I have done some slashing before and made a bag out of old bras! A friend asked if it was various shades of grey, fortunately not! After slashing, I went over the fabric with an embellisher so that the finish is smoother but the the colours can be clearly seen.
In Chapter 10, I used the sewing machine to create the lines of stitching, going over the rows twice, using free machine embroidery. I prefer the second sample, (Sample 20) and enjoyed the way the patterns emerged as the mixed layers of colours were revealed.
It was fun to use the soldering iron. I think I got over involved in the design and lost sight of creating a ripple effect but cut back to reveal the different layers and used the soldering iron to make a variety of marks.
My composite pages spread across page 70 and 71 and reflect how the two designs I have used repeatedly have emerged and developed - lamb chops and two versions of a Maltese cross, to show form and colour.
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