end of term.

i think i have learnt the most in my life in the last three months.

now i just have to wait for my percentage! waa.

i don't think anybody realises (unless you're studying it) how technical and hard work textile design is. the number of processes i should know are overwhelming. but it's only been the first term of university, i've got plenty of time to master them... also, not really knowing about anything other than stitch and embroidery when i started probably didn't help. it's a good job i find it all interesting, so i have the right attitude towards learning new skills. next term we're weaving on the looms... which i have neveeer done before!

my head hurts now. and i can't wait to go home for christmas :)

buttons!

i did have to leave my button head people alone, but i could experiment with buttons on fabric!

fabric manipulation.

fabric manipulation with second hand fabric;

 i have collaged pieces togetger with stitch, applique, wadding and fringing:

 

 

hand stitch manipulation; experimenting with layers, pleats, colour gradients and changes in texture.

types of stitch.

a variety of stitches i used in this stitch project; french knots, straight stitch, back stitch, cross stitch, couching, pekinese and the chain loop stitch.