Shawl for Emanuel AME

I have been contemplating making my first prayer shawl or quilt, and I can think of no better way to begin than to make one for the members of Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Would anyone else like to join me?

People of all faiths and all spiritual persuasions, including those of no particular persuasion, are welcome to make a meditative knitted, crocheted, sewn, quilted or knotted/ tatted shawl, scarf, or small quilt to be sent to the congregation of Emanuel AME for their use as they heal from a terrorist attack on their sacred space. As you create, please feel free to pray, meditate, contemplate and wish for their spiritual home to once again feel like a safe space, for an end to violence, for the healing of injustices, or for deeper connection and compassion with this group of people. Please enclose a brief note of love and support with your creation and mail it to: Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 110 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401.

link to Friendship Shawls by Debbie Macomber

link to quilt ideas from Prayers & Squares

link to fleece tied shawls by My Scrappy Life

link to a rag quilt pattern with Christian symbols

link to infinity scarf or Moebius scarf tutorials - symbolic of never ending thoughts

Take a photo of your creation and send it to your partner along with a short note about your process, or your wishes for healing.

Have great ratings, or PM me for a 1:1 swap. I screen all swappers and angel all my swaps.

Thanks!!