My textile course has finished for this term so now I have some time to focus a bit more on my creative sketchbook course. This is the final module where we have to "bring things together" and look back at the techniques and work we have covered and try to bring it to some cohesive finish - easier said than done, especially as my sketchbook seems to jump all over the place with little cohesion to hold it together! Anyway, I've attempted a few pieces using stencils ( love them!) based on some photos and block prints I made in module 3. My friend Liz lent me her soft pastels which are just perfect for this technique.

I've been putting in a lot of work on my textile project (and using a lot of thread!!) I finally finished this weekend, sponged off a dirty mark and decided to iron it dry.......disaster!!!!!!! I have scorched the fabric - aaaaaaaaarh. I'll take it in and see my tutor for advice but have to accept it may not be saved. Oh well, all part of the learning process.

Scorch mark top right corner - doesn't look too bad here but not good in reality.

Probably looks unfinished but this is intentional by decreasing the stitching as I worked down the project until I only had outlines of stones.
The machine stitching is very dense and so has pulled the calico - hopefully it could be stretched out prior to framing. Wanted this to be apiece for Devon but perhaps only sweet dreams now.

I have started a sample using two layers of base fabric to see if it would be more stable and less distorted. These pictures show the ongoing process within a sewing hoop.

This has all involved really intensive stitching and I'm getting a bit tired -  it's hard work!
This week I'm starting a new piece of work which will be very different.
Will keep you up to date
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