FMS Hope Mandala project - 2014 to 2015
Update July 2015
300 mandalas from 114 people across 16 countries.
The project is still ongoing. Manddalas are being photographed individually and recorded before being sewn together. Locations are being sourced for installation. This is a long process and we shall add photos and more information as we can!
Cheers,
Jane
300 mandalas from 114 people across 16 countries.
The project is still ongoing. Manddalas are being photographed individually and recorded before being sewn together. Locations are being sourced for installation. This is a long process and we shall add photos and more information as we can!
Cheers,
Jane
Update as at 27 March 2015
The new total is 245 mandalas from 91 people across 16 countries!
91 People involved across 16 countries:
29 from Australia
17 from USA
14 from UK
6 from Canada
3 each from Belgium, Sweden, The Netherlands and Spain
2 each from New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany, Norway
1 person from Timor, South Africa, Russia and Poland
New people include:
Ukrika @ullidbilder , Carmen @lilaclizard, Karyn @noeysmum, Manvela @manolylopezcrochet, Sarah @sairsparrow,
Amy @amy_leigh00, Elin @crochetbyelin, Elena @elenanoon, Lee Sartori @coco.-crochet, Shannan Kadar, Maria Simard,
Renee Turner @returner863, Simone Foster @simoneski, Karen MacKay @cardsbykaren, Valerie Burnss @thegirllovesyarn,
Selina Winter and Fran.
This is amazing!! Thank you all.
Jane
aka Queen Babs <3
The new total is 245 mandalas from 91 people across 16 countries!
91 People involved across 16 countries:
29 from Australia
17 from USA
14 from UK
6 from Canada
3 each from Belgium, Sweden, The Netherlands and Spain
2 each from New Zealand, Switzerland, Germany, Norway
1 person from Timor, South Africa, Russia and Poland
New people include:
Ukrika @ullidbilder , Carmen @lilaclizard, Karyn @noeysmum, Manvela @manolylopezcrochet, Sarah @sairsparrow,
Amy @amy_leigh00, Elin @crochetbyelin, Elena @elenanoon, Lee Sartori @coco.-crochet, Shannan Kadar, Maria Simard,
Renee Turner @returner863, Simone Foster @simoneski, Karen MacKay @cardsbykaren, Valerie Burnss @thegirllovesyarn,
Selina Winter and Fran.
This is amazing!! Thank you all.
Jane
aka Queen Babs <3
Update 18 March 2015
We have over 145 mandalas and circles from 71 people across 15 countries!
The countries in current order of people involved are:
Australia (26), Uk, (13), USA (12), Belgium (3), New Zealand (2), Sweden (2), Switzerland (2), The Netherlands (2), Spain (2) and one person fromTimor, Norway, South Africa, Russia and Poland.
Thank you all so much!
Queen Babs <3
We have over 145 mandalas and circles from 71 people across 15 countries!
The countries in current order of people involved are:
Australia (26), Uk, (13), USA (12), Belgium (3), New Zealand (2), Sweden (2), Switzerland (2), The Netherlands (2), Spain (2) and one person fromTimor, Norway, South Africa, Russia and Poland.
Thank you all so much!
Queen Babs <3
The contibutors so far are: Marit @maritparit, Jo @Sakurablythe, Shelly @spincushions, Vanessa @nessbombaert, Sandra @mobiusgirl, Karen @westykazz, Anick @anickweckx, Ann @annorgel, Debra @beryberets, Romana @mumakaro, Maree @butterfly26964, Courtney Robson, Wendy @wendysquiltsandmore, Ros @rlippis, Em @carter_and_brown, Karen @knittiwake,
Sabina @sabinaspeich, Novie @greenyarncrochet, Melanie @seaville, Jaime @jaijaioh, Sade @smilewithsade, Anette @anette.rosemarie, Lavinia @craftydiva14, Charlotte @charlottebreedon, Danielle @daantjesheart, Elizabeth @elion3005, Louise, @louloudeane, Susan @scrumbleweed, Tegan @thatgirlwhocrochets, Cristy @crochet.etc, Marianne @marretjeroos, Anouk @claynouk, Mariana @winterneachbymab, Anne @yarnbombingbruxelles, Jen @jen23uk, Alli @thehopeanomaly, Sarah @charlisadesigns, Heather @haitchchamp, Jennifer @jen_wildflower, Bec @bechancer, Elizabeth @gorgeousgranny44 and me!
More contributors:
Loretta @oakherder, Sarah @apocketfulofpansies, Susan @ suregal27, Kelly @kellykellykellygreen, Meredith @meredithplaysontheinterwebs, Amanda @with_wild_hearts, Sarah @stitchhikers, Lynda @loveagoodyarn, Vonnie @helloredrubi, Tara @taralee.peace, Lynsie @payitforwardhearts, Helene @abeautifulvine, Andrea @anfloclay, Joy @joyfulfluff, Claire @clairekaru, Marleen @marl1een, Jenni @baamekniits, Cynthia @cynthiabanessa, Aida @littlecloudypatch, Willa @willashalit, Kim @kimknitessex, Sam @samjaynestreet, Surikatrin @surikatrin, Kristin @clubcav, Tash @misstash1975, Cheryl @chez_53, Tykie @tykiecrum, Susi @susiseenreda, Aga @crochet_addict_poland
Sabina @sabinaspeich, Novie @greenyarncrochet, Melanie @seaville, Jaime @jaijaioh, Sade @smilewithsade, Anette @anette.rosemarie, Lavinia @craftydiva14, Charlotte @charlottebreedon, Danielle @daantjesheart, Elizabeth @elion3005, Louise, @louloudeane, Susan @scrumbleweed, Tegan @thatgirlwhocrochets, Cristy @crochet.etc, Marianne @marretjeroos, Anouk @claynouk, Mariana @winterneachbymab, Anne @yarnbombingbruxelles, Jen @jen23uk, Alli @thehopeanomaly, Sarah @charlisadesigns, Heather @haitchchamp, Jennifer @jen_wildflower, Bec @bechancer, Elizabeth @gorgeousgranny44 and me!
More contributors:
Loretta @oakherder, Sarah @apocketfulofpansies, Susan @ suregal27, Kelly @kellykellykellygreen, Meredith @meredithplaysontheinterwebs, Amanda @with_wild_hearts, Sarah @stitchhikers, Lynda @loveagoodyarn, Vonnie @helloredrubi, Tara @taralee.peace, Lynsie @payitforwardhearts, Helene @abeautifulvine, Andrea @anfloclay, Joy @joyfulfluff, Claire @clairekaru, Marleen @marl1een, Jenni @baamekniits, Cynthia @cynthiabanessa, Aida @littlecloudypatch, Willa @willashalit, Kim @kimknitessex, Sam @samjaynestreet, Surikatrin @surikatrin, Kristin @clubcav, Tash @misstash1975, Cheryl @chez_53, Tykie @tykiecrum, Susi @susiseenreda, Aga @crochet_addict_poland
A quick update as at 10 March 2015
We now have:
126 mandalas from 61 people from 12 countries!
A few fun statistics...
Australia : 23 people and 45 mandalas
USA : 10 people and 25 mandalas
UK : 11 people and 19 mandalas
Thank you everyone.
Cheers,
Queen Babs <3
We now have:
126 mandalas from 61 people from 12 countries!
A few fun statistics...
Australia : 23 people and 45 mandalas
USA : 10 people and 25 mandalas
UK : 11 people and 19 mandalas
Thank you everyone.
Cheers,
Queen Babs <3
The FMS Hope Mandala and FMS Hope Circle Project is steaming along beautifully!
As at 1 March 2015 we have 68 mandalas from 44 people from all around the world including Australia, the Uk, USA, New Zealand, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands and Timor! Plus we have hearts and over 25 butterflies, the symbol of Fibromyalgia, to add to the yarnbomb.
Thanks to all those who have sent something already. You still have time to get involved.
As at 1 March 2015 we have 68 mandalas from 44 people from all around the world including Australia, the Uk, USA, New Zealand, Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands and Timor! Plus we have hearts and over 25 butterflies, the symbol of Fibromyalgia, to add to the yarnbomb.
Thanks to all those who have sent something already. You still have time to get involved.
This is the Hope Mandala designed by the talented and caring @maritparit Marit for me to use in a project to raise awareness for Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Help by giving a GIFT OF HOPE. Let's raise awareness by covering a tree in Sydney in May 2015 with gorgeous mandalas made by all those who care and have compassion for others. Help this Fibro Fighter raise awareness for this invisible illness!
How does it work?
You send me a mandala and when I receive it, I send you a gift of the pattern written by Marit.
The mandala needs to be:
Acrylic or cotton
Shades of purple (plus some white and black if you like)
Over 14cm wide but no more than 50cm wide.
Sent by 2 April 2015
And now we have a way for knitters to get involved too in the FMS Hope Mandala Project so yay!!
If you can knit a circle approximately 7, 10, 14 or 20cm in acrylic or cotton in purple, white or black then that would be perfect.
If you can knit a butterfly then that too can be part of the project! I am so happy to have so many people helping raise awareness of Fibromyalgia and invisible chronic illnesses! Together we can show we care.
If you still want to contribute but can't knit or crochet why not send me a ball of cotton yarn to sew the whole thing together?!!
For an address or more information please email me at [email protected] or contact me via the Contact Page here.
Thank you for reading this. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Queen Babs
To see more of Marit's fabulous crochet and try her patterns simply visit her page.
Help by giving a GIFT OF HOPE. Let's raise awareness by covering a tree in Sydney in May 2015 with gorgeous mandalas made by all those who care and have compassion for others. Help this Fibro Fighter raise awareness for this invisible illness!
How does it work?
You send me a mandala and when I receive it, I send you a gift of the pattern written by Marit.
The mandala needs to be:
Acrylic or cotton
Shades of purple (plus some white and black if you like)
Over 14cm wide but no more than 50cm wide.
Sent by 2 April 2015
And now we have a way for knitters to get involved too in the FMS Hope Mandala Project so yay!!
If you can knit a circle approximately 7, 10, 14 or 20cm in acrylic or cotton in purple, white or black then that would be perfect.
If you can knit a butterfly then that too can be part of the project! I am so happy to have so many people helping raise awareness of Fibromyalgia and invisible chronic illnesses! Together we can show we care.
If you still want to contribute but can't knit or crochet why not send me a ball of cotton yarn to sew the whole thing together?!!
For an address or more information please email me at [email protected] or contact me via the Contact Page here.
Thank you for reading this. Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
Cheers,
Queen Babs
To see more of Marit's fabulous crochet and try her patterns simply visit her page.
Another friend from Instagram has created a pattern for sharing for this project! Thank you the lovely and talented Nallie Radloff for this gorgeous design! Visit Nallie for the free pattern and photo tutorial at her blog.
Here are some of the wonderful Mandalas made for the project.
(Some Instagram names have been added.)
(Some Instagram names have been added.)
