MODULE 1 - CHAPTER 12

DIFFERENT WAYS OF USING THE SHAPES TO SHOW DISINTEGRATION.

1. Sample one shows one of the previous samples in three different sizes. I like the stitched background which looks like the shape is fading away.  The main shape itself is lightly padded and with its strong colour looks like it has some growth. I thought this had some potential, but was a bit fussy to make in an 8X8 inch size.  It would look better as a larger wall hanging.

2. Sample two is a series of stacked crosses that have been squished to show some disintegration.  The stitching which is the same colour as the background also shows disintegration.  I think it is a bit too regular and predictable, so ruled out this sample.

3. Sample three has differences in size and shape with some disappearing machine embroidered shapes behind, together with smaller scale cross shapes.  There is a different shape cross that is stronger to show growth, but with only one, it seemed perhaps too strong.  I liked the crosses in the two corners that were more sheer and lacy.  I thought this design had a lot more interest.

4. Sample four had the differences of scale and while the largest shape is strong, it also looks part of the whole and not out of place.  I liked the symmetry of the lacy four corners.  The elements seemed to work together on several different levels, which gave more interest than the other samples.  It was also in a scale that worked with the 8x8 inch format.

5. This is the resolved sample based on sample 4.  The corner pieces were made out of polyester organza with wonder under backing to give it some stiffness as well as a method of application to the background.  The larger cross, though made from the same fabric, is a slightly stronger red.  I also used some padding stuffing from behind in the trapunto manner, but not so much that it distorted the background too much.  I also used two rounds of machine stitching to make sure that the padding was well contained.  The machine stitched shapes in the background gives the illusion of disintegration as does the hand stitching with the same colour thread as the background fabric.  With the multiple methods of showing disintegration and/or growth, I think it makes this sample quite a bit more dynamic. However the lacy corners softens the effect somewhat and gives some contrast to the stronger colours and shapes.