We were at MEC on the weekend having a look at all the cool stuff they sell. I’m hoping to continue commuting by bike this winter and I wanted to make sure I have what I need to keep warm and dry. I bought some warm, waterproof mittens and a new helmet (have been using my daughter’s helmet, but it’s not really big enough to fit a warm winter hat underneath). I am very excited about this!
I also got a few cool ideas when I was there and decided to try them out when I got home. I have some beautiful “tie-dye effect” fleece left over from a blanket I made for my son, so I cut a strip of it and made a winter head band. It took me a couple of attempts to figure out how to sew it so that there was minimal hand stitching required. I even had to unpick it not once, but twice. Yikes! That’s hard to admit!
I also made some triangular fleece bandanas from some scraps that my mom gave me last year. That was really easy. I cut a triangle, then zigzagged the edges. The ones at MEC have a Velcro fastener, which is a good idea, but I haven’t got round to sewing one on yet. However, I think both items worked out really well and now everyone in the family wants one of each!
Wow, fabulous new look to the blog. You will have to tell me how you personalized your background! Love the ear warmers. Make Chris and me one each for Christmas and call it done. Hint hint, my rain coat is lime green. I like blues too.
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