Chapter Eight - Not What It Seams !

Not What it Seams !

Well here I am in chapter eight. I so happy with my progress so far in this module.

I'd just like to add that I have included photos as well as scans again. Due to blurry images and not seeing the end products.

Page One

Simple snipping of seams. I like the textures.

Page Two

Getting more adventurous with decorative stitches and knots

Page Three
Cutting shapes in to seams and fraying

Page Four

Using cable and knots

Page Five

Fraying Gingham - I love the stripey look and using knotted toggles.

Ribbons !

Page Six.

Stitches adapted from module two.

Page Seven.

Layered samples....My favourite.

Braids !

Page Eight

Stitching and Knotting

Page Nine

Twisting, knotting, plaiting and toggles,

There were no costs to this chapter as I already had everything I needed.

Time Taken - 22.5 hours 

Chapter 7 - Traditional Piecing Methods

Chapter 7 - Traditional Piecing Methods

First up my paper designs of log cabin variations using my paper stash.

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On each page I draw a diagram and number the strips in order so it was easier for me when it came to the fabric samples. 

Then I moved on to the Seminole method paper designs......fascinating.

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PAGE EIGHT

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I found this method harder, however more interesting and in my opinion more pleasing on the eye.

So on to the fabric samples. 

I used my hand dyed fabric plus the fabrics I had collected in the previous chapter.

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The next sample would not properly fit in the scanner...... my fault, I should have made a smaller sample. But I love this sample so I've uploaded the images I have.

TRIANGLE LOG CABIN - SCAN

TRIANGLE LOG CABIN.

I love these samples....but would it be strange of me to say I actually prefer the reverse sides.....

And then the Seminole method fabric samples...

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PAGE FOURTEEN

PAGE FIFTEEN.

The last sample on page fifteen is my absolute favourite sample and made out of scraps too. 

But again the reverse sides I find more interesting.....

This is my favourite sample/photo of the whole chapter.

After I had finished I decided to have a go with machine embroidered and whip stitched strips. Looking back at chapter three, I picked out a few samples and stitched on to hand dyed fabric.

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Unfortunately my scanner doesn't like fabrics and some scans look wonky so I have included photos as well. 

This chapter has been so enjoyable. The effects are surprising. Some samples worked a lot better than others but I think the majority worked in their own way,

Costs - Cotton Thread - £1.80

Time Spent - 30.5hours