tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54911700891803230732024-02-02T21:20:16.365+00:00Delicate StitchesHelen Walsh: Artist and Creative Practitioner based on the beautiful Dumfries and Galloway coast.
Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.comBlogger460125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-36442501948719137872020-12-07T15:13:00.000+00:002020-12-07T15:13:21.690+00:00Elsewhere: Messages<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fF9rXpznUZIzO8LAyvQvxYGkBlzXVwUOGQzGJ49xO3NMDPFELzChuNGAFsUxf-gAeMoVUkMFrN7OccTeQQFujxG11_Q25Ix1qzKLJ4_95w0LOCZZmSlwAl7ui-47XCKuY_iAcIviyRM/s2048/Elsewhere_Messages_hi-res_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="2048" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9fF9rXpznUZIzO8LAyvQvxYGkBlzXVwUOGQzGJ49xO3NMDPFELzChuNGAFsUxf-gAeMoVUkMFrN7OccTeQQFujxG11_Q25Ix1qzKLJ4_95w0LOCZZmSlwAl7ui-47XCKuY_iAcIviyRM/w400-h265/Elsewhere_Messages_hi-res_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Messages<br />2020<br />Elsewhere, The Stove Network, Dumfries<br />Photo credit: Kirsten McEwan</td></tr></tbody></table><p>As we all know 2020 has been a bit of a bonkers year. There have been huge challenges for us all but there have also been opportunities. One of the challenges for me (not actually covid related) has been finding the time/reason to write about my work. It's something I've really missed the past couple of years but there is, of course, a way to fix this; i.e. to do some writing. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mCgs6pc8rYJj4NPoeLr5Clhy4_B-qbGscxJ5eSXHYvLyc9qOe8HpKneRQ4SD7GSGRnSIn8wCP-_o5YrWB5TLyjr2ymj9YL2nH5skOrFYD1ygzKZPcyBeXECrcjQ1m3SFqG_pqeSRebg/s2048/Elsewhere_Messages_hi-res_17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1367" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mCgs6pc8rYJj4NPoeLr5Clhy4_B-qbGscxJ5eSXHYvLyc9qOe8HpKneRQ4SD7GSGRnSIn8wCP-_o5YrWB5TLyjr2ymj9YL2nH5skOrFYD1ygzKZPcyBeXECrcjQ1m3SFqG_pqeSRebg/w268-h400/Elsewhere_Messages_hi-res_17.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Messages<br />2020<br />Elsewhere, The Stove Network, Dumfries<br />Photo credit: Kirsten McEwan</td></tr></tbody></table><p>One of the most exciting things I've been involved with this year is <a href="https://thestove.org/" target="_blank">The Stove Network</a>'s <a href="https://thestove.org/event/elsewhere/2020-11-13/" target="_blank">Elsewhere </a>project. This grew from their <a href="https://thestove.org/homegrown/" target="_blank">Homegrown</a> project (which I was also part of with my <a href="http://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2020/05/feathers-of-hope-homegrown-commission.html" target="_blank">Feathers of Hope</a>) and is also part of their <a href="https://thestove.org/atlas-pandemica/" target="_blank">Atlas Pandemica</a> project. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXVov4mGgk9M9z6bieubU_E32oNJzJoFvoqKF5KgKH6Co2KeRXtv2SDS1GWMvGo8Gz2uEZbfYiBsz5QtmaRVVgeRCNT2Ex2MnEAWtVqBN0JvVwehJ113UjrmiyVseWIEERNBCzeD8_m4/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtXVov4mGgk9M9z6bieubU_E32oNJzJoFvoqKF5KgKH6Co2KeRXtv2SDS1GWMvGo8Gz2uEZbfYiBsz5QtmaRVVgeRCNT2Ex2MnEAWtVqBN0JvVwehJ113UjrmiyVseWIEERNBCzeD8_m4/" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Messages<br />2020<br />Elsewhere, The Stove Network, Dumfries<br />Photo credit: Kirsten McEwan</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>It's exciting for a number of reasons; firstly it's a really interesting project, secondly it's been a great opportunity to get involved in my local arts community and thirdly it involved actual real life happenings! In previous years that might not have been quite such a big deal but this year having the opportunity to show physical work in a physical space and to be involved in an actual event with actual people attending has been something quite extraordinary. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iwszJtt-N41qOu7JZQv5ihAX3L1XFMbxz1kbmeRWurS4iFlFFuzYlo1AFiiewl0rKbvnVfkfC0zvw4C90jQeyOmj5SovtpF5zR8C-jHSUSyle1FKx2_OTmukmrdDUcYwquH6_c4p8Dk/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="2048" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-iwszJtt-N41qOu7JZQv5ihAX3L1XFMbxz1kbmeRWurS4iFlFFuzYlo1AFiiewl0rKbvnVfkfC0zvw4C90jQeyOmj5SovtpF5zR8C-jHSUSyle1FKx2_OTmukmrdDUcYwquH6_c4p8Dk/w400-h268/Elsewhere_Messages_hi-res_8.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Messages<br />2020<br />Elsewhere, The Stove Network, Dumfries<br />Photo credit: Kirsten McEwan</td></tr></tbody></table><br />For my part in the Elsewhere project I was commissioned to create a piece of work that could be displayed in Dumfries town centre. I wanted to develop some of the ideas I'd started playing with during my <a href="http://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2020/05/feathers-of-hope-homegrown-commission.html" target="_blank">Feathers of Hope</a> micro commission and I wanted to look at ways of sharing our thoughts and feelings about the unprecedented times we were living in. One of the options for display was to use an empty shop window and I was really keen to explore this offer. During lock down our town centres became very different places; at once familiar yet changed and strange, an echo of so many elements of our lives this year. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB06W2ThzD6kmkINUd-oVTei9TZ4cdYfuKzydk6XkVMWUNPy3Oxhm8UHj2xhymKmBCsiSPH-QMEKKvXNsypzePsUWtMtPW08Z2YAvQcrTHiMYXThemhkA1VfGQKRPyH-g8gkyx0EjWS4/s2048/IMG_20200729_153249234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWB06W2ThzD6kmkINUd-oVTei9TZ4cdYfuKzydk6XkVMWUNPy3Oxhm8UHj2xhymKmBCsiSPH-QMEKKvXNsypzePsUWtMtPW08Z2YAvQcrTHiMYXThemhkA1VfGQKRPyH-g8gkyx0EjWS4/w400-h300/IMG_20200729_153249234.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making envelopes!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>At the time I was also developing an online <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/inventive-sketchbook-making/?src=sac&kw=sketchbook+ma" target="_blank">sketchbook making course</a> (which is now available if you fancy making your own books) and I was making a lot of envelopes. This inspired me to come up with the idea of an installation of envelopes, combined with my drawn feathers. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB23xq1qq8C3ZR73Pih0E54frKCml7hYAp5mumLC8G70o7IGjF-ZBeozBxJJ5zSR3umKzqj96u3TiGcvtonQ5V80YTOZLtsamzZWPGWEQ8XLKSAFz5LEROuMfiEa9_Gfb5uRa-qOnd6SY/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB23xq1qq8C3ZR73Pih0E54frKCml7hYAp5mumLC8G70o7IGjF-ZBeozBxJJ5zSR3umKzqj96u3TiGcvtonQ5V80YTOZLtsamzZWPGWEQ8XLKSAFz5LEROuMfiEa9_Gfb5uRa-qOnd6SY/" width="225" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0BMnDQDY12Msow-dsj321Fl-ECHGsxfEIdJ5ZyCd6GI5yhLSTubffQpLMqWgz789FZOLdU8ERi3tJJ8Ew70aqOnvLX-COcrchg-a_sVd8pa0V2HzJCs-vx26F2_LQrjzki2X7OBSyMw/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl0BMnDQDY12Msow-dsj321Fl-ECHGsxfEIdJ5ZyCd6GI5yhLSTubffQpLMqWgz789FZOLdU8ERi3tJJ8Ew70aqOnvLX-COcrchg-a_sVd8pa0V2HzJCs-vx26F2_LQrjzki2X7OBSyMw/" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drawing on my envelopes</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I wanted to use envelopes and feathers for both practical and conceptual reasons. Envelopes are used to carry messages, to communicate ideas, thoughts, dreams, secrets and feelings. Envelope can also mean to wrap and protect and I like this dual meaning. I wanted to explore how we felt, our hopes and dreams at this strange time but I was also very aware how fragile these thoughts and dreams can be, how in need they are of protection. Similarly; the feathers represent us and our hopes and dreams, they are both delicate and strong. <p></p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hULpVzLlGms_YsYsFaEz2Y3fT_G3yLq5f6K09hO_OJIvVG678YnjNgPoC6S5DJYC-ir_wq3IcNEJ3YV0Adb6mfujtu_AHTEMO4pLFR0xosrOenDs4Rm0ib4WBLSEU7VfTj7YNphVQrA/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1556" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4hULpVzLlGms_YsYsFaEz2Y3fT_G3yLq5f6K09hO_OJIvVG678YnjNgPoC6S5DJYC-ir_wq3IcNEJ3YV0Adb6mfujtu_AHTEMO4pLFR0xosrOenDs4Rm0ib4WBLSEU7VfTj7YNphVQrA/" width="228" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of my envelopes</td></tr></tbody></table><br />To emphasise this duality of strength and delicacy, familiar and strange, I chose to work with tracing paper to make my envelopes. The transparent material allows us to see inside the envelopes, to see what secrets they might contain. The envelopes both protect and reveal their contents. Some of the envelopes were empty, some had feathers drawn inside them, some contained drawings of feathers and a couple contained actual feathers. </p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11XpyfiymnqwtY2UPBvayjKP4Mek1b9zi7aGAgMcZ9781XQg_UEPfOYKwwI81i_krTvMEAt40mTqDlpIWgXueuZgwaFNLoiAPhIcFXPHBhwdc4ftvf9Ic95hh9xTL3txyA-byL68CE60/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh11XpyfiymnqwtY2UPBvayjKP4Mek1b9zi7aGAgMcZ9781XQg_UEPfOYKwwI81i_krTvMEAt40mTqDlpIWgXueuZgwaFNLoiAPhIcFXPHBhwdc4ftvf9Ic95hh9xTL3txyA-byL68CE60/" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Installation day</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I love working with transparent materials, I love the delicacy and the ethereality of transparent materials. I wanted my installation to have a feeling of almost not being there, being something intangible, as our hopes and dreams often are. As much as I love them, the big downside to working with transparent materials is that being see through they're difficult to see and really difficult to photograph! Luckily for me <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kirstinmcewanphotography/" target="_blank">Kirstin McEwan</a> took some excellent phots and has kindly allowed me to use some of them.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wezV3VHekxEOw1hvZPbjZ4Gc7MMQ0Hbx-BWHM6fxsEDhrgbxaTkuMmeINuYcbXx7ghQeHs60VChAzvKxlDqpp29DClMQu9JnbuO1FK8CAro2oQGkvRBzHb88crQDOHkXm4MqgC3oo5M/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3wezV3VHekxEOw1hvZPbjZ4Gc7MMQ0Hbx-BWHM6fxsEDhrgbxaTkuMmeINuYcbXx7ghQeHs60VChAzvKxlDqpp29DClMQu9JnbuO1FK8CAro2oQGkvRBzHb88crQDOHkXm4MqgC3oo5M/" width="225" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Installing</td></tr></tbody></table></p><p>My work was installed in an empty shop window in Dumfries town centre. I don't think I've ever enjoyed installing a piece of work so much! After months of cancellations and uncertainty it felt so exciting to be working in a space that wasn't in my house and I loved seeing people stop and watch what we were doing as the envelopes went up. It was also nerve wracking as I had an idea in my head of what it would look like but until the work goes up you never know if it's actually going to work! I was lucky to have lots of help and encouragement from <a href="https://katiejanderson.com/" target="_blank">Katie Anderson </a>at The Stove and again, being able to work alongside another person was such a good feeling. The piece even made it into the local press!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jxX-w6eei0M6n-7ou40ynKabqBw7vKo1ewLhWVkrdbaSvBkj2oQnuW9P-u0pWiTvNZELHocfx51quSV1-9YUwg8JYOQFY-3iNhgcMII6HnRttTT9K6WvAmpqkiRmqnX3ZgaI7C6-wII/s2048/IMG_20201012_144753458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1522" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jxX-w6eei0M6n-7ou40ynKabqBw7vKo1ewLhWVkrdbaSvBkj2oQnuW9P-u0pWiTvNZELHocfx51quSV1-9YUwg8JYOQFY-3iNhgcMII6HnRttTT9K6WvAmpqkiRmqnX3ZgaI7C6-wII/w298-h400/IMG_20201012_144753458.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X7xLNB18ToD28zMCqxNKd21kPComEJvN1ShMhDlNwxiL1_13vhB5icJfUrKMN5QeRH0j-rQrfagyiyBSzrHo4z-Mlyj1JvaAMD2r_XfXMJBeH8FBZ428Ak-UDYGFRm87cUGllOndfJ4/s2048/IMG_20201012_144840229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="2048" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6X7xLNB18ToD28zMCqxNKd21kPComEJvN1ShMhDlNwxiL1_13vhB5icJfUrKMN5QeRH0j-rQrfagyiyBSzrHo4z-Mlyj1JvaAMD2r_XfXMJBeH8FBZ428Ak-UDYGFRm87cUGllOndfJ4/w400-h316/IMG_20201012_144840229.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>My installation was just one part of the Elsewhere project and in mid November The Stove held an 'Elsewhere' event where work from the project was displayed in vennels and other spaces in Dumfries town centre over two consecutive evenings. My envelopes were hung in The Stove Cafe and I loved the way they became more and more difficult to see as the cafe windows steamed up on those cold nights. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dM2if2qlXzyoUFScNOPI8OpiCSwpCeZXnyCwCEW76BC6OEJGg4kH-hGFqMAuBzf1Umd3R-45HqN3Jj9x6RuPyUxKQo40yFxUcvn3O04xVbU-ElBT95ym5-X6p_HxWxFNT-Tioy2UkQg/s2048/IMG_20201113_193520892.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dM2if2qlXzyoUFScNOPI8OpiCSwpCeZXnyCwCEW76BC6OEJGg4kH-hGFqMAuBzf1Umd3R-45HqN3Jj9x6RuPyUxKQo40yFxUcvn3O04xVbU-ElBT95ym5-X6p_HxWxFNT-Tioy2UkQg/w300-h400/IMG_20201113_193520892.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Messages' installed in The Stove Cafe</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Mr. Stitches and I really enjoyed exploring the town and discovering the other artworks on that cold November evening, being relatively new to the area it felt like an adventure going into tiny vennels we'd have missed otherwise. We felt that we got to know the town and it's artists a bit better and it helped us feel more a part of that community. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X-FGxA-_HInMiGjWsYMW_yDMp4444F7mRXIShr_DNSIiv22Gh9BYsCtcLpPF27OoCgAfNMFlgoZJEh436sp_0QAqECi95rbUnk5OumN-cblloDG9DAzHq3n1Pv5aVCC4NpN9XDd5NW8/s2048/IMG_20201113_194741219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8X-FGxA-_HInMiGjWsYMW_yDMp4444F7mRXIShr_DNSIiv22Gh9BYsCtcLpPF27OoCgAfNMFlgoZJEh436sp_0QAqECi95rbUnk5OumN-cblloDG9DAzHq3n1Pv5aVCC4NpN9XDd5NW8/w400-h300/IMG_20201113_194741219.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work by Simon Lidwell</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMwUd-p7bTs_SzWSfCviFMH5LTeVnZajK8BpKlsW4mZ8CL7a8ZOdQjsEzATtBpbiUGmAiasRXS60Uurkby56LeulWHgRn7v46ax8Imr7C3gfCsDL1sVRzyhu5LWD6rinO-FaAMbxuLWs/s2048/IMG_20201113_195315566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdMwUd-p7bTs_SzWSfCviFMH5LTeVnZajK8BpKlsW4mZ8CL7a8ZOdQjsEzATtBpbiUGmAiasRXS60Uurkby56LeulWHgRn7v46ax8Imr7C3gfCsDL1sVRzyhu5LWD6rinO-FaAMbxuLWs/w400-h300/IMG_20201113_195315566.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This sense of community and involvement is one of the things I've enjoyed most about being part of this project. It's helped me feel connected and a part of the artistic community. Throughout the ethos has been supportive and encouraging and I hope that I will continue to be involved and part of this community. <p><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-25196177420263642982020-05-18T10:45:00.000+01:002020-05-18T10:45:57.539+01:00Feathers of Hope: Homegrown Commission<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Pen on handmade paper</td></tr>
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In the ongoing roller-coaster of emotions and experiences that is the 2020 Covid-19 crisis there are lots of glimmers of hope and positivity. Over the 10 years I've been writing this blog one of the recurring themes has been "and I would like more time for my own practice." Be careful what you wish for! In truth though the past few weeks have offered me the chance to really focus on my practice and I'm very grateful for that. I've also been finding new ways for me and my work to 'get out there,' mostly in a digital rather than a physical sense of course! In this post I'm going to share one of the ways I've been sharing my work.<br />
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Pen on tracing paper</td></tr>
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The <a href="https://thestove.org/" target="_blank">Stove Network</a> is an artist-led organisation based in Dumfries and they believe that the creative community can and should play a key role in the development of the region. One of the ways they have been supporting their members during the pandemic is to offer micro commissions as part of their '<a href="https://thestove.org/homegrown/" target="_blank">Homegrown</a>' project. The key tenets of this project are open-heartedness, solidarity, perseverance and insight. The micro commissions are for small week long projects that embrace one or more of these ideas.<br />
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Coloured pencil on inside of an old envelope</td></tr>
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I was really excited to be selected for one of these commissions for my 'Feathers of Hope' project. It was a simple idea; each day for a week I would draw a feather and share it along with one of my hopes for the future that will come after this pandemic. I've been spending a lot of time thinking about how we have the opportunity to create a fairer, happier society and so this project was a good way to focus some of those thoughts. The feathers and hopes were then shared on The Stove Network's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stovedumfries/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stovenetwork/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> pages each day.<br />
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I was also excited about the opportunity to share work with people in my local area. As we're relatively new to the region I'm still finding my way around and it's great having organisations such as The Stove Network to help get to know what's going on. Even though we didn't move far last year we did move to a new region and indeed a new country and so it takes time to get to know what's going on and the people involved. Everyone I've come across has been so friendly and helpful and the positive arts scene in Dumfries and Galloway was one of the factors in deciding to move.<br />
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Free motion embroidery on rust dyed silk organza</td></tr>
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Taking part in this project has been such a positive experience for me. As well as being a good confidence boost it's introduced me to lots of other wonderful creatives and helped me feel more a part of my local arts community. It's also given me a good 'daily focus' and I found I very much looked forward to creating the drawings each day. Having a reason to give myself that time to be creative each day was very beneficial and led to lots of other work in the studio too, more about that another time maybe!<br />
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As part of the commission I was also asked to create a short video about my practice. I'm not really that technically minded and have a fairly limited idea of what I'm doing when it comes to making videos and so on but one of the good (if also rather stressful) things about the current crisis is that it has forced me to learn how to do things. I now have a slightly less shaky grasp of video making and sound recording. These are really useful skills and as I'd been thinking about creating some online courses before the pandemic anyway I hope they're going to stand me in good stead! Making the video was also a good opportunity to think about my practice and what the really important bits are that I want to share with people.<br />
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Pen, chalk and pastel on coloured paper</td></tr>
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As usual I've not written the post I intended; I was going to write about the actual work and the hopes for the future but writing this post has been a good opportunity to reflect on the experience as a whole so I'm going to hope (see what I did there) that the work speaks for itself and I also hope that you've enjoyed it!<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com1Powfoot, UK54.977111 -3.3320454.9679985 -3.35221 54.9862235 -3.3118700000000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-52646334041925141982020-05-04T10:11:00.007+01:002020-05-04T10:11:52.726+01:00How to Stay Sane<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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As we first entered 'lockdown' I ran a series of posts over on my<a href="https://www.facebook.com/delicatestitches/" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/delicate_stitches/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> pages sharing some of the ways I stay sane in the hope that it would be useful for people at this strange and scary time.<br />
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I had a really good response so I decided to gather some of the ideas together in a blog post, so here you are: My guide to staying sane! I hope that some of my strategies will be useful to you but 'sane' is of course a very personal and individual thing. Remember to be kind to yourself and to do what you need to do to stay well.<br />
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<b>Part 1. Draw Something</b><br />
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I've written a lot about drawing on this blog over the years and how beneficial it is to me and, I believe, to pretty much everyone. In this instance I'm talking about drawing just as a process, the outcome really doesn't matter. Get lost in the feel, the look , the sound of your chosen implement moving across the paper. Enjoy the quiet focus of looking and getting to really know about what you're drawing. With practice your drawing will improve no end and hopefully you'll enjoy not only the process but some of the outcomes too.<br />
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<b>Part 2. Have a Cup of Tea (or Coffee)</b><br />
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Have a nice cup of tea. It won't solve your problems but taking time out to sit quietly and really enjoy a nice, hot brew can help calm you and get things in perspective. I also like to have a nice cup of tea with me when I'm drawing, stitching, gardening, doing anything at all actually.<br />
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<b>Part 3. Get close to Nature</b><br />
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Being close to the natural world, whether that's a dandelion growing out of a crack in the pavement or a deer bounding across your path, reminds us that there was a before and there'll be an after and really we are all just a small part of something much bigger. Personally I find that very comforting. It is also a constant source of wonder to me the infinite variety and adaptability to be found in the natural world.<br />
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<b>Part 4. Stitching</b><br />
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Stitching is something I always return to, especially during times of stress and anxiety. I find that the repetitive rhythm, the tactility and focus required for hand stitch are perfect for keeping a busy mind occupied but it's also not too taxing. I find the same goes for knitting and crochet and since this crisis started I've been doing a lot more of all these things!<br />
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<b>Part 5. Grow Something</b><br />
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Planting a seed implies a belief in the future and at a time like this that's more important than ever. Growing something is immensely satisfying, watching it grow and develop and maybe even turn into something you can eat is both exciting and relaxing at the same time. It's also a good chance to practise Part 3 and get close to nature.<br />
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<b>Part 6. Simple Pleasures</b><br />
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It's easy to get dragged down and worried, especially at the moment, but taking time to 'count your blessings' really does help. From a nice cup of tea (see part 2) to your favourite film being shown on TV to a good cup of coffee to clean sheets on the bed it's important to take a moment to notice and appreciate these things. It's also one of those things that the more you do it the more you'll notice how many good things there are in our lives even when times are tough.<br />
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<b>Part 7. Reach Out</b><br />
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You are not alone, we're all going through a roller coaster of emotions at the moment so don't feel that it's just you. Reach out and enjoy the wonders of modern technology; phone your friend, whatsapp your cousin, skype your sister in law. We have so many ways to stay in touch even though we can't be together.<br />
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Stay safe and stay hopeful; I truly believe we have the opportunity to come out of this and to create a fairer, happier society.Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-74096202662027965942019-12-17T18:18:00.000+00:002019-12-17T18:18:14.185+00:00Completion Catharsis <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, it's been a long time since my last post! When I started this blog ten years ago way back in 2009 the world, particularly the digital world, was a different place. Over the last decade social media has exploded, our use and reliance on the internet has grown hugely and the the world of blogs is not what it was. Don't worry, this isn't a "isn't modern life terrible lets live in a cave" kind of post, I just want to set out some of my thoughts.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jackdaw, 2019<br />
Fabric pastel and hand embroidery on linen</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Fabric pastel and hand embroidery on linen (detail)</span></td></tr>
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Over the last decade I've used my blog for different things; reflecting, recording, promoting, ranting and sharing to name a few. Recently though I've not used it much at all. Social media channels such as Instagram have meant that I share "little and often" rather than saving things up and writing blog posts about them. Like most things this is good and bad; it's great being able to quickly share and connect with people but for me the downside is that I don't share much 'in-depth' information and I certainly don't share as much of my reflections (which may actually be a good thing; it's probably only interesting to me anyway!) There are also other reasons for not blogging so often, I'm very busy being one of them! I also started a newsletter so information that would maybe previously have gone on here goes straight into that.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Moon, 2019<br />
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Sometimes I miss this blog and posting regularly but mostly it sits here, waiting for me. I don't know whether I'll carry on writing it next year but I'll leave it here for a while and see. I like to look back over my posts occasionally, it reminds me how far I've come and what I've achieved. Which leads me back to the reason I started writing this post which was to share some finished pieces with you. These have all been 'works in progress' for some time and I really wanted to get them done before the year is out so I've been enjoying sitting down with them and working on them until they're resolved.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Flow: Moon, 2019</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Hand embroidery and found objects on naturally dyed fabrics (detail)</span></td></tr>
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Some pieces come together quickly and easily, others need time and several attempts to get them done, which is the case for Jackdaw and Flow: Tide-lines. Often it isn't even that I don't know what to do it's just that I'm not in the right mood or there are too many other things that must be sorted first. I find that, particularly with hand embroidery, I really need to be able to sit in peace to resolve these works, it's so time consuming that I feel like I need a clear block of time to get stuck in. It's a bit odd really as the process is actually very calming and meditative and easy to pick up and put down. Maybe it's just my need for some quiet time?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Tide lines, 2019<br />
Hand embroidery and found objects on naturally dyed fabrics</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Hand embroidery and found objects on naturally dyed fabrics (detail)</span></td></tr>
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Whatever the reasons, these pieces have been a long time in the making but I'm pleased to have finished them and have them ready to share with the world. I have a head (and several sketchbooks) full of ideas of what I want to do next in my work and having cleared these pieces from my 'to-do list' I feel like I'm ready to start working on some of these ideas. Maybe I'll share them on here and maybe not, we'll see!Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-30078376085856409402019-07-03T13:31:00.003+01:002019-07-03T13:31:52.453+01:00A Drawing challenge for 30 Days Wild<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Horse Chestnut Leaf</span></td></tr>
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<a href="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/" target="_blank">The Wildlife Trusts</a> have been running an initiative in June called<a href="https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildness" target="_blank"> 30 Days Wild</a>, encouraging people to get back in touch with nature and discover what a positive impact contact with nature has on us. I meant to take part last year but it never really happened so this year I was determined to get involved. The natural world is such an important part of all our lives and our connection to it is at the heart of my artistic practice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Snail shell after a thrush had dinner</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Found wasps nest</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">A swarm of barrel jellyfish washing up was an interesting highlight!</td></tr>
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I sent off for my pack and was really excited when it arrived, complete with wall chart, stickers and seeds. The 1st June was a lovely sunny day and I was out enjoying the self seeded wildflowers in my garden. I did a quick sketch of some poppies blowing about in the wind and decided that I would tie in my 30 Days Wild observations with a creative challenge.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Poppies: Day 1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Buttercup</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">More poppies: Day 26</td></tr>
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I started off thinking that I would make it a creative challenge; the aim being to create something each day either inspired by or made of natural materials I'd collected but in the end it ended up being a drawing challenge. This fitted in well with my (more or less) daily drawing practice and has given it a bit of a focus over the past 30 days or so.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Shells</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Shells</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">An unusual shell</td></tr>
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I really enjoyed doing my 30 Days of Wild Drawing (which you can see over on my<a href="https://www.instagram.com/delicate_stitches/" target="_blank"> instagram </a>feed if you'd like to.) It gave me a strong incentive to draw everyday which is what I always aim to do but when it gets busy, as it was this month, my daily drawing is often one of the first things that drops, despite the fact that daily drawing is one of the things I find really helps with my well being!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Swallows and house martins flying high</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Birds in the garden</td></tr>
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It also encouraged me to look more closely at the natural world and I saw lots of small creatures and noticed details I might otherwise have missed. I like to think I'm a fairly observant person and I've always been interested in wildlife but however 'good' we are at something we can always do better and learn something new. Doing this challenge also gave me a good excuse to get out everyday and collect more treasures; mostly feathers and shells!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Trying new media</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Trying different media: ripped tissue paper</td></tr>
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Doing the challenge and sharing it online also encouraged me to try doing things a bit differently. For instance, one day I found two beautiful iridescent feathers on the beach. I wanted to draw them and I wanted to try and capture some of that iridescence so I dug out some iridescent oil pastels I knew I had stashed and had a go with those. I combined them with my usual pen drawing and was really pleased with the result. It's quite subtle but is an effect I would like to explore further.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Carrying on into July!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Feather: Pen, chalk pencil and iridescent oil pastels</td></tr>
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-35561207573573335052019-04-17T11:59:00.002+01:002019-04-17T11:59:48.316+01:00New Beginnings <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach treasure</td></tr>
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I haven't posted on here for quite some time because, as those of you who follow me through other channels will know, I recently moved house. In fact I moved to another country. Whilst true that makes it sound overly dramatic; I've relocated just over the border from Cumbria to sunny Dumfries and Galloway in South West Scotland. Typically it coincided with a particularly busy patch at work and so blogging has taken a back seat but today I thought I'd write a quick post to show you my lovely new HQ.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lambs!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful colours and textures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful colours and textures</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful colours and textures</td></tr>
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I'm so happy to be in my new location; I now live by the sea which has been a dream for a long time and I love my new house and location. Although we've been here less than two months I feel like this is home, I feel so comfortable and relaxed here. There is so much wildlife around and the area is so beautiful I feel very inspired, I'm looking forward to having a bit of time in my new studio to get stuck into some new work.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dramatic lighting and colour inspiration</td></tr>
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<br />On the subject of my new studio it's pretty much the only room in our new house that's finished! I have a bit more space than in our old house and as we were moving I've had a bit of a sort out too. From my drawing desk I can see the sea and there's also a large tree which is often full of birds. In the morning I like to come and sit in here before I have to go out and watch the birds, see what the tide is doing and have a little draw. I can also see the sea from my studio sofa and am looking forward to many happy hours sewing and knitting here whilst gazing out.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio: Sofa and Gallery wall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Studio: Shelf of Sewing stuff</td></tr>
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Over the past few years being close to the natural world has become more and more important to me, both in my personal life and in my work. Being here feels like a very positive step forward, it's a great place to connect with the natural world; to collect treasures from the beach and the woods, to see the changing rhythms and patterns of the tides and the seasons and to just enjoy being here! With that in mind, I'm off for a walk on the beach!Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-6861959355972289972019-02-06T12:40:00.000+00:002019-02-06T12:40:33.447+00:00Life Drawing 4.2.19<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layered continuous line drawings</td></tr>
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It's hard to believe but we're already in to the second month of the New Year. I wrote in my last post about Life Drawing that having changed the day to a Monday meant I had more energy for the sessions. That wasn't so true for this session as it had been a very long day at work but by the end of the session I definitely felt calmer, even though I was very tired.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hH2z3tf_qH7WtSflkUYqiSUs4uPoA_lUzIyTYjlCIpDU-dFxPAyDHE5P8vnj0GbZskqE3cYb1rqcOxIbQNzVQaLVLhJTBVzdg7IqIhhEfge3_wf350EK1J1z8y0OtsK703g36WuuTUo/s1600/DSCF7405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1600" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2hH2z3tf_qH7WtSflkUYqiSUs4uPoA_lUzIyTYjlCIpDU-dFxPAyDHE5P8vnj0GbZskqE3cYb1rqcOxIbQNzVQaLVLhJTBVzdg7IqIhhEfge3_wf350EK1J1z8y0OtsK703g36WuuTUo/s400/DSCF7405.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-FoJY7NaRwNWwUowicahIK1jK77oxjxh-OIZaIQAwDscX2EWa61UPBr9gDbr4ichxmjxKSJ1P_vGt9xxXciMVkwL_MZn2I6PIVPfSmsKr2t-OXvq-htxz-dp1UPQeFvCfYE-tf8w4Ms/s1600/DSCF7404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1075" data-original-width="1600" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-FoJY7NaRwNWwUowicahIK1jK77oxjxh-OIZaIQAwDscX2EWa61UPBr9gDbr4ichxmjxKSJ1P_vGt9xxXciMVkwL_MZn2I6PIVPfSmsKr2t-OXvq-htxz-dp1UPQeFvCfYE-tf8w4Ms/s400/DSCF7404.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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I find Life Drawing endlessly fascinating because it's so different every time; depending on the model, the artists who attend and so many other factors it's never quite the same. Each model has their own way of working and this is one of the biggest factors that affects the sessions. Our model for this session had lots of poses planned and sketched out and it was interesting watching him choose and adapt which poses to use throughout the session. There were also some impressive props, including a large sword (I bet no one argued with him on his way home!)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layered blind drawings</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w48UWweNi85t1E8-dLDAr8QnvvJKdqqlI_PKacuahBetU0wG_DWXSEQznx_GmCknR9hyphenhyphen7-XpEbVC-wBsMtUU18kaJ6llvZaO7eBG952BVexInvwSuCrQhen31P3UMuvrKZc_ZXOHjiU/s1600/DSCF7411.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1107" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5w48UWweNi85t1E8-dLDAr8QnvvJKdqqlI_PKacuahBetU0wG_DWXSEQznx_GmCknR9hyphenhyphen7-XpEbVC-wBsMtUU18kaJ6llvZaO7eBG952BVexInvwSuCrQhen31P3UMuvrKZc_ZXOHjiU/s400/DSCF7411.JPG" width="276" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layered blind drawings</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kS_NwvLanKy5LbMOIO2ejwQLV-FX87ikEGENGfCLtBVvigYPRV08fN5EFhqSurQB9TSRc8vAacrs_K5FF-mpRhwkR2z94U6NoFMhTbAjZOi3e9rFJB1eWfDirVSt5M5Ui3iL_ezNM_A/s1600/DSCF7410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1031" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6kS_NwvLanKy5LbMOIO2ejwQLV-FX87ikEGENGfCLtBVvigYPRV08fN5EFhqSurQB9TSRc8vAacrs_K5FF-mpRhwkR2z94U6NoFMhTbAjZOi3e9rFJB1eWfDirVSt5M5Ui3iL_ezNM_A/s400/DSCF7410.JPG" width="257" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layered blind and continuous line drawings</td></tr>
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I wasn't particularly pleased with my drawings this evening but I enjoyed the actual drawing process. The poses were quite challenging, providing some really interesting shapes and I had to work hard to try capture them (with varying degrees of success.) I use blind drawing (not looking at my drawing at all, only at the model) to help me understand each pose and I find that the drawings that come after the blind drawings are generally more accurate as I've given myself chance to properly observe what's there.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyULkIRi38Z3sABCDlLSYGUFPlMrwzcgH89efhUfXX1ScoVTbgDXsDle0g1T5MkmLHcOPWiLHerWnkMiH4i7pewJL1u9KVcYAj0u6iqn77FCvO51BtsP88jALMH-Db0J-tKjpTP8SXSC4/s1600/DSCF7418.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1109" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyULkIRi38Z3sABCDlLSYGUFPlMrwzcgH89efhUfXX1ScoVTbgDXsDle0g1T5MkmLHcOPWiLHerWnkMiH4i7pewJL1u9KVcYAj0u6iqn77FCvO51BtsP88jALMH-Db0J-tKjpTP8SXSC4/s400/DSCF7418.JPG" width="276" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing</td></tr>
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Life Drawing gives me the chance to just enjoy drawing; I don't think too much about what I'm doing or what it looks like. I spend much more time looking at the model than at my paper and letting the drawings emerge. Because it is so time limited I feel like I want to make the most of it and get as much information down as I can as in a couple of hours the model will be gone (home, not gone forever you understand.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawings</td></tr>
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It was good to have some new faces this evening as well, having run these sessions for so long now it's great having a mix of people that I now know quite well as well as new people who come in and give a fresh perspective on things. The next session is Monday 4th March, let me know if you want to join me!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawings</td></tr>
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-63965098560033272552019-01-23T09:47:00.001+00:002019-01-23T09:47:23.545+00:00Flutter by, Butterfly: Dissolving Fabric and Machine Embroidery Workshops<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butterfly Brooches<br />
Machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric </td></tr>
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When I first got really interested in textiles as an art form (in my early teens) I was fortunate enough to be introduced to a whole range of exciting media and techniques by a relative undertaking their City and Guilds qualification. She was very generous with her time and materials and I still use a lot of what she taught me today. One of the things I was introduced to was water-soluble fabric. Not very helpful for fabric to dissolve in water you might think but artistically it has many possibilities; particularly when combined with another of my passions which is free machine embroidery.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating leaves with machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating leaves with machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leaves created with machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric </td></tr>
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I've always been fascinated by transparent and lacy fabrics and water-soluble fabric enables me to create intricate, unique fabrics and pieces with embroidery. In essence the process is very simple; draw with the sewing machine onto the water soluble fabric (making sure the stitches all join up) and then dissolve the fabric in water, leaving the delicate tracery of stitches.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small bowl created with machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small bowl (detail) created with machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric </td></tr>
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It's a material and a technique that I've returned to repeatedly over the past 20 years (writing that makes me feel very old) and I'm still fascinated by the challenge of using it to create a self supporting and unique textile. Towards the end of last year I was asked if I wanted to run some workshops that expanded on the skills I teach in my basic machine embroidery workshop. Working on water-soluble fabric immediately popped into my head and over the past few weeks I've finally had a chance to get up into my studio and work up a few samples and ideas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work in progress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camberwell Beauty<br />
Machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric</td></tr>
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When designing workshops it's often helpful to have a 'finished object' outcome and this technique lends itself really well to making textile jewellery. With this in mind I decided to develop some brooches (a good one size fits all object) and decided that the beautiful jewel like colours of insects, specifically butterflies, would be a good subject matter. So, I got out my books, my sewing machine and my threads and I started creating.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adonis Blue<br />
Machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric</td></tr>
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I've really enjoyed making my little flock, refining my technique and thinking of how I will share this with participants. I want my workshops to be 'jumping off points.' I want to share my skills and knowledge but more importantly I want to give people the confidence to take what I've learnt and bend it to their interests and to take it further, try things I've never thought of and see where it could lead.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large White<br />
Machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Butterflies<br />
Machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric</td></tr>
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If this has sparked your interest and you'd like to join me to learn the techniques I've used to create my butterflies and to have a go at making your own unique textile piece then I will hopefully be running a workshop at <a href="https://holmsown.co.uk/product-category/classes/" target="_blank">Holm Sown</a>, Castle Douglas on 15th February (TBC) and one at <a href="http://www.theedenworkshop.co.uk/workshops/" target="_blank">The Eden Workshop</a>, Plumpton on 3rd April (TBC.) Please contact the respective venues for more details and to book a place. I hope to see you there!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Purple Hairstreak<br />
Machine embroidery on water-soluble fabric</td></tr>
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-9489464552892125522019-01-16T09:51:00.000+00:002019-01-16T09:51:11.367+00:00Light and Dark, Sun and Moon<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Sun and Winter Solstice: Moon<br />
Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</td></tr>
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For <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/01/creative-beginings.html" target="_blank">several years</a> now I've taken part in <a href="https://www.surfacegallery.org/" target="_blank">Surface Gallery's </a>excellent <a href="https://www.surfacegallery.org/current/2019/1/11/international-postcard-show-2019" target="_blank">'International Postcard Exhibition.'</a> I really like this project as it's a great way to start a new year; it's manageable, affordable and a great way to test out new ideas and get them out into the world. Technically I ended the year with this project as I made my postcards last month but the exhibition is this month so I'm going to let myself off.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Sun<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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As I've been experimenting with wax and collage recently I decided that I would use the postcard show as an opportunity to create a couple of small pieces exploring this technique. I've also become very interested in using the sun and the moon in my work over the last year or so (continuing my interest in dichotomies) and again thought this would be an ideal opportunity to experiment a little with these ideas.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Moon<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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I made a pair of postcards, they're designed to work together but I think they also work apart from each other. I made them on the solstice, being inspired by the idea of the turning point of the year and how even in our 'advanced' technology saturated lives the cycle of light and dark is still so important to us.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Sun (Detail)<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Sun (Detail)<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Sun and Winter Solstice: Moon<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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One postcard is entitled Winter Solstice: Sun and the other Winter Solstice: Moon, representing the dark and the light, night and day. I love the way cloud can diffuse the light of the celestial bodies, creating an ethereal effect and I wanted to try and capture this in my pieces. I used metallic paper and layers of tissue paper, all held together with wax. I tore rather than cut the paper to try and capture that hazy quality. It's been partially successful and I think it's an idea worth pursuing. I incorporated feathers in my pieces to represent us and the importance of our relationship to the light and the cycle of the seasons and of night and day.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Moon (Detail)<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Moon (Detail)<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winter Solstice: Moon (Detail)<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Wax, collage, feathers and stitch 2018</span></td></tr>
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Although theses postcards haven't come out exactly as I'd hoped it's given me a start on some ideas I've been wanting to explore for a while and I hope that over the course of this year I will be developing this work further. In the meantime, if you're in Nottingham do go and look at the show and see the amazing diversity and skill of all the artists who've submitted their work.<br />
<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-64563577596310947792019-01-11T11:11:00.000+00:002019-01-11T11:11:53.048+00:00Life Drawing 7.1.19<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line<br />
7.1.19</td></tr>
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I didn't get around to blogging about last months life drawing session but it's a new year so I thought I'd start again! A few months ago I changed my sessions from a Tuesday evening to a Monday evening as it fitted in better with my work schedule and I'm so pleased I did. I find I'm less tired as it's the beginning of the week and I've been working in the same place all day so haven't had the stress of having to get to a different venue. All this means that I can settle into my drawing much faster and enjoy the sessions more.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left handed drawing<br />
7.1.19</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left handed drawing<br />
7.1.19</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing<br />
7.1.19</td></tr>
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As often happens during the winter it was quite a quiet session with several of my regular artists unable to make it due to illness (get well soon all of you!) However, sometimes it's nice to have a quieter session and it gave us the opportunity to move around a bit more. We all tend to have our 'place' that we go to each session so sometimes when it's quieter people feel a bit more confident to move and try a different spot.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">7.1.19</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">7.1.19</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">7.1.19</span></td></tr>
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I really enjoyed my drawing this session, in all aspects of my work and life I've been trying to be more mindful and focus on what I'm doing rather than trying to think of a hundred things at once. I think drawing is a very good mindful activity anyway, as I've written about before. I very much value my drawing time, it gives me an opportunity to focus solely on looking and drawing, keeping other thoughts at bay. It is also a multi sensory experience, the feel of the paper and the flow of the ink, the sound of the pen as well as the obvious visual information. I always feel much calmer after drawing, it's a chance to slow down and escape even if only for a short time.<br />
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7.1.19</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line, layered drawings<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">7.1.19</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">7.1.19</span></td></tr>
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Currently I have two lots of cartridge paper that I use for drawing; a perfectly serviceable mid weight paper and a much heavier and better quality one. By chance I picked up a stack of the heavyweight paper for this session and I was surprised by how much of a difference it made to my enjoyment of the drawing process. I've always strongly believed in using quality materials and working on this paper really is a much nicer experience than using the lighter stuff. I don't know that it made a great deal of difference to the quality of my drawings but in some ways the finished drawings are almost incidental; it's the process that I find most important.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">7.1.19</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing<br />
7.1.19</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line, layered drawings<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">7.1.19</span></td></tr>
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I'm continuing to enjoy layering up my sketches, creating some odd compositions but also some interesting shapes. I worked all in pen this session but last session I played about a bit with charcoal and maybe I'll have another go at that next time...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">3.12.18</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, continuous line<br />
<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">3.12.18</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">3.12.18</span></td></tr>
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-20712137711877639822019-01-09T11:50:00.000+00:002019-01-09T11:50:40.392+00:00One mindful week in...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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We're just over a week into 2019 and as my first post of the year was about <a href="http://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2019/01/looking-back-and-looking-forwards.html" target="_blank">looking back over 2018</a> and looking forward to this year I thought my second post could focus on how I'm doing that. As I wrote last time I don't have any resolutions as such but I am trying to be more mindful and to focus on what I'm doing and enjoy it rather than trying to do several things at once and worrying that I'm not achieving any of them.<br />
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When I look back through my notebooks I always see 'need more time for my own work' so I'm trying to address that by blocking out time in my week specifically to be in the studio. I wear so many (metaphorical) hats and work on so many different projects that it can be easy to lose myself in planning, preparation and admin tasks. I'm hoping that by giving myself specific times to do certain things I can get a better balance and be able to achieve more of the things I want to in my personal practice (this morning, for instance, I'm blogging and photographing and this afternoon I AM going to work in my studio.)<br />
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Towards the end of last year I got quite down and felt very low creatively. I decided that I would not make any 'proper' work at all in December and that I would instead focus on doing things that I wanted to do; crocheting, making decorations, dress making and so on. All creative things but also things that I often neglect. I'm really pleased that I did this, once I'd made the decision to not 'work' I was able to really enjoy making and playing with materials. It was a really good chance to refresh myself and towards the end of December I could feel myself getting itchy to get going on my 'proper' work again, I had new ideas and was ready to start again.<br />
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I began the new year by making a sketchbook and I've been using this for my daily drawing, another thing that I find hugely beneficial but which can also often be bumped down the priorities list. I love my drawing time, I always feel so much calmer and more focused after drawing, even if I only draw for a few minutes. I've started drawing in the mornings before I go out to work and I find it's a really good positive start to my day. Drawing also helps me work through and clarify ideas so as well as drawings I have some pages of notes (in a different sketchbook, I like to have several on the go at once) about how work might progress. <div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspired by Winifred Nicholson<br />Hand dyed fabrics, applique and hand embroidery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspired by Winifred Nicholson<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">The painting that inspired me and my interpretation</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspired by Winifred Nicholson<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" />(detail)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspired by Winifred Nicholson<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">(detail)</span></td></tr>
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As well as keeping up with my daily drawing I've been looking to clear a couple of things from my WIP (works in progress) list and so far I've finished two pieces started on workshops at Cumberland Embroiderers Guild last year. One was from a workshop with <a href="http://www.mandypattullo.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mandy Pattullo</a>, making textile interpretations of <a href="https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/winifred-nicholson-1704" target="_blank">Winifred Nicholson's</a> paintings. I loved this workshop and learnt a lot, it was a quite different way of working for me and I found it quite hard but exciting and I think there are elements that I will take forward and incorporate in my own work. Many is a really good tutor and I learnt a lot from her during this session. It was also a really good way of properly looking at Nicholson's paintings and I enjoyed that side of it too.<br />
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The second piece was from a workshop with Hilary Kimber, who showed us how to make Bushkiri (Indian dowry bags.) Again, I really enjoyed the workshop and had a lot of fun playing with colours and stitches. I'm very pleased to have these pieces finished as there is the catharsis of finishing and of having a clear desk (I don't actually have a clear desk, that would be silly...) and I'm also pleased with the finished pieces. I've learnt a lot form both of them and enjoyed making them.<br />
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I've also been working on some samples for a new workshop I'm running this year, again new ideas are coming into my head and feeding into other areas of my work. I'm getting quite excited about the possibilities so I think I'm going to save writing any more about it for another post, watch this space...</div>
Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-32620327647109971472019-01-03T14:42:00.000+00:002019-01-03T14:42:26.055+00:00Looking Back and Looking ForwardsLike all years 2018 had its ups and downs, although it felt like a lot more downs than ups to be honest! I haven't really felt like writing much on the blog at all recently and I haven't felt like doing my usual end of year reflection post so instead I've put together a couple of little slideshows of some of the things I've been up to this year. It's been a good chance to look back over all the good things from the year and some of the great projects I've been involved with. I'm starting this new year full of inspiration and positivity and am looking forward to a happy and creative 2019.<br />
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The first video is a mix of work I've made, exhibitions I've been part of, other things I've made and publications. The year started off really positively with an exhibition at RSPB Geltsdale and other highlights included having my Shadow-work tutorial published in Be Creative with Workbox magazine, the Embroiderers Guild '100 Hearts' project and exhibiting with Decorum at Farfield Mill. I had a bit of a creative slump in the second half of the year but I feel like I'm back on the up now with lots of new ideas to try out this year.<br />
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The second video is a mix of the workshops I've run and the projects I've been involved with through my roles at Heathlands and Prism Arts. My favourite project has to be the Processions banner made with a group at Prism Arts, both the making and the procession itself far exceeded my expectations and it was a real pleasure to work with everyone in the group. This years Heathlands quilt was also a lot of fun and I've run lots of workshops where I've met lovely people, been inspired and seen great work being created. Here's to more exciting collaborations for 2019!<br />
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One of the things I've definitely got better at over the past year is living in the moment more and enjoying things more. If I have a new years resolution it's this; to enjoy the simple things and not worry so much about the bigger picture. Here's to a happy, peaceful and creative New Year for us all!Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-15339803291800742882018-11-07T10:38:00.004+00:002018-11-07T10:38:45.678+00:00Life Drawing 5.11.18<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Another month has raced past and it's time for Life Drawing again. I was really looking forward to this session as I enjoyed last month so much. I wasn't disappointed, it was a small group but most of the artists have been coming to my sessions for a while so we know each other quite well now and we do have a laugh. One of the reasons I continue to run these sessions is because of the group of people who attend, it's a good opportunity to learn from each other, share stories and gently critique our work.<br />
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I wrote last month that our model had lost a great deal of weight, changing her poses in interesting ways. Similarly this month's model,who has been modelling for me since I started running sessions seven years ago, has also lost a lot of weight and again there were some subtle changes in the poses he chose. I like this 'evolution' and seeing how the models change and pose differently according to how they physically look and how they feel. However, I am slightly concerned that all my models are wasting away...<br />
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I struggled with getting the proportions right in this session, I don't know whether that was anything to do with the fact that I've drawn this model a lot so there was maybe an element of drawing what I thought should be there rather than what was or because I was just struggling with proportion. I think probably a bit of both. I tend not to worry too much about proportion and to just try and work it out through 'blind' drawing and by repeatedly drawing the pose until I get it right. I draw quickly and I try really hard not to overthink my drawing and to let it flow. Sometimes this works and sometimes it doesn't but it's interesting to look at afterwards and see the bits that went well and not so well and to try and work out why.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Multiple drawings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layered blind drawings</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layered drawings</td></tr>
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In this session I also looked at layering up my drawings a bit more, rather than move on to a new piece of paper for each new sketch I tried to work up multiple drawings of the same pose on one sheet of paper. I like the interesting compositions and strange juxtapositions working like this can create. It's not really planned so it does sometimes turn out to be a little odd. I also worked in more than one colour and again I like the way the drawings interact with each other, it adds a bit more definition rather than just becoming a jumble of lines.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Multiple sketches</td></tr>
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The next session is Monday 3rd December and I'm already looking forward to it!<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-84056680714403608542018-11-01T18:15:00.000+00:002018-11-01T18:15:47.064+00:00Back in the studio...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Over the past couple of weeks I've been able to get back into my studio a bit more and it feels really good to be working there again. We've had quite a stressful few months for various reasons and I haven't had much time to focus on my own practice. I had a look back through my book of knowledge (the notebook that contains all my thoughts, to-do lists, projects, ideas and so on) and I kept seeing 'need more time for my work' so I'm really pleased to finally be able to spend a bit of time on my own practice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dipper (detail)<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Machine embroidery and fabric paint on cotton. 2018</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dipper (detail)<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Machine embroidery and fabric paint on cotton. 2018</span></td></tr>
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Mr. Stitches and I try and go for a walk every day as it has so many benefits for both mental and physical well-being and on one of our evening walks last week we saw three dippers together. I often see them along the river but usually only one at a time. I'd been thinking for a while about doing a dipper portrait and seeing them on our walk prompted me to actually get on and do it. I decided it would be a good project to get myself back into working in my studio.<br />
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I began by drawing out my dipper, I only make portraits of birds I've seen because it's important to me to observe and then capture a bit of their character rather than just what they look like. I love the way the dipper moves and the way it suddenly disappears underwater, it always seems as if it's been swept away but then it pops up again, fine and unharmed. To create my drawings I do use photographs and reference books as well as any quick sketches I've made whilst watching the bird to supplement my memory of the bird.<br />
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I then used my sewing machine to 'draw' my dipper onto fabric. I started with a black outline and then added some hints of other colours. I didn't want to put a background in, as I very rarely do, but I did want my dipper to have something to perch on so I added a rock and some swirling water so it wasn't floating in space. At this point I hadn't decided whether or not I was going to add any applique or paint; I was keen to experiment a bit with paint and in the end this is what I decided to do.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rook<br />Machine embroidery and fabric paint on linen. 2016</td></tr>
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Often when I use fabric paint I use the paint first and add the embroidery over the top but for this piece I wanted to do the reverse. I made a portrait of a rook a couple of years ago using this technique and I've been thinking about experimenting more with it recently. I wanted the result to be quite watery and for the colours to bleed out into each other and the background. I wanted to do it this way partly to evoke the watery world of the dipper but also to suggest the fragility of the bird and it's environment; our wildlife and environment are under so much pressure and I wanted to comment on this.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sketches, books and work in progress</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From sketch to drawing to finished piece</td></tr>
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I really enjoyed making this piece, although at several points I considered abandoning it as it wasn't going quite as I envisaged. I'm pleased with the way the fabric paint has worked and I think this might be an interesting idea to explore further in other pieces. As an added bonus I received a message asking if the piece was for sale after I posted a picture on Facebook. It's always a nice confidence boost when someone wants your work on their wall and I'm delighted that the dipper will be going to a home where it will be appreciated!<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-48163758935884219192018-10-28T10:27:00.000+00:002018-10-28T10:27:30.833+00:00Changing Impressions: Remembrance Workshops at Cumbria's Museum of Military Life<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Objects and samples ready for the workshop</td></tr>
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Earlier in the Summer I wrote a couple of posts about <a href="http://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/07/100-hearts-war-stories-embroiderers.html" target="_blank">projects</a> I've been involved in connected to the centenary of the end of the First World War. One of the projects I've been involved with was designing and delivering a drop in workshop (two actually) for <a href="https://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/" target="_blank">Cumbria's Museum of Military Life</a> as part of their Remembrance 100 programme.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stitching</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making a rubbing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding stitching</td></tr>
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In all honesty drop in workshops are not my favourite; the activity needs to be accessible and achievable in a very short time frame but should also be able to be extended if visitors want to stay, you never know how many people you're going to get and a lot like busses participants tend to either not turn up at all or all come at once! However, they are a great way of getting people in to museums and offer an easy way for people to participate which I do think is a really good thing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Exploring colour</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rubbings and stitching</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding stitching</td></tr>
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Memory and how it changes over time is a theme I'm currently exploring in my own work so I was interested in creating a workshop that looked quite broadly at remembrance; what it means to remember and how that changes. (I wrote a bit about this on my post about the <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/06/remembrance-100-at-cumbrias-museum-of.html" target="_blank">Remembrance 100 </a>exhibition if you're interested to read more.) I'd also been asked to give the workshop a textiles focus, which was good for me as of course I love working with textiles.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting involved</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting involved</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting involved</td></tr>
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I decided to create a workshop called 'Changing Impressions.' Using fabric crayons and cotton fabric I encouraged participants to make a rubbing of an object, creating an impression of it. If they wanted to they could then further embellish their rubbing with stitch. The idea was that by taking a rubbing from the object you would create an impression of it; it's from the object and bears a resemblance to it but it's not the same in the same way that our memories of things are not the same as the actual things (or events.) Further embellishment further changes the memory of the object imprinted on the cloth, just as each time we revisit a memory it subtly changes.<br />
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I really enjoyed running the sessions, both were well attended and what I loved was seeing participants, particularly the children, become very engaged in what they were doing and focusing on the process. In our increasingly fast paced world I think it's increasingly important to find time to stop, slow down and properly engage with an activity, especially one that uses the hands. I think I created several converts to hand embroidery, more than one child was heard to ask if they could go and buy threads to do some sewing at home. It was also lovely to see family groups sit and work together, supporting and encouraging each other and creating memories as well as exploring them.<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-61337696078286066992018-10-26T13:33:00.000+01:002018-10-26T13:33:02.206+01:00Summery Summaries: Part Three: The Heathlands Project<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pieces for the Stitch a Tree Project</td></tr>
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Because I'm at <a href="https://www.lbtuk.org/the-heathlands-project.html" target="_blank">The Heathlands Project</a> every week I often forget to blog about the projects we get up to. I've been at Heathlands for over 8 years now and I still love working here, I love the sense of community and also the opportunity to get involved in all sorts of projects and the freedom I have to try all sorts of things with my groups. I always like to get my Art and Textiles groups involved in projects as it provides a great opportunity to get their work out there and challenge people's perceptions about what they can achieve.<br />
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<b>Stitch a Tree</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Earlier in the year we got involved with the excellent <a href="http://threadbearingwitness.com/stitch-a-tree-project/" target="_blank">Stitch a Tree</a> project. <span style="background-color: white;">The project aim was to connect people around the UK to show support for displaced people across the world. Artist Alice Kettle then collected all the trees and has joined them together to create a ‘forest.’ I really liked this project because it was simple and achievable but also touched on some very important topics. I also like working on projects where lots of small pieces come together to create a unified whole. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work in progress</td></tr>
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I thought this was a lovely project to be involved with. I also worked on this project with my Tullie Textiles groups so between them and my Heathlands crew I was able to send at least a copse worth of trees down!<br />
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<b>Bugs Quilt</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bugs! The Heathlands Project 2018 Quilt</td></tr>
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Every year with my Textiles groups at The Heathlands Project I make a quilt and usually we send it down to <a href="https://www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Festival of Quilts</a> in Birmingham. Although it's quite stressful getting it all finished in time and I always end up giving up a day of my free time to get it completed I do like working on a big project like this. I made the first quilt with them in <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2011/07/finished.html" target="_blank">2011</a> so this is our 8th quilt.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Designing our bugs</td></tr>
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It's a really good opportunity to introduce and experiment with a whole range of techniques and it also gives some of the now more experienced participants a chance to develop their skills further and show them off. This year we re-visited tie-dyeing and also experimented with embroidery, applique, and needle felting. Each person's patch is unique and beautiful and I love the way their personalities shine through. Using the same materials and equipment each person produces something so different but when put all together they all work so well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work in progress</td></tr>
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This year we chose the theme of 'Bugs!' as we'd won a roll of beautiful organic jersey from the lovely folks at <a href="https://www.pigeonorganics.com/" target="_blank">Pigeon Organics</a> printed with bugs. I devised an unnecessarily elaborate but entertaining system of joining it all together involving elastic loops and felted balls. We got some lovely feedback from the judges and we're already planning next years quilt!<br />
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In addition to our group quilt this year I also sent down two individual quilts that members of my Textiles groups had made. Both of the individuals had worked so hard to create their pieces and we're so proud to have their work included in the show. Getting it all organised was hard work but well worth it for the sense of achievement they both got.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feedback for our Bugs quilt</td></tr>
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As well as our internal groups we've also been running an Open College Network course in Environmental Arts. For this course Adult Education provide us with a tutor who comes along and delivers the accredited course. It's a great opportunity for us as it means we get a new person with new ideas coming in and the guys gain a qualification. Over the length of the course we've tried things such as paper making, rag-rugging and weaving. The course is continuing this term in the form of 'Seasonal Crafts.'<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-81501110253759040142018-10-24T12:53:00.001+01:002018-10-24T12:53:46.683+01:00Summery Summaries: Part Two: Prism ArtsI've had a very busy year at <a href="http://www.prismarts.org.uk/" target="_blank">Prism Arts</a>! As it's one of my 'proper' jobs I tend to not blog about the projects I work on which is a bit of a shame as a lot of them are really quite exciting and they do occupy a lot of my time. Continuing on from part one of my <a href="http://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/09/summery-summaries-part-one.html" target="_blank">Summery Summaries</a> (I do realise we're well and truly into Autumn now but I do like alliteration) I thought I'd do a quick re-cap of some of the projects I've worked on over the last year.<br />
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My main role at Prism Arts is to lead the <a href="http://www.prismarts.org.uk/learning-disability/studio-arts-carlisle/" target="_blank">Studio Arts </a>course; a visual arts programme for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We aim to enable our participants to develop as artists and gain all the different skills they'll need for that; not just practical art skills but also skills such as working to deadlines and briefs, writing artists statements and finding and applying for opportunities. We work in partnership with lots of other organisations to create and deliver exciting and rewarding projects that allow the work to be seen by a wide range of audiences.<br />
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Over the past year we've had a really busy time and since I <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2017/07/butterfly-prism-arts-studio-arts.html" target="_blank">last blogged</a> about Studio Arts we've had two exhibitions and a commissioned project. This year we're involved with a big Heritage Lottery funded project looking at <a href="http://www.prismarts.org.uk/uncovering-carlisles-textile-revolution/" target="_blank">Carlisle's textile heritage</a> and we've got two exciting curatorial projects running. We've also been trying to squeeze in some skills development workshops including brush making, different approaches to drawing and portraiture.<br />
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Here's what I've been up to over the past year:<br />
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<a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2017/02/prism-arts-gallery-trail-at-tullie-house.html" target="_blank"><b>China: Through Our Eyes at Tullie House</b></a></div>
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Following on from our very successful Gallery Trail at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery last year Studio Arts once again worked in partnership with Tullie House to create an exhibition responding to some of the museums Chinese artefacts. This was a really exciting project, it was also very challenging as due to unexpected circumstances the brief had to change part way through the project but we overcame these challenges and were able to create a thoughtful and beautiful exhibition.<br />
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<b>Folk Tales at Carlisle Archives</b></div>
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We have also exhibited work at <a href="https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/archives/archivecentres/cac.asp" target="_blank">Carlisle archives</a> this year. Studio Arts were inspired by British folk tales and created work inspired by the stories and costumes they researched for this exhibition. I like to show work at the archives as being a public space it allows us to show our work to audiences who may not otherwise find us.<br />
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Prism Arts have been working with <a href="https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/" target="_blank">Cumbria Willdlife Trust</a> on a big five year <a href="https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/prism-arts-project-eycott-hill" target="_blank">project</a> connected to one of the trusts newest reserves; <a href="https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/eycott-hill" target="_blank">Eycott Hill</a>. The Trust have also recently moved in to new offices up at <a href="https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/gosling-sike" target="_blank">Gosling Sike</a> in Houghton (on the edge of Carlisle) and they commissioned Studio Arts to create some textile pieces for their new buildings. This project gave us the opportunity to develop our textile skills and try some new ways of working.<br />
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<b>March of the Unsung Women: Carlisle's Puppet Pageant Parade</b></div>
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As well as running Studio Arts I also get involved in lots of other Prism Arts projects. One of my favourite projects this year was <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/06/processions-2018.html" target="_blank">Processions</a> (celebrating the centenary of The Representation of the People's Act which gave the first women the vote) and this project became the inspiration for the theme of this years Carlisle Puppet Pageant. In one form or another I've been involved with the puppet pageant since it's inauguration in <a href="http://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2013/08/parade-madness.html" target="_blank">2013</a> and this year Prism Arts were commissioned to run the puppet pageant.<br />
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We wanted to celebrate the important but usually overlooked women of Cumbria so we created 10 larger than life puppets of ten important women from Cumbria's history. We worked with a wide range of people, schools and groups, bringing people together to create something truly memorable. I was away for the actual parade but I really enjoyed being involved in the creation of some of the puppets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Tinker: A poodle not an unsung women</td></tr>
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-31017497838130219162018-10-22T12:31:00.000+01:002018-10-22T12:31:09.789+01:00Rust and Red: Adventures in Colour and Remembering<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memory Cloth (For Cathy)<br />Rust dyed fabrics, hand embroidery, feathers and found objects<br />2018</td></tr>
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<br />Over the course of this year I've been involved in a number of <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/07/100-hearts-war-stories-embroiderers.html" target="_blank">projects</a> connected with the centenary of the end of the First World War and Remembrance. When I first began getting involved with these projects I wasn't really sure how my work would connect; military history isn't really my thing. However, the more I thought about it the more I realised that actually there are a lot of connections, particularly with the remembrance element of the centenary.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memory Cloth (For Cathy)<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Detail</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memory Cloth (For Cathy)<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Detail</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memory Cloth (For Cathy)<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Detail</span></td></tr>
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Memory is one of the themes that I'm interested in exploring in my work, in particular the way that it changes over time and the way that objects, especially textiles, hold memories. One of the reasons I like to work with natural dyes is that they are a way of preserving a memory of that resource in cloth and I also like the way that the colours can change and shift over time, they remain beautiful but they change subtly and slowly just like our memories.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memory Cloth (For Cathy)<br />Detail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memory Cloth (For Cathy)<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Detail</span></td></tr>
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Early on in the year I began work on a piece in memory of a particular person; Cathy. A member of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cumberlandbrancheg/" target="_blank">Cumberland Embroiderers Guild</a> and a very talented stitcher Cathy was always so enthusiastic and encouraging and always wanted to hear about my projects. When she died her son asked me to help sort through her extensive stash, dividing it up amongst the charities I work for. I kept a few of her unfinished samples and the needles and pins that were too rusty to use. I wanted to create a piece of work that would celebrate her life and provide a way of remembering her.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Work in progress on Memory Cloth</td></tr>
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I used the rusty pins and needles and a small pair of her rusty scissors to <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/05/rust-dyeing.html" target="_blank">dye and print some fabric</a>. I then assembled this dyed fabric along with some of her unfinished samples, feathers and various other bits and pieces. I joined these pieces with lines of stitch, representing her journeys through life and connecting all the different elements together.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Silk dyed with cochineal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wool, cotton and linen dyed with cochineal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linen, cotton, wool and silk dyed with cochineal</td></tr>
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The finished piece was exhibited at <a href="https://www.farfieldmill.org/" target="_blank">Farfield Mill</a> as part of the <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/06/nostalgia-exhibition-at-farfield-mill.html" target="_blank">Nostalgia</a> exhibition earlier this year and then again as part of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cumberlandbrancheg/" target="_blank">Cumberland Branch of the Embroiderers Guild</a> exhibition at <a href="http://www.tulliehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank">Tullie House</a> in September. I like that the piece could be both personal (as it was when shown in September) or more general (as it was in May) but either way I found people could connect with it and find their own stories, memories and interpretations within it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Red<br />Naturally dyed fabrics, feathers, sequins and hand embroidery<br />2018</td></tr>
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<br />Every two years <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cumberlandbrancheg/" target="_blank">Cumberland Branch of the Embroiderers Guild</a> holds an exhibition (as mentioned above.) This year our theme was Red and the Chairman's challenge was Poppies, to tie in with the centenary and remembrance events. Although I use touches of red in my work it's not a colour I'm very confident with, I lean more towards cooler colours like blues and greens. However, I wanted to create a piece for the exhibition and, handily, earlier in the year I'd been doing some dyeing with cochineal so had quite a few bits of naturally dyed fabric ready to use.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Red (detail)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Red (detail)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Red (detail)</td></tr>
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Inspired by the pieces I'd made for <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2018/06/remembrance-100-at-cumbrias-museum-of.html" target="_blank">Remembrance100</a> at <a href="https://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/" target="_blank">Cumbria's Museum of Military Life</a> and the piece I made in memory of Cathy I decided to make one of my mini banners, as I call them. I wanted red to be the main theme but I also added touches of gold to hint at the preciousness of life but also as a nod to military regalia and medals. I also wanted the piece to reference poppies and remembrance so I incorporated black and red sequins. As always I included feathers as in my work I use them to represent us and because I wanted this piece to be part of my 'Flow' series, which explores the flow and change of life and memory.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Red (detail)</td></tr>
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Although quite different to my other pieces I like this piece, it is much bolder and less subtle and it was interesting working with such a strong colour. I found it very challenging as often it felt too much but I'm happy with how the different elements have eventually come together.<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-28707278251386261962018-10-10T11:31:00.002+01:002018-10-10T11:31:12.362+01:00Life Drawing: 1.10.18<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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After a break from Life Drawing over the summer it was good to get back to it. It didn't feel like that long since the last session as I've been so busy but I did find my drawing was a bit rusty. These sessions have become a really nice social experience too and it was good to catch up with people and hear what they've been up to.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind, non dominant hand drawing</td></tr>
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I've written many times about how the model and their personality affects each session; it's not just in the poses they chose, it's the presence they have in the room as well. Our model for this session has been modelling for my groups for several years but recently has lost a lot of weight. It was really interesting how this has changed the way she models and the way session with her felt. As always she gave us lots of challenging poses, she is an excellent model and always pushes me out of my comfort zone but it felt quite different to her previous style.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking at details</td></tr>
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<br />I really struggle with foreshortening so I was both pleased and disappointed when our model gave us a really tough pose, I didn't quite get it right this time but each time I tackle it I learn something new that I can take forward to the next time.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKdyIROL7gL1tq11lgmluPhUrQpYKfKDohV94xacRoD32ptxzfFUQCNXNOAcKH1_i9NXO8415l8tnwR7A8xAyaje91XhcC_O2zOyFGz6ucyTKLJBxukurFCtDp-d2zoEHiHPAjeuWMG0s/s1600/DSCF7129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1600" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKdyIROL7gL1tq11lgmluPhUrQpYKfKDohV94xacRoD32ptxzfFUQCNXNOAcKH1_i9NXO8415l8tnwR7A8xAyaje91XhcC_O2zOyFGz6ucyTKLJBxukurFCtDp-d2zoEHiHPAjeuWMG0s/s400/DSCF7129.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing</td></tr>
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I've been experimenting with encasing my drawings in wax in my studio and as I was drawing during the session I was thinking about how some of my life drawings might work treated in this way. I think it could be quite effective and is something I will possibly have a go at in the near future. In the mean time I need to get back to my daily drawing so that I'm ready for the next session!Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-7142002813401052242018-09-19T13:33:00.004+01:002018-09-19T13:33:50.042+01:00Summery Summaries: Part One<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tatting, Tullie Textiles<br />May 2018</td></tr>
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<br />It's happened again; despite my best intentions I've ended up being really busy and have not kept my blog up to date, oh well. I keep this blog for a number of reasons, the primary reason being that I find it a really good way to review and reflect on what I've been doing. It's also a good way of sharing what I'm doing and on a practical note of keeping an easily accessible record. I enjoy writing posts on here, regardless of whether or not anyone reads them but I do find that when I'm busy it tends to be one of the first things that falls off the to do list. I can then sometimes find myself in a situation where I want to write about something but feel that I must write up what I've missed writing up before. To get around this I've decided to do a couple of summary posts; that way I'll have a record of what I've done but won't feel like I must write up everything I've done since the last post in great detail and I'll be able to get back to blogging about what I want to when I want to. That's the theory...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suffolk Puffs, Stapleton WI<br />July 2018</td></tr>
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<br />As always I've been busy with my regular groups at <a href="https://www.lbtuk.org/the-heathlands-project.html" target="_blank">The Heathlands Project </a>and <a href="http://www.prismarts.org.uk/" target="_blank">Prism Arts</a> but also with lots of other projects. These include my Tullie Textiles group, workshops and other bits and pieces. I've done a couple of sessions for different Women's Institute groups this summer; a talk for Carlisle's WizCraft group and a Suffolk Puff demonstration and mini workshop for Stapleton WI group.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suffolk Puffs, Stapleton WI<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">July 2018</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suffolk Puffs, Stapleton WI<br style="font-size: 12.8px;" /><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">July 2018</span></td></tr>
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I'm always a bit nervous about working with WI groups as there are women there who have far more experience and skill stitching than I do. However, so far it's always been a lot of fun and everyone has been very receptive to my ideas and we've had some really interesting conversations. It was interesting doing my talk for the Carlisle group as it was a good opportunity to review where I'm up to with my work and have a think about what's next.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy Creatures from KS1 at Wiggonby School<br />April 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy Creatures from KS1 at Wiggonby School<br />April 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy Creatures from KS1 at Wiggonby School<br />April 2018</td></tr>
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Earlier in the year I was invited back to <a href="http://www.wiggonby.cumbria.sch.uk/" target="_blank">Wiggonby School</a> to run a couple of creative workshops for the children. This is my third year running <a href="https://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/search?q=wiggonby" target="_blank">sessions</a> for them and I always enjoy it, it's a very friendly school and I'm always very impressed with what the children create with me. This year I worked with Key Stage One in the morning making crazy animals from recycled materials and then in the afternoon I worked with Key Stage Two making wildlife portraits with fabric pastels and stitch. They all created some fantastic work and I think it's really good for the children to have the opportunity to try something different.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildlife Portraits from KS2 at Wiggonby School<br />April 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildlife Portraits from KS2 at Wiggonby School<br />April 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wildlife Portraits from KS2 at Wiggonby School<br />April 2018</td></tr>
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I run a monthly group at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery called Tullie Textiles. We meet on the second Sunday of each month and each session I choose an object from the museums collections to look at and I demonstrate a textile skill or technique. It's a lovely group, really friendly and I always look forward to the sessions. Some of the group have been coming for a few years now but we also get new people coming in which is great, I love it when I'm demonstrating something and then some of the more established members help newer members. I also really like that one thing tends to lead to another and it gives me a great opportunity to try new things and then share them with my group!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing Wool samples, Tullie Textiles<br />September 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fabric Tassels, Tullie Textiles<br />August 2018</td></tr>
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I think that's enough catching up for now. Hopefully I'll do another couple of catch up posts soon and then something resembling normal service can resume. Or not!Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-73623179120620512072018-07-15T17:28:00.000+01:002018-07-15T17:29:30.604+01:00Inventive Sketchbooks at Cloud 9<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you've read this blog before you'll know that I love running workshops, I love that each time I run a workshop it's different and I learn something new, even when I've run the session many times before. Yesterday I ran my '<a href="https://www.delicatestitches.co.uk/workshops" target="_blank">Inventive Books</a>' workshop at the lovely <a href="https://www.cloud9gallery.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cloud 9 Studio Gallery</a> in the centre of Dumfries. I had three great participants and we all had a productive, creative and enjoyable time. The gallery is a lovely place to visit, there are lots of lovely things to look at (and buy!) and Julie, the owner is really friendly.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making pages for our folded books</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making pages for our folded books</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making pages for our folded books</td></tr>
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It's unusual for me to have such a small group, hosting workshops can be expensive so generally places need a higher number of participants to make it work financially. It's a very different dynamic working with a small group and it was a nice change. The participants were all very creative people as well so that also changed the dynamic, throughout the day I had to remind myself that I was working as it was such a relaxed atmosphere it was more like a creative conversation than teaching.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Folding our books</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Folding our books</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Folding our books</td></tr>
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I shared my processes for making my favourite folded sketchbook and envelope sketchbook and everyone had a chance to make one of each using a selection of papers that they felt inspired by or drawn to. One of the reasons I love making my own sketchbooks is that I can select the papers I use and make it personal to me. I like to draw on a range of different papers so making my own books means that I can pick out the papers I like and use them to create a sketchbook I know I'll want to work in.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making covers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making covers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautifully finished folding book</td></tr>
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We also discussed ways of working in sketchbooks. Like many things, I think that for most people getting started is often the hardest part. As a starting exercise I gave everyone a word or phrase to get them going, I kept these deliberately vague so that lots of different ideas could be generated, it doesn't matter if these ideas don't lead to a final piece the important thing is to get going and start the creative process both in terms of thinking and making. Over the years I've backed myself into a corner (creatively speaking) so many times by getting overly focused on finding the 'right' idea to work on. Over time I've learnt that it's better just to do something, anything as the thoughts and ideas will flow much more easily.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting to work in our sketchbooks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting to work in our sketchbooks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting to work in our sketchbooks</td></tr>
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Sketchbooks are very personal things and I love that each one made on this workshop is so different and reflects the personality of its maker. I finished the workshop feeling inspired by the conversations we'd had and happy that I was able to share some of my favourite techniques and hopefully inspire my participants to carry on their creative journey.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished books</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished book</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished book</td></tr>
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-68508996801629509022018-07-05T20:54:00.001+01:002018-07-05T20:54:12.038+01:00Pictures with Fabric and Thread at The Eden Workshop<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building up an image of wildflowers using fabrics, lace and stitch</td></tr>
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Recently I ran a new workshop at <a href="http://www.theedenworkshop.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Eden Workshop </a>called 'Pictures with Fabric and Threads.' I had five lovely participants on my course, several of whom had been on workshops with me before. It's always nice when people come back for more, it's a good confidence boost! I'm always pleased to be asked to run courses at The Eden Workshop, it's a lovely friendly and relaxed venue and my participants and I are always well looked after and fed. There is also a great supply of materials and bits and pieces to satisfy my inner magpie.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sample: layered fabrics, trims, beads and hand stitch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sample: Lace, fabrics and machine and hand embroidery</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating texture with layers of fabric and 'stitch and slash' techniques</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stitch and slash sample</td></tr>
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The session came about as I'd already run several workshops here and Jane and I were thinking of new ideas. I really love playing with fabrics and textures so that was the starting point; a workshop that would give people an opportunity to experiment with different fabrics and threads to create a unique piece of textile art. When I'm teaching my main aim is to help people discover their own creativity and style, I hope I can give people the confidence to try something and follow their own ideas as well as teaching them specific skills.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating a plan to work from</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creating a plan and selecting materials</td></tr>
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This workshop was a good chance for me to experiment and test a few techniques out too. Much of my work, particularly the bird portraits, focuses on one element (usually a bird) and rarely features backgrounds so for this workshop I looked at creating work that covered the whole of my base fabric. I take a lot of photographs, often of landscapes, as colour references and I decided to use some of these as inspiration. It was good working in a slightly different way as it allowed me to take processes I'm familiar with, such as layering sheer fabrics, and use them to create different effects. I was also very proud of myself for managing to create some smaller scale work!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building up texture with different fabrics and layers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building up texture with different fabrics and layers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building up texture with different fabrics and layers</td></tr>
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I also used this session as a chance to experiment a bit more with the sewing machine, looking at creating different 'stitch and slash' textures with layers of fabrics and trying out some of the more decorative stitches that I rarely use but which I thought would be good to incorporate into our designs. I thought this would give participants a chance to get to know their machines better and make use of more of the stitches available.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building up backgrounds</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building up backgrounds</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building up backgrounds</td></tr>
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During the workshop I encouraged my participants to pick an image and look at slightly abstracting or simplifying it by creating very rough sketches. Once we'd done this I then encouraged them to get stuck into the fabrics and materials and to pick a selection that appealed to them and suggested the textures they wanted to create; such as layers of fabric and lace for water or tweeds for fells. We then worked up our pictures in layers and added details with yarns, trims, beads and other embellishments.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding detail with yarn and beads</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding detail with yarn and beads</td></tr>
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It was a really enjoyable session to run. Everyone had different ideas and it was great seeing the pieces come together over the course of the day. Everyone had a go at the stitch and slash technique but because of the different materials they'd chosen and designs they'd created we got really varied effects. I always find this the most exciting thing about workshops; how people can take the same materials and techniques but use them so differently. I find this very inspiring and always go away from workshops full of ideas and eager to try new things!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Building detail with different textured fabrics</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adding detail with trims and beads</td></tr>
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-27502379929022596032018-07-01T18:03:00.000+01:002018-07-01T18:03:13.029+01:00100 Hearts War Stories: The Embroiderers Guild<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sacrifice<br />
Felt, hand embroidery, beads and feathers. 2018</td></tr>
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In a continuation of my series of posts about centenaries, this is a post about another participatory project commemorating the end of the First World War 100 years ago. This project is run by <a href="https://embroiderersguild.com/index.php" target="_blank">The Embroiderers Guild</a> and will comprise of a series of exhibitions throughout the UK, each of <a href="https://embroiderersguild.com/index.php?page_no=934" target="_blank">100 Hearts</a> created by Guild members. As regular readers know I do like a good participatory project so I signed up earlier in the year to take part.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closing up the heart with beaded blanket stitch</td></tr>
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The project has two main aims, firstly to create a body of work for exhibitions commemorating individuals, events and stories from the first world war and secondly to raise the profile of textile art and the Embroiderers Guild. When registering you could chose which size heart to make (15 cm or 30 cm) and what colour (red, dark blue or light blue.) The Guild provided templates and fabric and some guidelines and ideas about how to decorate your heart but the emphasis was on creating something personal and something that showcased the breadth and scope of modern embroidery.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pigeon feather detail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hanging loop detail</td></tr>
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As I knew I had a busy year coming up (when don't I?) I decided to go for the smaller size heart and although I would normally choose cool blue colours over reds I decided I would go for a red heart. I've been adding touches of red to my work for a while now to represent blood and life so it seemed like a good opportunity to further explore working with this colour. I sent off my registration form and eagerly awaited the arrival of my fabric.<br />
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A few other people from Cumberland Embroiderers Guild (my local branch) have also been taking part in this project and at our meetings I was inspired by the work they'd done. Some had chosen to make their hearts for a particular individual from their family and it was lovely to see their stories embroidered onto the felt hearts. I wanted to create something a bit different that would be a more general memorial rather than about one person.<br />
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A couple of years ago <a href="http://www.prismarts.org.uk/" target="_blank">Prism Arts</a> were commissioned by <a href="https://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/" target="_blank">Cumbria's Museum of Military Life</a> to create a <a href="http://delicatestitches.blogspot.com/2016/11/somme-commemoration-quilt.html#comment-form" target="_blank">community quilt to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme</a>. For this commission I designed a project that we were able to make in stages, with each participating group creating patches which I then joined together to create a 46 metre long 'roll call' quilt. To engage participants on this project many of the images we pulled together involved animals and I'd personally become particularly fascinated by the story of pigeons in WWI.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My pigeon patch for the Somme 100 Quilt</td></tr>
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At the <a href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/first-world-war/home-front-stories/policing-pigeons/" target="_blank">beginning of the war many homing and carrier pigeons</a> were killed and their owners interrogated, as it was suspected they were being used to send messages abroad. Under the Defence of the Realm Act of 1914 you had to have a permit from the police to keep pigeons and the shooting of pigeons was actively encouraged. Later in the war, however, officials realised that these pigeons could in fact be quite useful and homing and carrier pigeons did go on to become an important part of the war effort. By 1916 the Defence of the Realm Act had been amended to make it illegal to shoot pigeons.<br />
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I've called my heart 'Sacrifice' and incorporated pigeon feathers into my design as a homage to these birds. I wanted to recognise and remember these smaller lives and the human lives they were connected to. I've used feather stitch in different red threads to create texture and added gold thread embroidery, to represent value and the gold of the sun in the sky. It's been an interesting project to work on, particularly in connection to the other remembrance projects I've been involved in and I'm looking forward to seeing the hearts exhibited.<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-52855121121609217882018-06-26T17:57:00.000+01:002018-06-26T17:57:11.572+01:00Remembrance 100 at Cumbria's Museum of Military Life<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Memory<br />
Naturally dyed fabrics, feathers, shells, beads and hand embroidery. 2018</td></tr>
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With 2018 marking 100 years since the end of the First World War there are, unsurprisingly, a lot of exhibitions and events exploring remembrance. One of these is <a href="https://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/remembrance-100/" target="_blank">'Remembrance100'</a> at <a href="https://www.cumbriasmuseumofmilitarylife.org/" target="_blank">Cumbria's Museum of Military Life</a>. As WWI starts to slide out of living memory it is an important anniversary to mark and is an interesting time to look at how the way we remember changes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remembrance100 Exhibition</td></tr>
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Remembrance100 is an open art exhibition curated by <a href="http://www.freelancecurator.co.uk/" target="_blank">Jamie Barnes</a>. I think having an open exhibition to explore this diverse area is a really good idea as remembrance is something that belongs to us all, it's great to have an opportunity anyone can apply to so that a range of interpretations can be seen. I submitted and had accepted one of my small textile banners. This piece is entitled 'Flow: Memory' and is part of an ongoing series looking at the concept of flow and part of a wider body of work exploring memory.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flow: Memory (detail)</td></tr>
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I am fascinated by memory and the way how we remember can change. We have a tendency to think of memories as fixed and unchanging but this is not the case. Our memories, both personally and our memories (or remembrance) as a society, are constantly changing and evolving. They are affected by the physical and biological changes that occur within our own bodies as we age and they are affected by the changes that the society we live in goes through. Our experiences and constantly changing emotions also change our memories. Memories are fluid, ephemeral things that ebb and flow like the tides; each time a little different.<br />
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This idea of change, ebb and flow is something I'm really interested in exploring in my work. By creating a piece of work about memory I'm trying to fix in a tangible way something that is intangible, I hope by using layers of naturally dyed and sheer materials I can capture an element of this or at least provide something to get people thinking about memory and the nature of remembering.<br />
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The exhibition is on until 2nd September and features work by lots of excellent artists, both professional and amateur. If you go before 8th July you'll also be able to see the incredible '<a href="https://www.1418now.org.uk/commissions/poppies-weeping-window-carlisle-castle/" target="_blank">Weeping Window</a>' ceramic poppy installation at the castle.<br />
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<br />Delicate Stitcheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266851027708944170noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5491170089180323073.post-47756288449307715562018-06-23T19:37:00.000+01:002018-06-23T19:37:23.004+01:00Life Drawing: A catch up<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, June 2018</td></tr>
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I've been a bit behind in my blogging recently as there's been lots going on. I've been particularly lax about blogging about my Life Drawing sessions so I thought I'd do a quick catch up post for the last few months. I really enjoy my Life Drawing sessions and I've built up a great group of artists and models. Before each session I almost always feel tired and fed up and wonder why I do it but by the end of the session I always feel re-energised and glad that I keep it going. I really enjoy catching up with everyone and sharing news and I know I'd really miss them if I stopped the sessions.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing, June 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Experimenting with adding shading, June 2018</td></tr>
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There's always a good atmosphere at the sessions but I find it interesting how much it changes depending on the group, sometimes relaxed and sometimes more energetic. The June session was really busy, we had to squeeze in a bit but everyone was very good humoured about it. There were also a couple of new faces and a couple of people who'd only been to one or two sessions before so it felt quite new and fresh, it felt like quite an energetic session.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line, May 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line, May 2018</td></tr>
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The model also has a big effect on the atmosphere and each model brings something different to the session. I love drawing different people and I find it fascinating how my drawings change depending on who I'm drawing, I find I want to draw each model a little differently depending on their personality and the poses they choose as well as how they look.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing, May 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing, April 2018</td></tr>
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Over the past couple of years I've been working on drawing faces as it used to be my weakest area. The only way to get better at something is to practise it and so I have and I'm finally at a point where I'm reasonably comfortable drawing faces and there's some drawings I'm even quite pleased with.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, April 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, April 2018</td></tr>
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I've also been continuing with my 'blind' drawings (drawing without looking at the page) and these drawings are now an important part of my process. Working in this way is particularly useful for challenging poses as it helps me really observe and understand the pose so that I can then go on to create a better, more accurate drawing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pen, March 2018</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Continuous line faces, March 2018</td></tr>
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I'm not going to be running Life Drawing sessions during July and August because the Prism Arts studios are going to be very busy and full of puppet making activities for Carlisle's Puppet Pageant Parade (Saturday 1st September.) I'm hoping to restart the sessions in September but as we're in the process of moving house at the moment it might be October, depending on how smoothly it all goes! If you'd like updates about the sessions and to be informed when I have new dates you can sign up to my Life Drawing mailing list <a href="https://delicatestitches.us16.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=33e5155f5399a544340da9534&id=7fac2d4ab0" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blind drawing, March 2018</td></tr>
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