Cardinal UFO Completed

 Yesterday was sunny and warmer. The high got to -4C. This morning it is cloudy and -6C (windchill-10C). It snowed a bit during the night. Today is suppose to be partly cloudy with flurries. The high is to get to -5C (windchill -8C to -13C). 

Lifestyle

I started the morning out in a rush. I got a load of laundry on and cleaned the bathroom. The forecast had said periods of snow in the afternoon so I took off to New Minas. 

The drive to New Minas was sunny and gorgeous. I planned my trip to pick up Elliott's cat food first. He has food for almost 2 months now. Next up was the office supply store to pick up a refill for my daily journal. My last stop was the dollar store where I did snoop shopping and bought a few items. One was this tomato rocket

A bit of research needed to be done. It has several seeds in it which is perfect for me. I will start them in a pot and then plant them in a garden box. 

I was home just after noon and had my lunch. It was a good trip. The roads were good and the temperature had warmed up to be nice when outside. 

I did some kitchen clean up in the late afternoon. It is still on the list to do a good cleaning today. 

Sewing

I spent 2 hours hand sewing the rest of the binding down. It was relaxing and I did while I watched TV. It was more listening to the TV. 

It is folded up and put away with the other cardinal quilts. I am happy that I have finished it after making it 15 years ago. 

I traced out the rabbit's legs and soles onto the correct fabrics. They are cut out and the seam lines drawn on the curved part of the foot. 

I have pinned the legs together and am ready to sew them. 

The soles will be the hardest part as they are small and need to be fit into the bottom of the foot. I will be hand basting them in place before sewing them in. It is a slow sewing project. 

Knitting

I did knit last night and I had to be on top of my game making sure I put the decreases in the right place. Neck decreases first and arm decreases last. I did 16 rows last night before my brain crashed on me. 

Once I get going on it, I know I will be able to knit a few more rows each night. 

Thoughts

    I figured out why I was struggling with the cardinal quilt. I was going into a funk/depression as the Spousal Unit has been gone for 28 months and his death was Wednesday 22, which happened to be where it landed this month. I got through it and am feeling better though I do miss him a lot. It still hits me hard on occasion. 

    My hip is improving a lot. I am stretching it and trying to do more flexibility moves. It is improving even if it gives me pain when doing the flexibility moves. I am hoping that my gait will improve over time. This is the best I've felt in quite a while and I am enjoying it.

    The cold snap is to end on Sunday. It will be nice to have warmer temperatures once again. This cold snap wasn't as bad as it could have been but the wind was the brutal part. We can have more cold weather as February is our "winter" month. 

Today

I am out to walk this morning. Once home, I have to clean the kitchen, take out recycling, and fold laundry. This afternoon I want to work on the rabbit and I might get a piece of piping cut out. Tonight I want to knit on the vest. It is a home day as I need nothing at this time. 

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