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As I strive to find joy I have realized that I need to make time for the things I enjoy.  It is easy to say I don't have time, don't want to drag everything out, that I have other things to do that are more important... I could go on...   To have true joy there needs to be a balance and I am working hard to find that this year. 

This was my inspiration for the project.

 

I don't have burlap and didn't want to spend any money on this project.  I thought about using some muslin and when I walked into my craft/sewing area I spotted this. 

 

 

I had keep the legs when I cut off my torn capris.  Perfect!  What a way to "use it up!"

 

 

For the hearts I pulled out my scrap box and searched for pieces of homespun red. 

 

 

When making the hearts I traced the entire heart on the back of the fabric.  Before I cut I folded it in half and made sure the bottom point and the middle of the top are lined up.  That way when I cut I am sure to have both halves of the heart the same. 

 

 

I used heat and bond to attach the hearts.  I love that stuff! 

 

 

I used hot glue to put it all together. 

 

 

When I went to get the twine I noticed a bag of mini clothes pins in the box.  I thought I would see how they looked. 

 

I loved what it added to the banner.  When I look at it I think about warm days and fresh laundry on the line!

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!