Yesterday my sister saw the masks I made for her kids. She has been coming over and sitting on our patio about 10 ft from any of us to visit my father. She thought the boys won't like the flowery fabric. She suggested I make others and I said no. I'm done. I have to get on with other work - I haven't cleaned my house is 3 weeks and weeds are popping up in the garden. I need to exercise more.?
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But I have some cotton dye (a direct dye) so it doesn't require a mordant, I think. It is old but maybe there is enough strength?in it to dye the masks. I'll experiment with one. It is blue so should be acceptable.?
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The problem with making masks for people at home and family is that they think they can customize it to perfection. DH today asked if I could seam the edges of the Filti material so it is easier to insert into the pocket. It takes about 10 seconds to insert it. i am officially annoyed.?
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On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 8:14 AM Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
I am fast running out of fabric! In the Bin Where I Keep Potential Weaving Stuff, I found a pair of scrub bottoms that Mark wore home from the hospital in December. (He was transported via ambulance during a middle of the night¡ªthink wearing just the stuff he sleeps in¡ªduring an acute asthma episode.) So I washed and pressed, cut around the rips and stains, and am using that fabric to make lovely soft masks. But I am about done.
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I¡¯ve browsed several fabric sites looking for more fabric, and have decided that I¡¯ve done my part. Will keep a few extras on hand, and rise to the occasion if need be, but I am closing in on 300.
