A Helping Hand

STITCHING THE TAPESTRY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS

This audio forms part of a series of audio interviews conducted in 2023 by Smartify as part of the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project. Listen and discover the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands through the eyes of the stitchers of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.

From stitcher to chaffeur, cord winder and maker to making teas and coffees, listen here to Trevor as he talks about the variety of key and supporting roles he has adopted as part of his time with the Heartlands Stitchers.

[Trevor] Helping select designs, select colours...

[Vicki] Sounding boards.

[Trevor] Sounding boards, yes...

[Vicki] Maintainer of sanity.

[Margaret] Cord winder and maker!

[Trevor] Cord winder and maker having discovered exactly how to make one that winds smoothly...