Morning! I’m starting work on a project for an exhibition at Wallington House in August.
So first off is creating the background.
The space I have in the cafe gallery can accommodate one large piece or four smaller ones.
Initially I thought of making a large wall hanging.
But then my sensible brain kicked in and reminded me that four smaller pictures were more likely to sell to the general public.
So first off is creating the background.
The space I have in the cafe gallery can accommodate one large piece or four smaller ones.
Initially I thought of making a large wall hanging.
But then my sensible brain kicked in and reminded me that four smaller pictures were more likely to sell to the general public.
As I want all the pieces to work as a theme the background is the same for them all.
Sari silk ribbon unfolded and ironed (ugh, what a boring “put the radio on and zen out” job!)
Woven together.
Then it all needs sewing into place.
A piece of dyed tissuetex on top to "knock back” the contrast in colours and with?...
…or without black chiffon layered on top too?
I decided without - I loved the bright colours too much.
Over the weekend, between feeding two teenage boys, watching a football match and coping with a tired, jet lagged DH I managed to create four designs with inspiration taken from a dresser in the Hall.
Its all sketched out and transferred to bondaweb ready for appliqué today.
Feeling very positive about it.
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Have signed myself up for surface pattern design and digitizing calligraphy classes for only £19 for the two.
Have signed myself up for surface pattern design and digitizing calligraphy classes for only £19 for the two.
The colours are so rich and warm - fantastic on a grey day like today. Looking forward to seeing the next stage. :o)
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