Earlier this year, I joined a group of artists in making prayer flags on Vivika Hansen Denegre's blog, The Prayer Flag Project . If you haven't yet heard of it, please check it out, as it is so wonderful to see everyone's flags. I only made 3 flags before I got stuck on a particularly difficult one (emotionally difficult, that is). I have decided that it is time to put that one away for the time being, and concentrate on other flags that I would like to make.
So, with that in mind, yesterday graced me with enough time to prepare about 16 flags, each painted differently. This is a great project to take on the go, or to work on when you need a break from a larger project. And the meaning behind the flags is something that I find particularly beautiful; the thought that people around the world are posting flags for the wind to carry their prayers to all who need them is something that fills my heart with joy.
Here are the flags that I prepared yesterday:
On some, I used salt as a resist; on others, a stencil, a nifty paint brush, stencil sponges, brayers, and regular paint brushes. I used both Seteo fabric paints, and liquid acrylics, from F&W and Jacquard.
The flags are very easy to make - simply measure and tear fabric into about a 5 inch by 11 inch strip. Next, fold one short end over about 3 inches, so that you can hang them. I usually use embroidery to seal the hanging pocket, but you can use whatever method works for you. In the end, you should have about a 5 inch by 8 inch flag, to decorate in any way that you choose.
Today is my fellow's birthday, so I won't be working much on them, but I am planning to very soon, and will post the finished results when I do. In the meantime, perhaps you will make some flags, and post them to the group (if you like, you can also send them to me; I would be happy to share them on my blog as well!)...
The year, as we know it, is drawing quickly to a close (I say "as we know it," because our calendar is way off, but that is another discussion) - I can personally say that this was a challenging year for me, filled with many changes, as I know it was for many others; I am so happy to say good-bye to 2011, and to take my fond memories with me while I leave the less than pleasant ones behind, as much as I can, anyway.
I am also very excited for 2012; I have so many great plans for the year, including a collaborative effort with a fantastic tattoo artist/illustrator that I know, as well as some other experiments in quilting and surface design. I hope that you will continue to share in my journey, and to include me in yours. I only started blogging late this summer, but already feel that I have made a few blogger friends; I'm glad that I started this journey, and thank you for all for welcoming me into it. I wish each of you many dreams come true in the following year, and am looking forward to seeing what we all create!
So, with that in mind, yesterday graced me with enough time to prepare about 16 flags, each painted differently. This is a great project to take on the go, or to work on when you need a break from a larger project. And the meaning behind the flags is something that I find particularly beautiful; the thought that people around the world are posting flags for the wind to carry their prayers to all who need them is something that fills my heart with joy.
Here are the flags that I prepared yesterday:
On some, I used salt as a resist; on others, a stencil, a nifty paint brush, stencil sponges, brayers, and regular paint brushes. I used both Seteo fabric paints, and liquid acrylics, from F&W and Jacquard.
The flags are very easy to make - simply measure and tear fabric into about a 5 inch by 11 inch strip. Next, fold one short end over about 3 inches, so that you can hang them. I usually use embroidery to seal the hanging pocket, but you can use whatever method works for you. In the end, you should have about a 5 inch by 8 inch flag, to decorate in any way that you choose.
Today is my fellow's birthday, so I won't be working much on them, but I am planning to very soon, and will post the finished results when I do. In the meantime, perhaps you will make some flags, and post them to the group (if you like, you can also send them to me; I would be happy to share them on my blog as well!)...
The year, as we know it, is drawing quickly to a close (I say "as we know it," because our calendar is way off, but that is another discussion) - I can personally say that this was a challenging year for me, filled with many changes, as I know it was for many others; I am so happy to say good-bye to 2011, and to take my fond memories with me while I leave the less than pleasant ones behind, as much as I can, anyway.
I am also very excited for 2012; I have so many great plans for the year, including a collaborative effort with a fantastic tattoo artist/illustrator that I know, as well as some other experiments in quilting and surface design. I hope that you will continue to share in my journey, and to include me in yours. I only started blogging late this summer, but already feel that I have made a few blogger friends; I'm glad that I started this journey, and thank you for all for welcoming me into it. I wish each of you many dreams come true in the following year, and am looking forward to seeing what we all create!
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Whether our calendar is 'off' or not I think its nice to have an end to a year so that we can start off 'fresh' (or feel like we are doing so). I love the idea of the prayer flags. I've been thinking off and on that I might make up some and hang them from the ceiling in my studio -- they won't flutter in the wind but they'll be there to remind me of my prayers. Happy New Year.
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