A collection of eight quilts were made in collaboration by people all over Leicester in a series of Quilting Conversations workshops in local community venues.

Each participant chose their own theme around which to create a square to represent themselves. Some people chose to depict their origins or family: others their interests or beliefs.

The workshops brought people together, helped them to develop new friendships, and to begin or rekindle an interest in stitching.

These squares all come together to present a rich picture of the people of our city. They are reflected in eight quilts, each one with a different theme.

The Global City Quilts on display at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

The Global City Quilts on display at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

Gallery

Quilt1
Quilt2
Quilt2
Quilt4
Quilt5
Quilt6
Quilt7
Quilt8

Click the links below to view every square made during the project, each with a statement from the people that created them and the inspiration for their designs:

Look out for the quilts during 2023 as they tour around local community venues:

Thank you to all participants, from workshops held at venues listed below and those who sent in squares from homes across the city.

  • African Caribbean Centre
  • Beaumont Leys Library
  • Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre
  • The Brite Centre
  • Highfields Library
  • Leicester Central Library
  • Leicester Museum & Art Gallery
  • New Parks Library
  • The Peepul Centre
  • Pork Pie Library
  • St Barnabas Library
  • St Matthews Centre
  • Tudor Centre

 

Links