Sometimes it feels small to create art in a time of such intense fear and consequence, but then I see work like Jessie Telfair’s Freedom Quilt and am reminded that we stand on the shoulders of giants.
I really love this font and it may be the push I needed to dip into FPP. Might I suggest doing U & T for a shorter sign option? Im in Minneapolis and lots of folks have ICE OUT signs around me. I told my husband a couple days ago our kindergartener is finally gonna learn the F word in the next few weeks once she notices all the f*ck ice signs 😆
I considered "out", but "Abolish" and "Fuck" make more sense for people across the nation to use for extended periods of time, regardless of whether ICE is currently occupying a specific location. I am so hopeful ICE will leave your community soon so folks can start healing, and at the same time, I know our struggle will not end there. Plus, abolish and fuck have been used in the anti-ICE movement for years, and I wanted to recognize the work of anti-ICE organizers and activists. I have kids in 2nd, and Kinder (and a baby), and the rule in our house is swear words are allowed if they are used appropriately in context and not name-calling, so Fuck Ice passes the vibe check, LOL!
Ahh, fair enough! I totally get focusing energy on the universality of the message whereas pragmatically I was looking for the shortest option possible 😅. I appreciate hearing too how your family handles swearing; it’ll probably be the same way for us too, just hasn’t needed to be addressed yet.
I’m in the twin cities right now. It’s simultaneously so uplifting to see the acts of community but also terrifying to just run errands with my children for fear of what they may see. I won’t take them out to places anymore because I already accidentally drove into a raid once and was so scared with them in the back. Hopefully they’ll be out of my home before I have time to make this. Thanks for thinking of us in the heartland
So sorry this is happening, and so proud of how strong your community has been. Unfortunately, I think it will be a long political fight to truly abolish ICE, so this will be in our window for the foreseeable future. Stay strong <3
i loveeeee this, i just printed it out! my experience in quilting is really minimal, and i have zero fpp experience. but this is definitely good motivation to learn! i can't wait :) thanks so much!
(also for what it's worth a "fuck trump" option might be popular, too <3)
Yes, an excellent reason to learn! It IS a very different technique of quilting which may throw your head for a loop. Other quilting experience doesn't necessarily apply. But it's like riding a bike! Once you got it, you got it and you can do any FPP pattern pretty easily.
thank you for this, Sadie! i would love to have a FUCK ICE option. i want to make one for my sister
👏👏👏 on it!
I really love this font and it may be the push I needed to dip into FPP. Might I suggest doing U & T for a shorter sign option? Im in Minneapolis and lots of folks have ICE OUT signs around me. I told my husband a couple days ago our kindergartener is finally gonna learn the F word in the next few weeks once she notices all the f*ck ice signs 😆
I considered "out", but "Abolish" and "Fuck" make more sense for people across the nation to use for extended periods of time, regardless of whether ICE is currently occupying a specific location. I am so hopeful ICE will leave your community soon so folks can start healing, and at the same time, I know our struggle will not end there. Plus, abolish and fuck have been used in the anti-ICE movement for years, and I wanted to recognize the work of anti-ICE organizers and activists. I have kids in 2nd, and Kinder (and a baby), and the rule in our house is swear words are allowed if they are used appropriately in context and not name-calling, so Fuck Ice passes the vibe check, LOL!
Ahh, fair enough! I totally get focusing energy on the universality of the message whereas pragmatically I was looking for the shortest option possible 😅. I appreciate hearing too how your family handles swearing; it’ll probably be the same way for us too, just hasn’t needed to be addressed yet.
I’m in the twin cities right now. It’s simultaneously so uplifting to see the acts of community but also terrifying to just run errands with my children for fear of what they may see. I won’t take them out to places anymore because I already accidentally drove into a raid once and was so scared with them in the back. Hopefully they’ll be out of my home before I have time to make this. Thanks for thinking of us in the heartland
So sorry this is happening, and so proud of how strong your community has been. Unfortunately, I think it will be a long political fight to truly abolish ICE, so this will be in our window for the foreseeable future. Stay strong <3
i loveeeee this, i just printed it out! my experience in quilting is really minimal, and i have zero fpp experience. but this is definitely good motivation to learn! i can't wait :) thanks so much!
(also for what it's worth a "fuck trump" option might be popular, too <3)
Yes, an excellent reason to learn! It IS a very different technique of quilting which may throw your head for a loop. Other quilting experience doesn't necessarily apply. But it's like riding a bike! Once you got it, you got it and you can do any FPP pattern pretty easily.
I’ve had your Chiquitita Quilt post open for days studying lettering to do just this! Thank you, thank you! Fuck ICE
Oh, yay! I do love the patchwork alphabet zine, but FPP has some very compelling pros for letter work.
thank you for sharing this! I was just going to sew something similar to hang in my studio window. this is perfect
Happy to oblige! Eager to see more beautiful anti-ICE textiles.
Thank you so much!!! I really love this and can’t wait to work on it soon!!!
Yes yes yes, exactly this! Thank you for wording that so well. The struggle it's foolish to ignore the generations of resilience that came before us.