Gill Roberts - The Liverpool 08 Tapestry

The Philharmonic Hall
Designed and stitched by Isobel Hogg
“I joined the Tapestry Project to have a challenge and be part of
something exciting. From the first meeting it was apparent that it
was going to be special. I have been a stitcher for about 25 years,
being a member of the Merseyside Embroiderers’ Guild. I have
explored a variety of techniques but not done much canvas work;
once I started I found it very compulsive.
I chose to do the Philharmonic Hall, as my husband was a member
of the R.L.P.O. for almost 10 years. Many happy times were spent
at ‘The Phil’ – meeting many musicians, seeing life in the band
room, green room and enjoying children’s parties in the bar area!
The Philharmonic Hall, with its diverse programming, was a part
of the 2008 European Capital of Culture celebrations.
I have gained new friends as a result of the project and benefited
from the shared experience; fun and fellowship in equal measure.”
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