Rust dyeing - preparation, results, and assembling . . .

Rust dyeing with wire wool on linen

Rust dyeing with wire wool on linen- detail

Rust dyeing with wire wool on cotton organdie

Drawn thread work on linen, preparation for rust dyeing

Drawn thread work on linen, preparation for rust dyeing - detail of weaving 

Rust dyeing results - assembled

Rust dyeing results - assembled - detail showing gathering, fraying, and lace

Frances Pickering workshop . . .

20 pages hand dyed

hand stitched paper, with an acrylic wax surface, glued to Vilene

hand stitch detail

more paper applied to Vilene

transparent paper applied to paper with detailed drawing with a fine liner

This weekend, I did a Frances Pickering workshop, making a hand dyed book made with card, Vilene, and paper, which I based on the theme of my LOGO!

It remains unfinished, but I plan to add more detail every now and then, or when I have more time.

It was most enjoyable and part of my continuous professional development to learn new, or enhance existing skills.

I will blog more about it when I have more to show. 

black and white mark making . . .

black mono printed swirls

white acrylic mono printing on white organza fabric

The final bit of mono-printing with Alison King

mark making . . .

logo images with a gold whipped wheel, appliqué, seeding and a little couching

line

layered mono printing

I made these prints on a Alison King workshop through Hexham Embroiderers' Guild on a variety of plain fabrics and papers.  All are mono printed which involved acrylic paint and a laminated sheet.  Very easy and addictive because it is quick, once there is an understanding of the level of paint to use.  I plan to use some of them as backgrounds for future work.  This was all on the theme of Durham Cathedral, where I work as Head Broderer, and my logo which is a little like Saint Cuthbert's cross.