Thank you! Yes, history needs to be revisited. It isn’t something to be forgotten, and the message of the crane is touching. Hope. It is needed. We can’t progress without it.
@lindafugate2938 I couldn't agree with you more! I am glad the message of hope is coming through! This subject was rather sad, but I felt that I needed to give that message of hope...just like how many of the survivors did when they began sharing and speaking out. Glad you got something out of this! Thanks for watching!
Amazing and meaningful video, Eric. Well done. Thank you for sharing all the history. Especially the hope. Your blocks are gorgeous. Hope to see the completed quilt. ❤
@cyn4rest Thank thank you! This was a fun video to plan and put together. I can't wat to see the final quilt as well...will be very interesting. Thanks for watching!
Beautifully said, beautifully produced and a lesson we all could learn no matter where we live or where we come from. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Love your row of blocks, cannot wait to see the quilt all come together.
@donnahoefler2748 thank you thank you! This was a very interesting video for me to put together. I am happy with how it all turned out and glad that it is well received. With all the different rows, this will be one interesting quilt! Thanks for watching!
@cuteyrupert9483 Mahalo! You ever heard of Honouliuli? That site recently became part of the National Park system. Little bit different since Hawaii was technically not a state, but still incarcerated prisoners.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Eric. It’s a shameful part of our history that could sadly happen again. These people lost their homes, their farms and businesses, their livelihoods and pretty much all of their possessions. In 1988 Reagan gave surviving internees anywhere from $0 to $20k each in “reparations.” Your quilt is wonderful, so beautiful. 💜 You are also a wonderful human. 💜
@MaryanneN it is a very shameful part of U.S. History, but one I feel influenced a lot current policies. But as I said, not everyone knows about this. Thanks for watching!
I subscribe to probably over 20 UA-cam quilter channels, and by far this was my favorite video. I just love the fact that you add in meaning and histories . Hope is the message now.
@JanF-s3u Thank you thank you! I like to put videos like this together every so often just to give a little variety. Plus they are fun for me to make rather than just doing another quilt block tutorial. Glad you enjoyed this and got something out of it. Thanks for watching!
Oh Eric ,thank you so so much for this history lesson. I am practically in tears . I live in another part of the world ,we had some similar experiences during our history and we also don't want to repeat that but to learn a lesson. Hope is what moves us forward and I also hope I can visit that kind of places and meet quilters like you ❤. Best wishes from a doctor/quilter from Bucharest ,Romania 🇷🇴
@nitescudelia8777 something very interesting; the owner of the business I work for is from Romania. When I was working on this video, he mentioned that I should also look at the history of Romania because something similar happened there, but not very well known. I guess the universe is telling me something.Thank you for sharing!
Yet again, you made me cry good tears. . What a wonderful lesson to the world on the importance of hope, lessons learned and the history of a paper crane. Well done Eric, Well done.
Very touching video Eric. Loved it and love your blocks. Thank you so much. My grand children do origami I have the cranes and other origami pieces they have made me hanging beautifully in my sewing room. I will send them your video to enjoy and learn . Your video has made them more special.
@roxy8230 Aw thank you so much! Perhaps your grandchildren will look into the story of Sadako and can learn more about the origami crane. It is a very sad but hopeful story...something I didn't get too deep into. Thanks for watching!
@paulajernigan4867 Thank you soo much! This was a interesting video for me to put together and I am glad people are really getting something out of it. Thanks for watching!
That was an amazing history lesson and an example (horrible example) of what fear can do to a country. It was a bad time around the world. Your crane row is beautiful. I would love a tutorial on how to fold paper cranes. Mine never turn out.
I’m only about 7 minutes in, and I LOVE this video! I have an inkling that the message is going to be a strong one, acknowledging the not-so-nice part of our US history. I can’t wait to find out more regarding the history, as well as how you’ve woven that into your quilt row. You’ve gained a new subscriber. :) Keep doing great work! ❤
@AmieESharaf Well I don't want to spoil the ending for you...well if you already haven't seen how it all comes together. But your hunches are correct. Glad you are enjoying this as it was really fun for me to put this video together. Thanks for watching and sharing!
@elizabethcollins8817 I think I came across that book, but will look at it again. I know there are a few childrens books that talk about the paper crane and Sadako. I can't remember if "A Tree of Cranes" was one of them, but I will look again. Thanks for sharing that!
Your crane block row is gorgeous. The color/fabric choices and placement are perfect. I haven't done mine yet, but it's one of the blocks I chose to go into my brother's memory quilt who passed away in Japan. I finished planning it all out a month or two ago. (maybe longer?) I'm shipping it to my nephew when it's finished.
@candygrubisic Yes this is a good block to do for a memory quilt escpecially with the significance of the origami crane. Good luck with the quilt and post pictures of it....well if your comfortable doing that. Thanks for sharing!
I’m mesmerized by the History of our Great Country . Our past is fundamental to our present & future. History should be as significant to our teachings as ‘reading, ‘righting, & ‘rithmatic. I hear young people say “History is the past! No need to waste time on it.” That’s horrible! It’s definitely the past, & we should continually learn from it so our present & future are better from it. EVERY HUMAN from the Native Indians forward has suffered throughout History in some way getting to where we are today. And we can continue to learn & progress with the knowledge of yesterday’s. In order to continue growing as “People,” we must learn & let go of the bitterness of the past - learn from it, not continue to harbor it. We are not entitled to that! We absolutely can be made wiser, more human, & make the world around us a lot kinder & more beautiful. We are so fortunate. Thank you for this view of History, & thank you for your beautiful creation. I for one would love to make this beautiful, spirit/soul lifting “Crane.” Would you consider sharing your pattern? Wishing you a beautiful day. We have so much to be grateful for in our lives.🫶🕊️☮️❤️
@sandracedar368 Yes Yes!! Soo many people (not just students) think that the past is just the past and don't realize that the past affects the current and the future. I used to be one of those students until I have a great Social Studies teacher that assigned this family tree project, which got me started on this journey as I mentioned in the beginning of this video. Since then I have been researching other ethnic groups like the Native Americans. History tells us that there have always been conflicts between people. Yet with every passing generation, that history is forgotten because future generations only see it as being about the past, and thats not true. Many people have been asking about the pattern. This is not my pattern; I bought it years ago from a vendor. Unfortunately the vendor is now out of business. I am to see if someone else carries it and if I do find it, I will share where people can purchase the pattern. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!
Your blocks are beautiful, I learned about the Japan camps when I was a kid my mom had a good friend that was put in one of those camps Thank you for sharing this was very good video I was given a grass crane in Hawaii from the towel guy on the beach ❤️
@maryg-lp3zo I am still learning and researching about the Japanese experiences during World War II. I am finding that it is pretty complex because so much happened in that short amount of time, and there are a lot of things I didn't get into in this video because I wanted to keep it focused. Maybe I need a part 2. Thanks for sharing! By the way, the towel guy in the beach was me....Just kidding!
@beckyspencer1458 I will not be doing a tutorial on the block. It is a paper pieced pattern and I am afraid if I do a tutorial on it, I will get into legal trouble with the original designer.
Thank you Eric for sharing your beautiful blocks and your journey of discovery. It is so timely and heart wrenching, but I appreciate your words of encouragement and hope. I am 77 and have a difficult time understanding man's inhumanity to man as well as the enormous capacity for forgiveness and hope. I am a relatively new quilter, starting at 69, and it has brought me great joy, fulfillment, and the discovery of such a wonderful group of generous people all sharing this creative pursuit. Is there a pattern for your block which I can purchase or download here?
@pamelacarter-wiley2644 Glad you enjoyed this video! It was a lot of fun for me to put it together so I am glad that people are getting something from it. The block is a paper pieced pattern. I purchased it from a vendor years ago. Sadly that vendor is no longer in business so I am currently trying to find if anyone else is selling the pattern. If I do find it, I will definitely let people know since there are a large handful of people that want to do the blocks.
The crane block is beautiful. The story behind paper cranes, and therefore your block, is disturbing and sad. Watching this in the wake of the election that has precipitated some of the saddest days of my life, I so greatly appreciate the message of hope.
@Peach231231 I am glad that message of hope is coming through! As the Japanese said, stuff will happen so make the best of it and move forward! I too was very disturbed and irritated seeing how divided people were, the name calling, the accusations...it just got nasty and childish in my area. Still, I have hope that after all is said and done we can heal and move forward together. You keep your head up and remember the sun will shine again tomorrow! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this history. Do you know why Japan attacked the USA in the first place? We were not bothering anyone or any country that I can see.😢❤
@beckyspencer1458 You ask a very good question. There is a lot of speculation and depending on who you ask you may get different answers. The most popular belief is Japan wanted to cripple (or atleast stall) the US Armed Forces while they conquered Asia and the South Pacific. For a very short time, it did kind of work, but in the end, it backfired on them.
@chloetenbusch7331 This is a paper pieced pattern that I bought from a vendor years ago. Unfortunately the vendor is no longer in business. I am currently searching if anyone has the pattern. When I do find it, I will be sure to share it in a post or future video.
Thank you! Yes, history needs to be revisited. It isn’t something to be forgotten, and the message of the crane is touching. Hope. It is needed. We can’t progress without it.
@lindafugate2938 I couldn't agree with you more! I am glad the message of hope is coming through! This subject was rather sad, but I felt that I needed to give that message of hope...just like how many of the survivors did when they began sharing and speaking out. Glad you got something out of this! Thanks for watching!
A craft with a purpose. I am speechless. Thank you Eric. 🙏🏼
@cherrylsena1294 Thank you!
Amazing and meaningful video, Eric. Well done. Thank you for sharing all the history. Especially the hope. Your blocks are gorgeous. Hope to see the completed quilt. ❤
@cyn4rest Thank thank you! This was a fun video to plan and put together. I can't wat to see the final quilt as well...will be very interesting. Thanks for watching!
Beautifully said, beautifully produced and a lesson we all could learn no matter where we live or where we come from. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. Love your row of blocks, cannot wait to see the quilt all come together.
@donnahoefler2748 thank you thank you! This was a very interesting video for me to put together. I am happy with how it all turned out and glad that it is well received. With all the different rows, this will be one interesting quilt! Thanks for watching!
That’s an amazing block and even more meaningful narrative of the pattern. Very heartfelt.
@cuteyrupert9483 Mahalo! You ever heard of Honouliuli? That site recently became part of the National Park system. Little bit different since Hawaii was technically not a state, but still incarcerated prisoners.
Oh my Eric, this is beautiful and very sad and very interesting. Thank you for sharing this information ❤❤❤
@suzannetaylor6382 thank you!
❤ Thank you Eric for another beautiful and heartfelt video.
@GaylaWalters thank you for watching!
Excellent video and gorgeous block. Thank you Eric. ❤
@sandi_SatinDoll thank you!
It’s nice to see you & this loveliness! Thank you for sharing everything with us🫶
@sandracedar368 Thank you!
Thank you, for sharing the history and background as to your choice of block/row participation in this group project. The Paper Crane is beautiful.
@sherylsolcan8354 Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this, Eric. It’s a shameful part of our history that could sadly happen again.
These people lost their homes, their farms and businesses, their livelihoods and pretty much all of their possessions.
In 1988 Reagan gave surviving internees anywhere from $0 to $20k each in “reparations.”
Your quilt is wonderful, so beautiful. 💜
You are also a wonderful human. 💜
@MaryanneN it is a very shameful part of U.S. History, but one I feel influenced a lot current policies. But as I said, not everyone knows about this. Thanks for watching!
I subscribe to probably over 20 UA-cam quilter channels, and by far this was my favorite video. I just love the fact that you add in meaning and histories . Hope is the message now.
@JanF-s3u Thank you thank you! I like to put videos like this together every so often just to give a little variety. Plus they are fun for me to make rather than just doing another quilt block tutorial. Glad you enjoyed this and got something out of it. Thanks for watching!
How fascinating Eric! ❤ and love all your beautiful fabric behind you 😊
@carrissarenninger4835 thank you!
Thank you Eric very informative.
@veliatorrez6523 thank you!
Thank you for sharing something I would have never know the whole story.
@cindygoode3185 glad you got something extra out of it.
Really enjoyed this video, thank you for putting it out there
@donnabogart4576 thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. You covered many important things I was not aware of. ❤
@javajoni you are so very welcome! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for letting us know about the history into your project, that will go into the quilt.
@chloetenbusch7331 thank you for watching!
Oh Eric ,thank you so so much for this history lesson. I am practically in tears . I live in another part of the world ,we had some similar experiences during our history and we also don't want to repeat that but to learn a lesson. Hope is what moves us forward and I also hope I can visit that kind of places and meet quilters like you ❤. Best wishes from a doctor/quilter from Bucharest ,Romania 🇷🇴
@nitescudelia8777 something very interesting; the owner of the business I work for is from Romania. When I was working on this video, he mentioned that I should also look at the history of Romania because something similar happened there, but not very well known. I guess the universe is telling me something.Thank you for sharing!
It's a beautiful pattern, and you did a great job
@kymburriss4260 Thank you! 😊
Yet again, you made me cry good tears. . What a wonderful lesson to the world on the importance of hope, lessons learned and the history of a paper crane. Well done Eric, Well done.
@PattyC_DECP_Bespoke Thank you thank you! Atleast these were GOOD tears and not SAD tears. Thanks for watching!
Very touching video Eric. Loved it and love your blocks. Thank you so much. My grand children do origami I have the cranes and other origami pieces they have made me hanging beautifully in my sewing room. I will send them your video to enjoy and learn . Your video has made them more special.
@roxy8230 Aw thank you so much! Perhaps your grandchildren will look into the story of Sadako and can learn more about the origami crane. It is a very sad but hopeful story...something I didn't get too deep into. Thanks for watching!
Such a beautiful presentation and tribute, well done Eric!
Nanokorobi Yaoki
@donnahoskins8476 thank you!
Erick thank you for this video we all need to know beautiful told thank you your block is so important in this quilt thank you
@paulajernigan4867 Thank you soo much! This was a interesting video for me to put together and I am glad people are really getting something out of it. Thanks for watching!
That was an amazing history lesson and an example (horrible example) of what fear can do to a country. It was a bad time around the world.
Your crane row is beautiful. I would love a tutorial on how to fold paper cranes. Mine never turn out.
@barbmckinlay5108 Thank you thank you! Hmm....maybe I will do some origami in a future live! Stay tuned.
I’m only about 7 minutes in, and I LOVE this video! I have an inkling that the message is going to be a strong one, acknowledging the not-so-nice part of our US history. I can’t wait to find out more regarding the history, as well as how you’ve woven that into your quilt row. You’ve gained a new subscriber. :) Keep doing great work! ❤
@AmieESharaf Well I don't want to spoil the ending for you...well if you already haven't seen how it all comes together. But your hunches are correct. Glad you are enjoying this as it was really fun for me to put this video together. Thanks for watching and sharing!
Thank you Eric!
@photographybyday thank you!
Wow! Ian this is beautiful!
@eagleeyes1951 Thank you!
A part of history that needs to be told and retold lest we forget ❤
@cheryl-kay YES! thanks for watching!
This is awesome
@guesswhonancy9028 thank you!
I love the paper crane block ✂️🧵🪡 a very powerful video on history -thank you “A Tree of Cranes” by Allen Say is a lovely children’s story
@elizabethcollins8817 I think I came across that book, but will look at it again. I know there are a few childrens books that talk about the paper crane and Sadako. I can't remember if "A Tree of Cranes" was one of them, but I will look again. Thanks for sharing that!
Your crane block row is gorgeous. The color/fabric choices and placement are perfect. I haven't done mine yet, but it's one of the blocks I chose to go into my brother's memory quilt who passed away in Japan. I finished planning it all out a month or two ago. (maybe longer?) I'm shipping it to my nephew when it's finished.
@candygrubisic Yes this is a good block to do for a memory quilt escpecially with the significance of the origami crane. Good luck with the quilt and post pictures of it....well if your comfortable doing that. Thanks for sharing!
Love the blocks!
@BeckyMortonWeeks Thank you!
I’m mesmerized by the History of our Great Country . Our past is fundamental to our present & future. History should be as significant to our teachings as ‘reading, ‘righting, & ‘rithmatic. I hear young people say “History is the past! No need to waste time on it.” That’s horrible! It’s definitely the past, & we should continually learn from it so our present & future are better from it. EVERY HUMAN from the Native Indians forward has suffered throughout History in some way getting to where we are today. And we can continue to learn & progress with the knowledge of yesterday’s. In order to continue growing as “People,” we must learn & let go of the bitterness of the past - learn from it, not continue to harbor it. We are not entitled to that! We absolutely can be made wiser, more human, & make the world around us a lot kinder & more beautiful. We are so fortunate. Thank you for this view of History, & thank you for your beautiful creation. I for one would love to make this beautiful, spirit/soul lifting “Crane.” Would you consider sharing your pattern? Wishing you a beautiful day. We have so much to be grateful for in our lives.🫶🕊️☮️❤️
@sandracedar368 Yes Yes!! Soo many people (not just students) think that the past is just the past and don't realize that the past affects the current and the future. I used to be one of those students until I have a great Social Studies teacher that assigned this family tree project, which got me started on this journey as I mentioned in the beginning of this video. Since then I have been researching other ethnic groups like the Native Americans. History tells us that there have always been conflicts between people. Yet with every passing generation, that history is forgotten because future generations only see it as being about the past, and thats not true.
Many people have been asking about the pattern. This is not my pattern; I bought it years ago from a vendor. Unfortunately the vendor is now out of business. I am to see if someone else carries it and if I do find it, I will share where people can purchase the pattern. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!
Your blocks are beautiful, I learned about the Japan camps when I was a kid my mom had a good friend that was put in one of those camps
Thank you for sharing this was very good video I was given a grass crane in Hawaii from the towel guy on the beach ❤️
@maryg-lp3zo I am still learning and researching about the Japanese experiences during World War II. I am finding that it is pretty complex because so much happened in that short amount of time, and there are a lot of things I didn't get into in this video because I wanted to keep it focused. Maybe I need a part 2. Thanks for sharing! By the way, the towel guy in the beach was me....Just kidding!
@ lol towel guy was in 1976
Will you be doing a tutorial on your paper crane block? It is beautiful and has so much meaning.
@beckyspencer1458 I will not be doing a tutorial on the block. It is a paper pieced pattern and I am afraid if I do a tutorial on it, I will get into legal trouble with the original designer.
Good morning Eric beautiful
@remoj-s2043 thank you!
💔 Here’s to hope
@pattimarques4450 don't give up on hope! Thank you!
Thank you Eric for sharing your beautiful blocks and your journey of discovery. It is so timely and heart wrenching, but I appreciate your words of encouragement and hope. I am 77 and have a difficult time understanding man's inhumanity to man as well as the enormous capacity for forgiveness and hope. I am a relatively new quilter, starting at 69, and it has brought me great joy, fulfillment, and the discovery of such a wonderful group of generous people all sharing this creative pursuit. Is there a pattern for your block which I can purchase or download here?
@pamelacarter-wiley2644 Glad you enjoyed this video! It was a lot of fun for me to put it together so I am glad that people are getting something from it. The block is a paper pieced pattern. I purchased it from a vendor years ago. Sadly that vendor is no longer in business so I am currently trying to find if anyone else is selling the pattern. If I do find it, I will definitely let people know since there are a large handful of people that want to do the blocks.
@@TreasureHeartCreations thanks!
The crane block is beautiful. The story behind paper cranes, and therefore your block, is disturbing and sad. Watching this in the wake of the election that has precipitated some of the saddest days of my life, I so greatly appreciate the message of hope.
@Peach231231 I am glad that message of hope is coming through! As the Japanese said, stuff will happen so make the best of it and move forward! I too was very disturbed and irritated seeing how divided people were, the name calling, the accusations...it just got nasty and childish in my area. Still, I have hope that after all is said and done we can heal and move forward together. You keep your head up and remember the sun will shine again tomorrow! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this history. Do you know why Japan attacked the USA in the first place? We were not bothering anyone or any country that I can see.😢❤
@beckyspencer1458 You ask a very good question. There is a lot of speculation and depending on who you ask you may get different answers. The most popular belief is Japan wanted to cripple (or atleast stall) the US Armed Forces while they conquered Asia and the South Pacific. For a very short time, it did kind of work, but in the end, it backfired on them.
Oh by the way how can I be able to make the block that you did. Is there any specific way to start and finish?
@chloetenbusch7331 This is a paper pieced pattern that I bought from a vendor years ago. Unfortunately the vendor is no longer in business. I am currently searching if anyone has the pattern. When I do find it, I will be sure to share it in a post or future video.