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Calling makers, crafters and craftivists for a big make in Trafalgar Square
13 July, 2009
Take time out and come and join me to share my hour on the plinth celebrating the act of making, the spirit of collaboration and of conviviality as well as of exchanging and valuing skill. Trafalgar Square on Friday 17th July from 8 to 9pm. Bring your
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great crafts performance!

Great viewing

Great to see the amazing richness that desiners and crafmakers bring to this culture getting some worthy profile

that's awesome but crazzzy!!!! luv tereza and cecilia xxx

Enjoyed watching and I am teaching myself to knit. Someone in Tatum, Texas is having fun viewing the plinthers.

You rule the world !!

Wow, Deirdre! I'm watching you right now! You look great.

I am a knitter myself and I am jealous I'm not on the plinth, so I aill ne watching a crafter who is

Can't wait!

we're there with you...unravelling in spirit Janette

only few moments to go... we're all cheering for you flying the flag for textile artists as performers across the world! Jx

only few moments to go... we're all cheering for you flying the flag for textile artists as performers across the world! Jx

The tv highlight of the year! Just hope it's dry for you. Well done from Solihull.

hope you don't get too soggy

Good luck... Mesmerize them!

oH! love, love the idea. A group of us from Headshift are heading down to the plinth after work, so we'll be supporting you. great concept.

At the very least I'll watch on the web ! Proud of you !

I'll be there!

How amazing of you to be doing this! Thank you for standing for making.

Exciting stuff Deirdre! You have my support. Go fot it!

Go for it Deirdre!!! We will be watching and cheering you on from Brum!!!

Go for it Deirdre!!! We will be watching and cheering you on from Brum!!!

Go for it Deirdre!!! We will be watching and cheering you on from Brum!!!

Go for it Deirdre!!! We will be watching and cheering you on from Brum!!!

Go for it Deirdre!!!! We will be watching from Brum! xxxx

Good luck, have fun. It's fantastic to see support for Craft.

i wont get along to support but will watch on the web.. good luck

It's so eggciting - we might even lay double yolkers on Saturday morning - T&S

Its so eggciting - we might even lay double yolkers on Saturday morning! T & S

Hope you have a glorious hour - 'making' it your own.

Looking forward to seeing you on the plinth!

Go for it Deidre

will it be stitch and bitch; crochet clacking; filing!!! Craft an hour and we'll be there.... Good Luck. And wow you are brave!

Hope to get along and support you. Go Dierdre!

Hope to get along and support you. Go Dierdre!

Great that there'll be a one and other crafts presence! Enjoy it! Jane

Go girl!

Go girl!

Have a wonderful creative adventure! Well done!

Have fun and dont look down!!

great cause

Looking forward to some hot making action!

Can't take my eyes off you x

Deirdre I'll be thinking of you on the plinth supporting the cause of making. And what new craft is it to be in an hour? I'll just have to wait and see! Frances x

Hi Deirdre, WOW amazing, hope I make it! You're very brave, I wish you all the best! BIG UP! x

Creativity is up there with the gods

Deidre, I admire your idea and will be joining you by bringing along a sewing project!

I hope this will be an amazing experience, Deirdre and I hope you enjoy your hour of making up there. Wish I could be there on the day to see you in the fantastic frock!

Of course I shall come along and join you, and make an artist book, with my daughters, Suda and Suvey. Good luck with all the preparations.

Good luck with this amazing event. Sorry I can't be there in person but I will be thinking of you and those makers that can be there during your hour of triumph. Enjoy every minute. Jan

As ever Deirdre is prepared to go the extra mile to stand up for what she believes in. I'm full of admiration for her.

Have a great time, it will be fascinating viewing the crowd from such a great height. A different viewpoint on the world. I will be with you in spirit. x N

I will be joining you and sharing the hour in spirit and on the web, can't be there unfortunately. One day we'll meet in real life! Here's to a great project. Enjoy it!