I am often asked how I create my thread and fabric pieces so here is a brief explanation:
All my pieces begin as life drawings.
I transfer the drawing I have chosen to work with to fabric, usually selecting linen or calico.
I then spend a lot of time at the design stage working out a composition for the piece, selecting fabrics to use, working out texture, pattern and colour combinations.
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| "The Forest Becomes Her" in progress |
Depending on the complexity of the piece, I use a variety of different source materials including drawings, sketches, photos I have taken...
This is a very synergistic and dynamic part of my process - The designs, textures, stories and personalities of the materials interact with the original drawing and my intentions for the piece taking me on a journey of discovery!
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Having placed & pinned the components of the piece I then draw the figure into the fabrics using freehand machine embroidery.
I add layers and details. In some pieces I use other techniques such needle felting
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| The Forest Becomes Her |
When the piece is complete I finish it off with my signature.
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| Wedding Haiku |
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