Today I needed something to take with me to the textile art group. I have plenty of unfinished projects but nothing I wanted to work on away from home.
I had been sketching some leaves and so I decided that something simple would be good. Taking some Evelon I drew a leaf shape and then outlined it with free machine stitching. Once it was in the hoop I was able to take it with me and start adding some hand stitching. I have not used evelon before but it does feel soft and is easy to stitch on. This is just an experimental piece which I will put in my sketch book.
These will be small knot gardens.
These are good projects for the winter evenings as they take a lot of time and concentration.
I have tried to be disciplined and use my work journal every day and I am finding it really useful. Things I have sketched weeks ago are still there when I have forgotten all about them. I also make notes and add samples of things I am trying for the first time such as the use of evelon and lutrador.
3 comments:
A work journal sounds like a good idea; a great place to store ideas. i have book where i sketch ideas for smocked dresses etc but I like your idea of samples and notes when you use things for the first time. What a great resource to have.
Great sketches Dian, and hope the leaf on the Evolon is the start of much more with this really nice cloth. I'm still to use it!! I must also make time to sketch and throw around ideas, because as you say, it is a tremendous resource to use. Lovely post, thanks.
Hi Dian
I love the sound of your sketch book - you obviously are skilled at drawing as your knot gardens are instantly recognisable - suffice to say I have the greatest difficulty drawing a straight line!
These will be great projects for those long winter evenings we have on the way!
oxo
Shane
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