In 2015, he began conversations with the team at Beale Air Force Base to come up with a way to provide that to the U2 program. Because of the secrecy involved with their work, it is far more difficult to produce photos that are as striking as those made by other USAF squadrons. To attach your letters or shapes, simply select a close stitch length and zigzag around to seal in the edges and fix down. You may wish to use temporary fabric glue to help keep it in place, and if it's a particularly complex shape, you might want to use greaseproof paper or a temporary stabiliser to get a more professional finish. National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually, thanks to the Australian Library and Information Association ( ALIA). Each year, one book is selected to be read simultaneously in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres, family homes, bookshops and many other places around Australia and New Zealand. Read more about National Simultaneous Storytime at alia.org.au/nss, and watch the reading below or here. To his surprise, Bunting did not struggle to sleep the night before the flight. At about 4:30 the morning he would take off, he felt rested. Space your flags evenly along the material you have chosen to string them on. Bias tape is a narrow strip of fabric, handy for finishing off rough edges of fabric; you can find it in various colours and sizes in your nearest sewing shop or large supermarket.

Use a straight stitch to sew 2 of the triangle sides together. If you are not using an equilateral triangle, this would be the 2 longer sides. Accomplish this by using a sewing machine or a needle and a thread. Leave approximately a 1⁄ 5 in (0.51 cm) seam around the flag. Blair Bunting made a name for himself in the commercial and advertising photography space thanks mainly to his excellent portrait work, but later in his career, he began to integrate vehicles into his portfolio. Tapping into his interest in military aircraft, Bunting has worked closely with the USAF for many years, including flying with the Thunderbirds and photographing the SR71. It was then, and only then, that it truly began to sink in: I was about to go to the edge of space,” he says. A U2 Dragon Lady spy plane | Photo by Blair BuntingAffix your flags to your string, being careful to leave a decent amount of free space either end for hanging your bunting. You can make bunting in a variety of ways. Decorating your classrooms and home for birthday parties is just the beginning of the fun of these celebrations. If you have enjoyed using this Space Birthday Bunting you might also want to take a look at our other resources, including: This article was co-authored by Shaelynn Haning. Shaelynn Haning is a Tailor & Business Owner based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Shaelynn is the founder of the highest-rated and most-reviewed alterations and tailoring service in Oklahoma, Tallgrass Tailor, employing a team of skilled craftsmen and women from across the country and the world. Shaelynn is a member of the State of Oklahoma Education Careers and Technologies Board and a member of both the Custom Tailors and Designers Association and the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals. She is the host of The Sew Show with Shae, an entertaining and educational sewing channel posting weekly videos on YouTube. Shaelynn earned her BS in Apparel Design and Product Development from Marist College. You see, you can’t just get into a spacesuit by yourself; you can’t even snap the helmet on alone, and I can’t fly a plane. All of these tasks required tons and tons of people. And over the years it took to prepare for this photo shoot until we would finally land after its success, I had grown fond of them. Not to mention, I would be entrusting my life to their hands come April. I wanted to give every bit of creativity and dedication I had and reward them with images. It was a profound opportunity that exists beyond what we fathom as rare.” Una dreams of a life in Space. Life on Earth is just so so-so. But how will she get there? And will she complete her mission to discover life in Space? And did she remember to feed Neil the goldfish?

If you’re simply looking for more bunting, then this Space Themed Bunting would be a great addition to your classroom. Once the process started, there was no slowing it down. The U2 was fueled, the engine started, and the last GoPro was attached and confirmed only minutes before Bunting arrived at the hangar. Bunting boarding the U2. | Photo by Jaron Schneider For the most part, it seemed like any other flight until my pilot radioed me and said we were above a commercial jetliner flying to LAX. It was nearly 35,000 feet off the ground, yet we were further above it than it was above the ground. It was the first time during the flight that my mind struggled to comprehend what it was seeing,” Bunting recalls.Pilots occasionally capture photos of each other on their phones or compact cameras, but no commercial-quality photos have ever been taken. The aspect of danger was never absent from any conversation about this project. In some ways, I’m grateful for the openness and honesty about the potential risks associated with flying at such altitudes. However, this also led me to discover the absolute limits to which your subconscious psyche can scare you,” he says. Our birthday celebration items are the perfect way to prepare for your children's birthdays. We all love a party and taking time to celebrate life's special moments and events. Remember, bunting can be made out of almost anything — recycled scraps of old fabric, old clothes, plastic bags or even old tents. To reduce waste, think about what materials you could repurpose. If you’ve been having a clear out, have a rummage before you take unwanted clothes to the charity shop, and use some for fabric.