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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
“
I chose the Metropolitan Cathedral for personal reasons – my
husband John and I were married there in April 1974. I have been
a Roman Catholic all my life, and my husband John is an Anglican.
At our wedding both our traditions were celebrated, with the
wedding ceremony being performed by a Catholic priest and the
sermon preached by John’s father who was an Anglican priest, so it
was a very happy occasion.
To include a part of the Cathedral in the Tapestry seemed
appropriate for many reasons; the Catholic community has been
an important influence on the city over many years; the Cathedral
building is a unique and instantly recognisable part of the city, and
the cathedral authorities have commissioned many beautiful pieces
of needlework to fill its interior with colour. The chapel is the place
where mass is celebrated during the week.”
“
Being a member of the Merseyside branch of the Embroiderers’
Guild, I was inspired when I heard about the 2008 project
sponsored by Home Bargains. I thought it was a really good way to
celebrate Liverpool’s year being Capital of Culture. I felt that 2008
was a great success for Liverpool and showed what an abundance
of beautiful buildings the city has, and also all the many exhibitions
and events which took place.
The embroidery I chose was a Lambanana as I had a wonderful
day with my grandson, Arun, finding lots of Lambananas
scattered around the city. He loved them all and it is a memory I
shall treasure. The Tapestry caught the imagination of everyone
involved and it will be a lasting tribute to Liverpool. There was
always a welcome and friendly atmosphere at Ullet Road Unitarian
Church where we met to stitch and catch up on ideas. I was very
proud to be involved.”
The Blessed Sacrament Chapel –
Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
Designed and stitched by Margaret Smith
Superlambanana
Designed and stitched by Linda Sowler