Page 6) Development of embroidered surfaces

Sample 6a

Withdrew threads - then zig-zagged - I like this effect which could be used in the white areas of the design

Sample 6b

Cut out fabric - then placed water soluble fabric over top - straight machine stitch - the stitches look good but there is a more definite edge underneath which I don't like.

Sample 6c

The previous orange samples have had more circular shapes. In some cases they were also not the correct shade of orange. The following sample was dyed using pumpkin orange acid dye which created the colour that I was seeking.

I wanted to create something with more definite lines to replicate some of the blue samples that I like but maintain the shapes of the orange paper. I used twin needle stitches in orange - I then twin needled in blue in places cutting away some parts organza. Ad-hoc vertical tucks were then made.

This sample looks beautiful. I think this would look stunning as a larger piece.

Samples 6d

I then decided to try some further samples using the above technique in sky and navy blue. From a distance these look stunning although I am a little concerned that there may not be enough embroidery detail on.