Liberté, égalité, fraternité!

Last night as I was browsing the internet, I came across news articles of the horrible attacks that occurred in the city of Paris, France. As an American, I am deeply horrified and saddened that this has happened. My most heartfelt prayers are going to the citizens of France in this deeply troubling time. And across the world, poor Japan had another somewhat sizable earthquake, which triggered a 'small' tsunami. My prayers and thoughts are with the citizens of Japan as well. 

In these situations, it is hard to know what to do, if anything. I wish I had billions of dollars so that I could donate what was needed. Alas, I am not independently wealthy by any stretch of the imagination. So, I do what I can, which is stitch. I chose this new start as the designer and the fibers I am using are French, as well as the needles and scissors I will be using. Only the fabric is of a different country (of German manufacture, purchased in the US). 

Well, at any rate, here is the latest start, dedicated to La Belle France:

Design: Fleur De Lis #bnar308

Designer: Jean-Louis Grandsire (retired) of broderie.net

Fabric Used: 28 count raw Glasgow linen by Zweigart

Fibers Used:  Au Ver À Soie  Soie d'Alger in Blanc, Noir, 942 and 1424

Accouterments: Scissors and size 28 needles by Bohin

Stitcher's Notes: Began Saturday, November 14, 2015 to commemorate those lost in the horrible attacks that occurred in the city of Paris, France on Friday, November 13, 2015. Design stitched in the Tricolore of the flag of France. 

The Maidens of the Moon can wait. 

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Respectfully submitted,

C.