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Stitching & Crafting Room: Prayer Flags from Vintage Scraps |
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2012 : 7:58:11 PM
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Hello, I just recently took part in a lovely project suggested by Gail of Creative Workshops (go to http://creativeworkshops.ning.com/groups) where she offers a free video class on these sweet flags. All you need to do is be a member and that is FREE!
My flags are about Healing, for the planet, for the people, for my family and for myself. It was healing to do the stitching and sewing. The idea is just to put your prayer or affirmation on your flag, and then let it blow in the breeze so the prayer can travel on the wind.
This was a good project to use bits of old hankies, old buttons, small pieces of lace, ribbon and string. I strung all my flags on an old vintage piece of seam binding.
You can see all the flags on my blog artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
Hugs and healing to you all, Terri
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 07:58:41 AM
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Those are just beautiful! What a great way to use scraps!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Jul 14 2012 : 10:22:03 AM
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What a great idea. The flags are beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I'll check it out. Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2012 : 5:03:25 PM
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Terri,
That is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen! Thank you for sharing!
Emily |
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marlee
True Blue Farmgirl
1650 Posts
Marlene
DeRidder
Louisiana
1650 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2012 : 5:19:43 PM
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Oh Terri, they are just so beautiful. It gives me goosebumps. Hugs Marlee
God is the painter, he paints the picture. And his son builds it, for he is the Master Carpenter! |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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FarmDream
True Blue Farmgirl
1085 Posts
Julie
TX
USA
1085 Posts |
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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl
2428 Posts
Janet
Gladstone
Mi.
USA
2428 Posts |
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country treasure
True Blue Farmgirl
452 Posts
judy
SK
Canada
452 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2012 : 7:14:35 PM
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Terri, Your prayer flags are outstanding! What a conversation piece. It's a beautiful thought to send your prayers on the breeze for all to recieve. Thanks for the website info. Just joined! Hugs Judy
country wishes! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2012 : 7:40:39 PM
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Terri, I agree with all these beautiful ladies... what a sweet & lovely idea,,, I love Enpherma (sp) art work.... Question, the one with the 'music' notes... is that paper or fabric or did you photo copy it onto iron-on fabric? Luv it!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. "Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2012 : 9:32:42 PM
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Terri - that is just beautiful and sweet and perfect! I'm inspired! Thank you for sharing! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Jul 20 2012 : 8:57:36 PM
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Thank you so much Diane, Nini, Catmom, Judy, Marly, Janet, Farmdream, Emily, Fiddlehead Farms and Grace! You all are so kind! (I hope I thanked you all)
Katmom, the birdie flag with the notes, is all fabric, except for the music paper behind. I embroidered the birdie and notes, then sewed them over some lace, music paper and an old piece of embroidered linen.
Hugs, Terri
Every day is a new opportunity for joy! |
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delicia
True Blue Farmgirl
917 Posts
delicia
cincinnati
ohio
USA
917 Posts |
Posted - Jul 21 2012 : 09:58:13 AM
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Terri, these are wonderful. I am going to try and make one for my Aunt for a Christmas Prize. Why don't you host a swap for one of the flags?? |
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Emily
Thomasville
PA
USA
686 Posts |
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Emily Anna
True Blue Farmgirl
863 Posts
Emily
Fort Atkinson
WI
USA
863 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2012 : 4:47:08 PM
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Terri,
I just took a peek at your blog and everything is fabulous!! I love all of your necklaces, domino books, and the ATCs are great! I, too, love Downton Abbey! You are very talented and everything is just so beautiful! I had to laugh when I was scrolling through the pages and saw a familiar sight.....the valentine I did for the valentines day swap. Lol. Very honored to have it on your site.
Emily |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2012 : 11:13:38 PM
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Thanx Terri, I realy do like these...and I have a friend with a B-day in 2 weeks,,, I think one of these would be perfect. Thank you for sharing this lovely idea.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom. "Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Simple Living
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Joan
Staten Island
NY
USA
1402 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2012 : 1:46:28 PM
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What beautiful work that is! Lovely and sweet.
A Friend is Someone who Reaches for your Hand, But Touches your Heart! Farmgirl #3842 |
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2012 : 8:30:24 PM
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These are just stunning! You are so creative.
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2012 : 3:38:48 PM
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Thank you so much Delicia, Emily, Emily and Grace! I am so glad you like them. I do find the process of creating one very meditative.
Emily, thanks for your kind words about my blog and art! And I loved being able to showcase your art on my blog : ) hugs, Terri
Every day is a new opportunity for joy! |
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