The Yarn Bombing Project will see a range of community groups come together to produce the ‘Yarn Bombs’ and wrap public objects in key locations around the North West Region, contributing to culturally vibrant communities.

The concept of Yarn Bombing has been used worldwide by artists and community groups to brighten parks and streets, bringing a sense of fun to public spaces. The Yarn bombing project not only beautifies the region, but it also encourages community connections and provides opportunities for tourist trails between towns and villages.

Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM) established the Yarn Bombing Project in 2022 to beautify the town, connect the local community, and attract tourism to the region. The project was led by BAMM’s Education Coordinator and now Arts North West’s Project Officer, Jules Minors. From the success of the project in the Moree Plains Shire, BAMM and Arts North West have collaborated to expand the project to the surrounding 10 LGA’s in the North West region.

Arts North West plans to adapt and expand the project to ensure it is accessible to the villages, schools, and community groups in the North West Region. Accompanying programs, events, and partner projects will be held to engage and encourage community involvement, creating a sense shared sense of identity across the Region.

The project will improve the liveability of the region by encouraging youth to participate in group activities and enhance experiences had by visitors.

Knitting and crocheting produce happiness, increase self-confidence and help create a sense of well-being. They can also help change your mood. Like all creative activities, they feed your imagination and artistic side. They also have a practical side and foment the concept of a ‘job well done’. That’s why you can get hooked on knitting and crocheting!

  • The yarn bombing project has four key stages to ensure project is sustainable in a community setting. The phases include creating, collecting, arranging and installing. People can be as much or little involved in these four stages throughout the Yarn Bombing Project. Some people may find themselves interested in one aspect of the project as there are so many ways you can get involved.

  • Create granny squares of all shapes and sizes to contribute to the yarn bombing project. Feel free to experiment with new patterns and colours! The knitted and crocheted items can be dropped to your local community donation station.

  • The community donation stations are public spaces that give people the opportunity to drop off donations of knitted and crocheted items, unwanted yarn, unfinished/attempted projects with ease. The donation stations may request certain themes/colours or arrange pre-existing miscellaneous donations for special events and occasions. The donation stations collect the squares and once they have enough for their target they can pass them on to the assembly team.

  • Anyone who likes sewing and Tetris will love assembling yarn bombs! There are so many ways the squares can be arranged, so feel free to get creative. Once you have laid out your design it is time to sew the squares together and in to a yarn bombing blanket.

  • Become a seamstress of public art with the Yarn Bombing Project!

    Once the yarn bombing blanket is assembled it will be ready for install. All you need now is a spray of fabric protector, needle and thread, and you’re off!

Calling for community Donation Stations across the New England North West!

Would you like to to get your area involved? Arts North West is currently aiming for at least three community donation stations in each LGA and would love to hear from you! Before launching the project in your area we want to ensure the project is accessible to the whole community. The community donation stations are public spaces that give people the opportunity to drop off donations of knitted and crocheted items, unwanted yarn, unfinished/attempted projects with ease. The donation stations may host workshops, give away materials, request certain themes, colours or arrange pre-existing donations for special events and occasions.