Contest ~ Amish-made American flag wall hanging
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This contest is now closed. The winner of the Amish-made wall hanging is Marilyn of Catlettsburg, Kentucky.
Congratulations, Marilyn!
Orignal post:
Last Tuesday, President Obama’s inauguration reminded me of something I bought from an Amish friend of mine—an Amish-made American flag wall hanging.
If you’d like a chance to win this, just leave a comment below.
Last week, our youngest son was in the throes of that American tradition called Inauguration Day. He left the Friday night before and came home Wednesday at six a.m. We heard from him every day. He called for less than a minute each time—usually to assure us he was safe and having fun. Our favorite call from him was on Sunday morning, before seven a.m., asking me where I packed his tie.
“Uh, right where I showed you it would be . . . four times.”
It wasn’t easy helping him find it via phone. The room he was in was noisy, and he was a bit uptight—both of which made hearing me difficult.
The tie was tucked safely inside a hidden pocket of his new suit. I knew when we were packing his suitcase that in his excitement he wasn’t paying attention, so I showed him several times, and then I had his dad show him, and then I handed my son the jacket and had him locate the tie before the suit was packed.
He finally discovered it. His dad and I couldn’t help but laugh. Good thing the young man is cute! 
I wonder, does President Obama have this kind of issue with his daughters? I would hope so, since they are years younger than my son. But our son’s deal is probably a case of “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
Our youngest son is about as scattered and distractible as I was at his age. I couldn’t find the pencil I’d had in my hand two seconds earlier, but I could read a novel and never miss the faintest inferred emotion. I fought to concentrate in a classroom, but a parade could be happening around me once a book was open in my hand, and I never heard anything but the silent words on the page. My mother went with the flow, always curious who I’d grow up to be.
If you’d like to see a satellite image of DC during the inauguration, click
Very cool!
It’s time for me to get the next school subject taught and edit marketing blurbs my publisher sent last night, so I’ll leave you with a gentle reminder.
Please remember to pray for our president, for our leaders, and for our children. A favorite Scripture of mine is Psalm 127:1. “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it. Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman wakes in vain.”
On our own, we can do nothing that will grow the fruit we desire, but if we unite our efforts with faith in Him, He will build a house and keep watch over the city.
Em Gott sei Friede (God’s peace),
Cindy
P.S. We have a winner for the 2008 Amish-made quilt contest. Nedra Wright of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee is the winner. The 2009 Amish-made quilt contest has begun! Go to: Quilt Contest to enter.
January 24th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Loved, loved, loved all three books! Thanks for a chance to win this Amish-made craft.
January 24th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
jan. 24th 2009
i loved all three books. i like all the Amish-made crafts.God Bless America.
January 24th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
My mom taped the inauguration for me since I was at school. I was so amazed to see all of the support for our President. I pray that God will guide him through this tough time.
We are blessed to live in this great country.
Thank you for the chance to win this Amish-made American Flag.
January 25th, 2009 at 2:21 am
Dear Cindy,
This is the first time I have ever read Christian books. I have read your first novel and can not wait to start the second one. I purchased both of them at a church bazaar this past Fall. I hope to get the third one soon.
I have known the Amish all my life as my grandfather used to have them do harness work for him. As I am a crafter myself, I take great pleasure in owning and showing off any unique and different forms of Amish handiwork. This piece would be very special to me as I can see this as something that my grandfather would/could have created himself possibly.
I love this piece as it brings back lots of childhood memories and I cherish the Spirit of America in decorating with the red, white and blue everyday.
God’s peace,
Renee L. Grandon
January 25th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Have just finished reading the Sisters of the
Quilt series. Loved all of them. Was hoping
another book would come out telling if Paul and Hannah ever found Kendrick. I was hoping they
would find him. Keep writing. God is with
you in this. I will pray you have an easy writing time in 2009. Sincerely, wilma bennett
January 25th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
Can’t think of something to say,
please enter me anyway.
January 25th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I think I would enjoy getting to know these characters.
January 25th, 2009 at 4:44 pm
I have really enjoyed your series Sisters of the Quilt. When I am feeling down, God has always blessed me with finding a good christian book to read to lift me up and take me away from my earthly problems for awhile. I just escape for a while in your world. I know God is watching over us all and I thank him for giving you such a talent that you can touch so many lives and let us escape for just a little while in your characters and their lives. God bless you in your writings and your life. Thank you for coming into mine.
January 26th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I enjoyed your first three books so much! I can’t wait to continue reading what you write in your new series and beyond. Your characters have so much depth, I feel like I really know them. Thank you for all of your contests. I like seeing all of the talented Amish handiwork.
January 27th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
I can’t put your books down! I love the characters and can’t wait for the next one to come out. Yes, pray for our nation and leaders. The wall hanging is perfect, America and from the Amish who live their faith.
January 28th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
To my fave writer,
I am eagerly awaiting your next book release, I hope to read it soon.
Best Wishes,
A fan
January 31st, 2009 at 5:36 pm
great books
January 31st, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Love your books. I am fascinated by the stories of the Amish people. My grandparents were not Amish but lived their life much like the Amish people do. Awaiting your new book this fall.
February 1st, 2009 at 7:38 pm
I have LOVED reading your books from the sisters of the quilt series. I can hardly wait for your next book.
Thank you.
February 1st, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Hi, Ladies!
Thank you for dropping by my site, for your wonderful comments, and for entering the contest.
Blessings,
Cindy
February 7th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Hey Cindy,
I live in Noble Village, a retirement village in Suwanee,Ga. near my son. We moved here because my sweet husband has Alz. We are from Chattanooga,Tn.
The bus takes to the library often and I get lots of their Inspirational fiction–I saw your book–”When the heart Cries” looked it over, took it home and was totally hooked. I was especially overjoyed because I had discovered someone like Beverly Lewis, and L. Snelling. This book is a keeper. I am going to the bookstore to get your others…It has all of the qualities and vicarious essentials to transport me to the scene…Thank you so very much!!!I can’t believe I can actually tell you this even without the bonus of a chance on the unique quilt flag!!! My daughter in law who is awesome in our relationship, has done her kitchen in flags, stars–even her dishes!!!She would flip out over the flag…Oh, I am 83, teach art here, manage the library as a former librarian, and try to help folks who have problems,,,it continues to be a blessing—I always have time to read…
Still in awe over this site!!!
Be safe, and do keep writing!
Olwyn
February 7th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Hi, Olwyn!
I’m so glad you found my book at the library! Welcome to Georgia.
Cindy
February 8th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Cindy: My Mom is 80 and now resides in an assisted living facility in Texas. She has made quilts all of my life. Age and health issues now prevent her from quilting. She always dreamed of being able to come visit an Amish town,I do not believe she will be able to fulfill that dream as travel is quite cumbersome for her now. I purchased all three of your books for my Mom as she loves Christian books and loves to read about Amish characters. She read them in record time. I am anxiously awaiting your next two books to be released this fall to purchase for her enjoyment. Thank you for sharing your talent of writing with us. Thank you for your genuine feelings of honor, respect and concern for our nation.
February 13th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Hi Cindy,
Since I was just-married 19, I have been fascinated and quite frankly drawn to “the simple life”. At 25 with two beautiful boys that feeling has never stopped. It is wonderful reading your books. I feel it shows that Amish and everyone has battles to face. Love your work!
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Just discovered your site and your books. They sound amazing and I can’t wait to get my hands on them!
Please enter my name in the contest.
March 4th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
You did it again Cindy!! You blow all other Amish writers out of the water! I can’t say enough wonderful things about your latest book. The difference in your books and other Amish writers is night and day. Most other Amish books I’ve read are so predictable of what’s going to happen. I was telling a friend that I’ve shared your books with, that I just couldn’t guess the ending of your last novel. It was definitely keeping me edge the whole time. I can’t wait to read more from you in the future. By the way, I shared my bookmarks you sent with our church library. Thank you so much caring about your fans and for writing such soulmending novels.
March 8th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I enjoyed reading the series, thankfully my local library has your books or otherwise I wouldn’t be able to read them. Right now we have three little ones ages 7 and under and I stay home so we can homeschool. finances are tight but it’s a blessing to be able to stay home with these blessings. Keep up the great writing.
Sarah Bailey
March 9th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Cindy, It is so awesome to see that someone is so blessed with the quilt. I love the flag it reminds me of my son whom just got back from being in the service the flag is more meaningful everyday as I see one anywhere as he lost two special people in Iraq and so as I see this it reminds me of thise who have served for our freedom. I can’t wait to see your new books!!!!!
March 11th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I really love the quilts I see you get from Amish. My Grandmother used to sew quilts. She made one for each of us grandkids and mine has worn out. I made my oldest daughter a memory quilt with all her t-shirts from school from choir, softball, clubs, etc. and she wanted hers left whole and sewed into a quilt. She said it is the warmest quilt she has. I actually sewed it to a quilt we had used for years ourselves on our bed. Her and her spouse enjoy it a lot living in Indiana where it gets so cold.
Then my youngest daughter wanted a memory quilt too. She had me cut the pictures off her t-shirts into squares and helped me sew it. It is on her and her spouse’s bed all the time too. They will always have memories of their growing up.
I would love to win the flag because it would be a special Christmas gift for someone.
I just loaned your book when The Soul Mends to my church secretary who will then pass it to another lady. I have 5 women waiting to see what happens as I loaned them the two previous books. We share books all around the church. In fact I now share with my Arthritis Specialist, My Physician Assistant and her whole office. It has been a blessing.
March 12th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I’m in the middle of the third book of the Sisters of the Quilt series. I would much rather be home reading right now, than at work!
I will be donating the books to my church library when I’m finished reading them.
March 16th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
My home is all done in Americana as I love this land and all those who have and continue to fight for our safety and freedome! God Bless you all! And I love your books Cindy! Am anxiously awaiting the next release! Debra
March 19th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
What a beautiful wall hanging… I have enjoyed your books tremendously and will anxiously await the next one. The Amish way of life is so interesting to me and I’ve read so many books about them. Thank you for being one of the authors that brings the Amish to life for the rest of us.
Nancy
July 6th, 2009 at 9:30 am
Cindy…you are amazing. What an awesome talent God has given you. I am always amazed at how alive the characters are in your books. You
are so lucky to have so many Amish in your live.
I wait patiently for your next book. Please keep writing!