The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
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“
I joined the tapestry project after seeing an article about it in the
local paper. Although I had never done any canvas work previously,
I had done dressmaking and embroidery – although not for some
time – and thought it would be a chance to do something different. I
chose to do a Lambanana as they had been such a significant feature
of the Capital of Culture year and because it looked a bit more
straight forward than some of the larger pieces that other people
had chosen to do, and I thought it would be quicker and that not too
many different stitches would be required! How wrong! It took me
nearly eighteen months to complete; in between starting and finishing
the work I had moved house and become a grandmother twice over
(
the children being born to the same parents!).
The thing I enjoyed most about it was seeing all the finished work
displayed and being able to appreciate and admire everyone’s work.
The experience did reignite my love of needlework – I have bought a
new sewing machine, taken up knitting again but as yet haven’t sewn
anything else requiring a canvas or embroidery thread!”
“
This piece was my first attempt at canvas work. I chose this
building, as it is the hospital where I used to work, and where
my two great nephews were born so I embroidered both of their
names and dates of birth onto the picture.
Blue Lambanana
Designed and stitched by Sharon Clixby
Liverpool Women’s Hospital
Designed and stitched by Linda Cook