Symbolic Tribute with Crocheted Poppies in Cape Breton
A meaningful Remembrance Day display in North Sydney features about 100 crocheted poppies arranged on the front lawn of the Wilfred Oram Centennial Library and the North Sydney Heritage Museum on Commercial Street.
Origin of the Project
Cathy MacLeod from Groves Point, who organizes the weekly fibre lunch group at the library, explained that the idea came from Paul and Sherry Finney, owners of Escape Outdoors. After a trip to England last year, they were inspired by a similar display of knit and crocheted poppies there.
“They took a trip to England last year and when she came back, she was telling me that they had seen this display in England of knit and crocheted poppies and I said that would be a great idea for our group,” said MacLeod.
Inspired by the photo Sherry Finney brought back, MacLeod presented the idea to the fibre lunch group, which received an enthusiastic and positive response.
Creation and Installation
- The fibre lunch group began crocheting the poppies in August, with help from other community members.
- The completed poppies were assembled into the display over the weekend by Paul Finney.
- Many of the group’s 14 members have personal connections to veterans, adding emotional significance to the project.
Personal Reflections
“To honour the veterans and kind of in a different way,” said Anne MacDougall, a participant from North Sydney. “The poppy is so symbolic of Remembrance Day but to have it in that kind of a display, I’ve never heard of knitted poppies until now.”
MacDougall added that Remembrance Day has always been an important event for her family, which they attend at the cenotaph annually.
Community Remembrance
The display stands as a unique and heartfelt tribute to veterans, combining artistry with tradition to deepen the community’s reflection on Remembrance Day.
“As far as my family, Remembrance Day has always been an event that we always attend at the cenotaph.”
Author’s summary: A North Sydney fibre group crafted 100 crocheted poppies for a striking Remembrance Day display, honoring veterans with a creative and heartfelt community tribute.
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