I ended up doing two stitched columns. The one on the left was the first. I kept adding to it - a bit of black here, some more white there, until it threatened to grow to several inches deep. So I tried another - and pretty much the same thing happened. There's only so much squinting I can do in one lifetime.
Onto some blackwork
I tried the sample on the left and while it gives the general idea I figured I could do better.
I drew the sheet using pink and black so I could tell one segment from another. I think it works out better and shows the concept more clearly.
Left - showing tone changes from different spacing.
Right - showing tone changes from differing thickness of thread but identical pattern.
Chapter 3 - machine stitching
Left - zigzag stitch, width 3.5 length from 0.3 to 4.0
Right - zigzag as before but adding increasing gaps between lines of stitching
More samples until the machine started to play up.
5 comments:
I'm very happy to see you have started working on the new Module!
How does it feel to be restricted to black and white? At the beginning of Module 2 I suffered under this strict discipline but later I got so used to it that I was almost frightened by the regained colour freedom of Module 3!
I like your blog. I have nominated you for an award as a blog that´ brings me inspiration and makes me appreciate the blogosphere´. Now it´s your turn to do the same for 10 others who inspired you if you want.
Hi Daniela - I don't mind being restricted to black and white too much. A previous lack of confidence with colour meant I did lots of things in black and white. I think it will be much more of a problem going back to colour in the next module, but I'm hoping that all the things I'm learning about tone will help with that.
Hi Laurence - I'm trying to leave a message on your blog but not sure if it is working. Well, thank you for the nomination - it is very exciting and I am honoured. I am finding it hard to restrict myself to just 10 inspirational blogs.
Thank you for your comment on my blog.
Yes, it's very difficult to find inspirational blog. For me, I thought during several days. But, to name blogs is very interesting to make them known.
Good search !
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