The Long Tower Tapestry is first off the loom

This tapestry will be gifted to Aras Colmcille - an interpretation centre focused on the life, traditions and legacy of Colmcille, located in 'The Wee Nun's school' situated in the grounds of the Long Tower Church.  http://www.ilex-urc.com/Projects/Aras-Colmcille,-Long-Tower.aspx
Grainne and Mary from Aras Colmcille arrived just in time to help complete the weaving.

Weaving together

Pictured at The Derry Weave - Pat Storey, Rector of St Augustines, weaving alongside her father, artist Norman Shaw.  Cousins Mary McBrearty and Sinead Duddy from Long Tower Church weave together on The Long Tower tapestry.

Photographer Julie McPherson has been clicking away during the first week of The Derry Weave - check out Julie's facebook page at http://on.fb.me/13RQ2AO to view lots more photos.

The Weave Tree

We have established a 'weave tree' in the beautiful grounds of St Augustine's Church on Derry's walls. All who participate in the Derry Weave are invited to leave a comment. Some shown below.

St Augustine's Tapestry

This design depicts St. Columba and his followers leaving Derry for Iona. In exile they created beautiful manuscripts spreading Christianity and peace making.  St Augustine's church has been recognised as the original monastic site of St Columba in Derry.  The church is referenced in the tiles, bottom left of the design and the yellow cross on the right.  The oak leaf represents Derry.

Derry Walls

Through the arch, the Derry Walls encircle the city. The 400 year old walls are steeped in history, within and without their fabric, containing stones from medieval monasteries. The design follows the cobblestones along the path and up the steps onto the walls.

Ferryquay Gate

A road winds up from the River Foyle to Ferryquay Gate, one of the original entrances to the city.  The subtle use of colour in the design draws us towards the gate, through the arch and beyond, to the diamond in the distance.

First Derry Church

First Derry Presbyterian Church is located within Derry walls.  This design features the church facade with columns and Dungiven sandstone cornice.  Working with blues and purples for the steps and shadows the sandstone shades of the columns and capitals are nicely complemented.