Freedom, update

Top half (sky part) of my freedom quilt, in progress. Lily Michaud

Here is a progress shot of the top half of my freedom quilt. During the time of the underground railroad flock of geese quilts (made with triangles like this) were used to help enslaved people get to freedom. The dark triangles pointed the way. I am using indigo and cyanotype. The darker, cyanotype triangles in the top half of the quilt are contact prints of herbs that can lend strength when it is necessary to flee danger. The herbs in flight are pushing away the clouds. From left to right:

Alstroemeria (use flower essence): For knowing you can get through anything with optimism and focus.

Thyme (herbal tea, tincture or essential oil): For preparing for battle, for facing life or death situations.

Agrimony (tea, tincture): for when you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Helpful for legal and work situations.

Yarrow (tea, tincture, flower essence): Another warriors’ tool, first aid for bruises and deep cuts. Energetically this gives solid boundaries, healing trauma on the energetic level. It gives the strength to persevere.

Red Osier Dogwood (use bark, or stems, hold as a talisman): for when immediate help/change is needed. For protection when feeling “shattered”. This plant is sacred, use it with care and reverence.

Naturally, it will be queen size. The bottom will be filled with herbs for healing after moving on.