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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Flags on a Stick

Hooray! It's my day to share what I've been making for the Flags on a Stick Blog Hop.  
This blog hop was organized by our super blog hop queen Madame Samm of Sew we Quilt, with cheerleading by fabulous Thearica at Pigtales and Quilts. 
Please visit these blogs to see what everyone has made.                                                                       


Mine is going to be an inside flag for my sewing room and I wanted it to be inspirational with a vintage theme.

 So first I found a really really cute free vintage image at Doe-c-Doe.  You can find this sweet little elephant HERE on the Flickr Stream
Then I added some motivational words. 
I cut my stitchery into an oval shape and attached it to some gorgeous Tilda fabric. (With my trusty $2 glue stick - just check it says suitable for fabric on the label.  I find it just as good as any expensive quilt shop glue) 
Then I attached it to some felted woollen blanket. (Again with the glue stick)
and I stitched buttons around the oval.
I added a ric-rac border attaching it with colonial knots (french knots would be just as good).  I made sure you could still see some of the wool blanketing around the edge.

 I plan to string a line across my sewing room and this will be the first in a series of happy flags with a positive messages.

 This blog hop was very kindly sponsored by Flags on a Stick.  Huge thanks to them and to Madam Samm and to Thearica and to all the flag makers and to everyone who hopped around to take a look at all the flags on the Flags on a Stick blog hop.
I've got another two gorgeous Ric Rac patterns to giveaway.  If the winner is a follower I'll pop in a third pattern too.  

 Just leave me a happy comment regarding the blog hop and you will be in the draw. Don't forget to let me know if you are a follower.  I'll announce the winner next Wednesday.
Have a wonderful day
Love

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75 comments:

  1. FionaApril 3, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    what a very sweet flag Melody...... and I love that verse.....
    Hugz
    (PS please don't worry to include me on the giveaway.... my todo list is too long already!! haha)

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  2. TerryApril 3, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    Your flag is so cute! And thanks for the chance to win those patterns! I'd love to make the hedgehog! And of course I'm a follower! :0)

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  3. LesleyApril 3, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    Your flag is so precious! Well done!

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  4. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingApril 3, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    That little elephant is just gorgeous..well done Mel and what a great idea for the sewing room.

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  5. The Thimblemouse of Country CrossroadsApril 3, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Just LOVE your sweet flag....the buttons such a nice touch!!! This has been such a great hop...so many wonderful flags-a-wavin'.....I will hate to see it end.

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  6. RachaeldaisyApril 3, 2014 at 11:08 AM

    Melody, Everything about your flag is absolutely gorgeous!!!!

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  7. RaewynApril 3, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    Your flag is so cute - love the saying!!

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  8. SarahApril 3, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    I really love your flag, and the hedgehog pattern is wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway! sarah@forrussia.org

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  9. Christine MApril 3, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Your flag is just gorgeous Mel. That little ballerina elephant is so cute!

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  10. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenApril 3, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Great words of wisdom and a fabulous flag. The embellishments are SEW perfect!

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  11. Texas Quilting GalApril 3, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    How adorable! And what a great idea to have them hanging in your sewing room! Awesome job!

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  12. AmyApril 3, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    I love your dancing elephant. Beautiful stitching. Great idea to add inspirational flags around in your sewing room. I might have to do the same.

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  13. Judy BApril 3, 2014 at 3:34 PM

    What a great flag and the tutorial on how you made it, 2 sweet! I follow via email.

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  14. SimoneApril 3, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Your flag is gorgeous and of course I'm a frequent follower.....

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  15. AnitaApril 3, 2014 at 4:28 PM

    Your flag is a perfect addition to the blog hop; the little elephant with the tutu is sew adorable!

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  16. Briar RoseApril 3, 2014 at 5:36 PM

    A fabulous flag Mel, with such a positive message.I love the little dancing Elephant.
    I guess you know I am a follower.
    Cheers R.

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  17. AnonymousApril 3, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    what a lovely happy mini Mel this is such a lovely blog hop and i am one very happy follower.xx

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  18. CheryllApril 3, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    Yours is a great flag... love it!!! :)

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  19. KimApril 3, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    Your flag is so cute that elephant will be good company in the sewing room.

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  20. TeresaApril 3, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    I've been waiting oh so patiently for your turn in the great flag hop... and you certainly didn't disappoint.. It is gorgeous... such a cute, vintagey feel to it. Just love it and the words. Well done Mel xx

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  21. SparkyApril 3, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    this so reminds me of vintage and with all the buttons and ric arc a true reflection of the beauty inside and outside your heart.

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  22. KERYN BApril 3, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    How could we not follow your blog it's just wonderful.

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  23. StitchinByTheLakeApril 3, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Melody this is absolutely adorable! I love, love, love your elephant - such a sweet face. And I love your idea of a banner in your sewing room. I may have to borrow that idea! blessings, marlene

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  24. ThearicaApril 3, 2014 at 8:31 PM

    Your flag is fantastic!!! This certainly goes in to my files for later ideas. Great job!

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  25. Elizabeth CoughlinApril 3, 2014 at 9:27 PM

    Your flag is very clever, with a wonderful, vintage feel.

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  26. ShariApril 3, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    Love your flag...I remember these elephants...just love what you did with your flag. Sew creative!

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  27. WendyApril 3, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    what a great motivational flag! I need something like that to remind me not to be so negative! I'm a follower.

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  28. KarenApril 3, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Lovely work, Melody. Gorgeous embroidery. I love the finish with the buttons and the ric rac and colonial knots.

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  29. Agnes B. BullockApril 3, 2014 at 10:14 PM

    Am a follower!


    Just love your flag! The colors are beautiful and the ballerina elephant is wonderful!

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  30. Quilt Doodle DesignsApril 3, 2014 at 11:05 PM

    Beautiful work, love the added buttons and rick rack, so adorable!

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  31. ShelleyApril 3, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    Melody, she's just adorable; a project I would do so thanks for the great photos! And I've been a long time follower and always enjoy your posts.

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  32. RhondaApril 4, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    What a cute little elephant and I love the encouraging message. Great job. I'm a follower of your blog and would love a chance to win.
    Take care!!

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  33. Kathy HApril 4, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    Such a cute flag. I have been enjoying the hop and getting so much inspiration from all the wonderful flags.

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  34. In stitches and seamsApril 4, 2014 at 12:33 AM

    sew cute and I love the knots on the rick rack they just add that little something special to fame up your flag. thanks for sharing
    have a great day
    in stitches

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  35. KimMApril 4, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    Love the flag. How adorable!! I'm a follower and would love to stitch - the blog hop is fabulous.

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  36. Gina E.April 4, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    That is just gorgeous, Mel! I love the way you've used the buttons and ric rac - they really set the simple embroidery off beautifully.

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  37. VickieApril 4, 2014 at 12:43 AM

    Your flag is adorable Melody, I love the idea of having a series of positive flags hanging around !

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  38. Leanne ParsonsApril 4, 2014 at 12:45 AM

    So cute! Your stitching is perfect. Have fun making a whole series of them.

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  39. KayApril 4, 2014 at 1:04 AM

    This is the sweetest flag I have seen, thanks for sharing. xx I follow with GFC.

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  40. Needled MomApril 4, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    That is darling and very well done.

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  41. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioApril 4, 2014 at 1:29 AM

    How absolutely darling! The elephant the fabric the stitches and of I love the rickrack! I use rickrack a lot and I like to add French knots too. I like the idea of stringing a series across your room too.

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  42. Jane's QuiltingApril 4, 2014 at 1:30 AM

    You do beautiful embrodery work. Your flag is so cute. I love all your embellishments!

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  43. Carol SwiftApril 4, 2014 at 1:54 AM

    I love that vintage elephant on your lovely flag! So cute!

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  44. ScrapatchesApril 4, 2014 at 2:05 AM

    This is adorable! All the little details are sew sweet. Thank you for sharing and brightening my day.
    I have been a happy follower for some time. Thanks for the chance to win :) Pat

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  45. TinlizApril 4, 2014 at 2:24 AM

    I signed up to follow your blog. Your flag is sew adorable. Wonderful use of buttons. I have many in my stash of treasures. Hope to get new ideas from you how to use them.Like the idea of hanging flags in your sewing room.

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  46. ShirleyCApril 4, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    This is so adorable! I love buttons of all kinds so that really speaks to me. Nancy Zieman told us at a workshop to use a plain ole glue stick so that's what I do.

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  47. CalicojoanApril 4, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    If she isn't just about the cutest little thing I have ever seen. What a fabulous flag! And a great message!

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  48. RegenaApril 4, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    love the rick rack treatment...love!

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  49. Britt-IngerApril 4, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    Your flag is so cute. I love it

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  50. LindaApril 4, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Your adorable flag has such a,sweet, vintAge feel to it!! I love it! And yes, I'm a follower.

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  51. CeLynnApril 4, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Simply adorable!

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  52. Purl ButtonsApril 4, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    The idea of flags with positive motivation--GREAT! That would be a fun workshop day. I think I will mention it to our guild. We should have a bunch of these on hand for members in need of a little cheer. Hmm...I think I am inventing a retreat class right now in my head! I follow via GFC but I was looking for a Bloglovin' button. Have you tried that one? I get emails with my favorite blogs just about every day.

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  53. Carrie P.April 4, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    Your flag is very cute and very inspirational.

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  54. CarlaApril 4, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    Awww, your stitches are precious and love the buttons around. Beautiful job!

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  55. UnknownApril 4, 2014 at 5:35 AM

    What a sweet, darling flag! The buttons are such a nice touch and we love the positive message it gives.

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  56. Susie April 4, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Love the flag, so pretty. Thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  57. MoeWestApril 4, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    Your flag looks very cute and the stitching is wonderful! A series of flags with a positive message is a good idea.

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  58. Peg - Happy In QuiltingApril 4, 2014 at 7:07 AM

    Wow Mel....that is just so cute....

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  59. CreateologyApril 4, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    Before I even read of your give I became a follower because I am in love with your flag. This positive sweet girly pink and blue has me swooning. Thank you sew very much for Hopping and Flag Flying...

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  60. Kristen KingApril 4, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my do I love your flag!!! Embroidery, buttons, ric rack...all some of my most favorite things! :)

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  61. Soma @ inkTorrents.comApril 4, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Ooooo...so cute!! What a darling little flag and you did such a beautiful job with the vintage theme. It will look beautiful in your sewing room.

    -Soma

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  62. linnyApril 4, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    Love your elephant, they're a favourite of mine. The idea of different flags in the sewing room really appeals to me. I've been following for quite a while by email. lyn.robyn.smith@gmail.com

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  63. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]April 4, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    I do so love vintage images!! Lovely flag and wonderful sewing room decor idea :)

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  64. LJApril 4, 2014 at 1:30 PM

    That is a wonderfully positive message; one I could use when I'm working on my FMQ!! What a darling design. All your embellishments were great though the knots on the rick rack are perfect and an element I need to remember. Thanks.

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  65. MarcyApril 4, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    This is by far the cutest piece of embroidery work I have ever seen. Just darling and the message is delightful. You have a keen eye for color with the touches of red-orange.

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  66. Mary Pat CallihanApril 4, 2014 at 3:07 PM

    Thank you Melody for a lovely flag!

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  67. nicolesenderApril 4, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Very cute flag! Pretty stitchery.
    GFC follower: nicolesender

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  68. MichelleApril 4, 2014 at 4:53 PM

    Very pretty flag. I just love your sweet elephant.

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  69. LizApril 4, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    WOW You have done an excellent job on the flag. She is gorgeous. I am a follower

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  70. Carin@UllhärvanApril 4, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Your flag is gorgeous! I'm a follower.

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  71. ReneaApril 4, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Very cute flag. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  72. KatieApril 5, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    I’m a follower too. You always have something so interesting to show us! :-)

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  73. UnknownApril 5, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Lovely flags! I love the idea of a string of positive comments! Beth @ Words & Stitches. pbstrand@msn.com

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  74. Jenny of ElefantzApril 6, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    She is adorable! And indeed, I believe she will...

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  75. TaniaApril 8, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Hi Mel, I just LOVE your flag, so gorgeous! And such pretty colours. And what a cute little ellie....

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