Here's the GALLERYThe concept is simple: decorate a rectangle of fabric with words and/or images that convey a personal prayer. It can be all fabric, or a mixed-media piece, it's up to you.
The prayer flag will be a finished size of 5" x 8", so it will be small and easy to mail in an envelope. This will be a NO EXTRAS swap, so it will be doable even though the holiday season is at hand! (If you and your partner both want extras, you can post pictures in the personal swap gallery). The send out date is in January, and a prayer flag is quick to make, so if you don't get started until after New Year's day, you will still have plenty of time. You may choose to have one or two partners.
There is a cool blog called
The Prayer Flag Project that is dedicated to these flags where you can read more on the topic. The original idea is that the prayer flag is hung outdoors to slowly deteriorate and release your prayer into the world. With that in mind, you can see that it is not expected to be a masterpiece of perfect stitching. Rather, it is an art piece that is thoughtfully and prayerfully made.
Click
HERE for the gallery from the first swap.
We will use the recent article about them in
Cloth Paper Scissors as our guide; the instructions below are taken from that link:
How to Make Prayer Flags
1. Cut pieces of fabric to 5" x 11". Use materials you already have on hand.
2. Fold the top down on each piece of fabric and stitch in place to create a 3" sleeve, making the flag surface 5" x 8".
3. Paint, stitch, embroider, appliqué, or collage the flags.
4. Add words, journaling, or symbols as desired. You can appliqué letters, add hand stitching, stencil with textile paint, or just write with a permanent marker.
5. Thread the flags onto a string or cord and hang them outdoors so the breeze will catch them and spread your intentions.
Details of swap:--You will craft one prayer flag for each partner, keeping your partner’s preferences in mind. Extras are NOT allowed. If you and your partner want to send anything other than the prayer flag, please do not post pictures of those items in the swap thread (but you may post pictures in the personal swap gallery, if you like.)
--You will have almost four full weeks to craft and send, from Dec. 15th to Jan. 11th.
-- Please post in this thread (or the gallery thread) at least once a week so we know you are still crafting with us.
*PLEASE READ THIS!*- No one like to be flaked on, so if you aren't sure if you can do this swap, don't sign up.
- You must get delivery confirmation if sending within the U.S., or a mailing receipt if sending elsewhere.
- If you must send late, let the organizers and your partner know ASAP.
- Good communication is very important. Please stay in touch by posting weekly in the swap thread.
- PM both organizers and your partner when you send and when you receive.
- Please post photos of the package you receive in the gallery, and take pictures of what you make before you send it.
- HAVE FUN!
Limited to a certain number of people? Yes, 40
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? No
Additional age requirement? No
Craftster members who are organizing this swap:
Leslieshappyheart and susanabSign-up date range: December 1-December 15 (at 10 am EST)
Date to send item by: January 11, 2013
Swap Co-organizers themselves meet these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: Yes
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: Yes
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: Yes
- Is at least 18 years old: Yes
Swap Co-organizers will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: Yes
- Has posted at least 15 times: Yes
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: Yes
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: Yes
- Does not have any negative feedback: Yes
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 16 years old: Yes
- If within the US, understands that Delivery Confirmation number is required for this swap: Yes
- If outside the US, understands that a mailing receipt copy is required for this swap: Yes
If you have any questions about this or anything else, please ask your co-organizers .
If you want to participate, send the questionnaire below to both "susanab", and "Leslieshappyheart"
QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:Name of swap: Prayer Flag Swap
Craftster username:
Email address:
Your real name:
Mailing address including the country in correct shipping format:
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?
Confirm that you are at least 16 years old or, if not, that you have moderator approval (YES/NO)
1. Would you like ONE partner or TWO?
2. Do you have any allergies that are strong enough to prevent you from being partnered with certain people?
3. Do you have any other allergies or things to avoid (such as nickel or animal products)?
4. Do you have any allergens (pets, smoke) in your house?
5. List at least 3 words or phrases for your partner to choose from when making your flag:
6. Name some of your favorite images/themes that you would enjoy seeing on your flag:
7. Are there any images/themes that your partner should avoid?
8. What are your favorite colors, or color combinations?
9. Are there any colors your partner should avoid?
10. Please add a few more details about yourself and your tastes to help your partner get an idea of who you are. The more information you give, the better she can craft for you. Feel free to add a link to your Pinterest or Wist, or to particular items that would give her an idea of your taste.
IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR QUESTIONNAIRE TO BOTH “susanab”, AND “Leslieshappyheart” VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE; DO NOT POST IT HERE.Also, remember to read the Swap Info Guide to find other rules about participating in a swap
PARTICIPANTS:
1.
susanab2.
Leslieshappyheart3.
CraftyMamaBee4.
StickerChic875.
Smmarrt6.
muddy217.
playswithneedles8.
Witchhippie9.
Rosie198110.
alwaysinmyroom11.
Melissaurus12.
Abbeeroad13.
pioneer914.
cabaute15.
MaryColleen16.
adrienne_bowers17.
Sharalee18.
silentblair19.
Wulf20.
WingsOfClay21.
sparks22.
Eclectic Dreamer23.
IsikkahJai24.
Jen Sews25.
littlehajerika26.
wdicwg27.
PerfectlyBohemian28.
flyraeven29.
Eiseldora30.
ThriftyLiving4U31.
luckdragon32.
HotBananaPepper33.
grasshopper34.
MbellishPARTNERSSusanab's Groupsusanab<-->wdicwg
wdicwg<-->Eclectic Dreamer
cabaute<-->PerfectlyBohemian
Abbeeroad<-->PerfectlyBohemian
Eiseldora<-->Abbeeroad
flyraeven<-->cabaute
flyraeven<-->mellisaurus
mellisaurus<-->Wulf
Wulf<-->Witchhippie
Witchhippie<-->alwaysinmyroom
alwaysinmyroom<-->IsikkahJai
IsikkahJai<-->WingsOfClay
adrienne_bowers<-->ThriftyLiving4U
ThriftyLiving4U<-->luckdragon
Leslieshappyheart's GroupSharalee<-->silentblair
silentblair<-->playswithneedles
playswithneedles<-->Smmarrt
Smmarrt<-->StickerChic87
Jen Sews<-->littlehajerika
Jen Sews<-->Leslieshappyheart
Leslieshappyheart<-->StickerChic87
grasshopper<-->hotbananapepper
Rosie1981<-->grasshopper
Rosie1981<-->pioneer9
Mbellish<-->pioneer9
muddy21<-->sparks
sparks<-->MaryColleen
MaryColleen<-->muddy21
Mbellish<-->CraftyMamaBee
