Traditionally in sport, competitors exchange pennants as a sign of friendship. To continue this tradition, and as a memento of their participation in this event, Quilts 4 London is undertaking a project to make a pennant (or ‘mini’ quilt) for each athlete. The project gives quilters, felt makers, embroiderers, textile artists, in fact anyone who sews (or not!), the opportunity to express their support, through the medium of fabric, fibre and stitch, and become part of the whole Olympic event in London 2012.

Get Involved! – Quilters, felt makers, embroiderers, textile artists, in fact anyone who sews, now have an opportunity to express their support, through the medium of fabric, fibre and stitch, to become part of the whole Olympic event in London 2012. The Pennants can be as simple or elaborate as you want, made by anyone regardless of their level of ability or age and using any textile media. More information at www.quilts4london.org.uk

‘Quilting in the Olympic Spirit’ is the banner that encompasses two projects supported by the Quilters Guild of the British Isles for the Olympic Year 2012; `quilts4london` has all the details about the Pennants to be given to each athlete; www.agiftofquilts.co.uk has all the information about the quilts for each country.