Textile Postcard Project Week #26

March 25th - 31st 2018


I have used some pieces of bright coloured ribbon again to feature on this week's postcard. The base fabric has been eco dyed with eucalypt leaves from our garden.

Week # 26 2018

A close up view of the beautiful brightly coloured ribbon.

Textile Postcard Project Week #25

March 18th - 24th 2018

Week #25 'Ribbon 'Design 1'

The pieces of  ribbon on this postcard were in a long strip rather like a tape as it was quite stiff. I think my friend, Jan Preston, from Geelong, gave it to me. It has provided such a bright spot whenever I have admired it. I am pleased to have found a use for these bright squares!









The detail here shows the vibrant colours and simple design.

Textile Postcard Project Week #24

March 11th - 17th 2018

Brown commercial felt embroidered with running stitch ( or sashiko stitch or 'slow stitch' as it is sometimes called) The stitches have been whipped with a cotton thread I have dyed myself..variegated yellow/blue. The extra threads give a more distinctive line.

Week #24

Detailed view shows running stitched whipped with the same variegated thread as used in the base stitching.

Textile Postcard Project Week #23

Week #23
March 4th - 10th 2018

 Commercial felt stitched in my favourite wavy lines. I have used these lines in many pieces of work with a variety of formats. They can represent sand dunes, mountain views and ocean waves to list a few of natures impressions.

Variegated threads give movement to an embroidery piece. This is a detailed photo of the whole postcard.