Threads of Survival

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Welcome to Threads of Survival

 

Threads of Survival continues the proud tradition of documenting important historical events and protest in quilts and textiles.

Currently a powerful collection of 28 quilts and textile art made by over 160 people across England.

We began in August 2020. We’re still a community spirited affair – as quilting should be. And we are still open to more collaborators.

The creative brief
Life during the pandemic, experiences and observations. And thoughts about the need to ensure a nation’s healthcare.

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"As someone who has worked in the NHS for over thirty years I can't thank you enough for this wonderful moving exhibition."

Alive & Quilting

Stitchers: Over 160 people from across England – Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Cheshire, Lancashire, County Durham, Somerset, Surrey, London, Birmingham & Manchester

Quilts: 28 and growing…

Themes: Family life, community life
Fear of the virus
Fear of the Government
Lack of trust in politicians
Community spirit and welfare
NHS Staff courage
NHS working conditions
Care Homes & Care Staff
Misinformation & Media
Social Isolation
Political Corruption

Tour Information

Threads of survival pandemic quilts

Slide 1
A 999 CALL FOR THE NHS
CREATIVE CAMPAIGN PROJECT
FABRIC OF CARE

We should see the nation’s healthcare
Like a blanket underneath all of us
To catch us if we fall
A lifelong fabric of care

The original NHS was created
With a vision of a more caring society
Protecting that vision, cherishing that fabric
Is what 'Threads of Survival' is about

Steve Carne
Chair 999 Call for the NHS

STEVEN WY
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Threads of Survival is also proud to honour the tradition of recording social protest in textiles.

The Collection

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