Prize draw for Tain man's lockdown labour of love tapestry set to boost Highland Hospice
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A HARD-sewn tapestry of a beautiful forest waterfall that took more than 200 hours to produce is set to raise cash for the Highland Hospice.
George Robinson spent the coronavirus lockdown hand sewing the woollen tapestry, which measures 2.5 x 4ft tapestry and consists of 16,335 individual pieces of wool weaved together.
“I was thrilled to be able to see the tapestry in person, it is beautiful and you can see the work involved. I’m sure the lucky winner of the draw will be delighted to receive such a special piece." - Emma Nicol, Highland Hospice
And he has donated it for use in a prize draw to raise funds for the hospice.
He said: “Having seen the great charity work which has been done during the pandemic and not being able to help due to illness and having to shield I decided I would have to do something from home. After reading that the hospice’s fundraising activities had all stopped due to Covid-19 I decided to make the tapestry and have a draw."
John Lockhart at Dalmore Furnishing in Alness very generously donated the backing for the tapestry. In total the project took 28 days and had spent 220 hours on it.
Emma Nicol from Highland Hospice “I was thrilled to be able to see the tapestry in person, it is beautiful and you can see the work involved. I’m sure the lucky winner of the draw will be delighted to receive such a special piece."
The tapestry is now be on display in the window of Tain Bothy/Post Office until the draw takes place on Tuesday.
To enter visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/george-robinson12
