Tuesday, January 13, 2015

One Small Expression

It's been a sad week since the tragedy in Paris.  
But we are lifted by seeing the enormous numbers of individuals from all over the world who are expressing their solidarity in the fight for human rights.  

I, like many of you, have felt silenced, not knowing what to say or do in support.

Today Katell, my dear friend in France, offered news of many ways that stitchers are expressing their thoughts and feelings.  
See her post here.



"Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" by Marie Christine Chasseraud




I was especially touched by Crayon and Pencil, maker of this quilt, who proposes an initiative for us:

For the unspeakable and to remember,
Let our needles go, 
Reaction to what happened  these last days, against obscurantism of any form,
but also for girls to go to school everywhere in the world …
let us sew, embroider, quilt a pencil on each  work this year !


So I have begun.  





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25 comments:

  1. apiecefullifeJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Yes. Good thoughts thank you.

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  2. Quilteuse ForeverJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    I am so deeply touched!
    Chantal's idea is wonderful, a simple pencil reminds us of what happened and say that we must go on fighting for everyone's rights.
    Thank you so much LeeAnn.

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  3. ChantalJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    thank you so much !
    chantal

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  4. TerryJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    Thank you for sharing this . As a concept it is inspired. I too shall add my voice, hands and heart.

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  5. SandyJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Great idea. Count me in!

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  6. QuiltdivajulieJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    What an eloquent post . . . thank you!

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  7. smazoochieJanuary 13, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I despair of the increasing division, hate & cruelty in the world. There is so much that I can't imagine that any small gesture on my part can possibly make any difference.

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  8. KristineJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    Thank you so much ! for your solidarity
    Kristine

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  9. MarlyJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    Thank you for passing on this initiative. I think it's a brilliant way to add our voices.
    The pen is mightier than the sword.

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  10. crazypatchJanuary 14, 2015 at 12:27 AM

    Thank you LeeAnn. Your quilting shaped pencil is very telling.
    Marie Christine

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  11. BarbJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Great post. The recent attacks have lead to a lot of discussion at our house. It is hard to understand why and how to react.
    Your pencil quilting is awesome.

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  12. Lorna McMahonJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:13 AM

    Very clever! And Merci!

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  13. HelenJanuary 14, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    I want to join in this act of free expression, as it reminds me of the risk...but also the necessity of taking a stand.

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  14. deb @ frugal little bungalowJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    This is beautiful :)

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  15. WestfalenmaedelJanuary 14, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    What a great Idee:*
    Isn't it awesome, whow much a simple pencil
    can tell? A good act of solidarity all over the world....
    Thanks, Karin from Germany

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  16. RachaeldaisyJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    What a lovely idea and a beautiful way on doing something. I love the pencil youve quilted into your quilt.

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  17. janequiltsslowlyJanuary 14, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Thank you for posting this. I have been immobilized since this tragedy occurred. I will put a pen or pencil in all my finished works.

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  18. SharonJanuary 14, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Great idea, I can do this. What a crazy week it has been around the world. We are so blessed but cannot be complacent.

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  19. la tulipeJanuary 15, 2015 at 12:02 AM

    Your idea is great. Thank you for your reaction. It help us in those sads moments.I made a small quilt the day after and I'll draw a pencil on all the "labels" (I don(t know if it's the right name) on the quilts I'll make this year.

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  20. Quilting StoriesJanuary 15, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    What a beautiful touching post, thank you for sharing this initiative.

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  21. fiberchickJanuary 15, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    Thank you so much for posting this...

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  22. audreyJanuary 15, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Wonderful idea.:)

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  23. MaryJanuary 20, 2015 at 3:18 AM

    Perfect!

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  24. VictoriaJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    I love this. Thanks so much sharing!

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  25. CherJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    I too will include a pencil on every quilt-small acts create mighty results.
    thank you so much for this post

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