Chapter Six

Cutback

For this chapter I have used the three different water images

Image and template 1

Samples 1 and 2 using image and template 1

Image and template 2

Samples 3 and 4 using image and template 2

Image and template 3

Samples 5 and 6 using image and template 3

Chapter Five

Free machine stitchery to interpret drawings

Image 5.1
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Image 5.5
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Image 5.8
Image 5.9
Image 5.10
Image 5.11
Image 5.12

I started this chapter by choosing the drawings I thought would be best for this interpretation in stitch and have been doing them over a number of weeks.  Now I have brought all the samples together I am quite pleased with some of them.  I must remember, if I want to replicate a design I may have to transpose the stitching – see Images 5.1&2 and 5.5&6.  I have done quite a bit of cable stitch and couching as I think the texture adds to the interpretation rather than having flat stitch.  The layering under the silk in 5.10 gives a lovely effect as does the use of the jersey fabric and no hoop in 5.5.

Chapter Four

Fabric and threads – colouring and bonding

Image 4.1 - Selection of fabrics for dyeing – Calico, linen, muslin, cotton, jersey and Habotai silk

Image 4.2 - Selection of ribbons and threads for dyeing – ribbon, cotton, silk, boucle, crochet cotton, cotton thread of three different thicknesses.

Image 4.3 - Dyed fabrics using Kemtex reactive CD procion dyes

Image 4.4 - Dyed fabrics using Kemtex reactive CD procion dyes

Image 4.5 – Dyed threads and ribbons using Kemtex reactive CD procion dyes

Image 4.6 – Painted bondaweb.  Markel stick, Lumiere paint, Intense blocks, Pastel blocks, Gouache, acrylic paint and brusho.

Chapter Three

Free Machine Stitchery

3.1 Free machining using Isocord threads in bobbin and on top.

3.2 Free machining using Isocord threads in bobbin and on top.  Whip stitch – loose bobbin tension and tighter on top.

3.3 Free machining using Isocord threads in bobbin and on top.  Zigzag and whip stitch – widest zigzag and loose bottom tension and tighter on top.

3.4 Free machining using cable stitch.  This sampler was worked from the back with wools, perle and cottons in bobbin and Isocord in top.

3.5 Free machining using sewing machine automatic patterns.

Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 4:13	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 2:14	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 2:12
Cotton in bobbin Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 3.42	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 3:28	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 2:22
Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 2:40	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 2:29	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back Auto 3:34
Isocord top and bottom Worked from front	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back	Cotton in bobbin, Isocord in top Worked from back
Isocord top and bottom Worked from front	Isocord top and bottom Worked from front	Isocord top and bottom Worked from front