I just finished a fabric prayer flag swap (5 for 5 or multiple of 5 for multiple of 5). I sent them all off this afternoon (except for the Kalamazoo participants, to whom I will hand deliver flags this week). It was an exchange of 4 inch by 6 inch portrait oriented flags. There were 27 participants (including me). It will not surprise anyone who knows me that I made extra sets and extra flags .I will string up some of the extras with the flags I got from the swap; and I will keep some to send to friends as presents.
I loved this project. I found that working on the flags was a very positive experience for me. I also loved the flags that I received in the swap. My artist friends really put part of themselves into these small pieces of art.
Below are photos of a sampling of the sets of flags I made. When I get my flags strung together, I will post a photo.
these are made from commercial fabric; my polymer buttons; and, free form sewn words...
These are made from a cutter quilt.
These are made from cut up jeans.
These are from raw silk that I dyed in a class.
below, I cut up an embellished monoprint to make flags
These are a a Photoshop image I printed out on fabric.
Another photoshopped photo.
Below, I used tea-dyed vintage crocheted doilies.
Monoprinted fabric and polymer buttons.
These are reverse applique.
Naturally dyed fabric.
More commercial fabric and polymer buttons, below.
Below are flags made from monoprinted fabric and embroidered words.
It has been far too long since I visited your blog. All these beautiful prayer flags - it amazes me how prolific you are! I love them all, but I especially love the ones with the vintage doilies.
Posted by: Karen Owen | September 27, 2014 at 10:34 AM
They're incredible! I was so impressed with the reverse applique that I received that was one of yours! Such fun -- I loved this post and this swap! But you went above and beyond!
Posted by: jeanie | September 26, 2014 at 04:19 PM
Amazing art as usual! Really love all the different styles you did.
Posted by: Rhea | September 26, 2014 at 11:16 AM
Oh my gosh! These are terrific! I don't know which ones I like best!
Posted by: Christy Longest Grant | September 26, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Joanne - each of these is wonderful!! Just how many did you make, Ms Wonder Woman?!? I was so honored to be part of this swap and I love each one that I received today! Thank you again for hosting this soulful swap!
Posted by: Jackie Smith | September 25, 2014 at 07:14 PM
I haven't been active on my blog or had the time to look at anyone else's since my Dad passed away in July. You are so creative and I enjoy your lovely projects and your photos.
Posted by: Elaine Akers | September 25, 2014 at 04:09 PM
These are full of wonder. Beauty full.
Posted by: Marie warner | September 25, 2014 at 03:27 AM
so much creativity in one woman!
Posted by: Kate | September 24, 2014 at 08:20 PM
You are so FABULOUSLY productive! Wow!
Posted by: martha brown | September 23, 2014 at 10:24 PM
I can't believe what an awesome assortment of flags you made. Each cooler than the last! I always marvel at how well you write words with your sewing machine. So many positive thoughts!
Posted by: Last Minute Lynn | September 23, 2014 at 05:35 PM
These are so fabulous! Love the raw silk, photo shopped woman, and reverse applique sets especially. Tried to add this blog to my NetNewsWire reader but wouldn't let me--boo!
Posted by: Judy Osborn | September 23, 2014 at 04:58 PM
Love them all!
Terry
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