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 Scrap challenge!

Good morning all.

This week I have challenged myself to use up some of my yarn scraps to make my twiddle mitts.

I always end up with small amounts of Chunky and DK - not enough for any substantial chunk of one colour.

So, I drew a little plan of one of my "Shropshire Hills" twiddler and then decided I would make it more "Yorkshire Dales" by adding a dry stone wall across the front (a good way to use up bits of textured yarn).

The Sirdar "Snowflake" yarn came in handy for the flock!

Instead of adding beads or buttons on the outside I have put extra texture in the finishing stitching etc. Note the blackberries and streamside yellow flags!

All in all, I think it worked well and certainly cleared out some of my yarn bits.

Yesterday I decided to work on a "Sunflowers" twiddler.

This is where I was up to when I started getting this post ready........

Then I had a lovely couple of hours finishing it off....

I just need to stitch some twiddly bits inside. I usually add some knitted twirly bits and large buttons or beads with a nice smooth feel to them.

At the end of last week, I made 9 scrub hats for the NHS sewing group. Fab bright orange fabric with pink "ice creams" for the crown.

And finally...

In honour of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore, I made a little one to go in my window with my rainbow and "Nurse mates".

I hope you are all staying safe and that the snow isn't too bothersome. We haven't had more than a few flakes this time.

xxx Jo

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 Thank you for all your lovely comments about me in my pink tutu last week!!!
This week I have been mostly making scrubs hats and washing bags for the hospital. I couldn't resist putting one on to take a snap.

I made about 20 all together. The surgical forceps come in handy for turning the ties and poking the corners out - an appropriate tool for the job I think!

Below is the little rainbow badge that I created to stitch on to each bag.
I hope it brings a smile to each recipient - they need that at the moment.

Here's hoping that Ellie is feeling better and that hubby Alan is on the mend too. Sending our love from down here in Shropshire.

I hope you are all well and keeping safe.

xx Jo