More Experiments with Free-Machine Embroidery

This was an experiment in directly translating elements of my moodboard. The top portion is from a Kurt Schwitters collage, the left greens and yellows are from a Judy Buxton seascape and the white outline of the arches are inspired by John Piper. I quite like the effect of the fancy stitches  in free-motion mode - they add energy.

With this one I had fun playing with colour and density.

A fantasy archscape...or a row of tombstones?

A Pile of Petals

I like the muted colours the bright poppy (the very dark, very squashed bits in the picture above) and rose petals left behind on heavy calico.

I think I need to work on not leaving hammer marks, but the irregularity does leave scope for stitching into.

Balancing Colour

Ongoing exercise in balancing colour with fabric and stitch.

Mostly linen with silk thread.