I finally finished sewing up a pile -- unfortunately, not this pile, and yes, I know...the daffodil season has long past! -- but a pile of flag banners in all sorts of colorful fabrics. I must confess that I lo-o-o-o-ve the look of piles of sewn fabrics, no matter what they are sewn up as -- something so satisfying about lines of stitching and a jumble of prints all stacked up...
I've been making and selling flag banners for over four years now, but every time I hang one up, I'm always so delighted by how, with sheer simplicity, they brighten and dress up a corner of a room or an outdoor nook. Here's a sampling of some of the ones I've put together this time 'round -
Now, for the "package" bit: I was lucky enough to snap up something very special, handmade by my dear Vancouver blogger friend, Lilli, from her new Etsy shop; I received it earlier this week --
And, as Lilli mentioned herself, what appropriate wall decor for a house where 4 little girls live! (Yes,...I have 4 daughters aged 5 to 11...)
Before I run off to work on another "pile", I just wanted to say how grateful I am to all of you who commented on my last post; you were so very generous in your praise!...all so very motivating and encouraging and a definite re-read on those days when I feel like a hippo has sat on me and I can't seem to move forwards -- you know what I mean, right?...
I adore your banners and twirly skirts - are you going to open an etsy shop?
Posted by: dawn | June 16, 2007 at 07:01 AM
Oh my Goodness, Beata! What a beautiful beautiful beautiful post. From one gorgeous photo to another, I was floating down the garden path and there at the end I met with a surprise! I wasn't expecting to see my wall hanging there. Thanks for photographing the 'opening of the package'. Of course when I was wrapping it I was imagining you opening it, and now I'm privy to the event :)
I'm going to be putting banners/pennants in our back yard too. We got the keys to our new house yesterday and I can hardly wait to move in.
Thanks again for a beautiful post!
Posted by: Lilli | June 16, 2007 at 08:13 AM
Just looking at your photos is making me happy :)
Posted by: Mirre | June 16, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Oh you are SO lucky to have snapped up Lilli's beautiful wall hanging! Four girls? Oh what joy! I have two sisters and growing up with them presented challenges but now as adults, I have "built in" best friends! :-)
The skirts in your previous post are PERFECTION! You have a marvelous eye for color and combos!
Posted by: m i c h e l l e | June 16, 2007 at 08:05 PM
It's getting to be that I'm afraid to come visit your blog because I want to make everything you do! I don't have enough time in the day. Those banners are just gorgeous.
Thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Andrea | June 16, 2007 at 08:59 PM
Oh my stars, these buntings are DARLING!!!
Posted by: Tammy | June 18, 2007 at 02:35 PM
Fun stuff!
Posted by: gina | June 18, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Your photos are just beautiful. The pretty banners with the climbing roses just pull me in like I'm about to visit a fairytale land. Very nice!
Posted by: Lallee | June 25, 2007 at 04:42 AM
Beautiful flags! I love that embroidered on the white one. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Zabrina | June 26, 2007 at 11:19 AM
The banners are adorable! As are the skirts in your previous post. I love your fabric combinations!
Posted by: Randi | June 26, 2007 at 08:53 PM
Just found your blog and it is really lovely; the colors, the fabrics, the photos...I could go on all day!
Heather
Posted by: Heather | July 10, 2007 at 05:19 PM
Your work and choice of colour and pattern is just stunning! I love everything about it. It's beautiful.
Posted by: Hayley Gillespie | July 13, 2007 at 03:28 PM
Hello,
I was at Furniture Salad last weekend, and purchased one of your lovely banners for my daughter's room. She LOVES it.
:)
Posted by: Deeann | November 02, 2007 at 09:37 PM