The wall hanging was made using a pattern from Square in a Square technique with fabric that already had the flag printed on it. I love how the flag is actually in the center of a star design.
While he was in Iraq; I smocked this dress for his daughter to wear.
The picture is not great, and it was an old project made for a door prize at a ladies retreat in Alabama at least 12 years ago, but I made this flag wall hanging, actually constructing the flag, using a dark blue print that had stars in it. I can't remember if I did the design on my own or saw it somewhere. I wish the center showed up better. I think I wrote 2 Chronicles 7:14.....
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Remembering today that we live in a country fought for by men and women who came to a new world so that they could worship God freely and a nation was formed. Freedom was not easily won. Peopled died, lost loved ones, lost part of themselves...but they fought and won.
Today, most of us take for granted what freedom cost and still live in captivity of some sort. True freedom was fought on a cross and can be yours no matter what country you live in. Today could be your independence day.
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