“Lest we Forget” are the poignant words spoken by a generation long ago. Those who fought in World War 1 are now fading memories to the generation who came after, and soon they too will be lost to us. Stories of comradeship, bravery, victories and setbacks were captured in the letters sent back to relatives eagerly waiting for news or told by those who returned. In conjunction with SSAFA, the Embroiderers’ Guild is proud to be part of the commemoration of all those who took part in World War 1. Using cloth and thread as both a medium and metaphor, textile artists will interpret the stories as unique and sensitive images stitched onto hearts. The pieces will illustrate to a new generation the men and the animals that accompanied them; the uniforms worn and medals won; the regiments that fought together and the family members fondly remembered; the songs that kept their spirits high and the words they wrote to those back home. These will be unique and thoughtful exhibitions put together to fulfil the hope of a generation not to be forgotten.
Venues
100 Hearts is a different mixture of pieces at each
venue. Exhibitions have been organised
at –
Knit &
Stitch, Alexandra Palace, London 11-14 October
Knit &
Stitch Harrogate 22-25 November
NEC,
Birmingham March 2019
Norwich
Cathedral November 2018
Liverpool
Cathedral 10 September – 7 October
Garden Rooms
at Tennants, Leyburn 26 Sept – 17 Oct
Weston Park,
Shifnal, Shropshire 29 September – 30 October 2018
Bucks County
Museum, Aylesbury mid Oct – January 2019
Chertsey
Museum 1-20 September
Frome Museum early September – mid October
RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil 24 October – 31 November
Old Low Lights Gallery, North Shields 1 October – 30 November
Stroud Museum
in the Park 3 November – 2 December 2018