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Speciality yarns used in the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands (Credit: Paul Campbell)

Stitching the Tapestry - Audio Series

Discover a behind-the-scenes look into the hidden stories, techniques and inspirations for the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands with the stitchers who know it best in this series of audio interviews carried out by Smartify.

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The Joy of Bondaweb

Join Marilyn, of the Black Isle Backstitchers, and Margaret and Vicki, of the Heartlands Stitchers, as they discuss working with the lurking nemesis of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands - bondaweb.

Stitching the Clava Cairns

Listen here to Jacqueline, Matti, Polly, Sharon and Susan of The Clava Clan Stitchers as they discuss the story of their panel, stitching 'Claire', and finding inspiration at the ancient and atmospheric Clava Cairns.

Entrance to the Clava Cairns. The low lying, long cairn is flanked by stone pillars.

The Young Stitchers

Learn about the involvement of the younger generation in the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.

A Family Tradition

Listen here to Melanie of The Dam Stitchers as she talks the roots of her family in Yorkshire's historical mining industry and a love for knitting and stitching which spans generations of her family.

Kindred Spirits

Discover tales of strengthening old and new friendships, helping each other, post-COVID gatherings, great craic and lifelong memories made while stitching the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.

The Tapestry's Legacy

What is the lasting legacy of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands? Hear all about this and more from the stitchers who know it best.

Remembering Robin Pape

Discover Nicky's poignant tapestry tribute to the life of farrier, crofter and friend Robin Pape.

An Artist for the Community - Andrew Crummy MBE

Listen to Lizzie of The Wyvis Stitchers as she shares her admiration for the creative visionary behind the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands - Scottish visual artist Andrew Crummy MBE.

A Knot of Heather and Gorse

Listen here to Laura of The Wyvis Stitchers discuss the natural and historical inspiration behind her journey stone in conversation with Smartify.

Views northeast over the massive exapnse of Abernethy Forest, The Cairngorms National Park

Panel Meetings: The Good, The Bad and The Smelly

Join Laura of The Wyvis Stitchers as she talks about the goings on of the group's regular tapestry panel progress meetings and recalls a meeting with unexpected input from some rather smelly locals.