The Stitchbook Project began life the 'end of course exhibition' of work by members of a newly formed group called 'The Stitchbook Collective'  but when lockdown struck in 2020, the work seemed to take on a special importance, and became a lifeline for many of our members.

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"Quiet the voice telling you to do more

and be more, and today, whatever you do,

let it be enough."

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It was agreed that the Stitchbooks needed to come together in the same way at the sawdust hearts had the previous year ...

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"When the 1,568 Sawdust Hearts were displayed together, I think you could appreciate that, although each one was a totally unique piece of work in itself, the joy and impact of the exhibition was that each one was an integral part of a whole concept. Each heart was given a regimented, identical amount of space, rgardless of any alterations or additions.

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It is my intention that the Stitchbooks will be displayed in a similar fashion ...

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• No one will take precedence.

• No one will be given special treatment.

• No one will be judged.

• This will not be an exhibition of ego.

• This will be an exhibition showing the potential of collective, supportive experience.

• It will be an exhibition of the power of positivity and the value of creativity.

• The WHOLE exhibition is ONE OUTCOME."