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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
“
I decided to do a piece for the Tapestry after going to one of
the meetings and being so impressed by what had already been
produced. I loved the imagination that everyone had shown, and
all the pieces were worked beautifully. I decided on my umbrella
picture because my memory of Liverpool in 2008 was of a very wet
summer! I wanted something recognisable in the background, and
the Pier Head seemed an obvious choice; although the picture is of
a dull day, the Liverpool waterfront on a fine day in particular can
hold its own with any other waterfront in the world.
I do like the idea of making a small contribution to something that
will be such a wonderful way of remembering Liverpool in 2008,
especially since buildings alter and scenes change; there are aspects
of the completed tapestry which have already become historical.”
“
I joined the project with limited skills acquired at class post-
retirement. With encouragement, I stitched a simple design of
the Liver Bird atop the Liver Building. This familiar landmark
represents Liverpool’s links and pride with seafaring, trade,
boatbuilding, cruises etc.”
A Liverpool Summer
Designed and stitched by Wendy Neale
Liver Bird
Designed and stitched by Joyce Noble