Colourful Triquetra

By Libby Flack

Colourful Triquetra Journey Stone
Image provided by Libby Flack

I love Celtic design, there is such a lot of history and meaning to them. I also discovered chain stitch plus the colourful wool and enjoyed doing it.

Many thanks to Libby Flack for sharing with us the story behind her journey stone, created as part of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands.

WHAT IS A JOURNEY STONE?

Prior to the beginning of the stitching of each tapestry panel, each stitcher of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands was tasked with telling their interpretation of the 'Spirit of the Highlands and Islands' within a blank outline of a stone. The possibilities were truly endless - is it represented in the land? The people? A historical site? A favourite memory?

In any case, each journey stone represents the connection between of each individual stitcher, their story, and their own sense, or 'spirit', of place. Discover more of the stories behind the journey stones of the Tapestry of the Highlands and Islands here.