Gill Roberts - The Liverpool 08 Tapestry

Super Jewel-fool Lambanana
Designed and stitched by Linda Cook
“I joined the project as I enjoy doing cross stitch and thought it
would be nice to use my skills for something that other people will
be able to enjoy for many years to come, in tribute to 2008. I’ve
done numerous cross-stitch kits for my friends and myself and get a
lot of enjoyment from the hobby.
This is the first of my Lambanana designs, and the first of my
pieces to include my use of beads, something I became noted for!”
Suffragette Superlambanana
Designed and stitched by Sarah Lowes
“I joined the Tapestry Project because I liked the idea of being part of
a group, and also the thought of creating something long lasting. Years
ago, I did some simple canvas work which only involved one stitch.
This time, I was able to learn several more; the one that produced the
fleece for my Lambanana was fun to do and had to have a haircut at
the end!
I chose to commemorate the Liverpool Suffragettes because we
still have such a long way to go as regards equality of pay and fair
distribution of household tasks. How many women do a fulltime job
outside the home and then a fulltime one inside it? Looking back to
the bravery of the women of the past, I see that 20 Merseyside women
were imprisoned and force-fed. Their suffering should be remembered.
The piece represents Liverpool in 2008 because women here are often
prepared to stand up for what they believe is right and I am pleased
that the Tapestry project gave me a chance to immortalise that.”
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