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Patchwork tradition and practice is collaborative and lends itself to group work within Woodcraft Folk. There are many examples, some at Cudham, this one at UCL Special Collections made by Clapham district.
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Patchwork is about the reuse of old clothing, textiles, and scraps, showing dedication to an environmentally sustainable,world rejecting of consumerism, and, of course, it is 'co-operative' in the making. Creating large banners allow members to work together to create a shared, collective artwork representing collective as well as individual representations.
It is not surprising to find handicraft and patchwork art across Woodcraft folk Districts and History.
How it became one of our 100 Objects
How it became one of our 100 Objects
A popular item seen during UCL Special Collections visits.
References
References
Woodcraft Archives UCL Special Collections YMA/WF/364,
Woodcraft Archives UCL Special Collections YMA/WF/363/2
Where can I find it?
Where can I find it?
At Woocraft Folk Archives UCL Special Collections. Good examples of patchwork and a 'Handicraft' Pennant is also at Cudham Woodcraft Archives
You can see the names of some groups on the quilt, Brightlingsea Elfins, and Clapham District
Woodcraft Archives UCL Special Collections YMA/WF/364, below workshop with the patchwork
Photography: Ellie Ramsden, YMA/WF/363/2
Patchwork Quilt on display at Cudham Environmental Activities Centre
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