Monday, March 31, 2014

Flags on a Stick

I have been so impressed with all of the wonderful flags so far. (Thank you Mdm Samm and Thearica for hosting this wonderful hop) All of the flags are so unique and fun! I would love to wave any on them at my home! I thought about what type of flag I would like to make. It was difficult to come up with what to do. But one morning, I'm talking two o'clock in the morning I came up with an idea! I will make a Halloween flag because I love Halloween. I know it's certainly not the right time of year, but oh well, when an idea hits you in the middle of the night, I have to run with it. So here is my flag on a stick.

I decided to use my witch paper piecing pattern for the main design.
This pattern can be found free on my website and also on Craftsy.

I added some borders and rick rack. Prairie Points finish off the bottom edge.
I worked on this project while on a mini quilt retreat at mom's house. I'm holding
my finished flag on a dowel. It'll look really cute hanging on the flag stand at home.

The finished measurements are 12" x 18", perfect for
my garden flag holder at home.
I would not have thought to make a garden flag before. I am looking forward to putting this out for Halloween next year. After making this flag, it would be fun to make several for throughout the year. I was please with how quickly this project went together. Seeing everyone's projects has inspired me! Have fun hopping around.


I get to share today with all of these talented quilters;
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52 comments:

  1. Kristen KingMonday, 31 March, 2014

    What a fun halloween flag! :)

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  2. AmyMonday, 31 March, 2014

    It is just darling. Great inspiration at two in the morning. :)

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  3. In stitches and seamsMonday, 31 March, 2014

    she's wickedly wonderful.And we will enjoy her at any time of the year. Thanks sew much for sharing
    in stitches

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  4. WendyMonday, 31 March, 2014

    Wickedly wonderful flag!! Adorable and will be fun to have for Halloween :)

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  5. Judy BMonday, 31 March, 2014

    I love Halloween also and your witch makes a perfect flag! Thank you for sharing.

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  6. CarlaMonday, 31 March, 2014

    This is a great flag for Halloween and you are so ahead of the game. Great witch and I just love ric rac.

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  7. CreateologyMonday, 31 March, 2014

    Your Halloween flag is Wickedly Witchy and fun. How nice to be ready ahead of the holiday. Thank you sew very much for Hopping and Flag Flying...

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  8. Christine MTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Your Halloween flag is very cute, Cindy.

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  9. AnitaTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    A good looking and not so spooky witch flag!

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  10. MichelleTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Your flag is great. Love the addition of prairie points and ric rack.

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  11. Terry@ a quilting blogTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    A perfect flag for Halloween…love that adorable witch!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  12. TinaTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    cute!

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  13. SparkyTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    I think many of us were challenged..and I came up with this..lol. I adore your witch...and yes seasonal flags are a perfect idea....soooo to forward thinking with a bewitching style...

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  14. Elizabeth CoughlinTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Halloween is the perfect occasion for a flag, and yours is creative and lovely!

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  15. Britt-IngerTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    I love your Halloween flag. And so wonderful to have an awesome flag to the coming November.

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  16. ThearicaTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Your witch flag is fantastic and now you are all set for halloween!

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  17. JeanieTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Any time of the year is a good time to make a Halloween flag! Love your witch!

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  18. Marjorie's Busy CornerTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Oh Cindy....that is a great flag.

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  19. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek]Tuesday, 01 April, 2014

    So fun!! It will look so cool hanging for Halloween!!

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  20. StitchinByTheLakeTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    She's darling and just think - you're ahead of a holiday. I'm never ahead of a holiday! blessings, marlene

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  21. CeLynnTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    It is always nice to be ahead of the game! Great little witch flag!

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  22. ScrapatchesTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    I love it! Now I want to make a Halloween flag. Thanks for the inspiring creation ... :) Pat

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  23. CalicojoanTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Ahhhh, a girl after my own heart! Just bewitching it is, just bewitching!

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  24. TinlizTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Cute flag.

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  25. Carol SwiftTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    She is just wickedly gorgeous and will look beautiful flying in the Halloween breeze

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  26. VickieTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    The best ideas do come to us when we lay in bed trying to go to sleep. Purple, orange and lime green make a witch cute as can be ! Very fun Cindy

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  27. LindaTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Your little Halloween quilt is adorable! It's never too early to get ready for the holidays!

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  28. Susie Tuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Hi Cindy love the Halloween flag and a great idea for later in the year, thanks for sharing. Susie x

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  29. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Great Halloween flag! You could make a holiday flag for each holiday too.

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  30. Doris Rice, The Quilting QueenTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    That flag is so "bewitching"! And even better you're ahead of the game for Halloween next year. I'm always a day late and lots of dollars short!

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  31. Needled MomTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    How fun!!! Great job.

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  32. Jane's QuiltingTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Oh your witch is so cute. I love your ric rack. It is sure going to complement your place (where ever you place it) this fall.

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  33. BrendaTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Your witch is a real charmer. Not sure I want to run into her, even if she is smiling [gg]. Who cares what time of year it is when the inspiration strikes. This way you are ready for October. I do like how you used the rickrack to accent the flag.

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  34. Leanne ParsonsTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    How cute! Your witch is fabulous, and I love the rickrack and prairie points accents. Whenever inspiration comes we have to roll with it, even if we're stitching witches in the spring or snowmen in the summer.

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  35. Quilt n QueenTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Great job Cindy...I like how you are thinking ahead!! What a fun Halloween flag!!
    Happy stitching, Pauline

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  36. RhondaTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    This is a wonderful flag. I love little witchy-poo!!

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  37. MoeWestTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Your flag looks great and you're ready for Halloween! I love your fabrics and the green rickrack!

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  38. Lorene HolbrookTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Halloween is one of my fav holidays!!! love your flag. it's perfect!

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  39. Purl ButtonsTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    I LOVE it! Ric rac just seems to go with Halloween, doesn't it? Your flag is delightful. What a great idea to work a few months ahead

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  40. MelodyTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Such such a beautiful design and thank you so much for sharing it with us.

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  41. maggieTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    I do love your witch flag. I also love Halloween, and so it was really fun to see what you did.
    Cheers
    maggie

    maggiemine42@gmail.com

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  42. Mary Pat CallihanTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Cindy, what a super cute quilt! I spent so much time trying to figure out what to make too! Then I thought, what do I already have, what do I know? Sometimes we sure do make it harder than it really is, don't we? You are going to get a lot of enjoyment out of it :)

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  43. sandraTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    Very cute it will look wonderful on Halloween ! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  44. Soma @ inkTorrents.comTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    I remember that block :) It looks fantastic as a flag! I love it :)

    -Soma

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  45. SharTuesday, 01 April, 2014

    I love your idea!

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  46. AnonymousWednesday, 02 April, 2014

    Smile, my first choice was also a halloween flag for us, but then my boys wanted the pirate flag, so I changed my mind.
    Love your witch, perfect for November!

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  47. RobinWednesday, 02 April, 2014

    Love love love it!! Halloween is my fave and so is this flag!!

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  48. BrandyWednesday, 02 April, 2014

    Yay! This turned out fantastic, and thank you very much for the pattern. I now have a project I can finally use my purple rick rack on :)
    ~Brandy

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  49. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingWednesday, 02 April, 2014

    I know a lady that would just love this...your Halloween witch is just perfect.

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  50. LJWednesday, 02 April, 2014

    Hilda - Beatrice - or whatever, is just too cute for a witch!! I think it's the perfect time to do Halloween; there's nothing better than having a project done before the season/holiday. Great!

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  51. ShirleyCWednesday, 02 April, 2014

    It's cute as can be! At least you are ready for Hlaloween. Now don't forget to put it out. LOL
    Sorry, I've been trying to post from my laptop, and it just wouldn't let me. Glad I have one computer that works right.

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  52. SuzeWednesday, 02 April, 2014

    I've never been one to decorate for Halloween much. I also decorated some when my children were at home. Now you have me thinking in a new direction with the garden flag. I love this flag. You'll be ready for Halloween this year. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.

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