Acanthus scarf
Leaf shape hand drawn, digitised and stitched on a Pfaff then enhanced with free machining and cut backs. Hand dyed silk
Fancies Purse
Chiffon with trapped beads etc. FP adds structure and decoration to the bag opening and decoration to the handles in the form of beads made directly on to the silk cord
Val’s Mask
Much missed Val Campbell Harding coveted this mask, and I always think of her when I look at it.
Angel hair mesh forms the background and a kebab stick makes an admirable handle.
Arabesque Tassel
The head of this tassel is made using our Salizah cutters“Arabesque”. Foiling the reverse of the plastic makes it simple to flip the top part of the shape over to form a loop for threading. Four shapes make up the head.
The Form Is The Key
Detail
A large (taller than me) three dimensional structure derived from computer manipulation of images of old keys. MDF frame, padded, wrapped in calico with layers of dyed fabrics and silks. Machine and hand stitching (Pfaff 7570), Friendly Plastic, and embossing powder.
1.5m tall
The Form Is The Key
Detail
Composite image of the shapes and colours that make up the design. The quatrefoil motif is taken from the door of the church at Holme Pierpont Hall, Nottingham.
