THE region's women have joined alongside an army of dedicated Victorians to hand sew hundreds of poppies for the Anzac centenary.
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The 5000 Poppy project is designed to commemorate 100 years since Australia's involvement in the First World War.
Each poppy is unique in its beauty - much like the soldiers they represent.
Maggie Nightingale is leading the local charge, with dozens of Daylesford women already contributing to the project.
One is 92-year-old Nell Chidley (pictured), who has knitted 100 red poppies.
Her great granddaughter, who lives in Ballarat, is on a school trip at Gallipoli and took some of Nell's poppies to distribute there.
"I think it's important what we're doing here and I'm happy to contribute in any way I can," she said.
"I do love knitting too and I have time."
The knitted, crocheted, crafted and painted poppies will soon be on display in Vincent Street shop windows.
Each poppy takes at least an hour to make, but Ms Nightingale said everyone had been willing to help.
"If you ask women to do something, they get in and do it," she said.
"I've been amazed by people coming together for this and I keep receiving more and more poppies."
The project has also given people the chance to share stories, says Ms Nightingale, with people speaking of their fathers and grandfathers who served in the war.
"Everyone has someone to remember and this gives them the chance to do just that," she said.
"Each little poppy is a remembrance and tribute to someone who was loved and important."
Poppies can be delivered to the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre before April 6. To help with assembly, phone Ms Nightingale on 5348 3507.