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Banner Making Project

Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh (I Will Return Home) is a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the opening of Ullapool High School's new community building, and the 25th anniversary of the upgrading of the school from a two-year to a full six-year secondary.

The project is named after Calum Macdonald's RunRig song which talks of a young person's new life away from the Highlands, and the longing for home which stays with him.

For three weeks in Autumn 2009, former pupils of Ullapool High School who now work professionally in the Creative Arts will exhibit their work throughout the village, and headline concerts in the Village Hall and the Macphail Theatre, featuring musical collaborations with present pupils and community members.

Inspired by the prospect of these celebrations, many local people volunteered to create textile banners to publicise the event. Each was given a panel on which to interpret their meaning of "home". The responses, as can be seen here, are many and varied: landscapes, seascapes, local landmarks, comfort and warmth, memories of family, and the various places which were originally home to many who now live in the Lochbroom and Coigach area. Skilfully planned and constructed by Jan Kilpatrick, the four banners form lasting works of community art which have given many people the opportunity to contribute to Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh.

Valerie Bryan, Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh Project Co-ordinator

When Val asked me if I would like to be involved in the Ullapool community banner-making project I thought she was being charmingly optimistic to think that we would find twenty or so people willing to make a banner to grace the school entrance during the Tillidh Mi Dhachaidh celebrations. However, in the Ullapool area alone, dozens of people came forward to share their skills and to take delight in making three banners which, after the celebrations, will find permanent homes in the public buildings of Ullapool. The "Stitch and Bitch" group in Achiltibuie (a small but dedicated group of crafters) also decided to make a modestly-sized banner, but so many of their friends and neighbours wanted to join in that their banner ended up larger than any of the others!

I enjoyed working alongside everyone, from school pupils to the 'very mature', and found that I was doing as much learning as I was teaching. This has been a project which has needed little prompting from the organisers, for it soon developed a momentum of its own. What a wealth of unrecognised talent is hiding in this community and the Banner-making Project has been a great opportunity for people to come together and practise their art. This book is a record of the stories behind the people who have contributed to these lasting works of art, of which everyone involved can be justly proud!

Jan Kilpatrick


Textile Gallery


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Beanstalk Chair

   Materials :   Recycled clothes.
   Ref number :    # text0027

Beanstalk Chair         
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Beanstalk Chair (Closeup)

   Materials :   Recycled clothes.
   Ref number :    # text0028

Beanstalk Chair (Closeup)         
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Tree of Life

   Materials :   Hand dyed & printed recycled textiles.
Machine & hand embroidered.

   Ref number :    # text0020

Tree of Life         
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Ammonite Quilt

   Materials :   Scrap Textiles
   Ref number :    # text0019

Ammonite Quilt detail         
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Welcome Banner

   Materials :   Scrap Textiles
   Ref number :    # text0018

Welcome Banner         
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Storm in a Newly-planted Garden

   Materials :   Scrap Textiles
   Ref number :    # text0017

Storm in a newly-planted Garden         
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Circles in the Sun.

Dimensions : 8 * 8 feet approx    Materials :   Scrap Textiles
   Ref number :    # text001

Circles in the Sun         
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On a Wing.

Dimensions : 4 * 3 feet approx    Materials :   Scrap Textiles
   Ref number :    # text015

On a Wing         
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3 Butterflies:  Detail from "On a Wing" (above)

On a Wing detail On a Wing detail On a Wing detail


Bird Toran.

Dimensions : 5 * 3.5 feet approx    Materials :   Scrap Textiles
   Ref number :    # text002

Bird Toran         
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Anything but Blue Quilt.

Dimensions : 8 * 8 feet      Materials :   Scrap Textiles
Quilt prices range between :   £500 - £2000   Ref number :    # text014

Anything but Blue         
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Turning Colours (detail).

Materials :   Mixed media: paper, fabric, embroidery & found materials.
Price :   Sold    Ref number :    # text012

Turning Colours (detail)         
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Paper Heart.

Dimensions :   10 * 20cm (approx)   Materials :   Mixed media: paper, fabric & embroidery.     Price :   Sold  (framed)   Ref number :    # text008
Paper Heart         
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Fire Tree.

Dimensions :   10 * 10 cm    Materials :   Mixed media: paper, fabric, embroidery & found materials.     Price :   Sold  (framed)   Ref number :    # text003
Fire Tree         
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The Sewing Garden (detail).

Dimensions :   15 * 40 cm (approx)    Materials :   Mixed media: textiles, embroidery & found materials.     Price :   Sold  (framed)   Ref number :    # text005
The Sewing Garden (detail)         
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Palm Canopy (detail).

Dimensions :   30 * 30 cm (approx)    Materials :   Mixed media: paper, fabric, embroidery & found materials.     Price :   Sold  (framed)   Ref number :    # text009
Palm Canopy (detail)         
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Sewing Directions (detail).

Dimensions :   -    Materials :   Mixed media: paper, fabric, embroidery & found materials.     Price :   Sold      Ref number :    # text010
Sewing Directions (detail)         
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Broken Hearts.

Approx Dimensions :   15 * 15 cm (approx)    Materials :   Mixed media: paper, fabric, embroidery & found materials.     Price :   Sold      Ref number :    # text006
Broken Hearts         
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Stitching Daisies.

Dimensions :       Materials :   Textiles and ceramic collage
Price :   Sold  Ref number :    # text024

Stitching Daisies         
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Sunflower Seams.

Dimensions :       Materials :   Textiles and ceramic collage
Price :   Sold  Ref number :    # text021

Flower Seams         
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Flower Bends.

Dimensions :       Materials :   Textiles and ceramic collage
Price :   Sold  Ref number :    # text026

Flower Bends         
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Singing Ringing Tree.

Dimensions :   60 * 100cm    Materials :   Mixed media: paper, mirror, fabric, embroidery & found materials.     Price :   Sold  Ref number :    # text005
Singing Ringing Tree         
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