Susan has Platinum Jubilee all sewn up

A one-of-a-kind handmade quilt, created to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, has gone on display at Hillsborough Castle & Gardens – with the chance for a member of the public to own this specially stitched piece of history.
By Julie-Ann Spence
Published 26th May 2022, 14:32 BST
Christine Grant from Historic Royal Palaces with the hand-stitched quilt made by volunteer, Susan Mathieson.Christine Grant from Historic Royal Palaces with the hand-stitched quilt made by volunteer, Susan Mathieson.
Christine Grant from Historic Royal Palaces with the hand-stitched quilt made by volunteer, Susan Mathieson.

Created by volunteer Susan Mathieson, the quilt features flowers that are all connected to the magnificent gardens at Hillsborough Castle, from sweet pea and magnolia to the stunning rhododendrons which burst to life this time of year, while four crowns based on St. Edward’s Crown - worn by Her Majesty The Queen for her coronation - adorn each corner of the design.

In the run up to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations taking place at Hillsborough Castle this weekend (June 2-5), visitors to the site can enter a draw to win the quilt, with donations supporting the work undertaken by the Gardens Team across the estate.

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Susan, who has been a regular volunteer in the Gardens since 2019, balanced creating her regal creation between her full-time job and running a sewing group in her hometown of Lisburn. The winner of the quilt will be drawn on the final day (Sunday June 5) of the Vintage Garden Party.

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