Daughters, Sister, Maid, Dog — A5 Sewing Sampler

Daughters, Sister, Maid, Dog is a stark, unsettling piece. It names the victims of Eric Gill, an artist and typographer celebrated for his creative legacy—and notorious for the profound harm he inflicted in his private life.

The phrase “Daughters, Sister, Maid, Dog” refers to documented accounts of abuse. "Sister" is stitched in a different colour, reflecting ongoing uncertainty—was it one sister, or both? That lack of clarity is part of the violence, part of what remains obscured even now.

Gill’s actions included the repeated sexual abuse of his daughters and dog. Despite this, his work remains widely circulated and institutionally protected. He is a man whose genius has been allowed to outshine his monstrosity.

While some institutions, like the Ditchling Museum, have tried to distance themselves from Gill’s legacy, their approach often feels like quiet revisionism - scrubbing at the surface without fully confronting the rot beneath.

What This Piece Is (And Isn’t):
This is not about cancel culture.
It’s about the hard question:
What do we do with the art of harmful people?

Can we separate the work from the person? Should we?
And who gets to decide?

What’s Included:
* A4 printed fabric sampler
* Embroidery needle

Optional Extras:
* Wooden Hoop – Helps stabilize your fabric while sewing
* Thread Bundle – A hand-picked palette for highlighting words and meaning
* Felt Backing Sheet – For extra structure and cleaner finishing

Why This Piece Matters:
This is a conversation in stitches.
An act of remembering, not forgetting.
It is uncomfortable—because it should be.

Some names are stitched to be remembered.
Others, like Gill’s, are stitched to be held accountable.