Suffragette Deeds Not Words Cross Stitch Pattern

This Suffragette Deeds Not Words cross stitch pattern is now available in my Etsy shop!deeds not words cross stitch pattern suffragette bannerThis was one of the mottoes of the women’s suffrage movement, as seen on the massive banner in this photo:deeds not words cross stitch example suffragette banner

Although the image is black and white, I imagine that the banner was in the purple, white, and green colors of the British suffrage movement. The three colors symbolized loyalty, purity, and hope.

Women worked so hard for the right to vote. They were jailed, went on hunger strikes, and even died for the suffrage rights women hold today. This right is something no woman should take for granted. I was encouraged recently to see women in the House of Representatives and Senate wearing white in honor of the suffragettes (in other photos and articles you’ll see some women wore purple as well).deeds not words cross stitch democratic women wearing whiteWhile “Deeds not Words” was a rallying cry for the more militaristic suffragists, I am by no means advocating violence. Instead, I hope this pattern will inspire us to demand action from ourselves, others, and our elected officials. Anyone can talk about “what needs to happen” while it’s a precious few who actually take steps to create positive change. I hope this suffragette Deeds Not Words project may serve as a reminder to do just that.

Update 2024: I have a few more political-themed projects available, including this pattern inspired by the movie Network, mad as hell cross stitch pattern network movie political activism

while my Be the Change pattern urges us to “Stop waiting for others to change things and be the hero you’ve been waiting for”,be the change cross stitch pattern

and my “Civility” pattern, based on my own personal experience, is a good reminder for everyone regardless of their political leanings.a little civility cross stitch pattern