I enjoyed the discussion of Tracy Chevalier's novels. I'd like to recommend The Sleep Quilt, by Tracy Chevalier and Fine Cell Work. It's a nonfiction book about the quilt Tracy Chevalier commissioned, "...entirely stitched and quilted by prisoners in some of Britain's toughest jails." It's mainly pictorial, with photos of the men stitching their quilt blocks and the work itself, but there is very compelling text throughout, too. Fine Cell Work is the charity whose volunteers teach needlework in the prisons, make kits for the prisoners, and help sell their finished work. They also provide support in finding post-release jobs in the textile industries.
Great show. We could stitch Mary Corbett’s miniature kits inspired by the Lady & the unicorn tapestry while listening to the book. Full immersion. 😂
Good show.
❤❤ Another great job Jennifer Gary🎉and FiberTalk 👏❤
I enjoyed the discussion of Tracy Chevalier's novels. I'd like to recommend The Sleep Quilt, by Tracy Chevalier and Fine Cell Work. It's a nonfiction book about the quilt Tracy Chevalier commissioned, "...entirely stitched and quilted by prisoners in some of Britain's toughest jails." It's mainly pictorial, with photos of the men stitching their quilt blocks and the work itself, but there is very compelling text throughout, too. Fine Cell Work is the charity whose volunteers teach needlework in the prisons, make kits for the prisoners, and help sell their finished work. They also provide support in finding post-release jobs in the textile industries.
I've read about Fine Cell Work and visited the website. It' very interesting how stitching can turn a life around.
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