On Saturday June 6th, 2009, we launched the Thomas Paine Friendship Quilt. As part of the wider 'Tom Paine 200 Celebrations' taking part in Thetford, people were invited to come into Tanner House and create their own squares for the quilt.
It was wonderful to see adults completely absorbed in creative activity...
As you can see people had the opportunity to paint their squares, as well as to sew. We broke with tradition a bit here, because some people are more comfortable painting.
Meanwhile, as the adults played some of our younger learners were working with the Family Learning team doing various craft activities...
Whilst all this activity was going on inside, Marilyn, our history tutor, was outside talking to passers-by about quilt making traditions...
From the feedback we received people felt it was a fantastic experience - and what's more, we now have some completed squares. The quilt begins to grow!
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