local studies needlepoint via @sallysetsforth

The following photograph came through my Flickr stream.  It is lovely and is local studies meets needlepoint.  The works are done in collaboration.  Have people partnered with local embroiderers as a way of recording the local environment.  There are lots of other groups who would be great partners too.

A few more of the pieces from "Threads of Footscray", showing at VU MetroWest until 23 Dec
photographed by Sally Cummings

The following image of   If you look at the version on Instagram you can see some more information about them - make sure you click through to see the photograph on Instagram so you can read Sally's comments.

A few more of the pieces from "Threads of Footscray", showing at VU MetroWest until 23 Dec. Beautiful needlepoint pieces stitched by community members, depicting scenes around Footscray. #needlepoint #embroidery #art #footscray #melbourne

A photo posted by Sally Cummings (@sallysetsforth) on Dec 14, 2016 at 3:16am PST