Resolved Sample - 2nd Attempt

After my last attempt of the resolved sample both myself and Sian decided that the lovely blue shiny fabric I used was probably not the best idea.

After having a few days off I decided to take a different approach.

I went back to the drawing board so to speak…..

I changed design ideas and motif shape.

I then changed my fabrics - For the base fabric I decided to go with organza bonded on to a plain cotton fabric. The organza has been lightly stamped with paint in previous chapters. I also decided to use chiffon for the appliqué parts of the design.

As you can see the only part I haven't changed are the colour schemes.

I have used appliqué, reverse appliqué, machine and hand stitched disintegration. I have used more hand stitching on this sample - random seed stitching, directional seed stitching, cross stitch and french knots using perle thread, metallic thread and crewel yarn.

Afterwards Sian suggested I added more stitching the the biggest star….

I've mounted my sample on a 10'x10' canvas board which a lace at the back to secure using strong thread and a curve hand sewing needle.