After deciding that the large scale samples were not quite appropriate for my work I decided to try and create some medium sized samples that could potentially be used as "ribbons" in something bigger to try and maintain some of the colour intensity. However I found that I really liked them as a little collection that gradually increase in scale:
I enjoyed creating fabric samples with the
embellisher and then using the photocopier as a tool to manipulate these
samples.
I then decided to print these onto acetate to see how the opacity affected the drawings, and then developed these further by adding a solid satin stitch.
I thought it would be interesting to make these little pieces into something light could come through. So working with my scale I felt that fairy light shades would be an appropriate context for my work:
I really like the way the light comes through and creates different
coloured shadows. Although I think my work does look good in a lighting/interiors
context I think next unit I would like to try make some more final products.
I
can maybe see my work as smaller feature such as a pocket or edging on a
garment, alternatively as a bigger statement piece such as a scarf:
http://scarletchamberlin.com/2014/10/09/full-mooned-darning/
It would
also make a good feature on accessories or perhaps even interiors such as cushions.
