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I decided to destash/donate five baby blankets I thought I might "sell one day" to Warm Up America. They distribute to organizations throughout the country. They also have different campaigns going at any given time with different needs, so I can always find something to make for them.

Our neighbors had a Generac generator installed. The squirrel-induced power outages have stopped since the electric company finally decided to put some kind of cover over the line, but memories of work stoppage from the spring and summer linger. Probably the 0 and less degree temps are making me dream of a whole-home generator of our own too, though the cost is prohivitive for us right now.

I'm not letting Bridget run around too much in these low temps as she starts walking like her paws are on fire, and the boots I bought her don't stay on very well.

Current Mood: calm

I admit that my husband likes the British TV series more than I do. But I love crafting, so several years ago I agreed to attempt to make him a replica of the incredibly long scarves that actor Tom Baker wore during the series in the 1970s. I finally finished it, but it was a long trek. These are old pics from around 2012. The first is the scarf I made for him. Please excuse the messy closet. The second is one I made for a vintage Winnie the Pooh teddy bear from the 1970s.

An image of a handmade Dr. Who scarf strewn across the doors of a messy closet.

An image of a handmade Dr. Who scarf strewn across the doors of a messy closet.

Image of a mini Dr. Who scarf worn by a Winnie the Pooh stuffed bear

I'm an avid crocheter and have been doing that since the '70s. So knitting didn't come naturally to me even such an easy stitch as this. I'm glad I did it though. It was a fun project. He found info on the DrWhoScarf.com website that includes the history surrounding it as well as yarn and patterns tips.

*This post is part of the Fannish Fifty challenge to post 50 fannish things in 2023. You can learn more here.