Wednesday, 9 August 2023

WOYWW

So here we are sharing our desks, on another Wednesday, with our lovely Julia at Stamping Ground and all our WOYWW buddies.

This week I have had a little more crafty time which has been great. It seems like a real treat to get into my sewing room and have fun.

Annie sorted some of that wonderful fabric for me to make some hang about bins. So here we are..

One all alone..

Four finished ready to go to a local show on the Harry Johnson stall to raise funds for the cancer support charity in his name.



Annie and I had to chuckle at my search for buttons. We both had these...



As she said, it's high time we used them as the pricing is pre decimalisation so at least 50 years old!!! 

I actually used these...




They just required a bit of needle weaving with turquoise yarn. I think they looked good and saved me buying more buttons.

Today I am meeting friends at National Trust Erddig near Wrexham. I am hoping we have a bit of sunshine so that we can enjoy the gardens.

Have a great week all 

x x Jo 

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14 comments:

  1. Helen9 August 2023 at 06:53

    well that is hoarding and then some.... or saving should I say, for a perfect project!! Happy WOYWW Helen #4

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  2. Bleubeard and Elizabeth9 August 2023 at 08:23

    Don't you love it when you finally find a way to use something you have been hoarding for just the right project? I think those hang bags are brilliant and well done. Love these says a woman who mostly sews paper to paper and paper to fabric. Happy WOYWW from # 3. Enjoy your day out and about.

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  3. Catriona9 August 2023 at 09:03

    Lovely sewing agai and I keep meaning to make one of those bins-fortunately I sew in a room with a hard floor so just sweep up after I am finished! Enjoy your day out. Catriona

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  4. Sarah Brennan9 August 2023 at 10:05

    Enjoy your day out Jo. Love those hoarded buttons! Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #12

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  5. My name is Cindy9 August 2023 at 10:18

    Shocking when you realise how old some of your stuff is isn't it? However I think you've beat me with those buttons!! Good just they don't rust! Happy WOYWW, love n hugs Cindyxx #13

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  6. Neet9 August 2023 at 11:28

    We've been to Erddig so you enjoy yourself with your friends.
    I remember those buttons for covering, don't suppose I have any though.
    Well done on the hanging pots, I use mine (made by Jo Pritchard) regularly each day.
    Hugs, Neet 5 xx

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  7. Sylvia/LittleTreasures9 August 2023 at 12:57

    Fun post, thanks for your visit. Oh buttons and more buttons, lots of fun at both grandma's rummaging thru the Button Boxes !!! I have lots sorted out by color. Your projects are so pretty and useful. Hope your weather is good for your time with friends.

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  8. Lunch Lady Jan9 August 2023 at 13:29

    I shall lower the tone once again but Cover your Buttons made me hoot! It brings to mind tassels…possibly going in opposite directions *snigger*. But they worked and you cleared some stash, that’s a win-win any day of the week. The little bins are fab and putting some stiffening around the top really makes a difference. So lovely to catch up on Saturday, let’s do it again soon!
    Hugs LLJ 8 xxx

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  9. Kelly9 August 2023 at 13:36

    Good morning!

    I've not seen those 'make your own' buttons in ages! What a lovely treat to find them in your stash.

    love the bags. I have one a friend made me years ago when I left Micheals and retired to the Ozarks. Hangs right here beside me. The ones she made are weighted down with two 3-1/2" washers glued together. Yours are much prettier.

    Trying to get to everyone before the storms roll in.
    Creative Blessings & hugs! Kelly #20

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  10. Glenda9 August 2023 at 14:01

    I think it's great that you are using old products from long ago. I have been using lots of paper but then again, I do have so very much decorative papers in my craft room!
    Hugs
    Glenda #17

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  11. Annie9 August 2023 at 15:04

    The hang about bins are gorgeous Jo and what fab stash busting....I've been doing more today and you wont believe it til you see it lol.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  12. Felix the Crafty Cat9 August 2023 at 22:14

    I have one of those bins though not quite the same. I take it to the Craft Club with me, it's really useful. Oh my the buttons! I must show you some of mine sometime, I don't know how I'/ve managed to collect so many and some of them are still attached to the original card. I think when I was teaching people just thought it a good idea to pass stuff on to me bugt I could do with passing some of them on again. Wishing you a very happy and creative woyww, Angela x11x

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  13. BJ9 August 2023 at 22:26

    Oh my those buttons are mighty old. Decimalisation was on my birthday in February 1971, remember it well!! Mainly as my mother had a wool shop and the chart of the currency changes was on the wall, I was only 7yrs, so yes 52 years ago now! Anyway your hang about bins are super and the woven buttons go really well. Hugs BJ#7

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  14. Crafting With Jack10 August 2023 at 14:15

    I absolutely love your hanging bins, so useful. I wonder if my sewing skills are up to the task 🧐. Perhaps I will look for a pattern. Hope you have a lovely day at Wrexham. Angela #21

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