Thursday 21 July 2011

July 2011

A small group of only four this month, but the planned tonal exercise still went ahead. Sheila led the day using an exercise that was based on one presented in 'A Complete Guide to Creative Embroidery' by Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn. Copies of a large sketch were provided and selected parts of the sketch were chosen by each individual to represent in stitch. The aim of the exercise was to express the tonal quality of the drawing through stitch using density of stitch and/or colour of the thread .

Below are the results the girls came up with.

Donna


Donna


Sheila



Wendy


Anne

Show & tell included the following:-

Sheila's diptych 'Lost Stories' using rust stained fabric and stitch.


Donna's canvas work in progress based on a painting she has done.


A piece by Donna which she was not happy with, so cut down & framed.


Donna's completed tivaevae purchased 'ready to stitch' on her recent holiday.