Counting down to Halloween — a wonky witch

The witch mobile I made — though I trimmed the string under her skirt later. I think she looks a tad tipsy.

This week the project at the craft group I attend was making witch-shaped mobiles for Halloween. The pieces for the head, hair (made from wool), skirt and broom were provided and we had to assemble them. A ball of foil was used to secure a piece of black net and the foil, head and hat were connected by string, which was passed through the components using an extra-long needle. A hot glue gun was also used — for example to attach the “hair” to the wooden head and beads to the skirt. I thought my witch looked like she had been “on the booze”, but at least she was hanging together. The other ladies made witches too — though I didn’t notice that any of theirs appeared to be drunk.

Next week we may attempt making Halloween-themed containers for tea lights — like the witch mobiles, these would be made for the purpose of fundraising.

I’m still working on the cross-stitch panel for a Christmas card in my spare time. This was started at the craft group. I’m planning on buying the card I make for my own use. I just need to finish the cross-stitch.

Let’s hope the items prove popular at the fundraising sale — though would a drunken witch be too “merry” to threaten putting a hex on anyone?