Inspirations for Working With Fabric: Give Away

Prayer flags are now hanging in my studio... two sets from Tibet, and one long string of my own from earlier this summer.  Gorgeous flags from around the world have been photographed and emailed to me for posting, and so many words of support for this project have come my way over the past six weeks.  It is time to share some inspiration with all of you!


Inspiration for the artwork on our flags comes from so many sources.  Nature photography is a common theme.  

Zinnia

 Many people have used sketching as a starting point.  

Jane LaFazio

Some look to their families,

Nina Lisa Moen

 and others to the world politics.

Vivika DeNegre

Maybe inspiration could also come from a book...

I have never offered a book on my blog before, but the generous publishers at Lark books have offered a complementary copy of Masters Art Quilts, Vol. 2 to one of my lucky readers.  This book showcases the talents of twenty world renowned fiber artists who use a multitude of techniques.  Inspiration and illumination from the fine photography and excellent essays in this book could be translated into some mighty interesting flags...


Leave a comment below, including your email contact information.  Additional chances to enter may be found here.  A winner will be chosen on Thursday, August 18.


A winner has been chosen and notified... thank you all for your kind comments!

Prayers Answered: Nina Lise Moen

Last May, Nina Lise Moen made this string of prayer flags in anticipation of her father's surgery.  In her own words:

"Somehow working on these put my mind to rest. I feel happy and calm knowing that my prayers for my loved ones are blowing into the universe. They are hanging in the dead tree. I hope they can stay out there; I would love watching them sway in the wind and change over time".

One Year Later

Nina's flags have been hanging in her back yard for a year, and have gained beauty from the winds, snow, rain, and cold of Norway.   Her dad's surgery is in the past, but the prayers for a safe recovery are still adrift in the universe.

Nina was the first to join in and "Pray Along" with this project, and she has been prolific.  You can follow her progress on her blog, but here are some of her flags that she has made in the last two weeks:

Support

Humility

Hanging in the yard