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 Power of the Spey
"Without the Spey there would be no Strathspey. There would be no Speyside. The culture and the history has been linked to the river since time immemorial."
The Spey Loggers
Join Jane in conversation with the Strathspey Stitchers as she discusses the inspiration behind her journey stone - the hardy loggers of the Spey.
Stitching the Present
"...it's excellent because we're all thinking really carefully about what it actually means to us, this Spirit of the Highlands..."
This Is Who I Am
Explore an expression of one stitcher's identity in a journey stone.
The Soldier's Head
"It has become as much of a stepping stone on journeys for me as that other lump of granite in the Irish sea."
The Flow of the Riverbed
Join Alison, Caroline, Jimmy and June of the Maerl Stitchers as they discuss the evolution of their panel, working together as a team, building a better understanding of place while stitching and reflecting on the local area.
Stitching is an Art-Form
Join Alison of the Strathspey Stitchers as she talks about her passion for stitching and its importance as an art-form.
