MAGPIE'S MUMBLINGS

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Wednesday, December 04, 2024

Stash reduction, of sorts

 My drawer of #4 weight yarn is overflowing with small 'bits of balls' and, since I hate throwing yarn out, I decided that I would make small donation blankets for the humane society.  A search online led to a size suggestion of 24x24".  So far I've done two and a third (and likely the last, at least for now) is well underway.  Just a simple granny square works fine.


- THIS would make a wonderful gift for a neighbour, a senior, or someone who works long hours.

- A selection of THESE would make a great gift too (scroll down for the recipe)

- Be sure to invite me over if you decide to make THIS!!!! Or THIS!!

- There are multiple links HERE to recipes for making truffles (note - see above)

- I think we might try to make some of THIS 

- Perhaps one of THESE ideas would make a nice gift?

- There are some fun ideas HERE for your Christmas decor.

- HERE is another nice idea for a gift, especially if it came with perhaps a book or some bubble bath.

- THIS is a fun idea for presenting a gift of fudge.

Today's quote..."This year, instead of worrying about what's under the tree, just maybe be grateful for who's still here to be around it"


10 comments:

  1. Thank you for the pickled garlic idea. That's going to happen here. I used to make animal blankets for a local cat rescue. I have many pictures of kitties holding on with all four paws to their blankies! They took them to their forever home as their luggage.

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    1. First time we've tried the garlic so hopefully it will be good. Have to wait at least 3 weeks before we can taste test them for optimum flavour.
      Our humane society is always hugely grateful when I land in there with some old towels or bedding so hopefully these will come in handy somehow.

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  2. Oh, that pretzel bark sounds (and looks) wonderful. Keep me from temptation.......

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    1. hee hee - temptation is what I'm all about!

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  3. Neat little crocheted blankies:))) Love those bright colors stacked together in rows nice work ...hugs, Julierose

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    1. Thanks! Hopefully the kitties will cuddle with them.

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  4. Anonymous11:57 AM

    Sherry of createology: Your blankets are a wonderful idea and gift to the Humane Society. So many great links dear. Today’s quote is so right on. As hubby and I continue to age we are very grateful for friends and family who are still with us.

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    1. The blankets are a win/win I think - stash reduction and a donation where it's needed. Glad you enjoyed the links!

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  5. MJ: Merry Christmas to you and your family: What a wonderful idea to use your leftover yarn, your heart is very beautiful.

    Catherine๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„

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    1. awww - thank you! I'm on a constant quest to use up stash but it seems like I'm barely making a dent.

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