Do you remember this post? After lining a piece of embroidered cloth which is to become a wrap for an artist book I got a bit carried away with emebellishing the edges and as a consequence decided I wanted to line the edges...line the lining. This is the progress, the white edges, (the other piece is a lining for a needlecase).
Adding these white strips is akin to working a whole new piece. Time wise it's a commitment and to me it's as exciting as working the front. This cloth now has a beautiful weight to it, the edges are pleasingly 'heavy' with the addition of lots of buttonhole lace. There's still a way to go with this as the outer edges will be embellished too. I am going to have to draw on all my supplies of patience as I cannot wait to see this finished. I love it.....
As I said before, the other piece here is the lining for a needlecase which I hope to finish later today.
Stitching Stories.
Begins June 17 for 8 weeks.
Online format.... Private password protected blog.
No deadlines. No set tasks. Lifetime access to all resources.
No prerequisites.
Suitable for all skill levels.
**this online learning programme is not a repeat of my ''stitching a story'' programme.**
A return to playfulness, to stories, fairytales and imaginary tales. Join me as I enhance a story book with stitch, cloth, jewels and a sprinkling of imagination.
Work in a printed storybook or create your own magical daydream using blank pages and doodles.
Using playful imagery we will doodle pattern, enhancing our simple pencil lines with stitch and pretty additions in the form of cords, beads, sequins.....using simple pattern and image sources as our starting point we will be inspired to let our imagination run away with us, adding our own interpretation to an unfolding story.
Any 'doodling' will be basic. Please do not be afraid of this aspect of the course. I doodle in the simplest form.
Doodling on a blank page is not compulsory. You can choose to work exclusively in a printed story book.
Exploration and stitch work can take place in a childrens fairytale book, a blank sketchbook or both.
I will be enhancing a printed storybook with stitch, I will also be creating my own story in a blank sketchbook using pencil to doodle pattern.
On registration you will receive access to a short video where book choices are discussed.