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Handwoven Magazine January/February 2004 News & Views One World, One Cloth A thread from a baseball glove, the tail of a kite, a synthetic hair extension, two pulled threads from the inside of a backpack that traveled the world, fishing line from a salmon catch in Alaska, and a box of 232 pink ribbons sent from breast cancer survivors--all these threads have ended up in the most diverse cloth ever woven. Beginning in December 2002, The Thread Project has gathered approximately 10,000 threads from 10,000 people of all heritages and faiths from over forty countries for a cloth that is meant to inspire hope in a fractured world. The transcendent theme is that every thread makes a difference in the weaving, just as one person can make a difference in the world. Terry Helwig, founder of The Thread Project, started with a donated warp from UKI. Weavers from across the globe have volunteered their time, contributing to a project that when completed will produce seven cloths each constructed of seven individual panels. Helwig plans to hang the cloths in locations throughout the world, including the United Nations building. She points out, "What better way to symbolically mend our world than with a thread?" For more information, visit www.threadproject.com. |
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