I was very excited for this week's challenge. RWB is one of my most favorite combinations and Iove the patriotic reminder that comes with it.
When I was younger, one of my favorite weekend activities was going to the Smithsonian. My favorite exhibit was the original Star-Spangled Banner.| SIA Acc. 11-009 - Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian Photographic Services, Photographic Collection, 1971-2006, Smithsonian Institution Archives |
This is how I remember it growing up. I would remain behind a screen except for certain times of day when they'd raise it while playing the national anthem. I remember that reverent feeling--everyone and everything inside the rotunda would stop for a few minutes and everyone would take in the majesty of this huge flag which inspired our national anthem.
I've had this project pinned since I saw it on Moda's blog, and I figure this is the perfect chance to go at it. Again this week I drew from my scrap bins--exclusively. Loving being able to whittle away at those stacks and make something I love.
Linked up here as #103 .
This is super cute. Won't it be fun to have something new come summer? I love it!
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ReplyDeleteHeather, I love your pillow and I too love Americana themed projects. I also love the feeling of making something beautiful from my stash or scraps.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty patriotic. I was a Girl's State Girl, and those patriotic feelings I gained there have never left me.
very cool! What a neat design!
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