FERINNBROIDERY

Module 6 Chapter 1.

2012-01-31T22:47:00.002Z

I've been trying to get to my workroom but other things have been taking over so today I made an effort and did not get sidetracked.I managed a decent length of time and got chapter one under my belt!

1.Using different media to portray observed patterns in water.

2.Layers of marks.

3.Blocks and textures .

4. Scrafitto.

5.Frottage using surfaces in picture 3.

6.Using piece of lace in bottom corner to add frottage but in lines,spirals,diagonals etc.

7.Resist using candle wax and Brusho in first layer .Then using more candle wax and masking tape to overlay before washing again with Brusho.

8.Inks and bleach.

9. Transparent surfaces.

The light was not so good today so I'm afraid the images are a bit dark , a bit like my fingertips.By the time I thought to put on some rubber gloves it was too late,it's just as well I don't work in the food industry!

Bone chilling .

2012-01-17T17:34:00.001Z

I have read through Module 6 and decided that I'd look at wetlands for the eventual topic.With that in mind my husband and I visited Slimbridge today.It was chill and dank, especially after the sunny days we've been having.

I used my trusty little camera ,though my husband took some better shots with his digital slr.He's put them on a cd so I can use them too.

Despite it being so dank there were still some interesting reflections to be seen.

This was frozen but so clear as to show layers stuck in the ice.

The water is muddy but still shows the reflection of the trees.
We decided to become members if only for the year, so I can go back at different times and use it for my study.I took my sketchbook along but it stayed in my bag as it was so cold my fingers were numb even in gloves.
With membership I'll be able to go along when the weather improves and use it.

Urchfont sell-off.

2012-01-15T17:04:00.003Z

Don't know if any of you have heard about plans to sell off Urchfont but it looks likely to go ahead in September 2012.Please add your voice to make them reconsider.
jane.scott@wiltshire.gov.uk

Module Six

2012-01-14T16:32:00.001Z

I knew that one day I'd be able to do something with these photos taken in Majorca.The colours captivated me then and now.I have lots more photos of water as I've always been drawn to it.Lots of those taken in the UK are nothing like this,but are interesting for other reasons.

Authenticate.

2012-01-12T17:28:00.001Z

This concludes Module Five.

Admin

2012-01-03T15:20:00.000Z

I forgot to add the hours it took to the evaluation sheet so I'll put that here.
Design and sampling 6 hours
Embroidery and making 10 1/2 hours

I will put up the authentication either in form or photo format later.

Final piece.

2012-01-03T14:02:00.005Z

Bottom right corner.

Between the two middle areas.

Between top left corner and second raised area.

Detail of third raised area.

Showing the relief.

At last.....I think.

2012-01-02T17:53:00.000Z

It's been a long time coming but I think this is it.I added the last padded area and stitching this afternoon.The photos are not brilliant as the light is so poor.I tried to rig up a light box but that needs to be a bit better put together if it's to work.Anyway here's my finished piece.

Please excuse the lopsided photo but it was difficult to hold the light and take the photo.However ,this gives a clearer idea of the colours than some of the other shots I took and rejected.

I hope this gives an idea of the raised areas.I will take some better ones and include more detail soon.

I have not been idle ,but have been beavering away at the latest sketchbook challenge.All will be revealed in February.
Meantime all the best to Distant Stitchers and others who follow my blog for 2012.

Foul day but fun afternoon.

2011-12-14T17:27:00.000Z

I did not want to venture out today, even to my workroom. So I gathered bits I had to hand and worked on my sketchbook.Below are the results.

Not exactly following what Sian did but putting my own slant on it.

I was reminded of the exhibition in Bath two summers ago that Sian was involved with I think it was called "Fusion" but am not sure.One of the artists had used jugs as her inspiration for some lovely pieces,again her name escapes me.

Here is a photo,unfortunately not a very clear one.

Finally a little of my resolving sample,as yet unfinished.It is proving to be slow going and I keep having a go at other things .

November(in December)sketchbook.

2011-12-10T11:39:00.001Z

I saw Sian's competition challenge and thought I'd better do more of November's! This was odd because wherever I put the jug I picked up my reflection and the sketchbook pages.

Inspiration seems in short supply right now.I've been trying to get my Module 5 piece done and with that in mind made a start yesterday...... however, lying in bed last night I wondered if I should go back to my original idea and stick to creams ,white and neutrals.I haven't had such trouble as this before,perhaps I 've thought too much and not just got on with it.I want it finished so that I can move on.

Oct/Nov sketchbook.

2011-11-23T15:51:00.001Z

I haven't got much sketchbook work done in November but sat and did this drawing today.I also forgot to upload the collage I did of my African violet.

I made a stamp of the leaf from an eraser .I printed with Koh-i-noor before cutting out and sticking down.The flowers were cut fom kitchen roll .

Taking a photograph points up the mistakes in the ellipse.

No progress.

2011-11-21T22:14:00.001Z

I am still stuck as to what to do with my final piece ,so am doing avoidance exercises.This is my chosen artist .

I found it difficult to find a lot to say about Jennie Rayment as there seems to not be much information out there apart from what is on her website.It was easier with Michael Brennand Wood as I was able to find an interview with him.

More thoughts.

2011-10-30T17:39:00.000Z

This resolved sample is giving me plenty to ponder.I had another thought about how to create it this afternoon,I wondered if it would be better done in sections then assembled.

I tried painting some pelmet vilene but it was with Koh -i -noor so it rubbed off.Then I thought if it needs to have a contrast perhaps using some silk viscose velvet bonded to it might be better for the plain areas.
I also bonded some fabric to vilene and stuffed it with wadding.(See picture below)I think this might work as I could make each section as a separate piece,manipulating and stitching the fabrics before stuffing and bonding to vilene.Then they could be attached to a large base piece of mounting card or vilene covered with the "plain" fabric.

I tried some fabric and some stitching onto the fabric roll and through the vilene.I drew out the size (30X30cms) I thought the final piece might be and put the sample on it.(The more I look at it the more it reminds me of a shell.)
I'm away for a few days this week so I think it might do me good to forget about it and maybe come back to it afresh.

More.

2011-10-28T17:39:00.000+01:00

Today has been such a beautiful day,I spent this afternoon in my workroom with the door open.Some of the time I spent on making a bag but need to undo the strap as I put it on wrong!
I took some photos of my thoughts on the resolved sample and did a few more samples.I am not really getting near the finished article as I cannot decide the way to go.I expect it will come to me eventually.

These are my experiments for the structure but I'm not convinced.I want to include both manipulation and stitching since that has been a feature throughout this module.

These are the samples I did today.I stitched split stitch onto scrim then bondawebbed it to the turquoise cotton scrunching it to form folds.The nearest bottom sample was straight stitch with machine thread onto organza then I attached it to the cotton while stitching channels with running stitch.I gathered the last sample then cross stitched onto it with irregular size crosses.I think I could go on producing samples without coming to a conclusion!

Last is a continuous line drawing ,with biro of my African violet.

Some sampling and more scribbles.

2011-10-26T17:44:00.000+01:00

I was waiting for someone to come this morning and had my sketchbook handy so I did some quick scribbly drawings using wet paper and a soluble pen ,and Inktense pencils.

This was scribbled very loosely ,looking down on the plant.I wasn't in the mood for looking accurately.It was good just to be very free with marks.

I did these samples a couple of days ago but forgot to photograph them.They are an attempt to translate the marks into stitch and fabric manipulations.I think if I keep playing and thinking I will eventually get some inspiration for the way forward.I also bought some black procion to over- dye a few samples to see if I can get some darker contrasts.I don't want a complete black as I think the variations are much nicer.

sampling for resolved piece

More sketchbook.

2011-10-24T16:55:00.000+01:00

Using Inktense pencils on black paper.I then tore a little template from looking at the petals and used this to draw around with a pen and feathered the edges with the coloured pencils.Next cut out several "stencils" from an old envelope and stuck down before using a card with three "stencils" cut from it to draw lines and feather with watersoluble graphite.On the facing page used same stencil to feather and draw around before flooding with water.Last of all I looked quickly at a leaf. I smudged on some graphite and scribbled on top and wet the page then closed it to leave a ghost image.

Second try.

2011-10-20T14:43:00.003+01:00

I did another batch of fabrics but they are still not as dark as I hoped.The blue comes through more strongly than the brown .They are darker than here ,as the flash lightened the image.The silk and the silk velvet take the dye beautifully.I am not sure if I 'll do any more or just add in some dark organza and chiffons.Before I get to that I have to do some sampling.

Dyeing.

2011-10-18T14:48:00.000+01:00

I have dyed some fabrics and threads and show the results in the photo.The colours are about right but I realise they need to be darker and richer,like the velvet at the bottom .I know why they turned out pale,I wet the fabrics but forgot to drain away the excess water before syringeing on the dye.The threads were dyed without being wet first.

dyed fabrics,threads 1

The following photos relate to the October sketchbook .I have a lovely white African violet sitting on my table so decided to draw from that.

I used a fine line pen.

All change!

2011-10-15T18:08:00.000+01:00

I have had the benefit of Sian's wisdom and been given things to think about.One of them being colour.As I said my bleach experiments were disappointing but the Brusho did produce some stunning colours.Sian suggested that I might consider this as my colour scheme.I have looked at them this afternoon and decided to try to reproduce the range of colours by mixing up some Procion dyes.

dye mix

The photo shows the colours used at the bottom and the resulting intermixes at the top.
They are still wet at this stage but do look quite promising.

resolved choice 1

resolved choice 2

The two most promising cut paper ideas are on the left.At this stage I am still drawn to choice 2, but that may change as I try out sampling and means of interpretation.

colours 1

Next I went looking for any threads ,and bits I had that might work with the bleach papers.The photos that follow detail the relationship.I was going to stick to a neutral ,monochrome piece but these colours are ravishing.

colour 3

colour4

colour 2

Bad luck to Wales this morning they were very unlucky not to be in the final.I think if players are able to be disciplined when evidence is looked at off the field then what happens to referees?Is he French or of French ancestry because his decision was most decidedly flawed.

Chapter 11.

2011-10-10T17:11:00.000+01:00

I have been doing some little bits of the module in between other crafty things.I thought I'd better upload what I 've done otherwise it becomes a mammoth ,and sometimes frustrating effort.
First I chose some images ,which are all quite abstract ,as they are of tree bark in the main, and looked at how they could be subdivided.I found this worked reasonably well.

Next I decided to scan, and print out my flat relief papers to cut up for the next exercise ,as I reasoned that should I want to play more then I would run out of my papers.

I tried a few ideas from the different source images,cutting the lines in some and tearing others.I prefer the softer torn lines .

I can see how some of the shapes can be interpreted in stitch and fabric manipulation but cannot really see how to progress this to the resolved sample. I like the shapes in 3b best of all as I can see how the marks might be stitched and manipulated but think I need some input before I can progress to that stage.

Chapter 11.

2011-09-23T18:04:00.000+01:00

I was wrong ,I haven't missed out a chapter...honest! Got on with the flat and relief textured papers today.Well I did more flat ones,rather bored with the relief ones.As I am hoping to stick with white and neutrals I worked with white acrylic on black sugar paper.

I used scrunched paper to print,edge of a glue spatula,,bristle brush on end,end of hollow tube,scrunched card to print,dry brush.

End of an eraser,kebab stick rolled across surface,edge of card,rolled piece of card.

Pinched paper lines,squashed dots,scrumpled squares,cut up postage labels.

I did have a play with colouring some white paper with black brusho,black Koh- i -Noor and some Indian ink then using bleach .However ,I never seem to have much success.I don't know if I 'm too impatient to let it work or what.

Not very good photos but the bleach in 4. worked best.
There are some lovely colours in 5.as the Brusho black is made up of browns and greys and blues (which you can't see !) It would work to use as collage and inspiration for bark perhaps as a dyed and painted fabric.
Anyway that's all for today.

Continuing the sketchbook.

2011-09-21T18:10:00.000+01:00

I have left off the rubbing and printing until today when I was feeling okay about messiness!
I made several rubbings of the tablecloth and also some rubbings of a whitework cushion cover and some lace that I never got around to drawing from.I didn't attempt the print as I thought the rubbings were clear enough marks.

This shows the back and front of the stitching.

The crochet lace edging.

The seam where the fabric has been pieced together to form the whole.

The edging and a paper cutout based upon it ,then a rubbing of the paper cutout.

Various rubbings of other textiles.

Prints and rubbings of textile fragments.

My interpretation of the frayed edge of one of the fragments on the right hand page .I then made a print block based on it and made some prints on text and tissue paper ,then layered them on the left hand page.

Next I added a wash to a page and pushed the print block into it.At the top I added further marks with a Caran D'Ache white crayon.

An after thought---a drawing of one of the textile fragments.

Chapter 9....I think

2011-09-12T23:03:00.000+01:00

Familiarising myself with some hand embroidery stitches.They include chevron,herringbone,stem,fly,wheatear,buttonhole,wave,Cretan,French knot,bullion,coral,split and couching .I think that's all.

Next is my formal and informal sampler.I used fly stitch.I really enjoyed doing this.The thread came from Texere dyers delight packs -vegetable.

Next I chose five rubbings to translate into stitch.

3. Blocks of satin stitch.

4.Detached chain.

5.Couching.

6. Herringbone.

7.French knots.

Rubbings and Threads.

2011-09-09T20:03:00.000+01:00

I haven't done much practical work today but just sorted and labelled my threads.I will have to look at some websites to find the prices as I have no idea what they cost,some were picked up cheaply while others were ordered specifically.

I have photographed my rubbings but forgot to add the source alongside.Sian says to look at the marks rather than going back to the originals so perhaps I won't add them in.

These actually relate to the fabric samples in the previous posts.I used black sugar paper and a white Caran D'Ache

These last two come from playing with paper to create textures.

I have to try to familiarise myself with stitches so have been looking at Constance Howard and Jan Beaney books on stitches.This will keep me occupied!

More Chapter 8

2011-09-08T20:13:00.001+01:00

Another pleasant afternoon spent working on samples.It was actually quite warm too ,I was able to leave the door to my workroom open.Looks as if we are in for more remnants of hurricanes over the weekend though,where's the indian summer?

4.Top- Layers of organza stitched to calico then zapped with a heat gun.
Bottom- A piece of calico stitched with gathering thread on machine .It was pulled up to create folds then lots of small lengths of shiny threads were couched by hand.

5.-This is an extra just to try it out and it's actually quite successful!I trapped lots of ends of a thick and thin thread between layers of organza then zapped with a heat gun.

6.Top -I couched some hairy string with machine zigzag on the wrong side of the fabric ,then pulled up to gather.I used straight stitch to fix the gathers ,then oversewed in places with a rayon cord.
Bottom=I cut out lots of strips and gathered on the machine before stitching down.
The photos look different as I had the flash on for two and off for the bottom one.

This finishes this part of the module.I have made some rubbings from my earlier paper textures from Chapters 2 and 3 and will photograph these with the source tomorrow.Then it's onto more handstitch.I must look out another textile to study for the sketchbook.

Module 5 Chapter 8.

2011-09-07T18:53:00.001+01:00

No sketchbook today as I have been working to get back into Module 5.I have played with some ideas and have created a few samples for translating the paper textures into fabric.

I will mount these at some point but for now I have cut some windows in a piece of black sugar paper ,slipped the samples beneath and put the source photo alongside.
1.Top -This is layers of organza stitched into tucks which was attached to calico which has stitched channels threaded with pipe-cleaners.The calico between the channels was cut away to reveal the organza.I then used perle thread to create large stitches across the divide.This photo doesn't show it too well but I like the transparency .
Bottom-I sandwiched polyester wadding between two pieces of cotton and used the twin needle to stitch criss-crossing lines.

2.Top- I stitched two pieces of cotton together then cut slits in the wrong side ti stuff with wadding.Next I used a thick thread in the bobbin and cable stitched from the wrong side .
Bottom- I quilted some cotton fabric by sandwiching two layers with a polyester filling .I cut pieces from this quilted fabric then applied them with free machining to another piece of cotton.I like this piece and feel it could be developed with further stitching

3.Top- I just twin needle stitched a piece of calico in various directions.
Bottom- I stitched parallel lines to hold kebab sticks ,then stitched tucks in the fabric between.

I have done a few more samples but need to complete two of each source to photograph them together so will post them at a later date.I was surprised how easily I slipped back into the groove and how much I enjoyed this afternoon of stitching.

Details.

2011-09-05T17:00:00.000+01:00

I found a magnifier and had a closer look at some of the details .It's more of the same really so I must find a second textile to continue with this part of the sketchbook task.I love the pen I used.It's a Rotring Tikky Graphic 0.2 pigmented ink.It gives a lovely fine but fluid line.

More tablecloth.

2011-09-04T22:56:00.000+01:00

I took a look at the wrong side of the cloth .The stitching is not a great deal different,one thing that struck me was the raw edges and the tiny handstitches that join the various pieces together.I used an H grade pencil to keep the neatness and clarity.I'm not sure what I will focus on next as I seem to have explored the constiuent parts.

Day 2

2011-09-03T15:24:00.001+01:00

I decided to try the crochet edge today but have only done a little as it's sending me cross-eyed! It is a very impressionistic drawing of the trebles and chain I think it's done in,but it gives a flavour of the lace.I have miscalculated the pattern in one place so gave up trying to do any more.I roughly blocked it out in pencil to begin then continued in pen,that's why I went wrong as I got too blase.
I need to try to get back into my rhythm and get on with Module 5 as well as doing the sketchbook.I've been away from it long enough.

Textile sketchbook.

2011-09-02T13:39:00.000+01:00

I have decided to use a tablecloth purchased from E-bay to start this month's sketchbook work.I bought it intending to cut it up but when it arrived I couldn't.It is all hand stitched and the various pieces are joined.I have no idea of its age but wonder if it might be Irish or have a connection as it has Shamrock or clover motifs and I think is linen.
Stem and satin stitch have been worked to form the border.There is drawn thread work and it is edged with crocheted cotton lace.

August 18 th.

2011-08-18T16:15:00.000+01:00

I have been a bit busy so haven't updated my sketchbook until now.This is just a line drawing I did as the flower dropped and it was so lovely I wanted to record it.

These next are different monoprints with varying degrees of success.

I tried some other papers to see what would happen.

I used a second colour to add to some.I think it would be interesting to add collage to papers before monoprinting.

I was running out of pages so drew onto already coloured backgrounds but it did affect the colour I applied over the top .

Stitching with perle and linen.

These are some Calendulas in the veg plot,they've done well and the colour really sings out especially when the sun shines!

Some Nasturtiums ,which are a fabulous colour with a deeper throat.

I forgot to photo the stitching before adding the colour.The "print" from this is lovely.

Thank you to Sian as I have really relished finding out each day's task and keeping up with everyone.It has been a lovely journey, and one I keep promising myself that I should keep up .Sadly,without someone there pushing me along and keeping me at it I very often let things slip.

Aug 11/12th

2011-08-12T16:37:00.000+01:00

This, on the right ,is the carbon offset image from laying down a page of graphite that was on the left.The left -hand page has been rubbed out and worked into with thick and thin watercolour markers.The graphite was very dense so the rubber could not make a great deal of impact!

These are the original drawing on the left ,and the image created from pressing into the page overleaf on the right. I added thin and thick lines to show up the image .

Lastly my monoprint drawings of a variety of tubular objects.I used some handmade paper which was quite soft as you can see by the blurry lines.I drew with a pencil.Some of the paper stuck to the paint as it dried but it was easy enough to scrape back with a palette knife.I love the energy this type of printing/drawing gives to the images.I must do more to explore this .

Aug 10th.

2011-08-10T17:25:00.001+01:00

First my drawing from yesterday,it's too big for the page really and I should have sharpened my 4b pencil or used a less smudgy one!

Next my "carbon "try out.I used a white conte crayon at the top and a grey green oil pastel at the bottom.I laid a grey oil pastel,a blue wax crayon and a turquoise Caran d'ache(Oops ,not showing ) over the top.I then drew a paint palette using the bamboo pen.I quite like the way some lines do not show ,your eye fills them in for you.

I tried a different set of objects,some old bottles.

I used the white conte and oil pastel to lay down the ground,and the bamboo pen and a spent biro to draw with.The" lift off "drawing works best.It looks odd as it's in reverse from how you originally look at the objects.
I think I like the paint palette best as it's not too fussy.

Playing around.

2011-08-08T17:43:00.000+01:00

I decided to do something about working into seversl pages in my sketchbook as there is no task until tomorrow.

I waxed,scratched and washed existing pages and played with the "prints"on the facing pages.

I scratched back into areas of this one and washed over .I still prefer the imprint opposite though it is better than before.

This is another attempt at scraffitto which I worked into adding wax,chalk wash etc.The wet impression is reminiscent of the airy flowers.

Same as above.The paper was so damp that imprints from the previous page are showing at the top and have created a lovely effect when I closed the wet page.

August 4th.

2011-08-04T17:35:00.001+01:00

As I am having visitors tomorrow I got on with the tasks today.As Sian suggested I did a sample page.I used graphite,neocolour,wax crayon and oil pastel.To cover I used Koh-i-Noor,indian ink,aqua markers and conte pastels.I used a bamboo pen to scraffitto the marks.This was easy to make curves with Sian as it is fairly blunt .

I used verbena bonariensis as my inspiration.I love it !It's so airy and the colour so vibrant.

This ,however, does not do it justice.I laid down mainly oil pastel with some wax .I tried to cover it with Koh-i-noor but had laid the pastel on too thickly so it would not cover.I mixed in some indian ink but it is much too swamping and dark .I will try again with paler washes ,perhaps using the marker or conte pastels.
It's not a brilliant photo either.

Hot!

2011-08-03T18:20:00.001+01:00

It has been very hot here and our garden faces south so I have avoided sitting out in the sun.I cheated a bit and just popped out to view colours and did the washing and waxing inside.The other thing is my originals were done on an overcast day so the colours change a lot.This one has also photographed darker than it is.

This one has marks showing from scraping the previous pagewhen it was damp.The colours looked better when wet,they have become a bit muddied.

This is better but I think it needs more darker tones to show up the leaves.

Drypoint

2011-08-01T22:38:00.000+01:00

I did etching as an evening class several years ago and this little drypoint(2"x"1/2") seems appropriate to today's task.It was a lovely garden in Northumberland close to Hadrian's Wall.

Back on track.

2011-08-01T16:46:00.000+01:00

First I got on with the collage ,which was very fiddly due to the size.

Next I had another go at scribbling, but incorporated my old tax disc as the colour seemed to fit.

Then on to today's task,I did three.This is very similar to drypoint etching but on paper rather than aluminium.
I used coloured conte to "reveal" the marks and made the marks with a craft knife.

Catching up.

2011-07-30T17:25:00.000+01:00

Going out for the day and then not being able to print colour copies without my husband's computer expertise have put me all behind.I've been working on these this afternoon but am not too happy with the results.
Adding highlights ,working with Koh-i -Noor
on the pomegranate.

A practice on one of the printed backgrounds.The water was too runny so everything merged.

A little better but I wanted to work into it and the colours are not right.

I used double ended watercolour pens and ordinary pencils for this scribble but don't really like the effect.

The pebble is better though the colours are off .

By this stage I was feeling frustrated so only half-heartedly worked into this printed copy.
I decided to call it a day and will do the collage another time.

Colour 2.

2011-07-26T16:35:00.001+01:00

I found some velvet to use as a background which I would have said related to the colours of my objects .Putting the objects upon it shows how colours change in relation to each other as this has made them seem closer to browns. I have reduced the objects leaving off the second avocado stone ,the ribbon and silk paper.

Colour.

2011-07-25T16:34:00.000+01:00

Isn't it strange what you think you will choose and what you actually end up with.I was thinking yellows and green but spotted the pomegranate that I 've had for ages and then found other bits that seemed to echo its colour,like the avocado stones and pebble,then I just added ribbon and silk paper and rod.
To create my colour pages I used Caran D'ache ,some Lakeland pencil crayons ,Neocolour crayons and Koh-i- Noor paints.

Stripes.

2011-07-24T15:53:00.000+01:00

As today has no new challenge I have added two further drawings to yesterday's stripe patterns.This one on the left was one of my Brusho coloured pages so I used a white Caran D'Ache to draw the lines and two different reds to add the darker shadows.

This next one I wanted to try something different so I used a graphite stick to coat an uncoloured page ,then "drew" into the graphite with a soft rubber to create the lines.

In this last one I used a soluble graphite pencil and the water pen that Sian talked about to create the differences in tone.

Any old onions?

2011-07-22T12:11:00.000+01:00

Another gloomy day but our cat has forgiven us for taking to the vet this morning ,so it's not all bad.
Today I am mainly using magazine collage ,charcoal pencil and graphite.

Rain!

2011-07-21T20:08:00.000+01:00

Just like yesterday it has darkened and rained heavilyand put me off going down to my workroom.This left me casting about for a thick marking tool to draw with.I ended up raiding my husband's drawer and came up with what you see in the photo.It is quite old and almost spent hence the strange marks.
I'm afraid I have dotted about choosing different objects but am still enjoying each day's task.

July 20th

2011-07-20T17:37:00.000+01:00

It has gone very dark here so I expect it's going to pour soon.I managed to draw a new object which cast some shadows,unfortunately the camera flashed so you cannot see them.I used a charcoal pencil which gives a good range of tones and smudges well .

Challenge- July 19th.

2011-07-19T16:55:00.001+01:00

As well as day five of the challenge it is my 36th wedding anniversary.I used a biro today and drew from different angles quite quickly.The saucer looks off in comparison to the real thing but it had to be moved to include both in the photo.I didn't stick the collaged receipt too well so that it lifted when teabagged ,this hindered the smooth passage of the pen in drawing.So take note and get everything firmly attached before you begin!

Distant Stitch Summer sketch book challenge.

2011-07-16T14:59:00.002+01:00

After reading about Sian's challenge I coloured several pages with Brusho washes.This morning two of the flowers from my orchid dropped,they were telling me I needed to draw them on the pages in their colour.I used a Pilot pen,this was before I saw the second day's instructions on Stitch Loop.

I had "teabagged "several pages at the other end of the sketchbook .I used a graphite pencil to produce this drawing of an ammonite I was given many years ago by a pupil.

I don't know if we are to show our daily sketches but here is my day three .I used the same drawing medium but with a different object.

Very minimalist for day four,just a line with Pilot pen.

Thermofax.

2011-07-13T17:25:00.000+01:00

I have been investigating ways of creating my own thermofax screens ,including visiting a tatoo parlour but without much success!I knew about Print Gocco and had seen a demo on http://www.nehoc.aus/ about using the machine to burn a screen mesh. I had got some mesh from http://www.patchworkeshop.de/ and already had the Claire Benn book.I remembered my sister in law had had a machine about twenty years ago and wondered if she still had it ?She donated it as she no longer uses it ,so armed with some new bulbs ,and an image I tried it today.

First image shows machine and my image.Next is the screen after exposure.As you can see it works a treat.

This is a print on paper but using some acrylic paint mixed with a too runny textile medium.

The last was a try on some scrim. The consistency of the medium is too runny so the print is flooded but I will persevere and try different things to acheive the right result.The image is a photo of one of my samples from unit 4 blacked out on Paint Shop Pro.

Urchfont

2011-07-12T15:50:00.000+01:00

At last I 'm putting up the work from Urchfont,I had a lovely time as usual but have felt quite tired since getting home.These next few photos show the samples we did with Jan Evans ,the inspiration, and work in progress.
This one needs to be split so that I can work into the section on the left hand side.

I started working into this one as the one above wasn't working for me .It uses some of the stamps I made from looking at the door jamb ,next but one photo.

This is a long strip of samples using some of Jan's innovative techniques and her lovely pigments from the Forest of Dean.I haven't stitched into these.

I chose to look at different surfaces ,and there are some luscious ones around Urchfont grounds.
All these I found in the stableyard
- a doorjamb to the area we displayed our work.

- a cobbled pavement into the yard.

- an old brick wall

Chapter 7-Tactile Contrasts.

2011-06-24T11:25:00.003+01:00

Sampler

I wasn't particularly looking forward to completing this chapter as it looked to be a bit of an undertaking .I had a few ideas and took to heart what Sian had said about using more stitch.So I began slowly ,then the ideas began to flow .As I worked I referred to Constance Howard's Book of Stitches and Lo and behold one finished sampler!

I have close-up pictures of each which I will list and categorise later.I think this will be my last posting before Urchfont.

Some gathering for Chapter 6.

2011-06-08T14:40:00.001+01:00

I am still plodding along on this chapter,there are an awful lot of examples that could be produced.I had forgotten I had done these on the left some weeks ago.The diagrams give the method used.

This next one is called "puff gathering" and I show back and front of the sample.

6/6a

The gathers are small circles set out at regular intervals.When gathered the fabric pulls into regular folds.

This is called "furrowing".The top fabric is gathered along each edge and pulled up to fit a shape below,in this case another square which is 1/4 of its size.The fabric is then caught down into "furrows" to make it fit.

This top one is an example of "puff gathering" on fabric circles.They have been treated differently,some gathered on the edge to form puffs ,some in middle to create ruffles,some turned over to show smooth side.

This bottom example is opposite edge gathering which allows the fabric in-between to form soft folds.

These three all use shirring elastic in the bobbin
on the straight grain,on the bias and at right angles.

10.

These use the gathering stitch on my machine for the top two.On the left it has shirring elastic in the bobbin,on the right sewing cotton ,stitched in to curves then gathered by pulling the thread.
The bottom sample is two straight stitch channels with a straw gathered onto them.

Pleats and pintucks.

2011-06-05T12:54:00.002+01:00

I have done one or two more samples for this chapter,photos follow.

1.This is tucking with a twin needle .I have had this needle since April 1976 ,it came with my machine we bought with the tax back from getting married and this is the first time it has ever been used!

2. An example of knife pleats.

3.From left -double box pleat,
box pleat,inverted pleat.

In Colette Wolff's book there are lots more samples ,some I have never heard of like "organ pipe" and "cartridge " pleats but I think these should suffice.

all things African.

2011-05-30T16:08:00.000+01:00

I thought I'd show you my piece from Mary Sleigh's workshop.It isn't completed but I said if I get it done I would bring it for Mary to see at Urchfont.
Everything so far has been handsewn apart from using bondaweb to attach the pieces.I intend to turn it into a bag perhaps sticking to handstitch but who knows!

Continuing the African theme.....our Guild has signed up to create fabric postcards for the Olympics.Each guild has been assigned a country - ours is Burundi.I found some information about the Royal Drummers of Burundi, who tour the World ,so based my design on them.Another hand stitched piece C&G must be having some influence!

More Tucks.

2011-05-28T17:05:00.000+01:00

Here we have some further examples of tucks ,many from the book I mentioned in my last post.
I include both back and front views of the first few examples.
These are called seamless tucks.

10.These are tied tucks,left in a vertical row,right in both vertical and horizontal.

11.This is an example of a cluster tuck.

12.This is an example of pattern tucking.

13.This is an example of shell tucking.

All the samples above were worked by hand ,those which follow are machined.

14.Random tucking in any direction ,some from edge to edge ,others only partway across the fabric.

15.These are two examples of partially seamed tucks.

16.An example of sharks tooth and a shaped tuck with an ordinary one for comparison.

17.This is a randomly pieced strip using a variety of tucked pieces of fabric.

Chapter six -tucks,pleats and gathers.

2011-05-26T16:17:00.000+01:00

I haven't made much progress recently as I have been busy doing other things.My Mam also is back with us as she had a fall and fractured her kneecap so is not too mobile at present,a plaster from ankle to mid thigh is a tad unwieldy!However ,she is in good spirits.
I did have a little play yesterday and the following are the result so far.

1and 2

1.Simply parallel tucks on the straight grain.

2.As above but on the bias.

3 and 4

3.Tapered tucks end to end.

4.Tapered tucks all narrow to wide.

5 and 6

5.Parallel tucks stiched down with vertical line equally spaced.

6.Tucks made in horizontal and then vertical directions.

7 and 8

7.Lines of parallel tucks opened to form cable like structures and stitched.

8.As above but stitched first down then up alternately across the row.

9.Rows of parallel tucks which have been slashed .

None of these samples has been pressed

I have borrowed Collette Wolff's book" The Art of Manipulating Fabrics" from the library and have been poring over it .It is full of really interesting ideas to try and some just to ponder over .It has sections on tucks,pleats,gathers,smocking and so much more.

I am looking forward to Summer school.I was in a quandary about who to choose and was fortunate that Mary Sleigh was doing a workshop with our Guild .I attended last Saturday and had a great day ,she was really excellent and generous with her artefacts and knowledge of African culture.So now I feel I will have had the best of both choices.

Chapter Five -quilting,padding and stuffing.

2011-04-14T18:15:00.003+01:00

1a/b

I made a start on this chapter this afternoon and quickly came to the conclusion that my hand stitching was not especially consistent, so I opted for the trusted machine which manages to keep an even stitch and tension.
Top (1a) is my handquilted attempt.I used muslin as the top layer,polyester wadding and a close weave cotton.
All the following were quilted by machine with a straight stitch.
Bottom (1b) is machine quilted with a straight stitch.It uses organza top layer,triple layer of felt and cotton furnishing fabric.

2a/b

Top (2a) uses muslin,polyester wadding and close weave cotton.

Bottom(2b) is the same but I have turned it over so you see the back.

3a/b

Top (3a) has a scrim top layer ,machine knitted filling and cotton furnishing fabric.
Bottom(3b) has organza top layer,crumpled sheet of tissue filling and furnishing cotton as before.

And this is one of the foxes caught on camera the other evening.We have always had foxes in the garden but they would run off as soon as they saw you this lot don't!

After a morning spent doing some maintenance to garden furniture, and some weeding, my back complained so I took myself off to do some more on this chapter.

I used some man-made curtain voile and furnishing cotton as the top and bottom layers of the samples.

4a/b

Top (4a)I took some rubber washers and stitched into their middles and around the outside.

Bottom(4b) I bent some pipe-cleaners into curves before stitching around them.

5a/b

Top (5a) these were some hard discs found at Scrapstore that were placed then stitched around.

Bottom (5b) I cut and rolled some bubble wrap into tubes then stitched channels to hold them in place.

6a/b

Top(6a) I folded some polyester wadding into four ,then I cut a leaf shape and stitched around it.I stitched into it some veins.

Bottom(6b) These were some covered buttons that were stitched around.

The following samples use the same fabric for top and bottom layers.It is ,I think ,a cotton mix.

7a/b

Top (7a) I stitched parallel channels of stitching to form the letter " J".I used the selvedge of some stretchy lurex net to stuff them.

Bottom (7b) After stitching the channels I used several strands of chunky acrylic yarn to stuff them.

8a. I stitched the shape before stuffing with merino wool tops.

Chapter Four- Fabric Investigation.

2011-04-06T18:08:00.004+01:00

I sorted my selection of fabrics at the weekend but left the categorising and photographing until today.I think they are fairly well identified as to fibre but the burning will let me know for certain.I wasn't in the mood for that today as it has been gloriously warm and sunny.
I had an encounter with a fox in the garden as I was planting some seeds .He was not at all phased by my presence ,in fact he sat and watched creeping closer at one point before sloping off up the garden.There were three cubs born last year and they have stayed around inhabiting the garden especially to sun themselves. They seem to think this is their territory much to the annoyance of our cat!

I realised after I had photographed these that I had left some out but it doesn't matter I can always add them later or leave them out ,the main ones are recorded.

Quite a few of the silks are from a sample box I got some years ago,and although I know they are silk I 'm not sure of the type of fabric.

I took a little time this afternoon to investigate a selection of fabrics.I have mounted each small sample on an A4 sheet that will slip into my sketchbook for reference.

natural fabrics

I was correct in my assumption of the fibre content of all apart from one.The linen with slub appeared to have some element of man made but the burn and soldering iron said no!

man-made fabrics

After some garden chores I retired to the cool of my workroom to complete this chapter.

And finally some burning and melting with a heat gun!

Chapter 3.

2011-03-30T13:47:00.000+01:00

I have chosen six of my photos to interpret in paper textures.
1.Used twisted tissue paper.

2.I used tissue paper again some was rolled and cut to form little balls ,some rolled and stuck and some scrunched .

3.This also used various thicknesses of rolled tissue and scrumpled tissue.

4.This used cut shapes from tissue and newsprint.

5.This used cartridge paper which was first scrunched in the hand and worked to distress the surface before being torn into shapes and stuck.

6.This used bondaweb backing paper rolled for the ribs and cut triangles of tracing paper for the leaves.

Once again I took rubbings of them to see what would result.I think they work well as the PVA glue dries quite hard giving a good surface to rub.
I think there is a good variety of marks and textures to work form in these samples.

More Chapter 2.

2011-03-27T18:37:00.005+01:00

I did these on Friday and left them to dry.I was in London yesterday so I photographed them this afternoon.

sheet 9

On the left I cut out freehand circles and laid them at random.On the right I twisted the paper then laid them down into circles.

sheet 10

On the left I rolled small pieces of tissue into balls before laying a sheet over the top of them.

On the right twisted strips were similarly treated.

sheet11

On the left I rolled some tissue and cut into length ,then glued a sheet over them.

On the right I poked holes in a sheet of tissue before stretching while I glued it to show the holes .

sheet 12

On the left I rolled and cut lengths ,which were then twisted in the middle and stuck down at random.

On the right I cut strips and pushed them into the glue forming pleats.

sheet 13

On the left I pleated a sheet and stuck down.

On the right I simply stuck a sheet which formed creases.

I have sorted out some of the books which may be useful as reference in this module and include them here.

I have also included more trees captured on our local cycle track and one from outside the British Museum yesterday,looking up into it.

It is not until you start to look closely ,that you realise how varied the textures there are to be found in bark.

They have an astonishing range of colours ,but we are not concerned with that here.

I will sift through the various tree barks and play a little more on Paint Shop before making my choice as to what I will choose to interpret in paper.

I think these are going to be some of the textures I will work with in different papers.

Some have been played with on Paint Shop and others have just been greyscaled.

I think there is enough variety to be able to play around with different effects.

I wish I could rely on blogger behaving when I want to add things.It has left large gaps between items and try as I might it won't correct.Am I being dense and doing something wrong?

I took some sheets of tissue paper and set the machine to a gathering stitch .I stitched long parallel lines before treating them in different ways.

1.A sheet stitched as described then pulled up into gathers before sticking down.
2.A sheet stitched in parallel lines at right angles to each other.
They were then gathered to create "bubbles " of loose paper.

3.Strips of gathered paper woven together.
4.Strips of paper gathered to form circles.

5.Strips of paper gathered and allowed to form curves.
6.Strips of paper gathered and cut into short lengths before being arranged one vertical,one horizontal.

I thought it would be interesting to see if I could get reasonable rubbings from the samples.I used a graphite stick and newsprint.I was pleasantly surprised at how good they were .
I went on to start to use some of the previous images to translate into paper textures .They will be uploaded another time as they have to dry.

Chapter 2.

2011-03-24T19:21:00.000Z

sheet 1

I had already sorted through to see what papers I had a few days ago so this afternoon I set to ,tearing and pleating them before sticking them to A4 black paper

The only one that was difficult to crease into sharp edges was the heavy watercolour paper.The kitchen and teabag papers tore at random and not to the grain .

sheet 2

It was difficult to tear the Japanese paper evenly as it has fibres embedded in it .The hand tissue also rather disintegrated when torn.The newsprint tore well in both directions.

sheet 3

The Japanese paper(top right)is very sheer and comes away in the hand.The mount card tore unevenly into layers and would not pleat well.

sheet 4

The craft paper (middle left) when torn exposed a stretchy plastic surface.

sheet 5

This sheet speaks for itself.

sheet 6

I took strips of tissue (left) and scrunched them together and glued ,then left ungluedand repeated to the bottom.Next row was offset.

Squares of tissue were rolled loosely into balls before glueing(right).

sheet 7

Long strips were twisted and glued in parallel rows (left).
Long strips were laid and overlaid(right)

sheet 8

Squares of tissue were laid down and glued ,then further squares were laid over the top.(left)

Squares were scrunched and glued down(right)in no particular way.

Chapter 1.

2011-03-21T20:51:00.001Z

I thought that in addition to the photographs I would take some rubbings of pieces I picked up when I was out and about.I also include some bark rubbings from trees,shrubs in my garden.

I used a graphite stick and some thin paper like newsprint for the rubbings.

They have worked well considering they are not flat pieces of bark etc.

These should give me a good start when I begin to play with paper.I also found some pictures taken on holiday that I have played with using filters and effects on PaintShop Pro.

This had glowing edges after being greyscaled.

This had black pencil filter applied

This had the edges enhanced.

This one had an ink outline.

I could go on and add more but it becomes repetitive and not very interesting to look at.I seem to be having some issue with Blogger not keeping my font and alignments so I'll save it for another day.

I have made some drawings that I'll add here .These are some pieces of bark,seedpods etc. I have picked up from time to time and it was an ideal opportunity to use my rather neglected drawing skills.

Module Five.

2011-03-14T17:59:00.000Z

I have been out for a little walk to post a letter and took my camera,as you do.I'm not sure whether to do trees or rust.I have some interesting photos of both....which will give me the most scope?

I'm drawn to the rust but part of that is the range of colours.As we have to use only white to translate the marks and textures that is irrelevant.I'm not sure there is enough variety of textures to sustain me.

The trees however ,have a much broader range of textures and marks.

These are just a selection of photos ,as I already have lots of trees taken over a number of years.I suppose the best thing to do is to choose one of each and see where it leads.

Authentication.

2011-03-13T10:21:00.000Z

Timesheet.

2011-03-12T15:45:00.000Z

Bernina sewing machines

2011-03-11T19:27:00.000Z

I'm thinking to buy a new machine and wondered about a Bernina.....but which one?If anyone has any recommendations or comments on them I would be grateful.I've been to our local shop and got a brochure but there are lots to choose from and I'm not sure whether to go for their 1008 mechanical which is much like my 36 year old Frister and Rossman, or the Aurora or Activa220 or ..or....!

Costings.

2011-03-11T16:57:00.002Z

Paperwork- Storage and H&S

2011-03-11T15:52:00.000Z

Evaluation.

2011-03-10T09:32:00.000Z

I went to Bath yesterday and saw the Cleo Mussi /Matthew Harris exhibition at the Victoria Art Gallery.I loved it ,the difference between their work but also the fact that you could see how their visit to Japan had influenced them in different ways.If you can go and see it.

I'm done.....

2011-03-08T18:03:00.000Z

outside front cover

I have struggled and sworn my way through today as the machines decided not to play.I've swopped them over,played around and eventually several broken needles later I have acheived what I think is my finished piece.In truth I have had enough ,I could probably fiddle and play about but without creating anything better ,so time to call a halt.

Sometimes having a break from a piece can be beneficial but in this instance it hasn't been.

outside front covers

This shows the complete cover made from different sections of paper covered scrim with areas of hand and machine stitching and applied letters.

back part of front cover

This on its own was delicate to handle but the fun really started when trying to put front and back parts together.

inside concertina

To stiffen the structure, so that it would stand, I used pelmet vilene which worked a treat.However as the concertina and letter pages had to be attached first it made for awkward handling in attaching the outside cover.It was too thick with the paper layers and vilene for the heat of the iron to penetrate to activate the bondaweb on the back of the outside cover so it had to be stitched! Have you ever tried putting pins in pelmet vilene?

outside front cover

This is not a very good photo I'm afraid but I hope you can see the vaguely "handwriting"stitching along the edge to hold the layers together.I also used some stuffed viscose ribbon along the top corner to denote the front edge.

looking down on structure

This view shows how the different parts of the structure relate to each other.

I did consider how to close the covers and went as far as making beads and cords to use but on reflection decided against as I think it would flatten the concertina pages ,they are already battered enough.I also said I would add seeds to the outside covers and I may well still do that ,I have some already painted with irridescent interference colour.
Am I satisfied with the result and does it come up to expectations I have to be honest and say no,not really.I like the colours and I like parts of it ,such as the ouside covers , but not the whole.

Resolving!

2011-03-07T18:43:00.000Z

inside pages

close-up

After what feels like a very long absence I'm back and determined to complete this unit before March is through.I have worked on the inside and I think that is complete.I photographed it outside in the glorious sunshine we've had today so that the colour really sings.I stitched the letters to the concertina pages with straight machine stitch ,and did the same to stitch the concertina to the backing.I stitched melon seeds with thicker threads and hand stitched to the pages to suspend them.I left loose threads without cutting to neaten.

outside cover

I laid my various chosen pieces of paper together before beginning to join them.This was also photographed outside before I attempted any hand work.

some handwork added

close=up

I did some detached chain stitch by hand to try to integrate the pieces.It was difficult not to dislodge the paper even though it's got scrim incorporated.I added some letters formed from pipe cleaners and covered with viscose ribbon.I also bonded the pieces ,from the back, with bondaweb to hold them together a little better ,as they are fairly fragile.I think I need to work more free-machining to strengthen and integrate the pieces ,especially to disguise the very straight edge of the purple embossed paper.I also intend to add seeds to the surface.
The difficult task is how to join front and back together and create closures....but that is for another day.

Being creative

2011-02-25T11:13:00.001Z

I am easing myself back into doing creative things after months of inactivity.I did a workshop last Friday at the new and brilliant Heartspace Studios(http://www.heartspacestudios.co.uk/) here in Bristol with Patricia Brownen.We made fabric beads and I 've gone on to make more throughout the week which has resulted in this -my first ever attempt at a necklace .I think I'll wear it to our exhibition this afternoon where I'm helping out.

30 Years exhibition.

2011-01-22T14:41:00.000Z

Our Embroiderers Guild branch celebrates Thirty years this year and we're having an exhibition if anyone is able to visit,details on poster.

No finished product as yet.My mother had a big operation in November and is recuperating and recovering here with us.

Christmas Eve.

2010-12-24T16:55:00.002Z

Hours to go before I'm home!

2010-11-08T18:07:00.000Z

picture 1.

I have spent a lot of hours so far and made some progress toward the finished item but it is taking far longer than I thought and I'm not sure I like it.
Picture 1. shows the inside cover.It is pelmet vilene which has been coloured ,stamped and collaged with seed packet fragments.Then I withdrew threads from dyed scrim and attached with bondaweb over the top.

picture 2.

This picture shows the front of the concertina.I cut the fabrics I made into strips before bonding to some vilene.The pelmet vilene was far too stiff to pleat so I used a lighter weight.

picture 3.

This is the back of the concertina,strips of dyed scrim as on the front inside covers.It was bonded then stitched through the pleats and through all layers to ensure it was all well attached.

picture 4.

One method of creating the letter pages,stitching over dissolvable fabric.Others are made from paper and scrim.

picture 5.

This shows what I have done so far.....it is all held with pins at the moment.
I have left the threads hanging as it is reminiscent of roots from seedlings.I have more to do as I 've not even got to the outside covers and have to add seeds ,handstitching and figure out how to keep it all together.

I'm not certain I like the busyness of it all ,think I preferred the simplicity of the original mock-up.

Resolving.

2010-11-01T18:24:00.000Z

I seem to have been thinking about the resolved piece for ages but not really getting down to completing it.I spent some time this afternoon formalising ideas.I think I need to just go ahead and make it,solving any problems as I go otherwise I shall still be unfinished at Christmas!

Picture1

This shows some of the materials I have been playing with and thinking about using.

Picture 2

I am going to create the concertina book and this shows how I intend to create the back of the covers.I will need to have a stiffener and thought to use vilene coloured or collaged and then use loosely woven fabric with withdrawn threads to cover it.The spaces created by the withdrawing of threads to be large enough to glimpse what lies beneath.

Picture 3

These are some of the papers I created using scrim as the filling in the sandwich.I have free-machined into them and added some surface hand stitch.I have also twisted some squash seeds into tubular knitted wire and covered some pipe cleaners with viscose ribbon and bent into letter shapes.I hope to use these pages to piece together to make the outside covers.

Picture 4

The concertina at the hinge will need to be robust enough to pleat and have to support the letter pages.I wondered about creating pieces of "fabric" to cover vilene on both sides that could be stitched into the pleats and would be able to stand.I explored this in a previous post.
The letter pages will be made from pieces of handmade paper, silk paper and tissue strengthened with pva.These will be stitched to the folds at various heights.I will embellish some with hand stitchery and may sprinkle some seeds to the surface.
I am not certain if the book will close so will consider things such as fastenings when I reach that stage .

Pleasure?

2010-10-10T16:13:00.000+01:00

No work and there won't be for a little while as I'm doing other things.
I went to Ally Pally yesterday and as usual was overwhelmed by the size ,the crowds ,the work and of course the shopping.My purchases left,I tried to stick to what I actually wanted like the Thermofax screens ,but was overcome as usual by seeing other things.
I wish it was possible to dip in and out for a couple of hours as it's too much to take in all at once.I sound a real moan, but it's so very short lived after the long wait and then to feel so tired by it! As I get older I think I'm less inclined to be among crowds.I also think the availability of so much online make it less of a treat.Am I a grumpy old woman?Probably!
It was lovely to meet up with some people and have a little chat and to have the opportunity to see the various textile work.I took another wander round later on when the crowds had thinned and the shopping had palled.There was some beautiful colour work by Julia Caprara and a great paper exhibition.I was also stunned by the creativity and inventiveness of the graduate knitters.

Chapter 12

2010-09-24T13:18:00.001+01:00

I'm a bit ahead of myself but if I'm at my computer rather than down in my workroom I often find bits for this section and add to it as I go along.It makes me feel that I 'm doing something useful towards the unit and it means I don't have to get it done all at once.

I've used some images which are already on the "web"but have included the websites of each artist as there are more to be seen there if you are interested.The book I mention by Sarah Morpeth needs to be seen but as I don't want to infringe copyright you will need to visit her website and see for yourself.She has some amazing work!