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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
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This canvas work is the complete work of a novice who has
completed some challenging cross-stitch designs in the past.
On Saturday, 10 January 2009, the end of Liverpool’s Capital
of Culture, I went with a friend and neighbour to the monthly
meeting of Guild members. Knowing that I was due to move from
the Wirral I had this one opportunity to collect all the relevant
materials to complete this project. Only the suggested selection of
stitches has been used and the colours are from the range available
that day. The experienced and helpful ladies pointed out that there
wasn’t much in the way of colours for the sky – hence the dour and
somewhat forbidding look. This project took just under 2 weeks to
finish. I have enjoyed my small foray into a new craft – it don’t ‘arf
make yer thumbs sore!
Yes, I really did want to be anonymous…”
“
I first heard about the 2008 Tapestry Project from a friend who
was told about it at Grange Park Golf Club. She suggested we go
along to Ullet Road and find out more about it. Neither of us had
done tapestry before so we found it quite challenging but very
enjoyable.
I decided to try my hand at one of the clock towers of the Royal
Liver Building, which forms one of the Three Graces that line the
Liverpool Waterfront. It is one of the most recognisable landmarks
in Liverpool and is home to the two fabled Liver Birds that watch
over the city and the sea. It is part of Liverpool’s heritage, which
I felt was appropriate for Liverpool in 2008 when it was the
European Capital of Culture.
Being my first time, I tried to keep it simple by doing just the one
stitch with two colours only. It was very rewarding to me when
I completed my piece. The monthly meetings were very helpful
and relaxing. It made me feel quite humble seeing all the beautiful
pieces completed by the experts. I must admit I have now found a
new hobby to pursue.”
Sailboat
Designed and stitched by Anonymous
Liver Building
Designed and stitched by Irene Appleton