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The Liverpool Tapestry:
People, Places and Passions
“
The Tapestry project kick started me into sewing on a regular basis
with other enthusiasts. I have been a member of the Embroiderers’
Guild for many years but sometimes sewing has had to take a back
seat. I have only done one piece of canvas work in the past.
I went to the first Tapestry session with another idea in mind but
Church House jumped out at me as a subject. Both my husband
and myself have a connection with the building when it was the
administrative centre of the Church of England. My inspiration,
however, has to do with the wonderful architecture with its graceful
curve and incredible brick detail and variety of tones. Church House
was sold prior to the Capital of Culture year and I wanted it to be
represented in the Tapestry as one of the significant buildings of
Liverpool.
The commitment of the Embroiderers’ Guild members who
guided and assisted the sewers was an inspiration and I was happy
to be part of that atmosphere. I loved meeting other people and
hearing their stories and I am delighted to think that my very small
contribution will part of the whole and on display.”
“
Having seen Elsie Watkin’s smiling face in our local newspaper,
to ask for volunteers to help create a tapestry to commemorate
Liverpool 08 Capital of Culture, I thought ‘what a wonderful
project’. It was an absolute joy to experience the camaraderie and
warmth at the workshops.
I chose the Metropolitan Cathedral because it is a place where I
go to be STILL. In entering this concrete monument it becomes
the most beautiful, awe inspiring, peaceful enveloping ‘cloak’ and
I wander slowly round, taking in its warmth and beauty, and finally
sit down to talk to my son who died in 2004. This is where my
beloved Stuart’s remembrance service was held. Stuart was a poet
and musician and music he had composed and recorded was played
at the service.
It is a great comfort to me and my family to know that in that little
6”
square of canvas work that I poured my heart into, Stuart’s
memory will live on forever.”
Church House, Liverpool
Designed and stitched by Jean Critchley
Fireworks over Paddy’s Wigwam
Designed and stitched by Letty Curtis