Thursday, 21 November 2024
Textile
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'Limavady Borough Millenium Quilt', by Women's Institutes, Women's groups & community organisations from the Limavady area. (Photo: Pamela Hayes)
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| Title of Textile: | Limavady Borough Millennium Quilt |
| Maker: | Women's Institutes, Women's groups & community organisations from the Limavady area |
| Country of Origin: | Northern Ireland |
| Year Produced: | 2009 |
| Size (cm): | 1.7m x 1.5m |
| Materials: | Various types of fabric comprise the 37 squares which are hand and machine sewn onto a fabric backing |
| Type of Textile: | Quilt |
| Description: | This vibrant millennium quilt was the fruits of collaboration between Limavady Borough Council, the Community Relations Unit of the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, Women's Institutes, women's groups and community organisations.
Comprised of 37 squares, the quilt depicts aspects and scenes of the Borough of Limavady which have deep and lasting memories for the person who created each square and no doubt for the community at large:
-The occasion when Limavady Borough was chosen as the location for the World Ploughing Championships in 1991 and all countries represented brought a stone which was built into a stone cairn at Kane's farm where the event was hosted.
-The beautiful stone church at Burnfoot where families have worshipped for generations.
-Happy days spent at the seaside on Benone Beach.
This quilt is now on permanent display in the Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre in Limavady.
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| Owner: | Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre |
| Location: | Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre, Limavady, Northern Ireland |
| Original / Replica: | Original |
| Photographer: | Pamela Hayes |
| Provenance: | Produced by members of Women's Institutes, Women's groups & community organisations from the Limavady area (HM0724) |
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