I read about 25 Million Stitches on Million Little Stitches, a blog I've visites frequently. No surprise that a blog titled Million Little Stitches would be interested in the 25 Million Stitches project, a public engagement art installation:
The world is in flight. 25 million people across the globe have been forced to flee their homelands as a consequence of genocide, war, poverty, natural disasters, targeted violence, and other grave threats. They leave behind everything they’ve known, possessed, and been a part of in order to live; they face immense struggles, misfortunes, and perils on their journey; and, though it all, survival, much less successful resettlement, remains but the slimmest hope.We can imagine the Native Americans forced off their land, the Irish fleeing the potato famine, refugees from Nazi Germany--on and on. The fact that there are 25 million people forced from there homes in today's world is almost beyond comprehension. Men, women, and children in refugee camps across the globe...
This is a project that appeals to me, and I requested a panel. However, it takes about ten days to receive a panel, and I realized I had plenty of unbleached muslin and could make my own 15 x 17 inch panel and go ahead and get started.
Not a very good photograph, but I got started right away.
I love running stitches, and they go much faster than any other stitch.
How much detail will eventually be included, I'm not sure.
At any rate, it is a project that I'm enjoying. Sometimes in silence, sometimes watching Netflix, and most recently, watching/listening to TED Talks. If you are a stitcher, check out the information and visit the Instagram site. All levels are welcome, including kids! I love that some have formed stitching circles for the project.
I've been a little low on energy lately, so I'm grateful to have found a project that is meditative and comforting. :)
--------------Have a Happy Thanksgiving!----------------
I like the idea of something meditative and comforting. I could do with that, too!
ReplyDeleteI think you do that, Rachel!
DeleteI have always loved stitched circles with different stitches. I refrain from commenting on the refugee situation. There is just too much to say and so many feelings about it, and it seems like conversations about it blow in the wind, yet we continue to pray.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving.
xx, Carol
My concern is that there shouldn't be so many reasons forcing people to leave their homes. From climate change to violence, I really grieve for folks who must escape untenable situations.
DeleteI like stitched circles, too, and since I've been a little under the weather, the stitching has been a way of feeling like I'm not just being lazy. :) Happy Thanksgiving, to you and your family, Carol!
What a wonderful project! It's perfect for this time of year when one has time to sit and stitch!
ReplyDeleteThere is something about this time of year that makes having a project feel both purposeful and cozy. Plying needle and thread with a cup of tea within easy reach can be a satisfying activity. :)
DeleteYou are right, incomprehensible that so many people have to flee their homes, families and all that they know. What a wonderful project. I hadn't heard of this project so thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying the process of stitching and feeling grateful the safety of my own family.
DeleteBeautiful embroidery
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm not a perfectionist, but embroidery is a pleasure I've long enjoyed. I find it inspiring to see the stitching circles and the schools that have children working on panels. A wonderful project for either communities or individuals.
DeleteI'm almost finished with my first circle, and starting another. Great project! Thank you
ReplyDeleteYay, You! I'm still stitching away every night and getting close to finishing my first panel. If I'm not binge watching something, I'm thinking about what to do on my next panel. It's a great project for keeping my hands busy and enjoying the process. :)
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