Please make a note of the new amended dates for Poetry in Stitches entries:

Registration 28^th March 2008, and work to be in by 30^th April 2008.

But please still let us know which poems you intend to illustrate as soon as possible, do not wait until next March.
 

The Poetry in Stitches exhibition at Colchester General Hospital was sponsored by the Colchester League of Hospital and Community Friends. League member Pippa Hardy wrote the poem 'Rainbow' which was interpreted as a textile picture by Lorna Morrison. Pippa is shown with the Mayor of Colchester, Cllr Ray Gamble, at the opening of the exhibition and unveiling of the 'Rainbow' picture. The exhibition is on display until February 29th 2008.

Poetry in Stitches pictures at Colchester General Hospital

"The Textile Treasures of the WI" exhibition that has just finished its national tour was an enormous success. Thousands of people were amazed at the skill and variety of items on display. Some of the items dated back to the beginning of the WI movement in 1915 and the importance of textiles in relation to economic and cultural life in Britain was shown in various contexts. The book which accompanied the exhibition and which includes all the items on display, as well as much more information about the history of the WI and their textiles, is available from the NNA. Click here for details

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