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Remembrance Day

November 11th is the day we commemorate the end of World War I, and remember all the men and women currently engaged in wars and peace keeping missions all over the world.

I knit myself a poppy following this pattern by Laura Chau (www.cosmicpluto.com)

I like it because I can attach it to my clothes with a safety pin, and I hopefully wont lose it. I always end up losing the plastic poppies, or stabbing myself with the straight pins. It is my very useful (and stylish) Art of the Day

Lest We Forget!

11pm (ETA): Today’s remembrance ceremony was very moving. It inspired me to collect “Dear Soldier” letters from children, and mail them along with some treats to a friend of mine who is serving in Afghanistan. It feels great to do something to show service people that we remember them, and what they are doing to work for peace. I challenge you to do something similar! Remembrance does not have to happen only on Nov. 11th.

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  • Lilibet
    Its prettier than a plastic poppy and it wont fall off all the time!
  • Ana
    That is such a beautiful way to be connected with such a memorable day, by creating your very own poppie out of wool.
  • Thanks for remembering...I'm a Veteran and I'd be proud to wear such a nice poppy!
  • Beautiful memento.
  • How sweet and so fitting for today. Makes me wish I could knit.
  • Very nice. I'm a Veteran and I'd wear it. :D
  • Nice poppy. Also nice mention of Veteran's day. Thanks for reminding me.
  • I love your little poppy pin. Makes me want to pick up some needles. I'm better with crochet though.
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