Americana Stars Memorial

Doreen Saunders, as a memorial to victims of September 11th, has undertaken an ambitious project: The Americana Stars Memorial. Each victim of the September 11th attacks will have his or her own cross-stitched star. The stars, with each victim's name stitched beneath it, will be attached to panels and when the panels are stitched together the project will be approximately 200 feet long.

As Doreen nears completion of the actual stars, the logistical realities of working with the panels has her in search of a new work space. Up to this point she has been utilizing her studio apartment but the project will soon outgrow it. She is no longer in need of stitching assistance (I asked) but she is in need of donations to fund this next phase. If you aren't in a position to donate at this time (even $5 helps!) please re-post this info on your own blog or otherwise let people know.

Her site includes several fundraising offerings, including the opportunity to purchase some original design patterns of the stars she is stitching. One of the stars is a freebie, and prices are as follows for the others:

1 star for a $5 donation
5 stars for a $20 donation
11 stars for a $35 donation


To purchase cross-stitch patterns of the stars: http://www.americanastars.org/stitchastar2.html

Here is the link to her site: http://www.americanastars.org/index.html