From its association with poppies flowering in the spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, the poppy has become a symbol of both great loss in war and hope for those left behind.
The initial aim is to "plant" a massive field of handmade poppies in Fed Square Melbourne on Anzac Day 2015 as a stunning visual tribute to Australian servicemen and women for more than a century of service in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. Organisers will be gathering together poppies from all over Australia and indeed the world for this project. After the Anzac Day, organisers are hoping to tour the project nationally from 2015 to 2018 with the ultimate aim being to gift the entire project to the Australian War Memorial for all Australians to enjoy.
Contributors are asked to hand make one or more poppies. They can be crocheted, knitted, felted or sewn from any materials. Any shade of red can be used and poppies should be no more than 15 cm in diameter. There is no entry fee and contributors are asked to provide their own materials. There is no barrier to involvement and no limit to the amount of poppies that can be submitted. You are welcome to include a dedication with your poppies if you wish. Drop your finished poppies (& completed submission form) in to your local library by late February and we'll forward them for display at Federation Square!
Some patterns are available below, however, these patterns are meant as a guide only. Please feel free to experiment with different materials and embellishments to make your poppies unique. That is the heart of crafting. Enjoy the process, but beware … it’s addictive.
Poppy patterns
Submission form
More information can be found on the blog at 5000poppies.wordpress.com
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