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.
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.
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.
Stitching the Stories of the Spey
Join Alison, Jan, Jane, Janet and Sandra of the Strathspey Stitchers as they discuss the story of their group's panel, its legacy and the River Spey as a source of the stories of the area's extraordinary natural and cultural heritage.
Stitching an Icon: Iona Abbey
Join Melanie and Jenny of The Dam Stitchers as they discuss the story of the Iona panel, its design and materials and the continued relevance of Iona's history to contemporary Scotland.
An Oban Home and the Scottish Women's Institute
Join Jenny of The Dam Stitchers as she discusses her journey to Oban from the Borders, being a part of the Scottish Woman's Institute (also referred to as the Rural) and her beginnings in knitting.
Finding Sanctuary on an Arisaig Beach
Join Caroline in conversation with the Maerl stitchers as she shares the floral and faunal inspiration behind her journey stone and finding a sense of place on a beach at Arisaig.
Jimmy's Recuperation
Join Jimmy of the Maerl Stitchers as he talks about how stitching has helped in his stroke recovery, being the only cockerel in a hen run, and putting the files back in the 'cabinet'.
