Well, that was a challenge! At 3pm yesterday I walked the MU banner to the altar for a rededication blessing to begin the 80th anniversary of my branch of the Mothers' Union. It had been quite a fortnight and I hope I have done a good job. The leather work now sparkles instead of crumbling to pieces. To try to stop this happening again - age not withstanding - I now have to create a travelling bag similar to a suit bag, as previously it was rolled and put in a bag with the poles.
The back of the banner
The Front of the banner,
More leather work on the Front
Lettering complete!
I have often looked at this and thought how clever
and talented the Ladies who made this banner were...
So it was with a bit of disappointment I found it had been made elsewhere and had cost £32 (1975 prices)
I have placed this information on the back of the Madonna so when it is next restored - 33 years later - the information will be found!
The Completed Banner
I hope I look less formidable than the original photograph of the two Ladies!
The Service
Six other branches from our Diocese joined us and brought their own banners
So that was what I have been up to while I have been blogquiet.
Now I must get on with the Coursework!
2 comments:
What a great job! Think of all the people who will see it and appreciate it, just as you have appreciated the work done by those two ladies.
Best wishes,
Andrea in Minnesota, USA
(who always reads, but does not always comment - assume you have left me speechless with delight!)
Well done, the banner looks great! And to have done the work in such a short time is a particular achievement.
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