Community Blanket Project

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-child” title=”Purpose” tab_id=”1441208459165-d78fc0b5-8713″ add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]This project symbolizes the community pursuing Black Liberation using various methods and coming from diverse places. Similarly these blankets will be constructed of squares knitted, crocheted, and woven in various places, by a diverse group of people, and using an assortment of materials.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-check-square-o” title=”Guidelines” tab_id=”1441208459165-be013093-4570″ add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]The only guidelines are that each square measures approximately 8 inches by 8 inches and are constructed with Black Liberation in mind. Using 8 inch by 8 inch squares will allow for the construction of beautiful and unique blankets of varying sizes. Feel free to knit, crochet, or weave your squares. Use whatever materials you wish.

Having Black Liberation in mind may not change the design of your square. However, it hopefully will change the conversations that you have while working on your squares. Let people know that your knitting, crocheting, or weaving is part of anti-racist, anti-sexist, anti-oppressive action. Let people know that you care about and are working for Black Liberation. Engage and feel connected to this larger community working towards Black Liberation.

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Squares can be mailed to

PO Box 7573
Minneapolis, MN
55407

When you mail in your squares try to let us know:

Where you are from/Where the square was created
What materials you used (fiber content and brand if known)
Why you are participating (as many or as few words as you’d like)

You are welcome to submit squares as you finish them or collect them for bulk deliveries. You may submit them as an individual or as a group. If you live in Minneapolis, MN or St. Louis, MO you may drop them off at a Knitting Meet Up.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_type=”typicons” i_icon_typicons=”typcn typcn-heart-full-outline” title=”Contest” tab_id=”1441208459165-be013093-4570z” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]Winners will be chosen on the First Friday of each month.

There are two prize opportunities.

First: You will be entered for the general drawing as long as you submit at least one square during the previous month. You will only be entered once.

Second: One generous artist will receive a prize for having the most square submission in the previous month. In case of a tie, the winner will be selected randomly from those with the most submissions.

*Groups are eligible for contests. To increase your chance of winning, submit squares each month. Prizes will vary.

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