Completing – Prosiect Cwilt Atgofion/Memory Quilt Project

So, after two weeks of exploring surface pattern techniques, the group moved on to embellish the fabrics they had created. Beading, embroidering and embellishing with lace and layers of printed, vintage and distressed fabrics.

The group were so generous in sharing their stories and memories with us all. Seren and I asked them to bring in treasured items; the women responded with everything from photographs and jewellery to the handwritten recipes of long gone loved ones. Images of these memories were transferred onto fabrics to be incorporated into patches for our memory quilt.

The women in the group ranged from those with little or no experience of textiles to a former member of the Embroiderers Guild. We were also joined by members of the Clwb Gwau/Knitting Club, experts in following complex patterns but initially perplexed by our more ‘free-form’ methods! Some enjoyed the printing and experimentation, others found sewing and embellishment more inspiring. Such a diverse group of women, sharing memories, stories and skills, all of which will be captured within the fabric of the quilt and become part of the National Woollen Museum’s collection.

At the end of May, after five 2hr sessions (and some non-compulsory homework) the group had generated a wonderful array of completed patches, far exceeding any of our expectations.

For more on the earlier stages of the project see earlier post here.