The Great Tapestry of Scotland *Official Photo*

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:27 pm

We are counting on the fact that with so many panels needing to be stretched and backed, that we'll not be missed if we're a week late...

starshine123102 · Post by **starshine123102** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:31 pm

WOW that looks incredible!!!

Fljotsdale · Post by **Fljotsdale** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:10 pm

This is a wonderful thing! I haven't looked before because I thought it was just a map of Scotland... then today I noticed it said 'tapestry'...

This is stunning! What an amazing project! You are so talented - I wouldn't have the nerve to even dream of joining anything like this

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:49 pm

Absolutely stunning. Brilliant. Awesome. I'm running out of superlative adjectives. I would guess that your not the only group that will be a bit late in finishing. I can't begin to imagine how this is going to look when all put together. Can't wait to see that! How long do they anticipate it will take to finish the whole tapestry?

Carole

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:37 am

Wow that is awesome!!!!!!!

agi · Post by **agi** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 6:59 am

Breathtaking... both your work and the whole endeavour.

When and where can we see the whole piece?

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:32 am

That coat is just flippin' amazing, and that's just the start of it! The bricks, the rivets, the wig, all that incredibly fine detail, the use of all those different stitches and textures... Anybody not willing to wait for this an extra week should be made to do it all themselves!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:19 pm

Thank you all for your kind comments. It does keep me going when my fingers are sore!

benceagi wrote:When and where can we see the whole piece?

Well, the whole thing has to be completed for exhibition in SEPTEMBER. Yes, this coming September as is. It will be on display in Edinburgh at Holyrood in the Scottish Parliament, so it's all very exciting. Not sure of the date... but I'll find out. Late in the month, I'm hoping...

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:35 pm

No chance of it being displayed any, erm, earlier? We'll probably be visiting Edinburgh in July, even if only for the day.

tiffstitch · Post by **tiffstitch** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:46 pm

Oh man!!! That coat is amazing, and really hope your needles keep flying!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 2:12 pm

Here is a little Midsummer's Day treat for you all. A friend in Fife was working on this beauty, now completed.

karen4bells · Post by **karen4bells** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:11 pm

Mabel Figworthy wrote:That coat is just flippin' amazing, and that's just the start of it! The bricks, the rivets, the wig, all that incredibly fine detail, the use of all those different stitches and textures... Anybody not willing to wait for this an extra week should be made to do it all themselves!

I totally agree!!! Amazing work!!!

Loving the golfer one your friend has finished as well!!! Great stitching!!

Cecilia · Post by **Cecilia** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:12 pm

Oh wow! That's beautiful embroidery. My congratulations to your friend.

Mabel Figworthy · Post by **Mabel Figworthy** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:44 pm

The golfer is gorgeous! Thanks for yet another glimpse of a great work

bookknurd · Post by **bookknurd** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 7:57 pm

I'm so amazed by this whole project every time I look at this thread. I can't speak for the organizers, but I for one would be happy to wait for an extra week for such gorgeous work!

Juut · Post by **Juut** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:03 pm

very beautiful

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

What a great panel your friend worked on. This project never fails to amaze me!

Carole

Rose · Post by **Rose** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 1:13 am

So very cool to be able to work on such a piece!!!!!!! Love how all are coming together to create a fabulous project!!!!!!!

Serinde · Post by **Serinde** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 4:45 pm

Here's another little treat of the entire panel as it was on Saturday. I particularly like the rocks around the lighthouse, and that the furnace has a fire. Not to mention that James has Newman-esque blue eyes! And what a relief to have the title done properly in Quaker stitch! (Thanks, Eilidh!)

And there's also a closeup of the start of the little books. Naturally, even more has been done (the big book pages are in, the unicorn's horn is finished...). We're on the last push -- trying to get it done by the end of the month.

rcperryls · Post by **rcperryls** » Mon Jun 24, 2013 5:16 pm

Fantastic! Hope you make it by month's end

Love the textures on the books.

Carole

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