I have started a new project :) You may have heard of the 'Great Tapestry of Scotland' the brain child of author Alexander McCall Smith which was finished last year. It was stitched by embroiders from all over mainland Scotland and the Islands, and tells the story of Scotland's 1000 year history. It is the world's longest tapestry, but like the Bayeaux Tapestry it is not actually a tapestry but a crewelwork embroidery. You can read more about it
HERE
I followed it's progress with interest having been born in Aberdeen and spending the first 29 years of my life there, I always feel an affinity with all things Scottish even although I no longer live there. I bought the book which tells the whole fascinating story...
and more recently a kit to stitch 'The Tipsy Thistle'...
The thistle is taken from panel 155 and is of course the national emblem...
It is a sampler of the stitches used in the rest of the piece along with two hands stitching. I have mounted the linen and am ready to stitch :)
I remember reading about that whilst it was in progress, I'm pretty sure one of the bloggers I follow contributed. I look forward to seeing your thistle progress
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite panel Elaine. Can't wait to see your progress. It makes me want to stitch it as well!!
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, what a fascinating and interesting project. It makes me want to stitch it too!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That's so cool that you can get a kit for that! Now I want to get it. and the book!
ReplyDeleteCan you tell me where you bought both the book and the kit. I moved a bit further away from Scotland than you - Australia and would love to have the book.
ReplyDeleteI have seen it in person, it is an awesome piece of work. I am currently working on the Scottish Diaspora tapestry which is also designed by Andrew Crummy.
ReplyDeleteI became aware of this stunning tapestry a few months ago. I didn't know there were kits available. Thank you for letting us know. There might be some stitching happening here soon too! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more of your tipsy thistle. I looked at it at Xmas time but decided I had too many projects already. It is gorgeous though.
ReplyDeleteSo why is it called a Tipsy Thistle?
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your progress photos.
I had not heard of this, however I am in love with the idea, I think its wonderful! Can't wait to see what you do with it
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