The 70273 Project Quilt 169, a Middling by Margaret Andrews. 16.5″ x 22.5″. May 2017.
The base material is the fabric that is used for soles of footed pjs. That reminds me of the security we have, but that was denied the 70,273 victims. The lace along the left border is from my bedroom curtains, and represents the security (again), and the comforts of home, for me, and for the perpetrators of the injustices committed against the victims. I also chose these materials, along with the red wool felt for the larger pairs of Xs for the textural interest, thinking of those with visual impairment. Both the columns of red Xs ending in ❌❌ outlined teardrops and the quilting represent the tears of those of us involved in The 70,273 Project, as well as tears of the family members over the loss of their loved ones.
This Middling contains 440 pairs of Xs, representing 440 lives lost in this atrocity.
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Thank you, Margaret. Your beautiful stitched commemorations are made even more beautiful by your words.
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After I wiped the tears away, I started drawing out a design for another Middling! This is sensational. Such a tender way to honor so many.