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(47.5 inches diameter)
This quilt has been some fifteen years in the making. It finally came
to light when this challenge was put forth to help people become more
aware of the atrocities of child abuse in any way, shape or form. This
awareness was to be put forth through the art of quilting.
As you view my art, you will notice the use of many universally understood
symbols. The first of these is the shape, binding and center sash in bright
red. This symbol is internationally recognized for 'no'. There is a storm
raging as the emotions and turmoil in the life of someone who has been
abused goes through. The calming of the storm as the healing begins. The
hope of all in the butterflies and the families playing in the early dawn
is present. The broken door of the closet and the bright path leading
from it tell us this can't be hidden anymore. If you look closely you
may find others you recognize and remember.
There have also been included two writings by my children. At a very
young age they were both raped sexually, emotionally and mentally in a
state licensed day care situation. For many years they have been healing
and these are written at points where they have reached out and realized
what wonderful young adults they had become. I hope you will read them
and share in their wisdom.
The last, but possibly one of the most important aspects of this quilt
are the mistakes and imperfections. I worried and fretted over these but
then realized how important they are as they are the human aspects. While
we may have been made in the image of the Good Lord, we are still only
human and as such we make mistakes and are not perfect. If we do not learn
from these mistakes and go on to prevent them from happening again, there
will never be a possibility of complete healing...
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