As far as we could tell, the face of the revolution was a sea of embroidering women, patiently waiting the resignation of their repressive governor.
– Diana Denham
This is a symbolic pattern that stands in solidarity with the women of Iran and of other places who are facing the same kind of oppression and dehumanized treatment.
Recently, a reader from Iran responded to our newsletter stating that they were not allowed to contact their friends and that their government is forcing women and their lives. It sounded like a cry for help. I could not do much directly for her, but art is a powerful medium to get the message across and start a revolution.
Join me in stitching this pattern and share it here or on your social media pages. Stand in solidarity with Homa, the woman who wrote to me.
Click on the pattern image to download the Printable PDF pattern. Use whatever stitches you feel suit you. Bring life to it. I have given a stitch key for those who want to be guided. Pour in the support!
Let’s make something beautiful today.
Sarah has been researching and sharing hand embroidery lessons for over 17 years, making it accessible to everyone around the globe.
Really happy to be a part of this cause
Beautiful! Thank you for joining in❤️
Adding it to my Life Quilt Project…
I am stunned at the amount knowledge you give to all of us. Thanks so much!
Thank you, Dennis. ❤️
Wow, Irene! This is splendid! Is it canvas? Love it. Thank you so much for sharing this with us😘
Hello!
Thanks 😊 this was a cool project.
Yes, I embroider straight onto stretched canvas.
Beautiful, Irene.
I will add this embroidery to my life quilt.
Oh, perfect!!! Love the idea❤️
So beautiful. I will make soon!
Awesome! Will wait to see. ❤️
I can’t seem to upload my photo here. I posted on Facebook. (Looks like I misinterpreted the lines a bit, but never mind.)
Hey Sue, give us the link to your Facebook post, or just email the photo, and we will post it for you!
I’m joining in!!
Awesome, Regena! I will wait to see the completed work. ❤️
Hi Sarah
What a good and generous idea!
I’ll stich the pattern and share it to my group.
My english is not better as I desire speaking more☹️
Thanks a lot
Flo
Awesome, Flo. Please share it here too! ❤️
Here ´s mine, in 2 langages
Femme= Woman
Vie. = Life
Liberté. = Freedom
Flo
Wow, Flo! I loved this. I love the scattered letters on both sides. Thank you for stitching and sharing! ❤️
Here ´s mine, in 2 langages
Femme= Woman
Vie. = Life
Liberté. = Freedom
Flo
Dear Swathy,
Thank you for taking the time to work on this pattern and show your support to the women of Iran who are currently fighting for their rights. Love your stitching!
Sarah
Salute my comrade
Salute!
Sarah, you have such a good heart! This is what makes your website so special, not only are you a fabulous resource for learning, but you are able to make embroidery a power for good. This is not the first time that you’ve encouraged embroiderers in support of our fellow humans and, once again, I am humbled and inspired by your compassion. Thank you!
Dear Silure,
Thank you for your appreciative words. Your knowledge and skills hold meaning when it is put to make the lives of others better. Just doing my bit. Your support means a lot. ❤️
Thank you for doing this.
Just doing my little bit with this art, Susan. Thank you for your support.❤️
GOD BLESS YOU, SARAH!
WOMEN ARE ‘OPPRESSED’ EVEN IN THE USA!
WOMEN THAT GET GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE DO NOT GET FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS PAID FOR!
MOST FOOD BANKS & PANTRIES DO NOT GET SANITARY ITEMS & THE ONE’S THAT DO- OPEN BOXES & GIVE A BAGGIE WITH 2 PADS & TAMPONS!
IT IS HUMILIATING!
I FOUND OUT WHEN DOING MISSION FOR TANZANIAN GIRLS & WOMEN & I FOUND THESE Websites:
https://www.HelpingWomenPeriod.org
https://AllianceforPeriodSupplies.org
Which “PERIOD POVERTY” by State
PERIOD POVERTY! WHERE IS THE BUILDING OF SELF-ESTEEM?
YES! MY HEART BLEEDS!
THESE ARE GLOBAL ISSUES!
MY FAITH IS STRONG, NOW THAT THESE ISSUES THAT ARE AS OLD AS TIME ARE “OUT IN THE OPEN” – PEOPLE “KNOW” THERE IS NO SHAME IN MENSTRUATION!
JUST AS THERE IS NO SHAME IN “OTHER BODILY PROCESSES THAT EXIT OUR BODIES!”
MENSTRUATION IS NECESSARY FOR LIFE CONTINUING–PERIOD!
I WILL PRAY THAT THE “LIGHT” OF ALMIGHTY GOD- DESTROYS “The Darkness of IGNORANCE!
Rev GloriaJean Magdalena-
Pastor Glo ✨️ NY🗽
Dear Pastor Glo,
Thank you for taking the time to write to us. I could feel how passionately you feel about the subject of periods. Unfortunately, even now, ignorance precedes many issues that must be addressed. I hope that these issues will be brought to light and discussion through art like hand embroidery. I wish to create something that can highlight ‘period poverty.’
Love,
Sarah
Dear Sarah,
No surprise that you make the world a more beautiful place with NeedleArt- Your Soul SHINES for us all!
It will be VERY supportive and bring out into the ‘Open’,, something of beauty to support Our Sister’s plight!
It WILL HONOR THEM!.
God Bless you for your generosity and HEART!
LOVE & SUPPORT
Pastor Glo ✨️ NY🗽