The Angus Welcome Quilt has been created to celebrate the achievements and the challenges that refugees have overcome in their journey to Scotland and since their arrival in Angus.
Each panel of the quilt represents a ‘milestone’ that refugees have achieved in their journeys and celebrates their welcome in the county and the contribution they have made to their communities.
The quilt was created by the Arbroath Afghan Women’s Sewing Group who meet at D&A College in Arbroath to work on textile projects, share their sewing skills and improve their English in a welcoming and supportive environment. The group is open to new members.
The quilt is set to tour libraries, schools and community venues in Angus with its display at the Meffan Museum in Forfar coinciding with the Scottish Refugee Festival.
The Meffan is open Wednesday to Monday (closed Tuesday) – 10.30am to 4pm and entry is free! No registration needed.
Image credit: Members of the Afghan Women’s Sewing Group at work at D&A College Arbroath. Photo: Alison Stewart
