Remembering ANZAC in stitch

The annual Waikato/BOP Regional Embroiderers’ Exhibition is a special one this year, with a theme of Remembering ANZAC in Stitch 1915-2015.

Hosted by the Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild, the exhibition will showcase the ANZAC Tapestry, stitched for The Tapestry Trust of New Zealand Inc Project by Whakatane Embroiderers’ Guild members. 43 Guild members worked on this beautiful piece for over 200 hours.

The exhibition also includes several judged sections and a display of memorabilia, alongside many pieces of traditional and contemporary work by Guild members.

The exhibition runs for five days only, May 13-17, at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga. Gold coin entry.

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