As part of the planning for the July 2025 national conference, all are invited to join in the Pax Christi USA communal fiber arts project!
Creating in the name of peace: Crafting connections, one stitch at a time
Whether you’re a seasoned fiber artist or just starting out, we invite you to be part of something special. If you are planning to attend the Pax Christi USA national conference in Detroit in July, bring fiber squares (crocheted, knitted, quilted, etc) you’ve made at home, and together, we’ll create a beautiful, larger work of art in the name of peace.
Each square tells a story, and when we connect them, will reflect the creativity and spirit of our collective community.
If you cannot attend the conference in Detroit, feel free to mail your square to the national office by July 11 — attention Sha’Kia Smith, Pax Christi USA, 415 Michigan Avenue NE, Suite 340, Washington DC, 20017.
- We recommend that the squares measure 6 inches by 6 inches.
Some themes that we suggest if you’re stumped on what to make are:
- A square representative of your state (state flower, state bird, state flag, something the state is known for, etc)
- Flowers
- Symbols of unity
- Symbols of peace
- Symbols of nonviolence
- Symbols of Christ
The final piece will be assembled with the intention of displaying it at the Pax Christi USA national conference, where it will stand as a symbol of unity and peace. Share your skills, learn new techniques, and connect with fellow crafters from all walks of life.
Let’s create, collaborate, and make something meaningful, one stitch—and one square—at a time.
When you arrive at the conference on Friday, July 25, we will have baskets to collect your contributions to this communal art piece!
>>Are you able to help set up the project in Detroit at the national conference? Please let us know by filling out this form! Thank you!
Special request:
- Needlepoint/embroidery artists: Would you be willing to create a prayer square? We need prayers of peace, prayers for the countries we want to recognize, and prayers of nonviolence.
- Quilters: Do you have any old Pax Christi USA merch that’s no longer in use? Why not make it a square for our project?
We look forward to what you all come up with! See you then.
Use this form to volunteer to assist with the project in Detroit.
For more information, contact Sha’Kia Smith or Michelle Sherman.