The prayer flag chains dance in circles and move with the slightest breath of air. Now, whoever comes to my door will be greeted with one-word thoughts that can only transport the heart to a good place.
Happy New Year to All!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
In Honor of the Prayer Flag Project
I have been deeply moved by the Pray Flag Project and even though I am not a contributing member, the project spurred me to create a small prayer flag mobile to hang at the front door of my house. No longer will I ever see a snippet of fabric in the same way again. The potential of these fabric swatches is limited only by the size of one's heart.
All I did to make this mobile was stitch through each raw edged swatch, take a few more stitches with no fabric, and then stitch through the next swatch. Some of the fabric chains are long. Some are short. Most snippets have words written on them with permanent marker, but a few await another ah-ha moment.
I cut a small diameter dowel into two equal segments and bound them together with crochet thread. In order to attach the chains to the dowel parts, I merely punched holes into the first fabric of each chain and slipped the swatches onto the dowels and adjusted their placement to achieve a balanced mobile. Since this will hang outside in the elements, I used indoor/outdoor wood glue to keep the chains from slipping off of the dowels if the wind should kick up.
The prayer flag chains dance in circles and move with the slightest breath of air. Now, whoever comes to my door will be greeted with one-word thoughts that can only transport the heart to a good place.
I offer my greatest thanks to those talented souls who contribute to the Prayer Flag Project for they have all given me pause to dwell upon only uplifting thoughts.
The prayer flag chains dance in circles and move with the slightest breath of air. Now, whoever comes to my door will be greeted with one-word thoughts that can only transport the heart to a good place.
I love this!! please, may I post it on http://theprayerflagproject.blogspot.com Such a fabulous and freeing idea!
ReplyDeleteLinda-This artwork is incredible! It's a creative idea to display words. I like that some fabric is left blank so you can add words when you're so inspired. I'm looking forward to seeing this artwork in person. Happy New Year, my friend.
ReplyDelete:) What a lovely and colorful way to use scraps! I'm in the process of making some prayer flags (based on the Prayer Flag Project) that I will be using for the Take a Stitch Tuesday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I'm going to be rummaging through my favorite scraps and keeping your charming Mobile in mind!
I like it! What a great idea. I haven't been this excited to make something in a while. A great project for a new year! Thanks for sharing. I have also enjoyed your flag project.
ReplyDeleteJane, Of course you may post the prayer flag mobile. I'm honored that you like it.
ReplyDeleteMia, Your comments make my heart sing. Thank you, friend.
ReplyDeleteJenclair, I'm thrilled that you liked the idea of the prayer flag mobile. Any uplifting thoughts out on the ether can only have a positive impact. I'd love to see yours when you make it.
ReplyDeleteColleen, Thank you so much for your comments. I sure hope that I can see your mobile. Let's all foster uplifting thoughts through our art.
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