I decided that a sign that's one solid piece will be less likely to be blown around and twisted. So this sign is pieced from blocks of many black fabrics, and the letters that say JUSTICE NOW! are appliqued on top of it, and then I quilted the whole thing so it would be stable. I added ties at the top and bottom; at the top, the ties are clipped to the roofline, and at the bottom, garden stakes hold them in place. It mostly stays where it's supposed to - except on super windy days.
I like the process of continued experimentation to see what works. And the sign has a lot of meaning for many of our neighbors - it's been wonderful to connect with people about it. One neighbor friend said she might commission one for her own yard, so that's exciting, too!
JB: Yes. It's totally different than the other one and equally inspiring. And it's a conversation-starter at a time when we're becoming more isolated and homebound. All good. What else would you like to talk about before we wrap this up?
JG: I suppose our entire conversation has circled in and around the theme of community and connection, and that makes sense - those are two values I hold high in life. I think that at this time, when we're physically distanced from each other, we need to work extra hard to stay in touch, and to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways. I hope that folks get inspired to try to connect more with their neighbors, even if they don't make signs" by being present, saying hello when you see people out on walks or bike rides, by checking on neighbors you don't see for a few days to see if they're okay. We need to take excellent care of each other.
JB: So very true. Thanks so much for talking with me, Jenni. It's been a pleasure!
this is me with some pals, Katie, Sarah, and Jen, on a quilting retreat - on the day i finished my epic hexie quilt, which was hand-sewn over a period of 5 years
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