Wednesday, 16 March 2022

WOYWW

 


Good morning all.
I seem to have had a very busy few days.

Firstly I used my needle felting bits and bobs to make a little sunflower tribute to Ukraine.
I shall put it on my window sill as an act of support for the desperate folk of Ukraine and hope that soon there will be an end to the appalling ordeal that they are suffering.


As Max's chief admin officer (that's the title I have awarded myself!), I have been busy making workshop packs for her. I think I made 40 last week.

Don't they look pretty when all the "fluff" is laid out in rainbow stripes ready to pack?



And now - I'm not trying to upstage my little sis here BUT....



Max brought her friend's giant teddy round so that I could reduce the length of it's legs so that it fits into a smaller bedroom. I think I chopped off about 15 inches of each leg and then re-stitched and stuffed them so that it looked more like a normal, if still rather large teddy.

Here it is, sitting on a king-sized bed!

That's it for this week.

I hope you are all well and have been able to enjoy the beautiful Spring weather while it lasts.


xx Jo


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15 comments:

  1. Sarah Brennan16 March 2022 at 06:52

    The sunflower is beautiful Jo and a great tribute. The teddy looks so much better now - far more in proportion. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #3

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  2. Annie16 March 2022 at 07:50

    Love the colourful fluff all laced out like that and the bear certainly looks more proportional now.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  3. Lynn Holland16 March 2022 at 08:23

    I’m chuckling here Jo as I too have a giant teddy. One bought me by a lovely chap when I left the job I was in over 25 years ago. I’ve tried getting rid of it several times but it’s not happening and he sits on a chair in my studio with one of the wandering welder’s waistcoats on.
    Have a good week
    Lynn xx 10

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  4. Lunch Lady Jan16 March 2022 at 09:03

    Blimey, that teddy must have been a huge (literally!) job, just coping with the size, sewing, wadding etc, what a task, I hope she gave you something nice for doing it! Gorgeous little sunflower pic, I think we’re all trying to help, I hope the people in Ukraine understand how much the world is with them.
    Hugs LLJ 6 xxx

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  5. Crafting With Jack16 March 2022 at 11:33

    Teddy looks happy with his new legs :). Great job. Happy WOYWW and have a great week, Angela #13

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  6. glitterandglue16 March 2022 at 11:34

    Morning Jo. lovely sunflower picture. I love your title - well deserved!!. Yes, that fibre looks gorgeous like that. Well done with all the sorting! And as for that teddy... Goodness me - He is HUGE! Even though he is 15 inches shorter than he was!
    Take care. God bless.
    Margaret #11

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  7. Lynnecrafts16 March 2022 at 12:19

    The sunflower is so beautiful Jo. The teddy looks better with normal legs, too.
    The recipe is here. I put lots of almonds on top and I cover the tin with foil for most of the cooking time. I use chopped apricots rather than glacé cherries. Enjoy!
    How to cook the perfect Irish barmbrack
    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/mar/17/barmbrack-recipe-fruit-loaf-felicity-cloake?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
    Take care and happy WOYWW
    Hugs
    Lynnecrafts 14

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  8. Helen16 March 2022 at 12:25

    Love the sunflower and that cute Teddy! Thanks for your visit - the show may have been quiet but the trains getting there weren't! Only took my mask off all day to eat ! Such is life x Helen #2

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  9. Felix the Crafty Cat16 March 2022 at 13:50

    Beautiful idea with the sunflower and the teddy is amazing, such long legs! Not sure about the weather it was very bright but not now so we'll see. Have a lovely creative woyww. Hugs, Angela x15x

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  10. Neet16 March 2022 at 14:07

    I have never seen such a long legged Teddy as that one. Wow.
    Love the sunflower picture you made - what a lovely idea.
    Hugs, Neet 5 xx

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  11. Diana Taylor16 March 2022 at 15:30

    The sunflower picture is beautiful and a lovely way to show support. I do love the little wisps of fluff ready for the workshop packs - it all looks so interesting and inviting. Well done on altering massive Teddy - you did a good job, I hope he's happy with his new legs.
    Hope you have a great week,
    Diana xx#16

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  12. Tracy16 March 2022 at 18:37

    I was smiling as soon as I 3kanded on your page to be greeted with your beautiful sunflower Jo 🌻 here's to a swift end to the war 🙏 such worrying times for those directly affected.
    Rainbow fluffy stripes ... pure and utter joy to see 🌈😍🌈 loving them!
    Toooo teddy ... what a difference and look how proud he sits on top of the bed ❤🥰❤❤❤ wishing you a beautiful week ahead, love and hugs Tracy xxxx#17

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  13. Catriona16 March 2022 at 20:23

    Love the tiny sunflower and what a good job you made of shortening the bear’s legs.

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  14. Susan Renshaw17 March 2022 at 00:33

    Love the sunflower and the colourful fluff! I really must get around to some felting - on my 'to do' list. I already have the products...
    The new look Teddy does look more normal!
    It is Thursday morning here in Melbourne and I have just discovered my link isn't on Stamping Ground so here I am at #22!
    Happy WOYWW!
    Stay safe and keep well!
    Susan
    Calling All Crafters! – My Blog!


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  15. Julia Dunnit18 March 2022 at 08:48

    Well that’s just about the biggest teddy I’ve ever seen…I bet it felt like surgery making the first cut!! He does look more manageable now, and I must say, he’s still smiling, so you did the right thing! Gosh you do get some odd jobs! I agree about the fluffy stuff for the workshop kits…just seeing those would tempt me into a workshop, no prob!

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