I have matched the yellow and blue threads to the official colors of the Ukrainian flag (see the thread color conversion chart below) by converting the official RGB colors to DMC thread colors. Yellow = wellbeing, joy, and vital energy.īlue = healing and spiritual calm, and it protects those who are most vulnerable.īlack = the earth, wealth, and wellbeing. The colors also have meaning in the Ukrainian tradition: In the Ukrainian tradition, the square is the symbol of earth. It also means perfection, harmony, and order. The square = well-being, peace, and fortune. The key/sigil = protection from negative influences. The wavy lines = the stream of time and evolution. The white dove (flying over heart) = peace. The heart = love and harmony, and a united family. The star = strength and serves as a protection from disease and evil. The Ukrainian people have had a long, proud tradition of embroidery, and this small piece is inspired by traditional Ukrainian embroidery designs.īased on Ukrainian tradition the symbols in this piece mean: I then thought I should share this by making it a kind of solidarity stitch-a-long and encouraging others to join me on this special stitch-a-long in honor of the Ukrainian people. So I spent the day today designing a cross-stitch pattern that I could practice contemplative stitching on. Today I woke up and thought perhaps I could engage in a contemplative activity in which I could focus prayers and positive energies directed to all those who are and will be suffering gravely. As I received the news of the unprecedented and brutal attack on Ukraine, I struggled with what to do with my feelings of unease and horror at what the Ukrainian people are facing.
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