Rare 1981 Tapestry Signed Celebrating Charles and Diana 29th July 1981 Wedding - Frame size: 50cm x 41.5cm - Tapestry size: 47cm x 38.5cm 

PLEASE NOTE: We have listed another tapestry/embroidery of a similar kind and believed to have also been made by "ME", as they were both recently obtained via an house clearance in Aston Court, Bristol, the other one is in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953, made in 1980 and of similar colours and technique, this too is a quality collectors piece. 

Here's some history in regards to the 1980 Embroidered Tapestry Signed "ME-1980" Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 - these patterns were sold via various outlets prior and after QEII 1952 Coronation. Like most things, we can assume the majority were never completed, and of what ones were, are yet to be discovered; there was a recent story about a lady who purchased one of these "Coronation Patterns", yet was never able to complete it. It was then found and completed 69yrs later! We have included the text that appeared in the "Wigan Today" newspaper by Gaynor Clarke 29th May 2022, and a photograph of the one in question. 

However, you will notice there is a much more superior appearance to our 1980 version than the one mentioned in the story; the vibrant colours, oranges yellows, reds, greens, and gold-wire-thread, for parts such as the crown, and red and gold lettering, and the greens of the leaves: - are missing and different colours and less work was put into the one mentioned in Wigan Today, than this 1980 version. In excellent condition, with matching coloured glazed frame. 

Even though these designs were sold with the outline pattern printed and to be followed by the embroiderer, each one is a one-of-a-kind, as you'll find different levels of skill were required, and according to what colours they used and the quality of the threads, is what gives them their individual styles and merit - in which we would of course put our version in the top category! Truly, a lot of time and skill was required to create something as beautiful as this.  A fantastic piece to own. 

Wigan Today" newspaper by Gaynor Clarke 29th May 2022;

A beautiful embroidery started to celebrate the Queen’s coronation has finally been completed in time for her platinum jubilee.

Elizabeth Brandon, known as Betty, enjoyed handicrafts and started work on a royal-themed embroidery in 1953. But she never finished it and it was found at her home in Aspull by her daughter Julie Baxter, after her death in December at the age of 85.

Julie decided to give the embroidery, along with boxes of cotton, wool and other items, to the knit and natter group at The One House in Aspull and a similar group at a church in Blackrod. She was delighted to receive a phone call from Kathleen Marsh, from The One House, who suggested the embroidery should be finished and sent to the Queen.

Julie said: “I thought it was a great idea because otherwise it would be just sitting in a box. My mum had done the majority of the embroidery and the date on the envelope was 1953. She had it for a long time, even before she was married 65 years ago, because it went to her home address. It must have been in a cupboard ever since.”

Jean Padgett, a member of the knit and natter group, offered to finish the embroidery, which had been started before she was born. She said: “All the original silks and everything needed was with it. I got thinking about how long ago it had been started and for whatever reason, I don’t know why, it wasn’t finished.

"I felt privileged to finish it off.” Jean, from Aspull, embroidered the verse in the middle of the piece and finished work which had been started on the border. She said: “It was lovely to finish it. I washed it with tender loving care as well, because I didn’t want to tear it to pieces. I was really careful with it.

"Kathleen, the manager, had it put in a frame, ready to send to the Queen.” Before the embroidery was sent to Her Majesty, Jean met Julie for the first time to show her the finished piece.

Julie said: “I’m pleased that it’s finished. I would never have thought of sending it to the Queen, but I think it’s a good idea. "I think my mum would be quite pleased.”