“Prison is effectively a negative period in many peoples’ lives and because one can see the finished article, taking pride in what one has produced, this produces a feeling of positivity within this desert of negativity.” “It expands your creativity, which you would not give the time of day on the outside.”
“It’s the creation of the work for the V&A quilt that not only gave us great pride, but also purpose while we are serving our time. We used our surroundings and feelings to come up with the ideas for the patches that go to make up the quilt.”
“Stitching has given me confidence. Because people supported me I have supported others.”
“I used to be down the block all the time, but when I started doing Fine Cell Work I stopped getting in fights. I haven’t been in a fight for two years.” --Inmate, HMP Kingston
"I find I am more relaxed and tolerant in my dealings with others and would attribute this positive change to Fine Cell Work quilting... There is no doubt I find it soothing and calming in times of stress." --Nigel, HMP Wandsworth
http://www.quiltingarts.com/blogs/pippa/archive/2010/04/14/stitching-in-cells-teaching-prison-inmates-the-art-of-quilt-making.aspx
article: Pippa Eccles / www.quiltingarts.com
photo: Fine Cell Work
www.finecellwork.co.uk
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