This issue of Stories In Stitches salutes the women of yesterday and today, who have had the courage to make their voices heard. They have seen a need for changes and have stepped up to take responsibility for making their world a better place.

The way each lady speaks out is quite different, but the impact she makes does change the lives of those she touches. Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth demonstrate how growing up and living in suppression can be overcome. The words of these pioneer freedom fighters continue to inspire the ongoing movement to eliminate slavery everywhere in the world today. The women of the U.S. Supreme 3 Court speak in an entirely different way, but they impact the lives of every person in America. They serve as examples of high educational achievement and political awareness tempered for thoughtful decision making. They demonstrate a high desire to work within the law for an orderly change to society. Finally, meet Lady Arlington, who seldom speaks above a whisper. Her healing words and compassion serve as an example of how one human being should care for another.

SIS5-Shawl-Collage-LogojpgJust as unique as the words that have been spoken by these women are the projects inspired by them. Each one has been crafted to display historically based techniques and traditional stitch motifs, while appealing to the modern knitter. This is how Donna and I speak of our cause. We see a need to learn from past knitters to make our knitting better. Please keep in mind that each time you pick up your needles and yarn, you can demonstrate that there are many ways for knitters’ voices to speak out.

eBook published in September 2015

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