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  • Collection: Westborough's Coronavirus Pandemic Response

Years ago I bought a bandanna at the Theodore Roosevelt House gift shop in New York City (I highly recommend it, and it’s free!) because I thought it was unusual and fun. It sat on a shelf since that time, because I couldn’t come up with a way to…

My face mask is boring. I’d like to think it doesn’t reflect me. At the onset of the pandemic, every time I went to purchase something more creative I got a sick pit in my stomach. This shouldn’t be taken as a fashion accessory. This act could…

I selected this because I like batik fabrics and it’s cotton. My glasses steam up and it’s hard to breathe, but I’m happy to try to contain my germs.

My face mask was given to me by a friend from church. I don’t like wearing it but I’m thankful to have it.

I did not select it, it was what we had in the house . The first time I wore it, my glasses fogged up and it has not improved.

I made this mask from material I had left over from making draft guards this winter, and I picked out the material then because I loved the color and the pattern. I didn't have any elastic, but I have plenty of yarn so I crocheted a tie, which I…

A friend made it for me, and I like the fabric choice. It’s nice and warm on a chilly day. We’ve had a lot of those.

My mom made this face mask first. It was too thick and hard to breathe in. She made different masks that had a space for a filter. Wearing the mask at first took a little getting used to. I wear glasses and they would fog up with the mask on. I…

It was in my drawer and has probably not been seen for 20 years. Not even sure why I have it? But I can switch it up with a perky identical red one if the mood strikes!

This is the first mask I made. Since I have made and distributed 43 masks to friends and family. I like using my hobby to make something useful and show loved ones I am thinking about their well being in this uncertain time. Getting sewing supplies…
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