Module 1 Chapter 6 Use of bonding in applique

Sample 1 using bonding powder

Sample 2. I am not keen on the colours in this sample but I quite like the  pattern

Sample 3 sippets of threads and fabrics bonded

Sample 4 Bonded threads between sandwich of sheers. This was then heated with hot air gun to create  a textured piece of "fabric"

Sample 5

Sample 6

Module 1 Chapter 5 fabric selection and fabric

I had a whole day to myself so time to get the dyes out. I used procion dyes and the plastic bag method. I had lots of small pieces of fabrics and some undyed yarns which I thought would dye well.

not the usual wash day washing!

threads drying

dyed fabric washed dried and ironed and ready to have patterns added

Module 1 Chapter 4 Cut and fold designs in coloured paper

Sample 1: I became drawn to the shapes in the middle of the paper cut outs

Sample 2: using the oil scrunched paper. I really like the texture of this paper and it would be strong enough to stitch into. 

Sample 3

Sample 4:

Sample 5

Sample 6

Module 1 Chapter 4 Cut and Fold design Shapes in black paper

I really enjoyed this part of the module

 I think it was the crispness of the shapes produced by working in black on white paper.

Sample 1: Simple shapes to begin with

Sample 2: using star anise shape as inspiration

Sample 3: More complex shapes

Sample 4 

sample 5: 

Sample 6: Triangular folding

Sample 7

Sample 8

Sample 9

Sample 10

Some of the cut outs I have produced will work on fabric but some of then I think are too comlicated. I was amased at the variety of shapes that could be produced by such a simple method.

Module 1 Chapter 3

Design sheet B

1.Scale and pattern. I found this shape very difficult to create a good repeat pattern.

2. Border and Corner 

3.Linking border. trying to link these shapes was an interesting exercise. I like the big star but  I think it would link better wiith crosses.

4. Linking border, Linking 2 different shapes and new shape from old.