Wednesday, 20 October 2010

WOYWW after a few crafty activities


Good morning all - I hope you are all feeling fine on this wonderful Wednesday!
Lots to look at on my table today....
On the right is the gorgeous pure wool sweater which I bought from our local car boot and  felted in the washing machine. Below it you can see some little brooches which I am making from small squares cut from the sweater. Also I have made a little purse for my camera.

In the middle is the pale turquoise hoodie that I have been knitting for P. I just have the zip to put in and then I am going to embroider some cream daisies down the front.
I also decided to knit another shrug using Sirdar Crofter - I love the colours.
The little lilac brooch was made using woollen fabric and yarns with a beaded centre.


And finally.... this is the little bag made from the lower part of the re-cycled sweater. I love the colours and patterns and think it looks great with the little wooden handles. It will probably go in the blog shop with my other bags.
So, another busy week and I have even managed a shopping trip with daughter M. and a fun day Monday with Wipso!

Hope you have enjoyed your weekly snoop.
If you want to see more WOYWW exposed then hop over to Julia's blog and join in the fun!


PS for a close up of my sock dolls on the window sill, check out the post below!
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46 comments:

  1. Sue Pinner20 October 2010 at 07:22

    Morning early bird hehe...lo the bag and the sock charaters..bit nippy this morning hey?
    Hugs Suz x

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  2. Sue Pinner20 October 2010 at 07:22

    ooops love the bag! x

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  3. Annie20 October 2010 at 07:35

    Lots of yummyness on your table today Jo. You've been a very busy bee :-)
    A x

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  4. Cardarian 20 October 2010 at 08:34

    Love the bag and all the rest of the lovely things on your desk! It is always so interesting to come by your desk!
    Hugs,
    Cardarian

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  5. Nicks20 October 2010 at 09:14

    OMG that bag is to die for

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  6. Angela Toucan20 October 2010 at 10:01

    great jumpers

    blogger won't let me see the other picture

    I'm in earlier thie week under 100 at 60!

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  7. Sue20 October 2010 at 10:03

    Hi ya
    oh luv the bag gorgeous colours, a fabulous job recycling the jumper,clever chick, have great day, happy WOYWW, sue,x(13)

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  8. Helen20 October 2010 at 10:22

    You (and Wipso!) are always so busy, and I love the sock dolls. Have a good day. (38)

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  9. cheryl20 October 2010 at 10:39

    oh gosh hun how super clever are you,they are all such amazing makes just love them all hugs cheryl x
    (25)

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  10. Christmas-etc...20 October 2010 at 10:56

    you are just so clever! The bag is beautiful! I will go take a closer look!
    Ann

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  11. HeARTworks20 October 2010 at 11:58

    The bag is a grrrreat idea! I had some pillows made using old sweaters, but now I think I'll try for some bags! You've been busy! Patsy #3

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  12. Zue20 October 2010 at 12:09

    I always enjoy snooping around your desk. All the felted things you have made are beautiful. I love the handbag.

    I dream of doing all these activities and you just get on and do them...
    Have a great Wednesday
    Sue xx 72

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  13. Anonymous20 October 2010 at 14:03

    What brilliant ways to use up old woolies. You are very clever.
    x Tricia(79)

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  14. JoZart Designs20 October 2010 at 14:04

    Love the bag and the sock dolls are such fun. Thanks for a lovely snoop!
    JoZarty x

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  15. Mandy20 October 2010 at 15:40

    hi hunny, hope you are keeping well, havent had time to play along the past few wednesdays, things just all seem to happen here on that day, hope I can join you soon, love your new creations too btw, absolutely gorgeous, take care, hugs mandyxx

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  16. Kate20 October 2010 at 15:53

    How funny, just found a charity shop book about making sock dolls, have yet to try - no time!

    What a find that sweater, the makes look lovely.

    ** Kate **

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  17. Carola Bartz20 October 2010 at 15:59

    I love how you recycled the sweater! Great idea, looks fabulous.

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  18. Jules20 October 2010 at 16:17

    Love your bag! Looks like you've had a busy week :D Jules (63)

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  19. Pam20 October 2010 at 16:20

    Love the bag and the animals on your previous post. Hugs Pamx

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  20. Maria Moorhouse 20 October 2010 at 16:21

    cool idea with the brooches!

    Maria #73

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  21. Terry20 October 2010 at 16:48

    I love that you recycle sweaters - and that you have the talent to do that! The purse is so cute.

    Terry #4

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  22. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans20 October 2010 at 17:19

    You are so creative, the things you make from a jumper are amazing. Great desk. Tracy Evans x

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  23. Morti20 October 2010 at 17:28

    Awww, fab stuff as always Twiglet! Love the Sock Duck..... heheheh. Thanks for stopping by!

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  24. Linby20 October 2010 at 17:29

    Oooh great bag. Thanks for your congrats.
    I'm going to a literary luncheon and Gervase P is the speaker - I understand you might know him?
    Linbyx

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  25. peggy gatto20 October 2010 at 18:06

    Great purse, clever you!
    I adore your dolls too!!!

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  26. Neet20 October 2010 at 18:29

    Some fabulous stuff on your table. What a brilliant idea felting that sweater and using it as you did. Love the shrug. #22

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  27. Anne20 October 2010 at 19:38

    Love your latest creations ---great bag !!!
    Anne xxx

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  28. Daniele20 October 2010 at 19:54

    great idea making embellishments from knitted garments thanks for the peek

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  29. Jingle20 October 2010 at 20:14

    That little bag is adorable! I love the stuffies in the post below, too!

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  30. dandelion dreamer20 October 2010 at 20:49

    those tiny little felted brooches sound funand I love that colourful bag!m x

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  31. Ciara20 October 2010 at 21:07

    I love the things you make - that jumper is definitely a lot better second time around! The bag is fab.

    My favourite things are the little sock animal, sooooo cute!

    Good luck with your 7 birthday cards :-)

    Ciara
    xx

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  32. akilli melek20 October 2010 at 21:57

    think my fav is the zebra but love them all. you are so creative, wish i had a smidge of that inspiration. thanks for popping by earlier, caroline #36

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  33. donnalouiserodgers20 October 2010 at 22:53

    aw- twiglet= I am inspired - I want to do some wet felting now and make some christmas gifts - i will go to Oxfam when I get home on Saturday - pick up some dyes and show you some stuff next week?

    Dx

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  34. Unknown20 October 2010 at 23:11

    ooohhhh woolly gorgeousness... you've been a very busy lady as usual - love the sock creatures and the hoodie for P = make sure she doesn't get barred from the local shopping centre when you have finished it!!!

    clever makes with the jumper too - i'd love to shrink a jumper on purpose!!!

    hugs

    Paula x x x

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  35. Anonymous21 October 2010 at 02:27

    I love all that you created with the recycled sweater. I too really love the pattern and colors! A lot of other fun stuff you are making and had a look at your sock creatures from earlier post and can't tell you enough how adorable they are! You really are amazing!
    ~Shari #123

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  36. Turtle In The Sand21 October 2010 at 02:30

    What an amazing talent you have. I never thought washing a sweater was called felting and that you could make things out of it. Great creations! Linda C #86

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  37. voodoo vixen21 October 2010 at 03:53

    Aaaaw, the sock peeps are adorable and I love the bag, you make such brill stuff!! Annette #33

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  38. Sunshine Girl21 October 2010 at 10:06

    Oooh you have been busy! love the animals on the previous post too! Thanks for sharing (No 46)

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  39. Anonymous21 October 2010 at 16:14

    You are a speedy knitter! Love the recycled jumper and the little felted bag.

    Hugs
    Brenda 87

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  40. Chrissie21 October 2010 at 18:31

    You are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO clever. Everything looks yum!
    Chrissie

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  41. Sue from Oregon21 October 2010 at 20:35

    Lovely idea...I saw a couple pumpkins made for different textured sweaters the other day and they were lovely!

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  42. Kym's Crafty Cards21 October 2010 at 21:46

    Some lovely items you have on your desk. I'm a newbie to the WOYWW so please be gentle with me!! Best wishes, Kym (No 42)

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  43. Friko21 October 2010 at 23:37

    Nearly midnight here, so it's been a long day. I expect you are cosy in your bed by now after a busy day at your work bench.

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  44. MadeByKarla21 October 2010 at 23:42

    Love recycling! beautiful bag!

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  45. Blueberry Moonlight22 October 2010 at 16:19

    Now that's 1st class recycling! So many things remade from one item, well done!

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  46. Julia Dunnit23 October 2010 at 17:40

    Oh I'm so late again - had to go back a bit to meet the sock creatures - I think Betsy, mooching about, may well be my new best friend! That sweater is a gift of a find, perfect for all the jobs you've set it - love the colours.

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Thanks for all your comments. I really appreciate your thoughts and ideas.