The Mudgee Star Weavers began when Margaret Doble learned about the One Million Stars to End Violence project, which is uniting groups and communities from all over the world to weave one million stars by July 2017. 

The stars will be featured in an installation at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. 

The One Million Stars to End Violence project began after the murder of Jill Meagher in Melbourne in 2012 and has grown into an international movement. 

With the help of friends Katherine Stanmore, Sue Grant-Frost, Anne Baker and Dianne Doble, the Mudgee Star Weavers have already created more than 700 woven stars. 

However, to reach their goal of 10,000 stars, they need the help of the whole community. 

“The stars are a symbol of light and hope and comfort for those suffering from violence throughout the world,” Mrs Doble said.   

Mrs Doble said the million stars displayed at the 2018 Commonwealth Games would make a statement against all types of violence. 

“I love the idea that the stars come from local communities,” Mrs Doble said.   “Only community support can stop domestic violence.” 

People who would like to be part of the campaign can weave stars at home or as part of a group. 

Mrs Doble said the stars can easily be made while watching television, or sitting in the garden. 

The Mudgee Star Weavers are planning workshops to teach people how to make the stars.   Watch the group’s facebook page(www.facebook.com/mudgeestarweavers) for workshop dates and venues, or email mudgeestarweavers@gmail.com.  

Alternatively, watch the Mudgee Guardian and local community noticeboards for updates. 

Stars can be made out of paper or old magazines, ribbons, wallpaper or even newspaper.  

To learn how to make a star, go to the tutorial video at www.onemillionstars.net.