Biffsugar Yarns

Lovingly Hand Dyed Yarns from the South of England

[PROTECT ALL WILDLIFE @Protect_Wldlife]

UK public issued plea as Hedgehog numbers drop from 30 million to one million.

There are now fewer than one million Hedgehogs in the UK - a steep decline from the 30 million in the 1950s.

Families are being encouraged to assist Hedgehogs in building essential fat reserves and providing a safe haven for them this autumn before they hibernate.

How to help: https://t.co/OmVAatsHS7 via @DevonLiveNews.

[Hedgehog Cabin @HedgehogCabin]

All over the country a lot of healthy full grown hedgehogs are hibernating early this year.
There could be all sorts of reasons why, but it causes two problems that we can help alleviate.
1. It means they will rise from hibernation earlier, because they will run out of fat to burn. So please keep a little dry cat food and clean ice-free water out all throughout winter. You'll be a life saver.
2. Hedgehogs weave their hibernacula mostly out of leaves, and there just aren't enough around yet - they are still on the trees. So the hedgehogs will be forced to make nests out of what's always around - plastic, food wrappers, bags..anything they can forage.
As the true winter weather sets in, during late December /early January, the nests that they have made now may not insulate them sufficiently, forcing them up and out on the coldest nights.
So please leave out hay, kept dry inside a large flower pot or bucket laid on its side. Just meadow hay, which can be bought very cheaply from most supermarkets and pets stores, but could save a life.
Thank you.

[Biffsugar Yarns @Biffsugaryarns]

@SF_England No live chat coming up on screen, have tried calling but getting told all answers are online, was told I would hear if I’m eligible by today but today I checked my account and it says it will now be the 15th. My course starts on 15th I need to know before then. Pls advise.

[Andrew Locking @andrewswalks]

Baby red squirrel in the garden today

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

An embroidered folk artform known as Temari, meaning ‘hand ball’, given as special gifts in Japan #WomensArt

[Cian McCarthy @arealmofwonder]

"The sweetest thing in all my life has been the longing ... to find the place where all the beauty came from."
~ C.S. Lewis, 'Till We Have Faces'

🎨 Harald Slott-Møller (1913)

[Inside Crochet @InsideCrochet]

We believe that anyone can learn to crochet, and Claire emphasises one important rule: don’t try to run before you can chain, stating that the chain is one of the simplest stitches and perfect for beginners to practice with.

What advice would you give to a newbie crocheter?

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Mother fox playing with her cubs

[Handwritten Letter @letterappsoc]

It’s not quite #PostboxSaturday but who could resist some little mice maypole dancing on #MayDay! (Thanks for sharing, Julie) 🥰🐭📮❤️

[John Simpson @JohnSimpsonNews]

In Oxford, as ever, vast crowds of people turned out at 6 am this May Day morning to hear the choir of Magdalen College sing songs of spring and listen to the ringing of the bells. If you don’t mind getting up early, it’s a magical experience.

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Incredibly detailed 'Map shawl', woollen embroidery, Kashmir, late 19th century, unknown makers (though probably involving both stages of work by male and female skilled artisans) #WomensArt

[Inside Crochet @InsideCrochet]

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[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

An embroidered folk artform known as Temari, meaning ‘hand ball’, given as special gifts in Japan #WomensArt

[caenhillcc @caenhillcc]

Banana smiles for our boy donkeys Edward, Eli and George #wegotdonkeys

[Gwydir Castle @JudyCorbett]

How’s that for a welcome! Some fabulous tails on display at the moment. Open/Ar agor: 11-4pm.

[caenhillcc @caenhillcc]

Greetings and good morning it’s the Wednesday farm rush hour with Emerald the goose

[David Steel @SteelySeabirder]

Morning from the Isle of May. How many Puffins can you fit on a gate post?

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos creates lacy crochet wraps to cover objects such as porcelain animals #WomensArt

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

Temporary installation by crochet artist and yarn-bomber Carol Hummel #womensart