A NEW collaborative textile art project has gone on display at Lichfield Cathedral.
The Common Threads table runner was put together thanks to help from more than 800 contributors.
The initiative is a partnership between the cathedral and The Fabric Vault. It was developed during the cathedral's hosting of the Fenland Black Oak Table, a 13-metre structure crafted from 5,000-year-old fossilised oak.
Common Threads saw people of all ages and backgrounds invited to contribute to a community‑created table runner.
A spokesperson for The Fabric Vault said:
"From the very beginning, we hoped this project would bring people together, but what has been created is something truly extraordinary.
"Every square tells a story – and together they reflect the creativity, generosity and spirit of this community.
"It has been a privilege to see those connections grow stitch by stitch."
The collaborative table runner will be on display at the cathedral until 5th July.
Suzie Santomassimo, learning and engagement manager at Lichfield Cathedral, added:
"Common Threads has become so much more than a creative project. It has created a space where people could come together, share skills and build friendships within the cathedral setting.
"The finished runner is a lasting reminder of what can happen when a community is invited to create something meaningful together."
For more details visit the Lichfield Cathedral website.
