Embroidery week one sampling unit

J.M.P.T bus

Stagecoach

Stagecoach

At the start of the data collection brief, I started in my new rotational (Embroidery) I focused on collecting as much data evidence as possible in order to translate this into stitch, looking closely at things like the journey, distance also looking at the route I was taking and the time it took to arrive at my destination. I collected information and started to take a close look at the individuality of each of the bus companies I travelled with.

looking at the colour of the tiger and applique appropriate yarns in order to get the effect of the tigers coat  

appliqued piece based on observational drawing of tiger

looking at more animals within the museum

Within the Manchester Museum, I thought that the animals and insects would be a good starting point, due to their natural, bright, vivid colours and individuality. I began by trying to incorporate this into my samples by matching up yarns and created some appliqued samples. Using hand techniques, I have learnt, such as the cross stich, backstitch, running stich, knotted stich, loop stich I was then able to produce a detailed textured set of sample pieces. Also this week I learnt how to create Suffolk puffs and used a range of materials to show a variety of samples within my technical file.