Have been working on a set of a rather whimsical pillow slips/ cushion covers, inspired by nature and natural forms, as well as by abstract lines and circles and human world. It seems like a "Neverending Story" to me now, always more elements to add, more threads and a tiny pieces of fabric to combine. I believe that things can always have a second, third, fourth life, as many as you wish, therefore most of the fabric I've stitched together in this project is second-hand used or unused fabric.
Stitched embroidery sample of three layers on top of the base fabric. Running stitch and machine stitching. I have combined the layered paper sample with stitched sample here and also in following pictures to show the development of the designs.
Background fabric and three layers of fabric. I have used mostly running stitch in this sample, as well as machine stitch.
Three layers on top of background fabric, blue shades mostly. The paper sample was more of an inspiration here, and the stitched sample is a rather simplified design, a combination of two crosses.
Four layers of fabric on top of a background. I have combined several layers of different mesh fabric in this stitched sample, as well as sequined fabric as a base. Running stitch, zig-zag and machine stitch.
Three layers on the base fabric, combining running stitch, machine zig-zag and cross-stitch.
I had never used a transfer adhesive method before, it was all new and I definitely want to experiment more. I made a couple of samples, inspired by the composite papers and coloured paper examples that I had made before. It was also interesting to observe the impact of using the bonding technique on different fabrics.
