Faded Clothes and Crochet Hats

What a beautiful day. We made the most of it. The polytunnel was perfect for a scarecrow change-over day.

I went armed with two bulging carrier bags of old clothes from the loft. 

 

After stripping off the old faded clothes, I found the faces and hair were perfectly ok for another year.

 

The first scarecrow I ever made for the garden was called Mabel but she has had so many make-overs, she can`t possibly be the same one any more.

 

I proceeded to dress them both ...... a mixture of my own and Paula`s discarded clothes. I wished I had had my sister there because we would have had a good laugh doing it together.

It is worth taking a closer look at her colourful hat which I crocheted for myself, thinking I was being hip and trendy and going back to my 60`s roots. But when I tried it on, I felt like an old granny, only confirmed when my brother and sister dissolved into fits of giggles and were actually quite rude.

The trouble is I don`t have the long plaits any more!!

Well it looks alright on her anyway.

 

There are a few floral finishing touches I will be adding later.

 

I even had time to have a look at the poor old gnome. A sad sight, though I must admit he has worn well.

 

After taking off the faded outer layers I found the inside and the legs were fine. 

The head is intact but will need a new layer.

 

He just needs a new set of outer garments.

 

This afternoon I have been in my loft to find all that I need.

 

 

Steve spent his time pruning the crabapple and the quince.
 

Elsewhere around the garden the pussywillow looked fabulous against the blue blue sky.

 

And the very first flowers of the year.

Pulmonaria.
 

Now we are watching the original " Magnificent Seven."

The end of a perfect day.