Macksville CWA

22/05/2026

What are twiddle muffs? And what are they used for? 💜

These wonderful handmade sensory muffs provide comfort, stimulation, and calm for people living with dementia, anxiety, autism, or those who simply benefit from tactile support. Filled with different textures, ribbons, buttons, and soft materials, they help keep hands busy while offering reassurance and reducing stress.

Twiddle M**fs are more than just knitted items — they’re gifts of care, comfort, and connection. Every stitch can make a real difference to someone’s day.

If you knit, crochet, sew, or craft, consider making one for your local aged care home, hospital, or community group. And if you know someone who could benefit from one, share this post and spread the word 💕

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Resources for Twiddle M**fs, cuffs, mats and accessories provided by CWA of NSW Virtual Branch.

Crochet Fidget Flower https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBvsyMKWtsc

Crocheted Worry Worm - use sew on joggle eyes instead of stick on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdOl_q-eIT4

Sewn Fidget Mat https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3vEpaAz2ZOY

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8vLVP-mzOZY

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OV9Vpzmj7X0

Sewn Twiddle M**f https://www.youtube.com/shorts/a3wNGYN0igg

Ideas for embellishment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpcYr9byZN0&t=435s

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

Come on down...

CWA stall at Foodworks Macksville.

Try your luck - $2 a ticket.

Prizes
1st - hand-made crochet quilt, king size
2nd - $50 Nambucca Plaza Butcher gift voucher
3rd - $50 Woollies gift voucher.

07/05/2026

And that's a wrap. 2026 State Conference

04/05/2026

Conclusion of morning session, Day 1.

Please excuse the wobbliness.

03/05/2026

UPDATED
104th CWA Annual State Conference - Forster
4-7 May 2026

26/04/2026

Macksville CWA, represented by Gail Kirby, President, attended the 11am Anzac service in River Street Macksville on Saturday 25 April 2026.

The Nambucca Valley Band plus Piper led the march.

Over 300 people including
students from several Macksville primary schools, the High School and St Paul's College Kempsey participated in the service.

The ANZAC address was given by Taylor Whalley, Macksville High student.

The fly over was a F35 airfare fighter jet.

13/03/2026

Well, congratulations to Macksville CWA who won a 1st and 2nd prize at the Mid-North Coast Group judging earlier this week.

I can't reveal the entries yet but watch this space.

The 1st prize entry will go on to the state judging. Keep your fingers 🤞 for another win.

04/02/2026

Hi CWA Macksville members.

Just a reminder that our 1st meeting for 2026 is just a week away on Thursday Feb 12th.

Please bring any craft items you are thinking of entering in the Group handicraft competition, not forgetting your piece for the Branch entry.

The Cookery challenge is the coconut loaf. Have you had a go at making it yet?

Looking forward to seeing you all.

18/11/2025

I'm looking to buy pectin to make jam but there's none at Woollies or Foodworks in Macksville. Any local suggestions?