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.
Clava By the Sea
There is something very special and peaceful about Clava...
Beautiful Isle of Colonsay
Admire a journey stone homage to the beauty of the Isle of Colonsay.
Cruachan Dam: Weaving the Past and the Present
Join Jenny and Melanie of the Dam Stitchers as they discuss the story of their group's panel, telling the story of the Cruachan Dam and weaving together stories of the past and the present.
Stitching an Icon of Strength and Resilience
Join artist and storyteller Lizzie of the Wyvis Stitchers as she talks about the story of her group's panel which centres around the Black House - an icon of the cultural heritage of the Highlands and Islands.
The Seer's Stone
Join textile artist Lizzie McDougall as she takes us behind the inspiration for her journey stone and the curious tale of Brahan Seer's stone.
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.
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.