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The Memorial sculpture is covered with little wooden petals, each one representing a baby, and in some cases two babies.
The sculpture is the main focus of the garden which features paved areas, Lavender beds, carved green Oak benches and box hedging. Leading you into the garden is winding woodland path lined with box hedging.
Sands Memorial Sculpture
The woven cocoon is now complete and in situ at the new Baby Memorial Garden in Markeaton, Derbyshire.
Its taken over 10,000ft of cane to weave the cocoon with one continuous chain stitch, and will become the basis of the memorial for families who have lost their babies during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
The stainless steel frame in the shape of a cocoon and the woven cane being applied with a continuous crochet stitch
Ive been selected as artist in residence for the Revive arts in empty shops for Ilkeston this Oct/Nov. Heres a sneak peak at what I will be doing, these tiny woven shapes will be created in their hundreds and suspended from the ceiling to create a woven paper installation.
Information will be added shortly on how you can get involved or visit the exhibit.
The 100th Chelsea Flower Show open to the Queen and the Royal family, and Rachel receives her third RHS award in as many years.