Wednesday 20 May 2020

WOYWW....the 11th year celebrations

Wow....where has all that time gone?  I'm sure, like me, you are so pleased to be part of this wonderful group that Julia started all those 11 years ago.  It's become even more important than ever during this difficult time so we have a lot to celebrate.

Julia suggested we didn't put extra strain on the postal service by making our usual ATCs and that we completed a UFO and do a show and tell today.  Well, as you will all know since 17th April I have been making face masks every day [on average about 30 each day!!]  so that's meant a lot of cutting of all my fat quarters and piles of new fabrics bought in for the job and this was the result....



A huge pile of pieces that has grown steadily over the weeks.  The pieces were too big to throw away and I had in mind to use then for patchwork when all this madness ends so I put my thinking cap on and here's what I came up with.....



I've made myself a rainbow mask with WOYWW accross the front.....hope you like my purple lockdown hair to go with it.  I have missed a couple of hair cuts so I thought I would brighten it up with some semi permanent hair dye [and to make the grandchildren smile of course].

I hope you like the new look.  I would just like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful blog leader who takes the time out of her busy life to link us all up each week and to say here's hoping life returns to the 'new normal' soon so we can meet up to celebrate properly.
Hugs,
Annie x

29 comments:

Helen said...

Loving the rainbow, and the hair! Mine is in serious need of cutting and re-redding!! too much grey appearing for my liking (never noticed any before) Hope you have a happy WOYWW Helen #??

Neet said...

Great idea to make a rainbow mask - wonder what people will make of the lettering when you go out and about wearing it? Aa good excuse for folk to ask you about it and make even more new friends.
Happy anniversary
Hugs, Neet 5 xx

glitterandglue said...

Morning Annie. Happy 11th anniversary! A great idea - using lots of patchwork sized pieces - a rainbow mask - brilliant! Loving the hair...
Take care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #3

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

LOVE your rainbow mask and having it dedicated to WOYWW was brilliant, too. I love it. I also like your hair and at least yours isn't as long as some people's I've seen. Purple suits you. Happy WOYWW from # 6.

craftyani said...

Love the hair and the mask should have done your hair to match your mask. They have just made it compulsory here in Spain to wear masks in public places and outdoors. Bit late in my opinion. Have a happy 11th WOYWW anniversary. ANi #1

Mrs.D said...

Morning Annie, that's an awful large pile of scraps, it will, hopefully, make an amazing quilt, if you ever slow down the mask production line.
Love the patchwork mask, and the purple hair, it suits you.
Bless you for sharing
Chris #8

Twiglet said...

I love the new look - the photo you sent me didn't really show the colour. Fab little mask - hope we can soon get out and use it! Happy 11th anniversary! xx Jo

Lanniesmum said...

Happy 11th WOWW Anniversary. Loving the mask and the hair. I am looking forward to seeing all the celebration makes today. Love to all. Catriona

Shoshi said...

LOL Annie, what a simply brilliant use of your fabric scraps and a UFO to celebrate our 11th anniversary! Fantastic, especially with the coloured hair!

Happy 11th anniversary WOYWW,
Shoshi x #19

Sarah Brennan said...

Love the anniversary face mask and the hair too Annie. You are doing such a fantastic job with those face masks. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW. Sarah #15

sandra de said...

Wow Annie what a beautiful way to bring a smile to my face for this WOYWW anniversary. Your mask captures 2020 and the purple lockdown hair is an added bonus. Thank you for years of cheer and creative inspiration as we have shared our projects. Stay well and safe.
Sandra de @16

Cardarian said...

Hello Annie! I am back and loving your WOYWW mask! I have also mentioned you on my post as you were the inspiration for my UFO!
Thank you for all the kind comments over the years and it was really nice to meet you! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!
Lots of love and hugs
CARDARIAN

Mariane said...

You definitively look a million, Annie!! - I love the colours of your hair and mask, super great one!!

That corona thingy surely stopped a lot of activity - some for the better good, I am sure ;) Looking good, Annie!!!


Thank you so much for sharing!

Happy WOYWW Anniversary
Mariane #25
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Shoshi said...

Thanks for visiting, Annie, and yes, rather too many UFOs Chez Shosh I'm afraid! Glad you enjoyed seeing them,

Shoshi x #20

Lunch Lady Jan said...

Happy 11th Bloggyversary! Oh I really like the purple hair, in fact you need to go a bit wilder when all this is over. I like you with longer hair too! Loving the rainbow mask - thanks for all the fun and friendship on woyww, the pics of you on my video made me smile!
Hugs LLJ 4 xx

Marit said...

Happy WOYWW anniversary dear! Your rainbow-mask makes me smile, it goes so well with your funky hair! I, too, made a 'patchwork mask' because my son wanted me to use the little pieces of 'Japanese fabric' I had in my stash. They were too small to use but I came up with the patchwork and he loves it! Big hug from Holland, Marit #32

shazsilverwolf said...

Hi Annie, love the mask, and you know I'd approve of purple hair! We are both so happy to have the friendship of you & Doddy, it's been smashing to have the meet ups. So looking forward to when we can have our next. It does show what a wonderful place the internet can be. Sending you both muc love & lots of hugs, Shaz & Doug. XxXxXX #12

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Happy 11th WOYWW, dear Annie, isn't IT amazing!? 😊 and so grateful to have your friendship through it, and to have met you in 2018. Woohoo!
Oh first thing I thought when saw ypur pickie.. Oh Annie whst pretty hair, i like it that bit longer, really suits you as dies the colour, and what a brilluant mask.. sooo cheery! I just know you're smiling under it!
Thanks for sharing, and may God bless and keep you and all whom you love, in these different times.
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz. X 7

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Diana Taylor said...

Love the bright, jazzy mask. Happy WOYWW Anniversary,
Diana #28

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

There's plenty of pieces left over for next year there as well Annie, what a fabulous idea to make a rainbow patchwork mask. You wear it so well.
Happy 11th Anniversary & thanks for all the smiles along the way.
Take care Tracey #10
P.S Thank you for your help the other week, very much appreciated Thank YOU xx

Lillianb said...

Happy WOYWDW What a great job you are doing making the masks the one ou are wearing is great and I love the colour of your hair,

Stay well and safe

Lilian B #21

Caro said...

Happy Anniversary! I've finished my marking so can now pop round the blogs and comment. Loving the rainbow mask and the hair. You look fab! Take care and stay safe my friend. With love and God Bless, Caro (#19)

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

You're rocking that purple hair Annie and it goes with your funky rainbow mask! Thanks so much for your visit and happy anniversary! xx zsuzsa #30

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Loving the mask and the hair coour too. I have decided this is a good time to grow my colour out which I have wanted to do for ages and now seems like a good time to do it. Thanks for all your kind words and wishing you a very happy woyww 11th Anniversary. Big hugs, Angela x17x

Julia Dunnit said...

Well, I love the rainbow mask, makes a serious situation SA bit brighter, huh! How like you! And I’m loving the purple hair too, you’re looking very sassy Miss Annie. Xxxxxxx

Lindart said...

Hi Annie! That's an impressive number of masks everyday! If I make 2 masks in one day I feel I've done a good job! Your Anniversary mask is awesome. I'm sure you will think of something incredible to make with all those leftover pieces! Happy Anniversary, glad to be your WOYWW friend! Lindart #40

Lynn Holland said...

Before I even looked at your mask I was thinking how lovely your hair looked.
Happy 11th Anniversary
Lynn xxx

Anne said...

Hello . Thanks for popping by. A rather belated Happy 11th WOYWW Anniversary. Anne x 37

Christine said...

Sorry I'm late visiting, working my way back from my number.
Love, love, love that mask! And your hair . . purple . . .why not?!?!?
take care and stay safe
Christine #31