Welcome to My New Look....

Hey Everyone... thank you, if you are still following after I have had a change in name and in look....I thought that in 2012, I needed to change...and to freshen up my page!!!

I'm not perfect when it comes to blogs, but I love the interaction from bloggers and love the inspiration they provide.

In late 2011, my daughter and I embarked on our own design label - "Lyrebird and Lamb", a line of homecraft that uses natural fabrics, like linen and cotton, and by making funky homewares and products....

Here is a selection of some...

And "Lyrebird and Lamb Quilt Designs" is my journey, discovering and making funky quilts, loving fabrics, and just being creative!!

So join me, tag me, follow me, and see what I get up too....I hope I inspire you to be passionate about your craft!!

Easter Tree

Tonight I spent my evening cutting out Easter Eggs from beautiful scrapbooking papers to attach to my Easter Tree. I pick up a willow tree with lights from work and then put on the cut out eggs, hanging them on white string. I also added chocolate eggs as well. I am going to hunt out some feathers and make up some polystrene eggs to add as well.

Decorating Easter trees is another festive holiday custom that traces its roots back to Germany. The traditional "trees" were branches in a vase hung with brightly colored eggs. Today many homes hang the painted or dyed Easter Eggs and other decorations on real trees in their front yards to add a colorful touch and a festive spirit to the whole neighborhood.

A variation on the secular Easter Tree tradition is based on the Bible. Many Christian families create ornaments from scriptures starting with Genesis and ending with the Resurrection. You can either add one ornament a day for the 40 days of Lent or just one per week until Holy Week when you'll add one per day. The ornaments are usually hand made and the kids help to decide what symbols to make into decorations for the Easter Tree.

Whichever idea suits your family best, you'll have lots of fun with this holiday tree trimming custom. These sites will give you a bit of the background and history of this charming tradition and some great ideas for decorating your own Easter Tree...