The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
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My friend Sharon is the guilty party who introduced me to the
project. So, one freezing morning we set off for the church hall,
where we were made very welcome and encouraged to join in. After
a long search I discovered a photo of a Superlambanana depicting
the Liverpool Skyline at night. I loved the myriad colours of the
picture and viewed it from an embroiderer’s eye. People were so
generous with the sharing of ideas and I soon collected the materials
together and made a start.
I have stitched since I was a child, but now my love is embroidery.
I have not tried any tapestry work since helping to make a kneeler
for Chester Cathedral many years ago. I have to admit that it is not a
medium I would wish to try again in a hurry! I found working with
3
threads totally alien. Every stitch was a tussle. How I wished we
could embroider! In the end it was a race to finish and get it out of
the way. However, I have to say that having felt ambivalent, seeing
my piece displayed in the Walker I was very pleased and proud to
have finished it.”
This Superlambanana was located in Ness Gardens, Wirral, who
sponsored it. The original statue was designed by Mark Hendry.
Skyline Superlambanana
Designed and stitched by Jacqui Smith
Superstegbanana
Designed and stitched by Beryl Pateman