Tuesday, 24 June 2014

I started life as a cell (stage 2) ...




Here's the result of some sheer plastic hand-stitched on the work.










Next, a layer of heat-gun treated sheer polyester seems a suitable next layer (horizontal/vertical creases are where it has been folded prior to picture taken !) - inset right is a close-up.







Laying this fabric sheet over the work adds another cellular dimension & alters all the colours.








Starting with some 'punch work' adds another layer of illusion ! albeit in metallic thread (detail at right)





Thursday, 5 June 2014

I started life as a cell (stage 1) ...






I've started stitching my 'cell' sample - seen gradually progressing at CURRENT PROJECT.

A slow task especially as when I return to it, several days have passed & I have to get back into the "thought waves" !!


Time is not on my side ! ...


I'm currently experimenting with transparent plastics for my cell project - which unfortunately is progressing too slowly! Reasons? ... I've got a variety of 'mundane sewing house jobs' on so unable to get as much time as I'd like to continue with it. However, I do it when I can - currently I'm expanding on this small experimental piece from several years ago.

2 x US Fashion Dolls

These 2 were the first dolls out of the "collection box" - both are American & appx. 10"/25cm tall.  They were just a lit...