Community art projects celebrating 70 years

Anniversary quilt: Weaving stories of our communities

In the true spirit of togetherness, each of our communities contributes to creating a stunning 200x200cm quilt. This isn’t just any quilt — it’s a patchwork of memories, skills, and love, where every square tells a story.

Each community will design and create their own squares, representing their uniqueness. Our talented community at Larchfield will then bring these squares together and carefully stitch them into one cohesive masterpiece. The quilt will serve as a vibrant tapestry of our 70 year journey, celebrating the diversity, creativity, and unity of our communities. It will be a lasting tribute to the shared experiences and connections that bind us together.

Hear the stories behind the patchwork...

Larchfield

Alex based her patchwork quilt square on her journey to the Craft workshop from her home at Larchfield and detailed some of the things she passes on her way. She drew the design, tacked the fabric and then her drawings were embroidered onto the square by staff using a free motion embroidery technique. Alex is also celebrating her 24th year of living at Larchfield! Steph chose to needlefelt our iconic Larchfield cow onto her square. Moreover, Chloe has used fabric paint for the square background and is adding applique 3D flowers made with a variety of different techniques, including stick weaving, to show Larchfield in bloom.

Stourbridge

Our community in Stourbridge have been making good progress with their patchwork squares! Seven out of 10 squares are currently complete. These have been made in our craft group, people at Ashfield House and also from our community.

Botton Village

Botton Village community members have made a good start on the squares this week and people are choosing different techniques. Some are making a felt picture, then sewing it onto the square, some are using embroidery, sewing a picture and one gentleman has chosen to use fabric paints. The people we support have chosen different things they love about living at Botton, including pictures of friends, countryside, nature, wildlife, sheep. Tristan's artwork is looking great!