Blisstree » first day of spring http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:01:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Quilts of Flowers Remind Us of Spring http://www.blisstree.com/articles/quilts-of-flowers-remind-us-of-spring/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/quilts-of-flowers-remind-us-of-spring/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:51 +0000 Mary Emma Allen http://www.blisstree.com/?p=67816 Post from: Blisstree

Quilts of Flowers Remind Us of Spring

]]> Quilts reminding us of spring, on this first day of Spring 2009,  may have bright and cheery designs, springtime images, or names that reminds us of flowers and the newness of this season.

In addition to being the first day of Spring, today is my granddaughter’s 18th birthday, a time for her to spring into adulthood.   She’s looking forward to graduation from high school and entering college, venturing into that world away from home.

She also is a quilter and creates unique quilt hangings and bed quilts, often for high school projects.

Flower named quilts are numerous.  You may want to look into some reminiscent of spring.

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  • Bud and Rose Wreath
  • Cactus Flower
  • Conventional Tulip
  • Flowers in a Pot
  • Foliage Wreath
  • Hearts and Flowers
  • North Carolina Lily
  • North Carolina Rose
  • Prairie Flower
  • Rose of Sharon
  • Rose Petal
  • Sunflower
  • Triple Sunflower
  • Wild Rose Wreath

Do you have a favorite floral pattern, one that has particular memories, has been associated with your family, or simply attracts you because of its beauty and uniqueness?

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Quilts of Flowers Remind Us of Spring

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National Bubble Week

]]> Like bubbles? At my house, we absolutely love them. So, we were excited to find that National Bubble Week starts on Friday, which is the first day of Spring. That’s right. A whole 7 days to blow bubbles like crazy. Looking for ways to celebrate?

Photo of Long Island Children's Museum bubble center by K. Thomas

Photo of Long Island Children's Museum bubble center by K. Thomas

How about a trip to your local children’s museum? I know the Long Island Children’s Museum in New York has a whole bubble center and Port Discovery in Baltimore has a Wonders of Water exhibit that includes a bubble hoop.

(To find a children’s museum near you, check the listings at the Association of Children’s Museums. I discovered several new ones that are being built near me in the emerging museums listings. )

If you don’t have a children’s museum with a bubble center nearby, you can make your own bubble center with a giant bubble hoop and a tub of bubble solution. Or you can buy a bubble machine. We have the Gazillion Bubble Machine by Funrise and we love it.

Another fun thing to try is making bubble prints on paper using bubbles, food coloring, a straw and blank paper.

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National Bubble Week

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/national-bubble-week/feed/ 0 The First Day of Spring http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-first-day-of-spring-405/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/the-first-day-of-spring-405/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:11:07 +0000 admin http://www.allholidaycafe.com/the-first-day-of-spring/ Post from: Blisstree

The First Day of Spring

]]> Spring officially arrived at 1:28am on March 20. Listen to Chris Brown’s ode to the event, accompanied by pictures of spring flowers popping up all over the country.

May your First Day of Spring be a happy one!

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The First Day of Spring

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