Taster Module 7 – Stitchery from the Rubbings…continued

The rubbings from Section 2 were revisited and the colours in Image 7 inverted (Image 31) in Photoshop.  This had the effect of making the patterns more pronounced, clearly showing directional markings and density of colour. 

Image 31 was then cropped to produce a section for stitchery.

12 holes per inch canvas was painted with Koh-i-noor dyes and stitched in various types of thread in shades of grey (see Image 33),

to produce the stitchery sample from the rubbings (Image 34).

Note:

• couching – the raffia was split lengthways in four and then twisted as it was couched to give glimpses of its shiny side
• darning/weaving – worked to mirror the directional marks and density of the rubbings
• additional raffia has been woven through the darning to catch the light and give extra interest
• curling ribbon – worked flat and twisted to give added interest and height.  Blanket stitch has been worked over the ribbon in some places, as in or nue, so glimpses of it may appear through the stitching
• use of irregular composite stitches over regular canvas stitches to build up layers.