AFRICA - March 2025 Theme
Africa has 54 countries and about 3000 tribes. It is the World's 2nd largest continent where over 3000 languages are spoken. The majority of African's practice Christianity or Islam. The continent on the whole is rich in natural resources from arable land, water, oil, natural gas, minerals, forests and wildlife. Growing up without a mother or a father is a very sad reality for 15 million children in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease HIV/AIDS has taken one or even both parents. These orphans live with relatives, or on the street without a home.
A popular and well known proverb has attracted my attention whilst I have researched Africa for this piece:
"A person is a person because of other people."
There’s many ways to say it: “Motho ke motho ka batho” in seSotho, or “Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu” in isiZulu.
This proverb is known as the bedrock of South African society because of their strong belief in community.
Africans have the spirit of Ubuntu without having to try, it is part of who they have always been, and the acknowledgement of the fact that we are a product of each other’s actions and decisions. Ubuntu is a reflection of what it takes to live in true unity, and explores what it means to work, live, and thrive together.
Africa has the largest populations of lion, elephant, rhinoceros, cheetah, hyena, leopard, and hundreds of other species. Giraffe, zebra, gorilla, hippopotamus, chimpanzee and wildebeest are unique to Africa and not found in the wild on any other continent on Earth.
Can I encourage and inspire you all to help enrich the lives of the needy children by providing a variety of colourful and warming projects, so that they may feel our love and support. Hats, blankets, small toys and 8" squares are all really needed and appreciated. We would love to see photographs of your makes if you are able and willing to do so............
Our Colour of the Month for March is YELLOW
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You and I seem to share an interest in trying out new ideas, Sharon, although you're far more adventurous! This is so pretty.
I don't know about adventurous, Patricia ... delusional, maybe???
My big mistake was trying this new yarn when we had a houseful of guests. My brain just isn't up to that anymore.
With more company on their way, I think the next couple weeks will be basic work, chain-stitch squares or garter stitch squares. But we love PJs, so all is good.
Yes, I often have one project on the go for when I'm sitting on my own and another for when I need to join in a conversation!
How unusual and very effective, so pretty
A field of African daisies . That's what your blanket reminds me of Patricia. I love the colours in this blanket
Well Bev I've made my choice for my favourite appliqué this month and it is a tie between these adorable Ellies . So cute.
A very pretty blanket Karen. Love the colours. Hope you are not overdoing it at the moment, and you hands and shoulder are holding up.
I didn't buy this yarn with any particular theme in mind but I do think the colours have a vaguely African feel to them!
Wonderful colours, love it
Perfect yarn choice for any theme. And I always love the look of the diagonal blankets. They seem to be so lively!
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