We are excited to announce that we are the home for the Connecticut panel in the America's Tapestry project. This tapestry is celebrating some of the untold stories of the original 13 colonies during the American Revolution.

​

The Project

We will receive a 3' x 5' linen panel designed by Sarah Naidich in conjunction with Connecticut state and historical societies. From there it is our job to bring the project to life using embroidery stitches, applique, and more!

​

The Inspiration

From the America's Tapestry project: 

The Connecticut Panel features the patriotic activities of the Provision State, which included meat & vegetable production for the Continental Army, salt mines, and cannon foundries. The foreground of the image highlights the work of Hannah Bunce Watson, the first female publisher of the Connecticut (now Hartford) Courant. Her articles advocating for the Revolution and detailing Patriot victories kept morale high in the colonial capital. The 7th Connecticut Regiment featuring Prince Simbo is seen in the upper right hand side of the artwork as they march off to battle.

​

How you can help!

This is a big project and we'll need lots of stitchers! We're waiting on the panel now and once we have a game plan we will set up some community stitching days to get to work. If you would like us to contact you directly when we're ready to wield the needles and floss then please send an email to be included on our list!

​

Track our progress!

Keep checking back for event updates and photos of our progress over the next year!