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Another week down

My coping efforts continue. This past week I watched this video about the Olsen mask that Kay had posted on her blog. Then I used some cotton fabric scraps to make some masks.

Leftovers from a baby quilt.


The pattern is a bit more complicated than some but it does have a pocket for inserting a filter.

Because of the construction on my street, I really could not do much in the yard during the day. However, I noticed that my landscape plants are not doing well and so I spent time doing research. I apparently have quite the infestation of  aphids and/or white flies. Plus some kind of sooty fungus on one  shrub. I do not have a green thumb by any means. I do have a little bit of neem oil, but I am sure it's not enough. I am not sure that a trip to the garden center would constitute essential activity. I'm pretty sure that all the plants shudder when they see me walk into a plant nursery anyway.

I also took a look at my financial statement. That was depressing. I guess more than the need to keep distance will be preventing me from hiring a gardener any time soon.

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Rest In Peace, William H. Withers,
singer/songwriter, 1938-2020

 https://youtu.be/LiouJsnYytI

Comments

  1. KayApril 6, 2020 at 12:13 AM

    I’ve made 28 so far and have given them out to family and friends. I started out making more without the filter insert, but have now started doing the insert because I’d read that blue (paper) shop towels are supposed to be really good. Only trouble is other people must have read the same thing and you can’t find those around now. I love your masks. My masks have been evolving. I put a top stitch all round the mask and I’ve added wire to the nose area for an extra seal. I found hair ties in a drawer so used that for elastic around the ears.

    You have such pretty remnants. The Walmart here apparently sold out of all material and thread. I see you’re ironing your masks down too. It does feel good to be productive, doesn’t it? Good for you, Olga! Yay!

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  2. BarbaraApril 6, 2020 at 9:06 AM

    OMG. Bill Withers passing was just about the last straw. He is still my go-to artist when I need a little pick-me-up.

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  3. Arkansas PattiApril 6, 2020 at 9:16 AM

    You really made some attractive ones. I haven't made any but I did buy two from Etsy. They fit perfectly and will do the job of keeping others safe from me.
    When I heard of Bill Wither's passing I just had to have his song "Lean On Me" and got it from Amazon. So comforting now.

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  4. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)April 6, 2020 at 10:08 AM

    I so wish I could sew. Made one from fabric that was non sewing. It's okay and I can use a filter, however I can't find filters after this one. Figures.
    I guess you could make up on your financial losses by selling these Olga. :-)

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  5. SextantApril 6, 2020 at 10:19 AM

    Great job on the masks, Olga! Having the extra pocket for the filter is an excellent idea.

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  6. gigi-hawaiiApril 6, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    I don't make or sew masks because I don't go anywhere. David uses disposable masks that Lisa gave him. He sanitizes each one with Clorox wipes and wears them 3 times before tossing them.

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  7. MaebemeApril 6, 2020 at 3:25 PM

    Thanks for the link, I'll have to check it out as I assume we'll all be asked to wear masks soon.

    Take care and stay well!

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  8. Linda ReederApril 6, 2020 at 10:59 PM

    If you have a hose and nozzle, try blasting your plants with water, repeated frequently,to see if that works.

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  9. TaborApril 7, 2020 at 3:17 AM

    While I no longer have the patience to sew,these might be easier. I have enough masks to get me through and I do love how creative all of these ideas for jazzing up the masks. Some of these will end up in museums.

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