I decided to make some warring flags. These are moderate sized flags about 30x40 inches and made of polyester lining material but not the soft polyester silk that I normally use for flags. This stuff ...

I agree, as an embroidered flag it would not 'fly' too well. I would recommend it be made as a banner hung from a cross bar and carried in a procession. It's very imaginative for a 7yr old however....

I've had this too! But my response is that what's important is what's going on in the heart and mind. For me, when I use flags, I am totally focused on the Lord to the extent that at times I almost fo...

My thoughts exactly!

I saw that banner on your website and thought it was totally awesome! Breathtaking, in fact! Do you always have helpers for your banner making or do you do some of them single handed? I have a ...

Glad to hear it's helped!! It was one of those God inspirational things!!

Yep, know just where you're coming from in that one, Helena. It's quite a challenge - do I, don't I? My answer is a little easier as it's flags I sell and not something somebody's actually going to we...

Thanks for that tip - I'll try some!

Well, I guess in essence they're not wrong but rather taking it to extreme! In my book I use half a page for health and safety, urging people to employ a sense of responsibility when using flags as th...

With so much urging - how could I not comment!!!? I agree they're all awesome!! Such clever needle women!

Sorry for the long absence. I have been promoted on FORU.MS (CF) and it's been kind of crazy!! Anyway, I got stage 2 in my cathedral pilgrimage which was at Peterborough Cathedral. I did that one b...

Hmmm! Penant triangles - that's an idea!

PS I always use/recommend Habutae/Japanese silk/polyester silk (all the same thing, just named different in different places!) It's a really great fabric and the 'fly' is fantastic when being used for...

You are a fund of excellent information, Helena! Couldn't add a thing to that on flags and learned a lot about banner making! I'm contemplating a pair of banners for our church - well, to be honest...

Wow! More excellent info! Is there no end to it? <IMG content="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/flagady15/smilies/yahoo.gif">[Image: http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b286/f.../yahoo.gif]

Oh wow! They are soooo stunning, brilliant, wonderful, beautiful, impressive ...... aren't there any more superlatives I can think of? They all apply! S'funny, someone was asking me recently if I u...

You're a great writer, Helena. Have you ever thought of putting all this in a book?

Got the taffeta, Helena, and you're sooo right - it makes a great noise. However, I was wondering what size you make your flags. I made mine 30" by 30" and hemmed them all four sides as you s...

I haven't been too satisfied with the colours I've been getting lately. Can't seem to get it across the to vendor that the shade of purple, red, green, etc., matters a lot. The purples seem to be more...

LOL - can juts imagine it! But you don't release it that much! Just a very quick, very (s)light release. Barely perceptable.

Gosh - you've said what I put in my book almost word for word!! Only thing I would add is - and this takes a little practice - when you're really flagging with energy, every so often, when taking t...

Wo! Going to copy that and print it off. Thank you Helena - you're a mench!

They do look lovely - but sadly, I'd roast in something like that! After 40 minutes fast flagging with our band, I'm frequently soaked as it is! Also, our pastor's wife has this thing about having ...

God blessed you with an artist's studio, Helena!

:wow: :wow: :wow: That is some seriously beautiful work!!