A Good Day In The Sewing Room

 Yesterday was sunny and warm. The high got to -2C (windchill -5C). This morning we have snow on the ground and it is 2C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun, clouds, drizzle with a high of 2C. 

Lifestyle

We were out to walk yesterday morning which made it two days in a row. We did 7 laps which was good for both of us. I could have done 8 but didn't as I would have had to push myself hard to do it. 

Once home and rested, I cleaned the spare room as it was time to do that job. Elliott has his litter box in there and he is a messy cat. I vacuumed and mopped and then did the hallway for the 2nd time this week. I was pleased with how tidy that area looked and that I still had energy. 

My next job was to make chicken soup using a carcass, some broth and water. I got a good size pot made which is ready for carrots and orzo this morning. 

I did get tired by the end of the day. I am over my spell of depression but am fighting this cold. It is in my head and I am trying to keep it there. It is affecting my sleep which means I am sleeping lightly most of the night. I also have a sinus headache. I hope this cold is gone soon as I am so done with it. 

Sewing

I set up the embroidery machine and stitched out the first design. It isn't a heavy design which is nice. I got the first side done in good time. 

The light was messing with the colours making the light green look white. I fiddled until I got the colours better. 

I fiddled with the design on the embroidery software and have the other side ready to hoop. 

While the embroidery was stitching, I quilted a large hot pad.

It is ready for me to sew the strips together and bind it. 

The backing and binding colours match the print on the front perfectly. 

Knitting

I got 4 of the 7 rows knit on the neckband. I was getting tired by the time I was done the 4th row.

Thoughts

    It really snowed hard last night and the berm at the end of the driveway is big. I will be shovelling snow today as I don't want it on the driveway when it turns cold tonight and then snows again on Sunday. The municipality has just put salt on the road which means the roads will be clear by mid morning. 

    This cold has certainly hit me hard. I haven't worn a mask much this winter as very few people are. I have subjected myself to the bugs and this one decided it like me enough to infect me. As it is my first cold in years, I have forgotten how tired they make a person. If I can keep it in my head, I will be happy as I hate chest colds even more. 

Today

I have to be out in less than 2 hours to help make sandwiches at the community hall. Then it will be home to shovel snow. I do not know how much I will get done the rest of the day as it depends on how tired I am. I would like to work on the binding for the large hot pad. I hope to knit tonight and try to finish the neckband. I may even nap today. 

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