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I was so taken with the banners I made with the kids, that I decided to make some for myself.  I hung these in one of the bathrooms over a mirror.  Why? I just like the color.


And I made this for over the kitchen sink.

And with the leftover material, a pillow cover:
                                                


I will send out a few Easter cards.


I attended a vernal equinox celebration, Ostara.  There were adults and children there dancing and singing and story telling, but I don't have permission to post personal pictures so you get to see the bonfire.

                               

And, of course, I continue to walk along the beach.



Comments

  1. SextantMarch 25, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    I like the bird print on the material on the pillow. The Ostara celebration sounds cool. The beach looks lovely.

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  2. MuffieMarch 25, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Those banners are so festive! Glad you enjoyed Ostara! Oh, that beach is lovely -- I'm drooling!

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  3. RianMarch 25, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Gosh, I wish we were close enough to a beach to walk...
    But I laughed when I saw that you'd done a pillowcase as my friend had picked up some really pretty fabric at a quilting seminar she went to and gave it to me. Since I'm new to quilting and have never done much sewing, I didn't know what I'd do with it.. but it was too pretty to ignore. Anyway, when I got up this morning I decided it would make a pretty pillow slip.... so that's what I did. I will post a picture on my blog later.

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  4. Arkansas PattiMarch 25, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    Goodness your machine has been humming. I like the banner with the alternating shapes the best and the pillow case is adorable.
    That celebration sounds interesting. I have never been to one.

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  5. Sally WesselyMarch 25, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    You have been very busy. I admire your productivity.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 26, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Looks like you have a happy life. Keep going!

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  7. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Love the banners but what I really love is your cards. You do an amazing job!

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  8. KayMarch 29, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    I do love your happy banners. They look so cheerful. Your pillow is gorgeous too.

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  9. Jenn JilksMarch 30, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Beach! Sun! Fun banners! How heartwarming!!! We're melting slowly...

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