‘God used my stitching to show people his goodness’

Jacqui Parkinson is an artist who uses needle, thread and fabrics to create huge exhibitions exploring the Bible. Threads through the Bible is the largest ever textile art project by a single person and will be touring cathedrals in 2025.

For twenty years, I have been creating exhibitions for display in cathedrals and large churches. God has used my stitching to delight, intrigue and inspire people. Hundreds of thousands of visitors of all ages and backgrounds love the huge (3m high) panels.  They’re dramatic and spectacular – and easy to understand.  ‘Wow!’ is the repeated response.

I think God has a purpose for each of us.  Sometimes you can make out a pattern, though it may not be  obvious.  But when you look back you might notice interesting sequences of events, little things leading to bigger things. Too many coincidences to be coincidences!