One a day

~ Liz A ~ 6 Comments

It’s going well … stitching one peace pin each day … these three going (or already gone) to Laurie and Wanda at St Liz and to Angie in Tennessee …

The colors in the photos aren’t “true” … but that’s okay. And I’ve added a new bit to the process described in the Peace Pin DIY: putting a bit of card stock behind the stitched side of the pin to give it a bit more stability. Please let me know if you’d like a do-over for any of your pins (although a quick press under an iron also helps).

And for those who have asked, the DIY link also includes information about the split backstitch I use to make the lettering.

Last, but not least: I spied these smile-inducing treasures whilst picking up the mail this weekend …

Tiny pieces of everything …

To a learn more about the project and request your own (free) peace pin, click on this link.

Practice peace

~ Liz A ~ 11 Comments

Over two dozen peace pins have fallen from my fingers, mostly in fits and starts. Others await, and I humbly request patience from Barry, Fiona, Angie, Juliann, Marianne, Wanda, and Laurie … some of whom have been waiting longer than others.

In the wake of the presidential election, I am glad to have this project, which is giving me a safe and quiet place to just be. And so I have decided to embark on a practice of stitching one pin each day.

Today’s pin …

is heading to Marti in New Mexico, joining two other pins which she is sharing with her twin grandchildren. The card is from the Harwood Museum in Taos, purchased when I fell in love with the artist’s work.

Later that same day we found our way to the Ammann Gallery where Laurie Celine Baliet was putting the finishing touches on this painting, a view from her back yard, which now resides with us as a reminder of autumn in New Mexico …

May the enchantment that is New Mexico and the promise of this humble project bring you a sense of peace.

To a learn more about the project and request your own (free) peace pin, click on this link.

Vote peace

~ Liz A ~ 12 Comments

The next batch of peace pins is ready to fly to Karen in North Carolina, Gill in Gloucester, Betty in Texas, Patricia in Florida, Beth in Illinois, and to St Liz …

with thanks to everyone for your patience, as I’ve also been stitching a lot of Kantha lately …

more on that later … along with three more peace pins.

To a learn more about the project and request your own (free) peace pin, click on this link.