more weaves

these are all small weaves, destined to be incorporated into larger pieces

this one is fragments of nightshirt and scrapped skirt - loosely woven to leave small patches of bacground showing through - i've started stitching into this since i took the picture
the next is fine cut strips of printed linen, tightly woven and mistyfused to cheesecloth for support

the third is mostly torn strips of dyeing undercloth


the aim is to use these for cutting into as shapes and masks to applique but ..... i can't think of what shapes to do and am struggling with the idea of cutting into them - my nerve seems to have run out for the time being
the way i see it is that i'm just not ready for this step yet, maybe the ideas will come in a while if i carry on with something else
i've started stitching into another weave made from double-dyed muslin and some scarf fabric, also made a pojagi style backing for it using silks from the same double-dyed batch - i hope to make this one up as a wrapping cloth, probably for mum as it's got a lot of pink - pics later when i've made more progress

Comments

Marj said…
When we moved to Qld just over two years ago I wanted to join a group called "Smart Arts" after seeing their work at a local Quilt Show. Unfortunately they had closed their membership and suggested I join another similar group which I did but after two meetings decided it wasn't for me. Recently I was invited to join the original group as they wish to expand and become a textile group for the Redlands District where we live. At the first meeting a couple of weeks ago there were 17 very keen tetile artists representing a wide range of interests so I am interested to see how it all progresses. There was a woman there who had a gorgeous bag made from squares of woven fabric. Each square was different in colour, fabric design, size of woven strips and the type of weaving used but together they produced a really interesting bag. Just a thought for how to use your lovely pieces as you wouldn't have to cut into them too severely as with applique!!
i'm sure your mum will love her piece.
Marj
stickyfingers said…
a bag might be a good way of combining some pieces ..... when i've made more progress with them - i could do with a bag to carry my "current work in progress", so i'll hang on to that idea, thanks

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