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Poppies Project
A Community Celebration of Craft
Join the Journey
Following the hugely popular ‘Common Threads’, we are excited to announce our next endeavour – a poppy stream to be displayed in Lichfield Cathedral for the period of Remembrance in 2027.
What we hope will be a record-breakingly long piece, will be filled with community-made poppies in red, purple, black and white to commemorate those affected by war and committed to peace.
See below to find out how you can get involved…
We are happy to offer talks for groups about our projects, please get in touch with Dagmar (07394 558778) to discuss your requirements and what we can offer.
Why Are We Doing This?
Our aim is to get more than 120 thousand poppies. Poppies will be all connected together into one hopefully record-breaking display and presented inside Lichfield Cathedral in 2027
What Are We Looking For?
Key Dates
How Can You Get Involved?
The Poppies Project is designed to be as inclusive as possible, and there are many ways for individuals, schools, community groups, and organisations to take part.
Whether you would like us to visit your group, run a workshop, provide a talk, support a community project, or help you organise your own poppy-making sessions, we would love to hear from you.
There are lots of ways to become part of the Poppies Project.
- Join one of our free community poppy-making sessions at Lichfield Cathedral.
- Make poppies at home, either on your own or with family and friends.
- Invite us to visit your group for a talk, workshop, or community project.
- Take part as a school, youth group, church, community organisation, or care setting.
- Request a Group Kit and run your own poppy-making sessions.
- Purchase one of our official patterns and help support both the project and The Royal British Legion.
However you choose to get involved, every poppy helps tell the story.
What do the Different Coloured Poppies Mean?
Our project welcomes red, purple, black, and white poppies, each representing a different aspect of remembrance, reflection, and peace.
By bringing these colours together, we hope to create a display that recognises the many different experiences, sacrifices, memories, and hopes connected to remembrance.
Community Stitch Sessions
Join us at one of our free community poppy-making sessions in Lichfield Cathedral.
Whether you would like to learn a new skill, meet other crafters, contribute to the project, or simply enjoy a creative afternoon, everyone is welcome.
All materials are provided and friendly support is always available.
Let’s come together – stitch by stitch – to celebrate our community, our history, and our shared creative spirit.
The Fabric Vault together with Lichfield Cathedral
Connecting threads across time.