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welcome blanket cart 0 home get involved learn more exhibitions catalog merch donate back press publications where do welcome blankets go who is behind welcome blanket can kids participate refugee information newsletter signup faq contact back exhibitions list welcome blanket on call 2023 exhibitions past cart 0 home get involved learn more press publications where do welcome blankets go who is behind welcome blanket can kids participate refugee information newsletter signup faq contact exhibitions exhibitions list welcome blanket on call 2023 exhibitions past catalog merch donate scroll crafting our country with our heads hearts hands and histories what is welcome blanket welcome blanket is a platform for engagement that transforms the abstract concept of immigration into a tangible crowd sourced artistic action we ask you to use your head heart hands and histories to craft the country we wish to see woven into the fabric of our country is a fundamental idea our diversity our multiple perspectives and our personal stories make the united states great handcraft makers knit sew quilt crochet weave felt etc are invited to make welcome blankets they include notecards with stories important to their families about immigration migration relocation to create symbolic and practical gifts of welcome for new refugees coming to the united states these gifts are collected catalogued and displayed at art institutions and exhibitions during these exhibits we create spaces to amplify the message of welcome by hosting craft circles performances discussions forums and legal assistance for immigrants after each show s close our 30 partner refugee resettlement groups present these tangible gifts of welcome to our newest neighbors a new hope wrapping the world in welcome originally the project was designed to recast the 2000 mile distance of the proposed barrier wall between mexico and the united states into 2000 miles of handmade blankets representing the distance of the wall in lengths of yarn participants across the united states and around the world created lap blankets and accompanying notes of welcome for new refugee neighbors this craft based response to the former administration s policies quickly exceeded our goal with over 8000 welcome blanket packages made and gifted our commitment to just immigration policy and welcoming our newest neighbors is bigger than a singular response to one president or administration taking part in welcome blanket is a tangible way to recognize and celebrate our global humanity and to uphold a foundational premise that immigration is vital for the continuing vibrancy of our society and growth of our nation through this project we have developed an international network of people sharing stories and symbols of warmth the act of hand making knitting sewing quilting crocheting weaving felting etc a blanket and then writing down our individual immigration migration relocation stories shift the paradigm of our newest waves of refugees from others to one of us it celebrates our complex individual and collective narratives it stitches our individual histories to our shared future stitch by stitch it knits us together welcome blanket connects people across time and space through our diversity individual histories and shared humanity we are thrilled to announce our new goal as we continue our call to act on behalf of immigration and relocation let s blanket the circumference of the earth 24 901 miles that connects us all with 36 521 blankets and notes my hope is for welcome blanket to become a new american tradition and for every refugee family to receive this symbolic and practical gesture will you join me jayna zweiman how to join in everyone is welcome all ages skill levels genders ethnicities histories religions and geographies if you care about welcoming our newest refugee neighbors in a hands on collective artistic action this is for you make a welcome blanket the design guidelines are 40 x 40 easy to care for and it should hurt a little to give away all mediums and methods are welcome it s both a great individual and group project we have joyfully received knit crochet quilted sewn woven felted welcome blankets if you need help getting started knit crochet quilt versions of the come together pattern are here and thousands of examples of welcome blankets are up on our online gallery share your story with your gorgeous work please include a story important to your family about immigration migration or relocation with words of welcome for the family who will receive your gift making a welcome blanket is an amazing way to build our collective american story and connect with one another here are some note templates to get you started upload your submission this helps us out sooooo much log your blanket 4 send please send your physical work to our welcome blanket on call host miry s list welcome blanket c o miry s list 2272 colorado blvd 1170 los angeles ca 90041 or you can send it to us directly for a future exhibition welcome blanket 407 east pico blvd suite 805 los angeles ca 90015 please note by sending or giving your piece to welcome blanket project you are permanently gifting and granting all rights with regard to the piece to the project in particular you are acknowledging that it may be posted on social media licensed for materials for example books t shirts catalogs associated with the project and possibly exhibited at multiple locations prior to being gifted to a new american neighbor the goals of welcome blanket project include exhibition and publication many other options are being explored the museum would also love for you to fill out this release to make sure all i s and t s are crossed yes welcome blanket is a 501c3 with tax i d 82 3710231 welcome note with your beautiful blanket please include a welcome note anyone who contributed to the blanket is invited to welcome our new neighbor let s not underestimate fiber s power to evoke memories of a more congenial era to celebrate the handmade and not incidentally invoke wonder and that rarest and most coveted of emotions joy the new york times style magazine full article welcome about blankets gallery our story how to join in welcome notes press quote newsletter block this newsletter signup form needs a storage option edit the block and enter a storage location via the storage tab sign up for our email list want to know about and sign up for virtual craft alongs want to know the latest welcome blanket news sign up for infrequent and awesome emails first name last name email address sign up we respect your privacy thank you we send infrequent and awesome emails and now you will have some extra delightfulness in your inbox once or twice a month donate hello welcomeblanket org hours events home learn more get involved exhibitions press online gallery printables community partner become a partner maker community partner signup social post examples stories