Embroidered samples based on colour, texture and shape studies.
7.1 . Based on the internal structure of bamboo canes. 18x15 cm. Background of duchesse satin coloured with transfer dye. Strips of sari silk were sewn together and reverse appliqued to the background fabric using shapes from previous studies as the design.. The fabric was then gathered.
7.2 Based on virginia creeper stems in winter. 13x11.5cm. Medium weight vilene was coloured with transfer dye and decorated with a design using fabric crayons. The fabric was backed with felt and machine stitched to give a quilted texture which looks and feels velvety. A tuck was machine stitched into the fabric to create different effects with the circular design. Tucks were machine stitched into paper and strips were formed by machining without thread. The paper strips were couched down and more stitching applied over the joints.
7.3 Based on the cut ends of bamboo canes. 13.3x10cm. Duchesse satin was coloured and decorated with transfer dye. The background fabric was applied to pelmet vilene. Cotton embroidery floss was couched down using machine stiching. Needle weaving was then used to create more texture. Finally, coils of wire were couched to the centre of each circle.
7.4 Based on little “pimples” found on a bamboo cane. 12x12cm. Background is duchesse satin coloured with transfer dye and over printed with a grid pattern made by rubbing a wire baking rack with transfer crayons. The background fabric was applied to pelmet vilene. The grid pattern was machine stitched. Organza was used to create the texture; The centre of a small piece of organza was wrapped in thread to create a peak and the little dome-like structure was stitched down by machine. More texture was added by stitching down the off-cuts of sari silk from sample 7.1.
7.5 Based on virginia creeper in winter. 19x13cm. Pearlised taffeta was coloured with transfer dyes and a basic outline of the design drawn with fabric crayon, was applied.The background fabric was applied to pelmet vilene. The stitching is all by hand and only fly stitch has been used. I started with a heavy hand dyed cotton tape and gradually reduced the weight of the yarn.
7.6 Based on the stem of a red hot poker flower which had been damaged by slugs. 8x17cm. Background fabric is pre-dyed cotton. which was applied to pelmet vilene. Fabric beads were made by wrapping strips of sari silk around hemp cord. The bead strings were then couched down. The rest of the embroidery is large running stitches wrapped with threads.
7.7 Based on bamboo canes. 20x13cm. Background fabric of pearlised taffeta was coloured using transfer dyes. Bamboo canes were rubbed with fabric crayons and the images applied to the background fabric. The background fabric was applied to pelmet vilene. I held the piece up to a window and copied the design on to the back of the viilene. I used these lines as a guide to use cable stitch on the machine. I used various weights of thread in the bobbin, including wool, pearl cotton and soft cotton. Finer details were machine stitched on the right side of the piece using thick embroidery thread. To make the piece more interesting I cut it up and reassembled it.
7.8 Based on the structure of bamboo canes and some markings found on the canes, 13x13cm. The background fabric of pearlised taffeta was coloured using transfer dyes and decorated using stamps and acrylic paint. The painted design was enhanced with handstitches. The tube structures were created by wrapping strips of cotton fabric around a piece of wooden dowling and stitching with blanket stitch. They were handstiched to the background fabric. The cone shapes were made by stitching pelmet vilene and cotton fabric together and using a template to cut the required shape. The cones were handstitched in place.
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