Tom Daley adds final stitch to 'Baa-Ewe' Tapestry
Tom made matching sweaters for him and Shaun the Sheep!
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You might have heard of the Bayeux Tapestry.
It's been in the news a lot recently because it's on display in the UK for the first time ever.
But what about the 'Baa-Ewe Tapestry'?
It's seven metres long and is a piece of art featuring Shaun the Sheep and his friends.
It's been unveiled by Tom Daley at the Natural History Museum ahead of the cinema release of Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom on 18 September.
Read on to find out more.
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The Baa-Ewe Tapestry is on display at the Natural History Museum until November
Inspired by the world-famous Bayeux Tapestry, the 'Baa-Ewe Tapestry' is a piece of textile artwork.
It features Shaun, Bitzer and the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm.
It was handcrafted and shows scenes from the film through traditional embroidery techniques.
More than 5km of yarn was used to make it and around 180 hours were spent designing and crafting the final piece.
Shaun in his new sweater is in the final part of the tapestry
Tom Daley, who's known for being an Olympic gold medallist and for his amazing knitting skills, made a little sweater vest for Shaun.
Shaun, wearing his new sweater, appears in the final section of the tapestry.
On adding the final touch to the tapestry, Tom said "I'm so thrilled to be involved in this amazing celebration of creativity.
"I can't wait for everyone to see the beautiful tapestry the team have put together.
"I've waited years for the opportunity to collaborate with Shaun the Sheep, so when he asked me to design him a bespoke piece of knitwear, I simply had to say yes!"
So, what do you think of the 'Baa-Ewe Tapestry'? Let us know in the comments below!
