All Loving Earth textile panels should be the same finished size: 30cm x 30cm. They can be made of any kind of textile and using any style or technique (embroidery, felting, appliqué , knitting, etc.). We encourage you to use scraps or pre-used materials where possible. It’s best to start with a larger piece of fabric and to line or back the panel when it’s finished.
Here are some basic printable instructions for making panels and some more suggestions for the textile work, and videos made especially for this projet by Lottie Percival.
Keep your written comment short; a maximum of 150 words is best. It should say why the object/place/creature is precious, why it is endangered, and what you plan to do about it. You may want to go back to the three questions we started with, and do a bit more research, think, pray, and/or talk to people before you decide what to write.
What to do with your finished panel:
Your panel can continue to inspire you and others in your own home or elsewhere. You might want to frame it for display. Why not share it on social media?
We no longer accept textile panels for our website, but you might want to consider organising a local display of panels, or some workshops and discussions , perhaps working with other local groups. A talk or discussion with local experts, a textile workshop, or a group learning activity such as the Climate Fresk might be a good events to combine with an exhibition. More guidance on exhibitions including where to borrow other panels is here.