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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
“
Although I would like to think that this sculpture will be there in
100
years time, I am not sure it will be, and so, to me, it is a cultural
snapshot of the city in the City of Culture year.
In taking part, I have gained another skill in stitching, and have met
some very talented and informative people.”
“
Throughout my life I have enjoyed sewing, from dressing table
sets as a child to clothes, bedding, curtains and general repairs.
On retirement, cross-stitch became my stitch of choice, and then
I read about the Tapestry project. How could I resist? I had never
tried canvas work.
As my first piece, I chose to stitch ‘Neptune’ who sits on pillars
surrounding the Port of Liverpool building, one of Liverpool’s
iconic ‘Three Graces’.”
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The Luggage’ Sculpture
Designed and stitched by Barbara Reece
Neptune, Port of Liverpool Building
Designed and stitched by Joyce Reid