Hi all,
I am a life long learner & when time allows, I take advantage of free online 'retreat workshops' offered by talented artists.
I have participated in the making zen ones before so cleared my afternoon schedule this week to be able to craft along to the 4 workshops each day. I follow them, make notes even if I cannot do the activity at that time.
I have used water soluble film before & know from experience that the rows of stitches is all that holds it together once you dip it in water & the films melts away, if by magic.
This one encourages you to use fabrics in a creative way to make a new strip of fabric. With limited time, I tore some fabrics in a main colour & some secondary colours, quickly pressed them flat then lay them out on the folded over film.
I cut the film a bit too short but worked with it anyhow as I had already prepared the strips. I added a few strands of tapestry / darning wool lastly & held it together with sewing clips which are so useful.
I then sewed up & down the fabric in rows to form a grid that would hold it together then at the end came back around the edges again to hold it securely as a square form.
The moment of truth when you dip it in the basin of warm water - yay, it held its shape.
I dabbed it with a tea towel then put it to dry on some paper towel. I am pleased with the result - an interesting piece of fabric.
What to do with it? I am thinking perhaps a journal cover? What do you think?
Thank you for stopping by, always pleased to have your company here.
Dee 💕
