Southeast residents knit 5000 poppies in time for Anzac Day celebrations in 2015

RESIDENTS from across the region have been at hard at work, knitting poppies for a nationwide project in time for Anzac Day — including a lady who made 300 on her own.

Poppies pay respect to fallen

RESIDENTS   from across the region have been hard at work knitting poppies for a nationwide community project in time for Anzac Day.

From its association with poppies flowering in the spring of 1915 on the battlefields of Belgium, France and Gallipoli, the poppy has become a symbol of both great loss in war and hope for those left behind.

The 5000 Poppies initiative is an exciting and ambitious tribute of remembrance, with crafters across Australia participating.

To commemorate 100 years since the Anzac landing at Gallipoli, and recognise the sacrifices of those men and women who have served our country since World War I, Quest Community Newspapers will publish one story each day online in the lead-up to Anzac Day.

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Carindale Library, one of the collection points for residents to drop off their creations, has been a sea of red in recent weeks — much of which was thanks to local resident Lenore “Greta” Tanner, who sewed 300 on her own.

Brisbane Lifestyle Committee chairwoman Councillor Krista Adams said it was wonderful to see support for a great cause.

“Since November 2014, local residents have sewn, stitched, knitted and crocheted poppies as a part of the project,” Cr Adams said.

“I would like to thank the local community for their hard work making poppies, in particular Greta.”