Unframed Tapestry

In this hand-stitched work, a vibrantly colored bird perches on a stump, created by Rebecca Ayerbale, Threads of Blessing artist. Rebecca uses complementary colors and a variety of stitches to articulate the bird's feathers. Color and pattern are further used to define each of the elements in this work. This work measures 7.5 x 10 inches. 

Rebecca lives in southern Uganda, in the diocese of Rwenzori, close to the Rwandan border – a particularly beautiful area known as the “Switzerland” of Uganda.  Her life revolves around caring for her family and her crops.

She will use the funds she receives from her needlework to provide education for her children; medical support for herself and her family; seeds or fertilizer for her crops; maintenance and repairs to her home; and provide for any orphans for whom she cares as a result of  HIV AIDS or other illnesses.

Rebecca meets weekly with her fellow needleworkers.  The community they have built through Threads of Blessing encourages each of them and has significantly boosted their self-confidence.