caused me to have an IBS attack. By evening things had settled down and I was feeling much better and less tired. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I didn't sew yesterday. On Thursday I worked a bit on the quilt and it is ready to have a seam hand sewn. I had to stop as the iron spit on the backing and I had to get that off. I had used the iron before it had heated to full temperature. It always spits when I do that. I know better but I was rushing.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The fabric I ordered arrived and it is darling. I admired it but was too busy to think about colours for it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VTWM3U49VWGrMkenarPUEj_t3qJV2sS9JKzqpnu9IiePNpgfKAdV7fR45YPw0wr_6LjA839CHAFFpEk8Baepkt9YaksYKtltiNOoUKFeM-Yuz76eUtF4W_XwMu0TLe38FQaI2cWseA_JzG2xCUqw2LrLFZL-3cfWBPfTYxXxae5qbuW9kRQs/s4032/IMG_4332.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1VTWM3U49VWGrMkenarPUEj_t3qJV2sS9JKzqpnu9IiePNpgfKAdV7fR45YPw0wr_6LjA839CHAFFpEk8Baepkt9YaksYKtltiNOoUKFeM-Yuz76eUtF4W_XwMu0TLe38FQaI2cWseA_JzG2xCUqw2LrLFZL-3cfWBPfTYxXxae5qbuW9kRQs/w300-h400/IMG_4332.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I didn't knit last night but did on Thursday night. I knit sock #2's foot until I ran out of yarn. I then started on sock #1's toe. Fourteen rounds later I realized I hadn't moved stitches so I had the same number on each needle. I unknit 14 rounds. When I went to move stitches I realized I had decreased two round too many on the gusset. I wasn't unknitting the foot to fix that. It will work. I am now ready to knit the toe on sock #1. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> Grandson and I tested negative yesterday morning. We may not get Covid this round. I will continue to test as I have to see the dietician at the hospital on Monday and the physiotherapist on Wednesday. If negative then, I will stop testing as I won't get it. </span><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I got a letter to say my car has to go in for recall work. I need to make an appointment and have them do everything (recall work, oil change, and engine check light). If it stays overnight so be it. I need to have my car safe to drive. </span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Today</span></span></span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I am going to do housework this morning, sew this afternoon, and knit tonight. It is a day at home for me as I get caught up after doing very little yesterday. </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Until the next time..............................................................</span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-80152864290631565762024-02-29T07:02:00.003-04:002024-03-02T06:45:15.916-04:00What A Storm!<p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday's weather was dull, grey, windy, and wet. The high got to 12.5C and I am not sure how much rain fell. A lot it felt like. This morning, it is windy, raining, and 12C. The temperature is to fall during the day with tonight being quite cold and clear. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had an early physiotherapy session yesterday. I was assessed and am not lopsided like I was last week. We talked about the trigger point, did a few moves and then I got shockwave therapy. That is like having a jackhammer on you but it worked. I did the gym exercises and then had the electric current therapy. I felt great when I left. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did some shopping before heading home. I spent the morning pushing myself to do things as I was tired from lack of sleep. Everything got done that I wanted to do. After lunch, I laid on the bed and rested. I might have had a nap but not much as the wind kept waking me up. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Late in the afternoon I got garbage out for today. I checked the ditch and most of the snow is gone from it. The water is flowing freely down to the culvert that crosses the road. It is diverted to behind the houses across the street. All is good and I was pleased. I could relax some more.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had to pick grandson up at 8:45 pm from his once a week evening class. I slept well last night which was nice. </span><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">Though not the best picture this is how the rain looked in the night lights at grandson's school. I am looking over at the soccer pitch. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJCI7lLZgKcFERhHsz-idd1hH_qtUmaHXhkBtDtd-0PmqBaeppWxKUA7W5O4fcrwyFoOMszV9QO0pnDAvOs0OPjJcvG9dzHpHbfFrJmf4baBph0Xp6-w1I8bvDNjmGU5bAaIU2KIkFYvmRpGnCrpJF2ZVG8cWWUlxKCDXYy8w-BGMM32CwMtK/s4032/IMG_4329.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHJCI7lLZgKcFERhHsz-idd1hH_qtUmaHXhkBtDtd-0PmqBaeppWxKUA7W5O4fcrwyFoOMszV9QO0pnDAvOs0OPjJcvG9dzHpHbfFrJmf4baBph0Xp6-w1I8bvDNjmGU5bAaIU2KIkFYvmRpGnCrpJF2ZVG8cWWUlxKCDXYy8w-BGMM32CwMtK/w300-h400/IMG_4329.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The wind was blowing the rain sideways. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had some time in the sewing room and I hand sewed the back seam on the two blocks and then did the quilting. I sewed slowly and carefully so I wouldn't make a mistake. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Though I know the quilt is going to be large, I am surprised at how large it is going to be. When this row is done, it will be 48" x 48". The length will be 72" when done. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmiEX5ozd0AK7w62aBtawAuTqyDbuZrvirDVjWlpUqZy0XsWEzlwGrNaiGF5atCPPkLBW1lMxCMmNNh9BpLn-3S7FO3DOW3uskVY7e0wjCHMPF3YcJyr3PPmR0aSt6gdC55PygVtuMwECFQcdRc6uOcx4AdYT8ygCrRyN_I-z_scJkQcMu9LO/s4032/IMG_4327.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmiEX5ozd0AK7w62aBtawAuTqyDbuZrvirDVjWlpUqZy0XsWEzlwGrNaiGF5atCPPkLBW1lMxCMmNNh9BpLn-3S7FO3DOW3uskVY7e0wjCHMPF3YcJyr3PPmR0aSt6gdC55PygVtuMwECFQcdRc6uOcx4AdYT8ygCrRyN_I-z_scJkQcMu9LO/w400-h300/IMG_4327.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I cut the added sheets for signature 2 of the journal down to size yesterday and I am ready to start work on it. I have one page to print and colour and then decide on what I will do to attach it to its page. I am mentally ready to start. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I got 21 rows knit on the foot of the 2nd sock. It is half done.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLAOU4wQawMWrrX3gFwDbwfoIpNo5BEcoLYc8d6iqzOSC3ZGB3fBKhBqU_CCajy2HrFBoC31s91mn9IKl9VW8KRfUaaKYe3GfcSGYBPf80EaygaZwZAlPUw_dvXSK7V2OGGp4GvH2djDZpy1sGBmgML_9XfDHpcr59HL_t9AwrPAPEa5Sg3Rl/s4032/IMG_4328.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWLAOU4wQawMWrrX3gFwDbwfoIpNo5BEcoLYc8d6iqzOSC3ZGB3fBKhBqU_CCajy2HrFBoC31s91mn9IKl9VW8KRfUaaKYe3GfcSGYBPf80EaygaZwZAlPUw_dvXSK7V2OGGp4GvH2djDZpy1sGBmgML_9XfDHpcr59HL_t9AwrPAPEa5Sg3Rl/w300-h400/IMG_4328.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">At the rate I am knitting, these socks will be done early next week. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> Grandson and I tested negative yesterday and we both will test again today. So far we have dodged the virus. Daughter-in-law is feeling tired and has to rest lots. Son is over his bout. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> This storm has been quite the storm. We do get them but they amaze me every time they come in. The thunder/lightening part of the storm was the talk of the morning at physio. Some people heard it others slept through it. </span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Today</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I have to take grandson to school, do yoga, make us dinner, and do laundry. I would like to sew row 4 together and prep it to sew onto the quilt. I would like to do one row of smocking and start colouring the first picture of signature 2. Tonight I will continue knitting on the socks. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Until the next time....................................................</span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-5214220102684760092024-02-28T06:49:00.001-04:002024-03-15T12:29:51.474-03:00Plans Turned Upside Down<p style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was warm and sunny. The high got to 11.2C. It is cloudy and 10C this morning. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans";">At 2 am, there was one flash of lightening, one clap of thunder and heavy rain for a couple of minutes. </span><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans";"> Today we are to have rain and wind (under two warnings) and a high of 11C. </span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">All of my plans went out the window yesterday morning. Daughter-in-law texted asking if I had rapid test kits as hers were expired. I thought mine were okay but they were expired. She had tested positive for Covid and wanted an up to date kit. I tried mine and was negative. We tried the new kits and had the same results. </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">A plan of action was put in place at that time as she and son were </span><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">quarantined. He had tested positive with a faint line (had it and is almost over it). Grandson, who tested negative, needed to be picked up after school and by that time, he was coming to stay with me. I picked him up and we picked up his stuff. We went for dinner and settled in. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">While we made the plan of action, I had to tidy up the spare bedroom, move the cat box out to the front landing, and get things ready for the evening. I was on the move most of the day getting things done and was happy to be active. Grandson and I had a great first evening together. We talked about the YouTube videos we like (we both like Trek Trendy) and found another video we are going to watch after homework is done. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Crafting and Sewing</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did get down to work on the quilt. I trimmed the two blocks, sewed them together and have them ready to hand sew the seam on the back. No pictures as I left the room tidy to finish upstairs jobs. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did knit on the foot of the first sock and got it done to the toe. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk2ughButPhBF75cm3wgRzABmrxceNaW0867_SuVO_KZbxVDVkhvxDLPpRsjYFaBahJl_SsUWrJBTARj3DmtRLta4IdXi3t9mvBoT-uu-Xg5lboIkIydqQp7J70WR8Qh3Erqq0REcBx5npQOPZElo4FBKPJCrr6cLSZI_jlSF-cYJAkOJBRvd/s4032/IMG_4325.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk2ughButPhBF75cm3wgRzABmrxceNaW0867_SuVO_KZbxVDVkhvxDLPpRsjYFaBahJl_SsUWrJBTARj3DmtRLta4IdXi3t9mvBoT-uu-Xg5lboIkIydqQp7J70WR8Qh3Erqq0REcBx5npQOPZElo4FBKPJCrr6cLSZI_jlSF-cYJAkOJBRvd/w300-h400/IMG_4325.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I sat quietly watching cooking videos and knit while grandson did his homework. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> It took almost 4 years for Covid to hit the Nova Scotia family. I am impressed that we got this far with no one having it. Proud that we dodged the virus so long. It was bound to happen as family is out a lot in public places. They have been as careful as they can be. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I am at the stage that if I get Covid, I get it. I will still wear a mask when out and take all the precautions I have been taking. I am hoping that I don't get it but one can never tell when it is one's turn.</span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I had a very active day and I lost the weight I had put on. This means I need to get out and walk and speed up in the house doing things. I felt great and my back cracked a couple of times aligning itself into place. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> We are to have quite a bit of rain for the next 24 hours and then it is going to turn cold again. The weather is crazy here but not unusual for this time of the year. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Today</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am getting ready to take grandson to school and then go to physio. I have to do some shopping and some laundry. I want to work on the quilt and smock though I may nap this afternoon as I was awake during the night. I will knit tonight until I pick up grandson at 9 pm from school. It will be a busy day with quiet times planned. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time...........................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-23773845592181326222024-02-27T07:26:00.001-04:002024-02-27T07:26:25.402-04:00I Rewarded Myself<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday wasn't as sunny as expected as some light clouds floated in. The high got to 2.6C. This morning it is cloudy (still can see a hazy moon) and 0C. The high is to get to 6C where it will remain overnight. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out to get groceries yesterday morning and spent quite a while in the store. It is being renovated and everything is being moved around while areas are being done. It is fun to see what is happening as they update everything and frustrating when you need something and it's been moved. I got everything I needed and a few extra things to make pulled pork for the freezer.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">At home, I got everything put away and the freezer inventory updated. It is nice to be able to see what is in the freezer at a glance. I got this idea from a YouTube video I watch. I have a couple of other ideas I want to use of hers also. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am getting ready for tax season. I have the program downloaded and need to start on it. It takes me about 2 weeks to do as I go over everything carefully several times before submitting it. I am also feeling rusty as I had someone do it for me last year as we had to file a "final" tax report for the Spousal Unit. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Since the bout of depression/pain, I have been tired. I have been busy but I am not sleeping as well as I would like. I also have been having IBS issues which is getting better. I am hoping that I am breaking the cycle of all this as I am feeling better. The sunshine certainly has helped a lot.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The municipality has been out to salt our roads this morning. We are to have a lot of rain on Wednesday and then turn colder on Thursday. I am wondering if the salt is to stop the melting snow from freezing on the road though it isn't going to be cold before it rains. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was to the scrapbooking store to get some supplies. My treat for 2 months of "use what I have". I had fun looking at all the items in the store. I got some paper, ink, and cutouts. I also got brushes to put the ink onto the paper. They are wonderful. I had a bit of fun playing with the ink pads and laying out items for tags on the paper I had inked. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The ink on this one is Tumbled Glass and I love it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4i7NiYw565wQtD4hfqxrPAKTP4ZtSR6GXUjB6pQ0Y3PJisI1CrS1zpDL0MZ9bc2NVFzn3MpvNLlvfeES4eyElqurcWt9Yp8vJMYDTh_iWtLt4ilQ8X3VIJSOT50Kis7EbkJ1gOhfJQrxgtCKeUqhsq4346SINGplnoIfKncahAhTen8Ctm5t/s4032/IMG_4310.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA4i7NiYw565wQtD4hfqxrPAKTP4ZtSR6GXUjB6pQ0Y3PJisI1CrS1zpDL0MZ9bc2NVFzn3MpvNLlvfeES4eyElqurcWt9Yp8vJMYDTh_iWtLt4ilQ8X3VIJSOT50Kis7EbkJ1gOhfJQrxgtCKeUqhsq4346SINGplnoIfKncahAhTen8Ctm5t/w300-h400/IMG_4310.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The ink on this one is Faded Lilac and I love it just as much. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1EOpQNsBTFgOMgA9jtkOkb2U7fT35_banV2hoNf6POfcZ4N40QUEf7GgLofXOAeah9LYejzZda8EpuPPmHJnRg0JDNYU_kdcldfYW5D1n_IILh4yRpjqHJY3TWsiolgXiGVDXiL0lZWt1r1jEJT0O98y-zwaMjPWdJWKsdVl7GiFx7tKaQ9d/s1920/IMG_4312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1EOpQNsBTFgOMgA9jtkOkb2U7fT35_banV2hoNf6POfcZ4N40QUEf7GgLofXOAeah9LYejzZda8EpuPPmHJnRg0JDNYU_kdcldfYW5D1n_IILh4yRpjqHJY3TWsiolgXiGVDXiL0lZWt1r1jEJT0O98y-zwaMjPWdJWKsdVl7GiFx7tKaQ9d/w400-h225/IMG_4312.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">I am excited to play with everything I bought so I can make items to sell. I am also a huge fan of the the designer of the cut out pieces. </span></div></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did spend time in the sewing room and got the first blocks quilted where I had joined them together. I then started on blocks 3 and 4 and they are ready to be trimmed and sewn together. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTs9BV4TkaRWpBs_W6rTcACn1nLE8ckI5dB_3kOMB4HEeOpBtMiodhHL4RLOQDyoLGdGM3Y861tTpl3HOS2RU7piiKYUvI2Oyf_8lf9Up2d6wV4yDGOSRz9439Gv6AjiXzsVnNdyEEsndRh74XP5b-u7QJPgwid3x_dOU32mTHhmXYpVIB1ONW/s4032/IMG_4315.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTs9BV4TkaRWpBs_W6rTcACn1nLE8ckI5dB_3kOMB4HEeOpBtMiodhHL4RLOQDyoLGdGM3Y861tTpl3HOS2RU7piiKYUvI2Oyf_8lf9Up2d6wV4yDGOSRz9439Gv6AjiXzsVnNdyEEsndRh74XP5b-u7QJPgwid3x_dOU32mTHhmXYpVIB1ONW/w400-h300/IMG_4315.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">This quilt is going to be bigger in real life than it was in my mind. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Qrg9W79zplO4CZvCx9LVsayIx06wrIVCpZRfw1YiNuLfRRNvl-dFe9mH8BuYw4uMJc6pyXNrZHZOWOtFyK4ILSADQ3-MR28wZA-DptqPPFMlNoXzB87WEoHjwwRA2mTzbnfHfs2z04zoHr8Fn3xJq2rP4NFpdlksQ9NsIylU4kbeuz8WXAGA/s4032/IMG_4316.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Qrg9W79zplO4CZvCx9LVsayIx06wrIVCpZRfw1YiNuLfRRNvl-dFe9mH8BuYw4uMJc6pyXNrZHZOWOtFyK4ILSADQ3-MR28wZA-DptqPPFMlNoXzB87WEoHjwwRA2mTzbnfHfs2z04zoHr8Fn3xJq2rP4NFpdlksQ9NsIylU4kbeuz8WXAGA/w400-h300/IMG_4316.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">It will certainly keep me warm next winter. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">My last job of the afternoon was to work on the chemise. I pulled up the pleats and one of the threads broke. I was devastated. I pulled out all the pleating threads and pressed the pleats out. I threaded up the pleater and pleated the chemise neckline again. It is now ready to smock as the threads are tied off. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DBJEPtGipeJr1jvGyROpbzcscU21EfIDsXtdefRviv9kC7yzus8sWzl3O32qA-FrUmGCjUaKqG35MLNNV2n7-ypYbydgiCfZbYB5JfwyVrw2ss14gjrTKGPw8Sum6_uZHgA-D5TNoMdAEywlqOWbQxXcmSvBHlK95kyshv3bIOwMVDxS2zHW/s4032/IMG_4314.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DBJEPtGipeJr1jvGyROpbzcscU21EfIDsXtdefRviv9kC7yzus8sWzl3O32qA-FrUmGCjUaKqG35MLNNV2n7-ypYbydgiCfZbYB5JfwyVrw2ss14gjrTKGPw8Sum6_uZHgA-D5TNoMdAEywlqOWbQxXcmSvBHlK95kyshv3bIOwMVDxS2zHW/w300-h400/IMG_4314.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I finished up the afternoon putting away everything I didn't need out on the cutting table and will have a tidy space to work in today. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had a good run at knitting the foot on sock #1. I got 21 of the 42 rows completed. It is so easy to do as it is knit on the back and pattern on the front of the sock. Around and around and around you go. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDuVwPtsggtpDF9iBiI5cWhzveHttHysFWhHWziidUcdZ3X2PE3qS9hT24okULyNYbgF9MBB4z-NP39c2qUg4R8Pjp8gI02qQMMUMNj26CfoBXIjmGUx-8YhvlageVzonu8ZWa5KA7g5t-JiSBY9ZSAHJdPsZGhgr_TXmAedeuIP6oP2aavu2/s4032/IMG_4320.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVDuVwPtsggtpDF9iBiI5cWhzveHttHysFWhHWziidUcdZ3X2PE3qS9hT24okULyNYbgF9MBB4z-NP39c2qUg4R8Pjp8gI02qQMMUMNj26CfoBXIjmGUx-8YhvlageVzonu8ZWa5KA7g5t-JiSBY9ZSAHJdPsZGhgr_TXmAedeuIP6oP2aavu2/w300-h400/IMG_4320.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I will have to join another ball of yarn on to the foot tonight.</span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I have had a better frame of mind lately and am monitoring what I am eating to see if I can find the food(s) that are causing the IBS flare up. I have cut back on </span>gluten and dairy as I had been having more than usual. We wait and see if those are the culprits.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I have decided that I am going to sew/knit the dolls each a wardrobe and a quilt. The goal is to use the patterns I have and allow myself to buy one pattern a month if I sew it up immediately. I am not worrying about the era of the doll, I am going to make historical and modern clothes. I have decided to start with Kit as she is one of my favourite dolls. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I am looking forward to spring and getting outside to do things and walk every other day. I have missed that part of my daily exercise regime. I have to say I am ready to put away the snow shovels until next winter. </span><br /></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Today</span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>I have a pork roast in the slow cooker to make pulled pork meals. I will have to finish them up tomorrow as the pork will take up to 10 hours to cook. I want to do yoga, laundry, and some house work this morning. I am going to sew on the quilt, start smocking the first row on the chemise, and knit tonight. If the road looks dry, I may go for a short walk this afternoon for some fresh air. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span>Until the next time............................................................</span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-24334834334226908292024-02-26T07:11:00.002-04:002024-02-26T07:12:09.663-04:00Fun Playing With Paper<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was sunny all day with a high of -3.3C. This morning it is clear and -11C. It is suppose to cloud up with flurries today and the high is to get to 1C. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I got the balance sheet done in good time. It actually took longer to get set up and put away than it was to do it. I was happy to have a quick and easy session. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did my yoga next and spent the time doing it slowly and stretching good. My back cracked once. It helped a lot as my back has been bothering me a bit lately. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent the rest of the morning cleaning the kitchen. I scrubbed as many surfaces as I could and was happy that most things only had a minor amount of grease on them. I shined up the stainless steel and did some dishes. It felt great having a clean kitchen once again. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I also swept the dining and living areas and got a lot of cat hair. I am finding that I need to sweep floors daily while Elliott is shedding. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent the first part of the afternoon doing paper crafts. I cut out the reindeer antlers. I put the antlers on 10 reindeer holders.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-M_vlp0Cf4oJc7HnqwJYZpz0up42TEG-3pMGrCm9L2HbkyetAQEzyVnWlcTELr3OscnZ18YSEWvPSY7Os-MP33YlG5yi_RJKneztNo40n7YCeTs2NgDlxtJjQoU-DgilsQ12PFEXA5J-ywEvT1LTcp_ZVMReYhHS35J6b_yX-iYtVtn_4Hws/s4032/IMG_4282.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr-M_vlp0Cf4oJc7HnqwJYZpz0up42TEG-3pMGrCm9L2HbkyetAQEzyVnWlcTELr3OscnZ18YSEWvPSY7Os-MP33YlG5yi_RJKneztNo40n7YCeTs2NgDlxtJjQoU-DgilsQ12PFEXA5J-ywEvT1LTcp_ZVMReYhHS35J6b_yX-iYtVtn_4Hws/w400-h300/IMG_4282.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">These are in a zip bag and will be put together later on when I buy the candy for the noses. I need to make about 10 more of these and then make another design. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I also played around and glued the little cards I had made. I need to press them flat with the iron and books. My last play was to make some tags. I cut an envelope into a tag and sponged snowflakes on it. I had lots of fun adding items to it for ideas. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The first few I used some stickers made from chipboard. I have no idea where I got them from but they are cute. I bought 2 packages of them somewhere. One idea is this one. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKTApM0R-gk_Ymjp_hzK3JLZmE6XuUGVjp3ZY9WURfvLXvkaIrezt7TdaUrsG8wb2Km_vuEnAlmpgQ4oQqmrHV9WNFmLDRCK_xJJ8rivGoSxonPj5aqOLdaaeeIzJzLlT0sG5ATHAN0f0Zh09o_m-WqrkTG-SSaABF-jXhqzIFHB9tMA99Wfa/s4032/IMG_4283.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKTApM0R-gk_Ymjp_hzK3JLZmE6XuUGVjp3ZY9WURfvLXvkaIrezt7TdaUrsG8wb2Km_vuEnAlmpgQ4oQqmrHV9WNFmLDRCK_xJJ8rivGoSxonPj5aqOLdaaeeIzJzLlT0sG5ATHAN0f0Zh09o_m-WqrkTG-SSaABF-jXhqzIFHB9tMA99Wfa/w300-h400/IMG_4283.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I can make 10 large and 8 small tags from the two packages. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The next batch of tags was fun though. I sorted through the pieces I had and got 9 tags put together quite fast. Here are a couple of the ideas. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RnP-pgSv27xiZ0-hHC9V5LSu5RD86xTh1zUKMZYFHVpLYX3EMmwhuTWpg8dtegWDDG6wku70YnVs3gqbK6Zyb32Ns2rYnRirImO80-RobgERZVNqiZN4C_4Fw7hGMN3ItLpNYyTaZuB3DD-yXfDxVQM2fBnfVNeVWfXgHG_bhIXXG_VB5T6J/s4032/IMG_4292.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-RnP-pgSv27xiZ0-hHC9V5LSu5RD86xTh1zUKMZYFHVpLYX3EMmwhuTWpg8dtegWDDG6wku70YnVs3gqbK6Zyb32Ns2rYnRirImO80-RobgERZVNqiZN4C_4Fw7hGMN3ItLpNYyTaZuB3DD-yXfDxVQM2fBnfVNeVWfXgHG_bhIXXG_VB5T6J/w300-h400/IMG_4292.jpeg" width="300" /></a></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvE-D-rX7GWfQonj_GV5vlUHu8OVikR5lm0iTiduOF82nqgPnxVCROPyC9Y9HwSkuG61a06pHf0ULuBMaINv0MNsuaDN5R2SJfuaGoLWW9KZb7vRwrsWzqloMJEQBH8plstVHHgp0iNNGdnRfrGpP1Z1CSIvlZ6SG10fdTkrFKFsHjUk3MzYX/s4032/IMG_4296.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvE-D-rX7GWfQonj_GV5vlUHu8OVikR5lm0iTiduOF82nqgPnxVCROPyC9Y9HwSkuG61a06pHf0ULuBMaINv0MNsuaDN5R2SJfuaGoLWW9KZb7vRwrsWzqloMJEQBH8plstVHHgp0iNNGdnRfrGpP1Z1CSIvlZ6SG10fdTkrFKFsHjUk3MzYX/w300-h400/IMG_4296.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div></div><p></p></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I need to buy foam tape so some of the pieces are elevated. I watched two videos where people used this brand of cutouts and loved their ideas. </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The rest of the afternoon was spent in the sewing room. I got the doll's chemise ready to block for smocking. Progress was made on it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKnlmgL0sc2cK8Ti-HQlkomVmQdJuKAHoxLPuu7Vw8Hzz13P7EryAf2l6VuBt5warYJ968laYNVhKvH1ayIG8sI9QwX2MJ9JYCfxEtgCXPdcScBvKgh4fUcxWx_vi8V4b4shrf5rEOZrJrqi6jTY46Bph-PP6iqnn453y8bNjXrXystFyBQ2h/s4032/IMG_4300.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKnlmgL0sc2cK8Ti-HQlkomVmQdJuKAHoxLPuu7Vw8Hzz13P7EryAf2l6VuBt5warYJ968laYNVhKvH1ayIG8sI9QwX2MJ9JYCfxEtgCXPdcScBvKgh4fUcxWx_vi8V4b4shrf5rEOZrJrqi6jTY46Bph-PP6iqnn453y8bNjXrXystFyBQ2h/w300-h400/IMG_4300.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After I got the chemise to this stage, I trimmed the two cardinal blocks, sewed them together and have them ready to hand sew the backing in place. No pictures as it is the same process I have been doing for this quilt. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I got the gusset knit on sock #2. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY36PcR7HSdY-a5W0Tj4qMRqnsIDPvCAyFAaGPQP1ZP_4f8amPuBoN9zO_-30PB2RKeKEZGCewDvxej5cQ6dzdRKPONklxfEywO3FO0no2Dj75jUf6M7S47nxbbhDyh2R70iQudwuoLoQsrinZcGM2T9CBc3N73k9CG0ulqZXV1cTz40N_NRn/s4032/IMG_4301.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEY36PcR7HSdY-a5W0Tj4qMRqnsIDPvCAyFAaGPQP1ZP_4f8amPuBoN9zO_-30PB2RKeKEZGCewDvxej5cQ6dzdRKPONklxfEywO3FO0no2Dj75jUf6M7S47nxbbhDyh2R70iQudwuoLoQsrinZcGM2T9CBc3N73k9CG0ulqZXV1cTz40N_NRn/w400-h300/IMG_4301.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Next up to knit 42 rounds on each sock for the foot. Nearing the end of these socks. I am going to do this pattern again as I like how it has turned out. Simple and easy to knit. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I had another good day yesterday. I enjoyed the sun pouring in to the house. It is so nice to have the sun after days of greyness. I sit and enjoy it several times a day. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> The house is getting cleaned up slowly after the spell I had. It isn't dirty but needed to be done. It keeps me busy in the mornings which is nice. I know when I stop at noon I have more space cleaned up. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> As I come to the end of "use what I have" February, I have done well. Though I bought fabric for projects, what I have sewn this month has come from the stash. Craft projects have come from what I have on hand. Though I have bought groceries, the inventory of food is going down. I am going to reward myself for doing so well for 2 months. I am going to try to do the same in March. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I will be doing yoga this morning. I am deciding if I will go shopping or if I will stay home and do more cleaning. I want to hand sew the seam on the quilt, tie off the smocking and block, and knit on the socks tonight. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Until the next time..............................................................</span></span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-37548622042431515392024-02-25T07:13:00.002-04:002024-02-25T07:13:59.333-04:00A Happy and Productive Day<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday's weather was not the nicest. It started off raining, turned to ice pellets, and then snowed big fat wet flakes. The high of 3.2C dropped all day. This morning it is clear and -11C. We are to have sunshine and a high of 1C. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">When I saw it was going to snow sooner than had been expected, I didn't do yoga. Shovelling snow was going to be my exercise of the day. Instead I set about cleaning the spare room and got it cleaned up. While wiping down one wall, I went down into the basement stairwell and wiped those walls. They were dirty from putting hands on the wall when walking down the stairs. Once done, the spare room floors were washed as was the hall. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">As I was on a roll, I decided to clean one of the couches, move it and sweep and mop the floor in that area. By this time one load of laundry was dry so I put the second load into the dryer and folded the first load. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">I wanted to inventory the fridge and downstairs freezer. I spent quite a bit of time doing that. They are both organized and inventoried. I knew I had to make more freezer meals so spent time figuring that out. I will be getting groceries tomorrow so I can cook for a couple of days after that. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I shovelled snow just before 3 pm. I am so glad I put a pair of sweat pants over my leggings as the wind was cold. There was about 2" of snow which was wet and icy. It took me about 30 minutes to get the driveway cleaned. The salt I had put on in the morning did its job which was great. I was the only person out doing my driveway. I did get my exercise for the day. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had 2 hours in the sewing room. I spent part of it getting the doll's chemise prepped. I even snipped one of the smocking threads but I can fix it. I decided to cut the seams back to 1/4" and fray check them so they don't fray. I can now sew the seams. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbj6-Q1ElvYG6B0_vzmpI_W7n3F4V1hTV79s9bJ2uGssOxiN8u89MR4Kx-iwgVAq5FY0MiKgIGeT4NYj6zxp5TRLLHR895PIXpcvqkXh6kzAUMpHtw0RAURkV_jNsbfNMGyVpkjvMWC_0xfsJQihpSsU2TOZDTiTyEBOFiRR3ICMpLpy2syfw7/s4032/IMG_4274.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbj6-Q1ElvYG6B0_vzmpI_W7n3F4V1hTV79s9bJ2uGssOxiN8u89MR4Kx-iwgVAq5FY0MiKgIGeT4NYj6zxp5TRLLHR895PIXpcvqkXh6kzAUMpHtw0RAURkV_jNsbfNMGyVpkjvMWC_0xfsJQihpSsU2TOZDTiTyEBOFiRR3ICMpLpy2syfw7/w400-h300/IMG_4274.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Next up I cut the cardinal fabric for 3 of the 4 wine bottle bags and the center piece of the 2 mug rugs. They are ready to sew when I need a break. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJE-LKWQ0wcpQEqoeSy-Ppkd5hAQNbgoxKBR0MbF-UNNzjpAUv7AIWAxn3brPU_dqagF31AwcHXMz3OtkMcQOzOcM6kq62qAQaM3IT_pnfMICPlenFyOGiu0Ytqtgo_SaLrPvtBBqQEvIiO4_aB5atY5RJ8B45Zup_DfRzD8_NQmEUj5lbdFe/s4032/IMG_4272.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvJE-LKWQ0wcpQEqoeSy-Ppkd5hAQNbgoxKBR0MbF-UNNzjpAUv7AIWAxn3brPU_dqagF31AwcHXMz3OtkMcQOzOcM6kq62qAQaM3IT_pnfMICPlenFyOGiu0Ytqtgo_SaLrPvtBBqQEvIiO4_aB5atY5RJ8B45Zup_DfRzD8_NQmEUj5lbdFe/w400-h300/IMG_4272.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am thinking of using the other cardinal fabric for the fourth bag. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">My last job of the day was to work on 2 blocks for the 4th row of the quilt. They are ready to be trimmed and sewn together. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfu65tOaaH4I81WZGejM54-ok2M5ZXVx3oRHjD8Z71-n09ZJLuadCqTfDIEy6Z2PsbMcTCvvDtUae0ji5gH2t86a4B8xle4LXh80QC97CdoEqii8a5J9g_XT3hLR5dmMlGAuXWAcK1hBSPEh6emlf01Z2Ea-mV3S9Lm9bVF3Vk_KMjLZM6sf5/s4032/IMG_4273.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfu65tOaaH4I81WZGejM54-ok2M5ZXVx3oRHjD8Z71-n09ZJLuadCqTfDIEy6Z2PsbMcTCvvDtUae0ji5gH2t86a4B8xle4LXh80QC97CdoEqii8a5J9g_XT3hLR5dmMlGAuXWAcK1hBSPEh6emlf01Z2Ea-mV3S9Lm9bVF3Vk_KMjLZM6sf5/w400-h300/IMG_4273.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Daughter bought me more fabric but won't tell me what it is. A surprise she said. I have a feeling it is for wine bottle bags. She was to her favourite quilt shop near Vancouver as they had to stop a mile from there to pick up pigeons. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I knit 15 rounds on the gusset of sock #2 and am half done it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RAyD2gH-6uvCoN9-_GVocFEdW-MZOUHL_wYnyvbu9P7v7NGTvo1Yo_d94INjbpQWMIAmM2iH7UwQyFn7AJAcYV6Wt4XiKdEUqNuZeElWpzhgs_bbqIm3-yMr7i7ahj4ZaeA7D4x2VqfAffDGdkCnb6_sERdu1m4S2-b0SN-qZ9OsPdBikJxv/s4032/IMG_4275.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8RAyD2gH-6uvCoN9-_GVocFEdW-MZOUHL_wYnyvbu9P7v7NGTvo1Yo_d94INjbpQWMIAmM2iH7UwQyFn7AJAcYV6Wt4XiKdEUqNuZeElWpzhgs_bbqIm3-yMr7i7ahj4ZaeA7D4x2VqfAffDGdkCnb6_sERdu1m4S2-b0SN-qZ9OsPdBikJxv/w300-h400/IMG_4275.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> We had our excitement yesterday afternoon. The ambulance raced into the Crossing with lights flashing and sirens on. The rescue truck was not far behind it with lights and sirens on. Then came the RCMP with a truck right behind it. The ambulance left about 20 minutes later with the truck behind it. I hope the person is okay and my thoughts were with them and their family for quite a while afterwards. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I had a very busy and productive day yesterday and was happy the whole time. I didn't race to get things done but kept moving from one job to the next. Even the dullness of the day didn't bother me. I did stop to admire the huge snowflakes as they fell. I am feeling like I am in my happy space once again. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I am quite happy that I tidied up and inventoried the freezers. I know what I have and know what I need to cook for freezer meals and what I need to buy to restock fruit and vegetables. I will be busy cooking which I am looking forward to. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>I have to do the balance sheet and then do yoga. I plan on doing paper crafts and work on the sewing the two quilt blocks together. I am going to watch the driveway and see if I need to scrape the ice off it later this afternoon. Tonight I will knit on the socks. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Until the next time............................................................</span></span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-42027151802028073982024-02-24T07:23:00.002-04:002024-02-24T07:24:16.484-04:00A Happy and Productive Day<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was dull and grey. The high got to 4.9C and 6.3 mm of rain fell by midnight. This morning it is raining and 3C. The temperature is to drop during the day and the rain will change to snow. We are to have wind thrown into the mix. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did all of my yoga exercises yesterday and was amazed at how little pain I had. I was able to do a bit more of most of them. Osteopathy certainly fixed whatever was going on. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I cleaned the landing, stairs, and front door entry. I do this job on my hands and knees. It was dirty due to the fact we come in to the house that way. I did some stretches while doing the stairs which made it fun and kept my hip and knee from hurting. I admired how nice it looked as it will get dirty when I come in from outside. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had low glucose at dinner time which I was surprised about. I felt tired but had no headache. I ate extra carbs to hold me over for the night. My weight hasn't changed since the beginning of January which means I am either at the weight my body is happy with or it is catching up after all the weight I have lost. I will try to loose a bit more when spring arrives and I am outside more. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I had a busy time with paper crafts. I had a thought and ran with it for 40 minutes. I made small gift tags for gift bags. The first 2 were trial and error and turned out quite good. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYkmv_qYvLPKx5RvdVDJB4mHo33TOr9YSY7v-gbETrvYhOSiLZ_yCNa2cT7xbLjQoIECb_jVjWgaU3zMl6lWSxVBSfR9X5-vbAHslkeamWy-_lku_G21Et_WOIsA_sn0NNI6qc00MCR2VivZlHqKWoAh7xcwWyE5MOzDyvqVqMxoODWh9ftyy/s4032/IMG_4236.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimYkmv_qYvLPKx5RvdVDJB4mHo33TOr9YSY7v-gbETrvYhOSiLZ_yCNa2cT7xbLjQoIECb_jVjWgaU3zMl6lWSxVBSfR9X5-vbAHslkeamWy-_lku_G21Et_WOIsA_sn0NNI6qc00MCR2VivZlHqKWoAh7xcwWyE5MOzDyvqVqMxoODWh9ftyy/w400-h300/IMG_4236.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The next 3 were made using up scraps of paper from the paper bin. They were a bit more thought out. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNXr0Klmf2PKpXZqrJ-BYzhg3p5TAD_6L47odje54E7sqEYDZiwdo6s0AsJC_N1RuOu3naFp_rWGogKGz3pYjRdRX196PIHxYSzi-C8llDXchsvbh-QokAAzNPnVB6O-s8MvCA4o3IYtkH6wL-4RK2KqA-j63l232Wv9YJC5NmGRQc3h5Dq21/s4032/IMG_4262.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrNXr0Klmf2PKpXZqrJ-BYzhg3p5TAD_6L47odje54E7sqEYDZiwdo6s0AsJC_N1RuOu3naFp_rWGogKGz3pYjRdRX196PIHxYSzi-C8llDXchsvbh-QokAAzNPnVB6O-s8MvCA4o3IYtkH6wL-4RK2KqA-j63l232Wv9YJC5NmGRQc3h5Dq21/w400-h300/IMG_4262.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Other than the cut outs that are on the front, the cards cost nothing to make. All are from left over scraps of paper. I have light blue cut for 3 more cards. In the process of looking for scraps, I found the paper for the reindeer antlers for the candy holders. They are on the list to finish on Sunday. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">As I worked on the cards, I cleaned off the cutting table. That meant scraps were dealt with, ribbon put into the gift bag and everything put into their correct tubs. By noon it was clean. A nice way to start sewing in the afternoon. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent the afternoon quilting the row on the cardinal quilt. You can see where I was feeling worse on the row. It is what it is and I worked around it. It took me about 2 hours to quilt and I am happy that row is done. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYow2xspQkdzIv9E5dv9MJ6WX38vb_-wygd-waz7koVmKVggazoX3H5QxZe_t8fRsK05H8c-faHEwHuV5a0olhokHpwxbmVL8Lq1Wsvg3GdyF3WRBF0D467tki5ohv1TSF4LLJdTISs3DDknuBTMO5uI45vgIYi5PbjRbypkUlwbLFweOssjnd/s4032/IMG_4264.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYow2xspQkdzIv9E5dv9MJ6WX38vb_-wygd-waz7koVmKVggazoX3H5QxZe_t8fRsK05H8c-faHEwHuV5a0olhokHpwxbmVL8Lq1Wsvg3GdyF3WRBF0D467tki5ohv1TSF4LLJdTISs3DDknuBTMO5uI45vgIYi5PbjRbypkUlwbLFweOssjnd/w400-h300/IMG_4264.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Josefin Sans"; font-size: large;">Once done, I played with the fabric for the next wine bottle bags. The main fabric is cardinals that I bought 7 years ago while working at Fabricland. The top part is left over from the backing of the cardinal quilt. </span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6y-Bt1y7xrjxBDswCpJWt-fER5YR6aauBxWhcUld5i_wgXd7po5eZGopp_lMbdRUB6D4F80jNeOkpOGz0Fs1X2JTlGBRobuLxumcGSZeTrGlyG-1U3vtxijG13kFzhjjVG1gAGjyC-sONXOczAOM4b9_ERSvlvHyTTz4t1fIwY_YtkFdx_5PK/s1920/IMG_4263.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6y-Bt1y7xrjxBDswCpJWt-fER5YR6aauBxWhcUld5i_wgXd7po5eZGopp_lMbdRUB6D4F80jNeOkpOGz0Fs1X2JTlGBRobuLxumcGSZeTrGlyG-1U3vtxijG13kFzhjjVG1gAGjyC-sONXOczAOM4b9_ERSvlvHyTTz4t1fIwY_YtkFdx_5PK/w225-h400/IMG_4263.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I dug in the stash and found enough fabric to line the bags. All is cut out ready for March. I also cut out 2 mug rugs to embroider. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The next 4 blocks of the quilt are pinned together ready to be worked on. I will stitch in the ditch around the center blocks and then quilt those blocks plus the two of the blocks have one small grey block quilted. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I left the sewing room pleased with what I had accomplished in 3 hours. It was the best afternoon I have had in a long while. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the gusset on the first sock and completed it. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_-GGJM3DJthT4XHvwJU6feGTeYJ5sbp9T5RYkXq03J3Y5w2Etn2sUAqBCHW8QAW-EarXncvazG7qSJg8CMVRRwK0m19iZh-JlNep3vwiXzDY-3N3UJmK39ZRl0Hl1WzcxZb9DsNUKEtriVYqWTfJPMT686rQY8BZwUU6F1g4wf4WnLL2fjze/s4032/IMG_4266.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_-GGJM3DJthT4XHvwJU6feGTeYJ5sbp9T5RYkXq03J3Y5w2Etn2sUAqBCHW8QAW-EarXncvazG7qSJg8CMVRRwK0m19iZh-JlNep3vwiXzDY-3N3UJmK39ZRl0Hl1WzcxZb9DsNUKEtriVYqWTfJPMT686rQY8BZwUU6F1g4wf4WnLL2fjze/w300-h400/IMG_4266.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The second sock had the stitches picked up for the gusset and I am ready to start knitting it. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFjlgAgYAtWKs83e3k2juv4h0rPuFYnMluDXkgbuY6Q3DnDbtETrkwU6po14I4hUBOKzDY00uekzu3t7pgy7uhG0rHuNhp1yDzgap4PCQvD7oGbOsI2wDcJ8C4O-EAs7h1tDsinbSxq4wKwoZzlfGRz9eIfTMVHhI7MspPGGqTpDqcCh3Q06g/s4032/IMG_4271.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFjlgAgYAtWKs83e3k2juv4h0rPuFYnMluDXkgbuY6Q3DnDbtETrkwU6po14I4hUBOKzDY00uekzu3t7pgy7uhG0rHuNhp1yDzgap4PCQvD7oGbOsI2wDcJ8C4O-EAs7h1tDsinbSxq4wKwoZzlfGRz9eIfTMVHhI7MspPGGqTpDqcCh3Q06g/w300-h400/IMG_4271.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I had a good day yesterday as the amount of pain I had was minimal. I wonder if my depression last week was the cause of the flare up I had. The two do go hand in hand for me. It was a dull day and it didn't even bother me. I also wonder if having 2 days out of the sewing room helped also. All I know is that I am ready to sew on the quilt and start new projects. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I have worried a bit about the weather we are having. It is raining and will continue all day. It is suppose to turn to snow and the temperature is dropping to be cold again. I don't have to go out for a few days. I am also worried that there will be run off with the rain as the ground is frozen. I have picked up everything I could in case water comes into the basement. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I have decided that I am going to do some freezer meals next week. In the mean time, I am going to inventory what I have, and make a grocery list of what I need. I am starting to get low on dinners and I do enjoy having them on hand. It allows me to cook a full meal and divide it up for the freezer. </span><br /></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span>Yoga will be done first thing this morning. I want to do laundry and clean up the spare room and hall. I </span></span></span>am going to start the freezer inventory this morning. This afternoon I am going to sew on the quilt and do a bit more paper crafting. Tonight I will knit on the socks. With the weather the way it is, I will stay home today. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Until the next time.............................................................</span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24627908.post-55338950615883583802024-02-23T06:57:00.002-04:002024-02-23T06:57:59.167-04:00Should I Laugh Or Should I Cry?<p> <span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Yesterday was cloudy and dullish. The high got to -1.3C. This morning it is cloudy and -6C. We are to have clouds and rain with a high of 3C. We are under a rainfall warning for tonight and tomorrow. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Lifestyle</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I did yoga yesterday morning. Not all of the moves but most of them. I was sore and it was in all the usual places. I wanted to see if the trigger spot was bad but it has settled down. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Daughter-in-law picked me up to go to osteopathy. I was first and my hip was still turned in slightly and I was having issues standing straight. That was worked on and I could feel the tight muscles reacting to the pressure. The therapist ended with one big move to put my hip back in place. It shocked me as I wasn't expecting it. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">After daughter-in-law had her treatment, we were off to get a part for one of their windows and then get a few groceries for grandson's birthday dinner. I got another pair of sweat pants and top using up the last of my Christmas gift card. We were home at 2:30 pm which was pretty good. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">At home, I did a few things in the kitchen and then sat down to have a rest. I was sore and tired. I fell asleep and slept for about an hour. When I woke up, I had less soreness and felt better. The osteopathy session had made me tired which hasn't happened for a while. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I was out the door to pick up grandson from school at 5 pm. We had a lovely chat on the way home and a wonderful dinner of Soy Chicken and rice. Dessert was apple crumble and ice cream. It was what grandson ordered for his birthday meal. He opened his birthday cards and gifts and went to do his homework. Son and I cleaned up the kitchen and then we sat and talked for a bit. I was home just after 7 pm. It was a lovely evening. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Sewing and Crafting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I spent a bit of time in the sewing room twice yesterday. In the morning I figured out how to present the wine gift bags and got the first one done. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodNv4bCewMYxbDdX4iBWnh8khhBRiMS_5n2rzPUPW4lg519jcFiu6J7ZwuTyYdIEQaOHuUTvS6i4Ph-xr6nqPsqRLlmvcES5rc66r2IXgDvlZnyrS4ER_xKF4_guBQCigY5MNBi9cvacATA_YlO4-eF7XnFUTpzS0WrCGLfaJxmlE5lt_lEJG/s4032/IMG_4230.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgodNv4bCewMYxbDdX4iBWnh8khhBRiMS_5n2rzPUPW4lg519jcFiu6J7ZwuTyYdIEQaOHuUTvS6i4Ph-xr6nqPsqRLlmvcES5rc66r2IXgDvlZnyrS4ER_xKF4_guBQCigY5MNBi9cvacATA_YlO4-eF7XnFUTpzS0WrCGLfaJxmlE5lt_lEJG/w300-h400/IMG_4230.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I may redo the ribbon on it so it is a bit longer. I am pleased with how it looks so in the afternoon, I did the other 2 before picking up grandson. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnw-b2Td6MlZw-8Jl6-6qRt_SvziGGoMJ1tN7C6uhqSeriwrVRGZtRzlUSu9te7Y6sL8OvlapGK2LB8hZQ-cSXZpTeH585D720gdEr18YpToHyiiD6wnuYbniR5OtREL9S6P-gZLwFpJZOrqNaOYiesK1VNWSivRMVOoyAcTcBI2wWDIxbsUmc/s4032/IMG_4231.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnw-b2Td6MlZw-8Jl6-6qRt_SvziGGoMJ1tN7C6uhqSeriwrVRGZtRzlUSu9te7Y6sL8OvlapGK2LB8hZQ-cSXZpTeH585D720gdEr18YpToHyiiD6wnuYbniR5OtREL9S6P-gZLwFpJZOrqNaOYiesK1VNWSivRMVOoyAcTcBI2wWDIxbsUmc/w300-h400/IMG_4231.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">And </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZN1DICnR9hU-b4nvPrNAbRPRSZuy_hkymQUKNi6KM6qtKLqFWDJdpQELvBcM4cuwK1mFrpP9oVk6e0GbYsNXr67dp6t4LnMDNd4E2h8b68NXpcW3TWilYS5dvPjdB7Ij-tEqSwlQG0VEghgaDTAgagldvc4pH0lKQPGnkiPXrBCmr8J7gwK9W/s4032/IMG_4233.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZN1DICnR9hU-b4nvPrNAbRPRSZuy_hkymQUKNi6KM6qtKLqFWDJdpQELvBcM4cuwK1mFrpP9oVk6e0GbYsNXr67dp6t4LnMDNd4E2h8b68NXpcW3TWilYS5dvPjdB7Ij-tEqSwlQG0VEghgaDTAgagldvc4pH0lKQPGnkiPXrBCmr8J7gwK9W/w300-h400/IMG_4233.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I now have to set up the back drop and take better pictures of them so they can been advertised prior to the craft bazaar. I also need to fray check the ribbon ends to stop them from looking ratty. I also need to tidy up the cutting table. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">The fabric I ordered from Spoonflower will start its journey today. It has been processed at the post office in California. I will have it in a couple of weeks. </span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Knitting</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I worked on the sock last night and have 8 rows left before the gusset is done. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wt8Lrvr-ew6CWmkUlq9pOuNMGSI_ipc4zFiwPZywCECFHO7xVEfTAAkyUO-ryl8dkyKCaN6ii8glsRYbGWJhAlCZVj_5l0gpJsRoVz5_pjfb1PIUyd43aaA_PxvmE4w-L0C0U6A5k8zVChoCIDMFzMTVgzdgZwVgN9YIWwbzQCKvFxIJ1_2v/s4032/IMG_4234.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wt8Lrvr-ew6CWmkUlq9pOuNMGSI_ipc4zFiwPZywCECFHO7xVEfTAAkyUO-ryl8dkyKCaN6ii8glsRYbGWJhAlCZVj_5l0gpJsRoVz5_pjfb1PIUyd43aaA_PxvmE4w-L0C0U6A5k8zVChoCIDMFzMTVgzdgZwVgN9YIWwbzQCKvFxIJ1_2v/w300-h400/IMG_4234.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p></div><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">I am surprised at how fast these socks are knitting up. </span><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;">Thoughts</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span> I had a should I cry or should I laugh moment yesterday morning. When looking for the one hole punch, I dug in the container and found a package of tobacco the Spousal Unit had hid in there. It is 17 months since he passed and over 18 months since he "lost" his tobacco. I wanted to cry as the disease was further advanced than we realized and I wanted to laugh as he did a good job of hiding it. </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span> I was surprised that my hip was still tipped forward yesterday. Most of it has to do with shovelling snow even though I am doing it correctly most of the time. The other reason could be how I sleep part of the night. I am working on fixing that. It is hard but I'm trying. </span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span> I realized that I have muscles. My core muscles are stronger. Also my legs and arms. The osteopathy therapist has noticed it also and said there is a great improvement in that department. Doing yoga, shovelling snow, and lifting things in the house has built done the job. </span></span></span></span></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>Today</span></span></span></span></span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>I have to do yoga this morning and then it will be cleaning up the front landing and entry way. I also want to do a load of laundry. This afternoon I am going to tidy up the cutting table and work on the cardinal quilt. Tonight I am going to knit. It is a stay at home day as I have things I need to do. </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Josefin Sans; font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>Until the next time............................................................ </span><br /></span></span></span></span></p>Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600013213157963948noreply@blogger.com0