Second complex sample
This sample has a background of yellow cotton overprinted with crosses using a sponge shape and lumiere fabric paint. A purple gauze cross shape has been bonded on after small rectangles were removed from the arms of the cross. These shapes were then connected with staight stitch using yellow aurifil standed cotton. Small straight stitches were also worked over the ends of the arms. A second cross was then stitched over the top using a variety of different lengths of stitch. This second cross looks more effective when you stand away from it and the central square becomes more obvious along with the shape of the cross.
Third complex sample
This sample has a base layer of gauze followed by a layer of purple cotton. A silk gold cross shape has then been bonded on followed by a second cross shape done in free machine stitching with a variegated purple king tut thread. A double layer of purple net forms the ring shape and this is held in place by gold cotton thread french knots. The centre star was then edged with machine stitching and stuffed from the back of the work. I enjoyed working this sample and I like the colour combination. I really like the cross with the surrounding circle.
Fourth complex sample
This sample is a yellow cotton background over a piece of gauze. I started this sample with a ring of hand stitching using a hand dyed variegated thread. I then bonded a cross shape from made fabric and this was stitched down on the inner edge with machine stitching. The ends of the arms were stitched with small straight stitches in gold embroidery thread. The centre shape was stitched around and then stuffed from the back. I think this sample is maybe a bit over stuffed causing it to ripple slightly however maybe this adds to the overall look. My New Years resolution was not to take apart or bin things that I don't think are perfect, it wastes time and causes lots of frustration. In December this one would have headed for the bin! I do prefer purple over the violet purple in this sample but I love the thread and I do love dyeing threads.
Fifth complex sample
This sample is a background of commercial silk fabric that has been sponge painted. A light purple cotton cross shape has been bonded on and the ends of the arms stitched with straight stitch. I do like these small stitches over the ends of the arms. A circle of crinkly organza has been laid on top and this has been attached with a circle of gold wire with purple beads added. Finally a smaller cross has been hand stitched in the middle. This has been done with a fine variegated 28 weight thread. Although I enjoyed doing this sample I am not as happy with the colours.
Sixth complex sample
This sample started with a cross shape of painted yellow cotton being bonded between two layers of net. A second smaller cross shape was applied on the top with the small rectangles from the ends of the arms being lined up with the edges of the bigger cross. Hand stitched circles were then put right around the edge. A double layer of 6 strand embroidery thread was then laid on top and this was over stitched with a variegated purple thread. Finally the centre cross has some hand stitching which then gives a negative star shape in the middle. I enjoyed doing this sample and I like the idea of trapping things between layers.
CHAPTER 9
Traditional Reverse Applique
This is a simple cross shape worked in a traditional applique method. Four layers of fabric have been used and the edges have been turned under using an applique needle and a 100 weight silk thread. I enjoyed working this sample although I found it quite time consuming. I have enjoyed reading about the San Blas islands and love the colours that are seen in the Molas.
Contemporary Applique using machine methods.
Sample One
This sample was worked with the outside shape being stitched first and the fabric being cut away inside the stitching. This was done on each of the three layers of fabric. The yellow fabric being the base layer.
Sample Two
This samle was worked with the inside shape being stitched first and the fabric being cut away outside the stitching. This was done on each of the three layers and therefore much more of the base layer can be seen. I enjoyed working both of these samples.
Multi coloured ripple or contour effect
Sample One
This sample was made of a variety of layers of cotton, gauze and silk. The outline shape was sewn from the back and then work continued from the front. Fabrics were cut away to different layers giving a variety of fabrics visible from the front. I also like the effect created when some of the fabrics are cut away on the outside of the shape.
Sample Two
This sample was worked with six layers or parts of layers. I have cut down to different layers between the stitch lines giving a multi-coloured effect. Again some of the fabric has been cut away on the outside of the shape.
CHAPTER 10
Chenille or slashed reverse applique.
Sample1
This sample was done with 5 layers of fabric and a background fabric. The shape and lcm line markings were worked on the back in tacking first and then stitched by machine. The fabric inside the shape was then slashed/cut with a pair of sharp scissors the sample was rubbed, washed and rubbed again. I am not really liking this sample, maybe it is the colour combination and maybe the lines are a wee bit far apart. Tacking all the lines and measuring was also time consuming. Going much more free and easy on the next one !!
Sample 2
This sample was worked with the same fabrics as above. The shape was tacked and the machine stitched. The lines for slashing were just stitched using the sewing machine foot for a bit of guidance. I really like this sample. the colours look better and the fabric definitely fluffed up more. I couldn't resist adding some hand stitching to the middle.
MELTING
These samples were worked with layers of meltable organza. I like the colours of the second sample although I think I could have made the lines on the outside of the shape a bit stronger...more melting! I found some felt that had been lurking for years and it melted really well. I think it must be kunin felt after doing a bit of research.
I really enjoyed this bit of melting and it's definitely something I would like to go back to. I love the effect of melting crosses into this kunin felt and I like the disintegrating effect in the bottom right hand corner. On to paper experiments for chapter 11.
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