| While browsing through group mail recently, I read an article which
peaked my interest. It was about three women Nancy Claiborne/TN, "Rags"
Jonsdottir/Iceland, and Susan Glatz Mikesell/CA, who had this delightful
idea to collect small blocks from everywhere around the world to tie
together to represent the friendship based on one thing in common,
needlework. You must go to the site to read more about these interesting
ladies. Their thought was "if each person makes a little piece of friendship
and they tie the pieces together, it would represent a whole world of
friendship". They also encourage men to participate. This project raises no
money. Like friendship, it is a gift. The Tapestry will travel to as many
different countries as they can get sponsors to pay the shipping and set up
the exhibit. Perhaps I will see it at the Quilt Expo in IL some day.
I have donated my work in the past to earn money and/or awareness for
various causes, and I feel that world friendship is a great cause. Although
this is not a fund raiser, I believe it will gift each donor and viewer with
a warm feeling of friendship. To imagine you are a part of a Tapestry being
assembled by worldwide contributions from the heart is awesome. I knew that
not only did I want to participate, but I wanted to share this unique
experience with my wonderful small group of friends, Crazy Gathering. I
thought since the Friendship Tapestry will consist of every imaginable
needlework there is, from crochet, knitting, weaving, etc. that our
contribution of crazy quilted blocks would be a nice addition. As I collect
blocks from each participant, I will tie them together and add a label to
the back of each block to acknowledge our group's contribution and send it
off to Iceland to be incorporated into the Friendship Tapestry.
I wanted to share this information with you to perhaps encourage you to
donate a block or assemble a group project and join in this international
friendship project. All blocks are due before April 15, 2005. I will be
sharing our blocks and comments with you in April. I am excited to see what
my small 4" by 6" piece of friendship will add to this World of Friendship
Tapestry.
Rags has set up a web site to keep everyone updated about the project. If
you would like to participate in this fun adventure, the site has all the
information and requirements, and they answer each letter quickly. After
all, everyone could use more friends.
www.internet.is/friendshiptapestry/default.html
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