The Quilt Makers of Changi Prison Camp
How women interred by the Japanese in WWII used quilt making to send coded messages to their loved ones, and to create freedom and beauty in the midst of suffering.
Needlework, Love and Liberation
The incredible story of Mies Blossevain-van Lennep; Dutch Nazi Resistance fighter, concentration camp survivor, needlework activist. In this second part of the Sisterhood of the Stitch blog, we explore the power of embroidery to unite those facing the most challenging of circumstances.
The Sisterhood Of The Stitch, an Introduction.
Embroidery: tool of oppression or instrument of liberation? Introducing Sabbara’s new blog series: The Sisterhood Of The Stitch. This series will explore the incredible power of embroidery as demonstrated by the talents and bravery of an array of amazing women throughout the ages.