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I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.?
I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.?
Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,.
Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment.
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Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Jaya Srikrishnan
Sent: 09 May 2020 14:03
To: yarnmongers <[email protected]>
Subject: [yarnmongers] More on masks? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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That was an excellent idea, Jenny. A friend stopped by to drop off my RH loom that she had borrowed for a class. She sews a lot and has a huge fabric stash and offered me a bunch of fabric to sew more masks and I refused. She enjoys it. I don't. So I will refer people to her.?
She did bring me a bottle of her husband's maple syrup as a thank you present. That is so precious. I know they have a small stand of maples that they tap and I've heard of the work involved in making small batches of maple syrup when you don't have all the equipment - and a sugaring shack on the premises. The wallpaper has been steamed off the walls in their kitchen! So it is a lovely gift.?
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:05 AM Jenny Swanson < jenny@...> wrote: Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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I will never be done.? Every time I think I'm finished, I discover someone else in my life who desperately needs a pair of masks.? I was so happy to be finished that I started some clothing and a new apron.?
Then I was texting our beloved mail carrier about running down a mislaid package.? All of our mail is being shipped from Raleigh to Southport, so one of our deliveries got mislaid in the shuffle. ? I explained that the mislaid package was not expensive, but was a part for my sewing machine and I had been making masks. He told me that he only has one flimsy, pleated papery commercial mask.? Well, I knew I had to make him two.? I don't mind doing that at all; he is a gem, but I did think I was finished with masks for awhile.
Meanwhile,? our little tourist town is going to "open up"? this weekend, even though our Mayor is an Emergency Room Physician.? When I watched his announcement, I got pretty hot under the collar.? The substance of what he said means that everything will be open: shops, restaurants, parks, everything.? The worst of it is that he never says, "As a Physician, I urge you to wear a mask to protect yourself and your fellow citizens.? It is the right thing to do."
So I've had a little anxiety attack this morning, but had two cups of coffee, so I think the caffeine has powered me through it for now.
Mary.
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Mary, I have pretty much decided that I am going to do a variation of what I'm doing for a long time. I will go to small gatherings but will wear a mask and change clothes when I come back. I am going to avoid restaurants, and bigger meetings. It isn't that hard for me as we don't eat out a lot. But I do go to a lot of meetings with 20-ish people and I'm not going to go to those.
I will never be done.? Every time I think I'm finished, I discover someone else in my life who desperately needs a pair of masks.? I was so happy to be finished that I started some clothing and a new apron.?
Then I was texting our beloved mail carrier about running down a mislaid package.? All of our mail is being shipped from Raleigh to Southport, so one of our deliveries got mislaid in the shuffle. ? I explained that the mislaid package was not expensive, but was a part for my sewing machine and I had been making masks. He told me that he only has one flimsy, pleated papery commercial mask.? Well, I knew I had to make him two.? I don't mind doing that at all; he is a gem, but I did think I was finished with masks for awhile.
Meanwhile,? our little tourist town is going to "open up"? this weekend, even though our Mayor is an Emergency Room Physician.? When I watched his announcement, I got pretty hot under the collar.? The substance of what he said means that everything will be open: shops, restaurants, parks, everything.? The worst of it is that he never says, "As a Physician, I urge you to wear a mask to protect yourself and your fellow citizens.? It is the right thing to do."
So I've had a little anxiety attack this morning, but had two cups of coffee, so I think the caffeine has powered me through it for now.
Mary.
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FWIW, Jaya, last night I was agonizing over which masks of my stockpile I should send to Bren’s household. I was concerned because they were mostly “girly.” Mark’s comment was “there’s no ‘girly’ in protective gear.” I’m not sure I agree, but there’s a guy’s perspective. ? Ann in PA ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jaya Srikrishnan Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:03 AM To: yarnmongers < [email protected]> Subject: [yarnmongers] More on masks ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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I just dropped the most recent 40 at our farm stand. That makes 200 I’ve made) and translates to 200 bags of fresh food for hungry/needy neighbors. ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jenny Swanson Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 9:06 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] More on masks ? Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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Ann You have figured out a way to still keep feeding the hungry without having to go into that crazy workplace !
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On May 9, 2020, at 2:36 PM, Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
? I just dropped the most recent 40 at our farm stand. That makes 200 I’ve made) and translates to 200 bags of fresh food for hungry/needy neighbors. ? ? ? Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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That's a really worhwhile job well done.
Jenny
On 09 May 2020 at 19:36 Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
I just dropped the most recent 40 at our farm stand. That makes 200 I’ve made) and translates to 200 bags of fresh food for hungry/needy neighbors.
Well done you.
Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task.
Jenny
I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.?
I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.?
Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,.
Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment.
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That is DH’s perspective and he thinks that I am going overboard. I am pretty sure my brother and son will agree with him. Not sure of my adult nephews but that’s their call - if they use them or not. These nephews are teenagers, which is why I am indulging them a little.?
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 2:32 PM Ann McManus < mcmanusab@...> wrote: FWIW, Jaya, last night I was agonizing over which masks of my stockpile I should send to Bren’s household. I was concerned because they were mostly “girly.” Mark’s comment was “there’s no ‘girly’ in protective gear.” I’m not sure I agree, but there’s a guy’s perspective. ? Ann in PA ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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Such good work Ann! Kudos to you.?
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 2:36 PM Ann McManus < mcmanusab@...> wrote: I just dropped the most recent 40 at our farm stand. That makes 200 I’ve made) and translates to 200 bags of fresh food for hungry/needy neighbors. ? ? ? Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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P.s. I am reaping my reward today. I am sewing my hemp top. I can’t do the Filti mask, which DH says he would like as an alternative, till I get the elastic. So I am going to finish my top.
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 5:59 PM Jaya < ermabom@...> wrote: Such good work Ann! Kudos to you.? On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 2:36 PM Ann McManus < mcmanusab@...> wrote: I just dropped the most recent 40 at our farm stand. That makes 200 I’ve made) and translates to 200 bags of fresh food for hungry/needy neighbors. ? ? ? Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
Jaya
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I think male teens are a whole different story. I was really surprised by the fabric Rowan (almost 13) selected for his first mask (not letting anyone choose #2)—3rd from the top on the right. It’s certainly not what I would have chosen without guidance! ? Ann in PA ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Jaya Srikrishnan Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 5:59 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] More on masks ? That is DH’s perspective and he thinks that I am going overboard. I am pretty sure my brother and son will agree with him. Not sure of my adult nephews but that’s their call - if they use them or not. These nephews are teenagers, which is why I am indulging them a little.? ? On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 2:32 PM Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote: FWIW, Jaya, last night I was agonizing over which masks of my stockpile I should send to Bren’s household. I was concerned because they were mostly “girly.” Mark’s comment was “there’s no ‘girly’ in protective gear.” I’m not sure I agree, but there’s a guy’s perspective. ? Ann in PA ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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And apparently it only gets crazier ? ? ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of connie@... Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 2:53 PM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] More on masks ? You have figured out a way to still keep feeding the hungry without having to go into that crazy workplace ! Way to go! ? I just dropped the most recent 40 at our farm stand. That makes 200 I’ve made) and translates to 200 bags of fresh food for hungry/needy neighbors. ? ? ? Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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Mary, my letter carrier was among the first non-family recipient of my masks. When she told me she had already washed it 3 time, well, what could I do? Left #2 in the mailbox for her. ? ? Ann in PA ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of mary_007usa via groups.io Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 10:59 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [yarnmongers] More on masks ? I will never be done.? Every time I think I'm finished, I discover someone else in my life who desperately needs a pair of masks.? I was so happy to be finished that I started some clothing and a new apron.?
Then I was texting our beloved mail carrier about running down a mislaid package.? All of our mail is being shipped from Raleigh to Southport, so one of our deliveries got mislaid in the shuffle. ? I explained that the mislaid package was not expensive, but was a part for my sewing machine and I had been making masks. He told me that he only has one flimsy, pleated papery commercial mask.? Well, I knew I had to make him two.? I don't mind doing that at all; he is a gem, but I did think I was finished with masks for awhile.
Meanwhile,? our little tourist town is going to "open up"? this weekend, even though our Mayor is an Emergency Room Physician.? When I watched his announcement, I got pretty hot under the collar.? The substance of what he said means that everything will be open: shops, restaurants, parks, everything.? The worst of it is that he never says, "As a Physician, I urge you to wear a mask to protect yourself and your fellow citizens.? It is the right thing to do."
So I've had a little anxiety attack this morning, but had two cups of coffee, so I think the caffeine has powered me through it for now.
Mary.
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Of course it’s getting crazier. ? YOU were the lid on the pressure cooker. ?When you left, nobody sane to keep the crazies under control. ??
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On May 9, 2020, at 7:50 PM, Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
? And apparently it only gets crazier ? ? ? ? You have figured out a way to still keep feeding the hungry without having to go into that crazy workplace ! Way to go! ? I just dropped the most recent 40 at our farm stand. That makes 200 I’ve made) and translates to 200 bags of fresh food for hungry/needy neighbors. ? ? ? Well done you. ? Our local bookstore rang me and asked if I would make them some masks to sell in the shop. I said no, but I did suggest a very good sewist who is indoors probably until Xmas and might like the task. ? Jenny ? ? I dyed 6 masks last night after dinner. So far so good. The water rinsed clear and there are no colored drips on the rag I put under them to dry.? I think they look weird because you can see the flowers overdyed with blue - the green leaves are sort of a lime color but not bright. The blue flowers are sort of purple - again you have to look closely at the fabric to tell. But they are blue from a distance.? Once i get my next shipment of elastic, I am done with this,. Today i am going to mark, stabilize (sew) and cut my hemp top out and baste the seams so I can try on for adjustment. --
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Ann,? you are amazing.?
Still helping the most in need after all these years.
Brava!
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Truer words were never spoken...
- Jacqueline
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On May 9, 2020, at 2:32 PM, Ann McManus <mcmanusab@...> wrote:
Mark’s comment was “there’s no ‘girly’ in protective gear.”
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