Cushions

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I think I lost my sewing "mojo" over the summer, so the only sewing I've done is to make a few cushions and bags.
I promised my mother some cushions for the sitting room - so finally got around to it after about a year (eeek!).

Am heading to Birmingham tomorrow for the Festival of Quilts - will be doing a 3-day "Paper Lamination" Masterclass which should be really good. Only downside is that the flight is a 6am and I have to drive up Dublin during the night to get the flight.

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