A couple years ago I took an applique quilting class to make a Colorado scene. But like a lot of my projects, it's been sitting in my closet half-finished. All I had to do was apply the border - simple, except for those mitered corners. But in honor of our bingo bucket list, I pulled it out, finished it up, and even hung it above the dresser. I think it turned out really nice, plus I finally beat Janet on completing a square before her.
I also planted my indoor seeds today. I bought a microgreens kit off Amazon. I like putting microgreens on avocado toast, but they're really expensive at the grocery store. When I opened the kit, there was a tiny dehydrated soil disk that you had to soak in water before sprinkling on the seeds. I think the whole thing looks like a chocolate cake frosted with sprinkles right now, but we'll see if the seeds actually sprout in a few days. It doesn't really matter, because the bingo card says to "plant" them, not actually "harvest" them.
I've been a little concerned about locking up my bike when I ride into downtown Denver. It's not that I ride in high-crime areas, but with the invention of wireless power tools, thieves can cut through cable locks in seconds. So, I went online to do a little research. Most of the "indestructible" chain locks weigh about 5-8 pounds. I don't think I can carry that much extra weight even with an ebike - my entire bike only weights 30 lb! As a compromise, I found a folding link lock that seems pretty robust. The manufacturers claim it can't be cut with bolt cutters, a hacksaw, or a hammer & chisel. However, it can be cut with an angle grinder, but I doubt very many thieves carry around tools that heavy, especially during the day. The nice thing about it is that it folds up neatly into my bike bag. BTW, it looks like plastic, but it's actually steel.
Courtney and I took another online class painting mountains. The picture on the left was painted with only one color; the one on the right was supposed to be a colorful sunrise. I think the one on the left looks more realistic. The sky portion of the one on the right looks OK, but those dark shapes in front of the mountain look like bad ocean waves.
