An exhibition showcasing the work of skilled knitters that tells the story of the D-Day landings has opened at St Macartin’s Cathedral in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh. The project, named The Longest Yarn, features 80 intricately designed and knitted scenes that detail the preparation for the campaign, beach assaults, and battles that happened during the Normandy invasion in 1944.
One of the displays depicts a crucial situation where the Allied invasion was postponed by 24 hours due to the crucial weather report provided by Maureen Sweeney from Blacksod lighthouse in County Mayo. This information was a decisive factor in determining the timing of the attack and the success of the operation.
The mastermind behind the project is Tansy Forster, who was born in Magherafelt and currently resides in Normandy, France. Initially, Tansy started working on knitted designs to enhance the look of the gate in her garden, but eventually, the project grew beyond her expectation and the result was the exhibition.
“I didn’t intend for the project to be this extensive, it all started as a topper for my garden gate,” Tansy admits. However, as she delved deeper into the history of the D-Day landings, her passion for the project grew. The project is an excellent way to pay tribute to one of the most significant moments in the history of world peace.
The Longest Yarn has been attracting visitors since its display began, and the exhibition is gaining international recognition. It took hundreds of hours for the knitters to come together and create this intricate display, presenting the story of one of the most crucial events in world history in an innovative way that appeals to all ages
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