Distant Stitch Diploma, Module 6, Chapter 4 - Design Pattern from an Ethnic Source


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The image shows pieces of barkcloth.  I chose the design in the middle on the right. The pattern has a ribbed effect through it.


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I drew in the 'ribbed' lines and coloured them in a diagonal pattern.


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I continued with the design, removing 2 of the colours but keeping the same diagonal design pattern.


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I then removed all the colours and some of the lines.


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I decided it was time to move on!


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Another piece of barkcloth with a geometric pattern, much more my thing!


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I adapted the pattern to fit on a teabag.


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This example is made from packing paper, black tissue paper and thick threads with 4 cream picot columns.

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Very free interpretation!


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Looking at the design in greater detail.


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Taking the design a stage further.


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Adding colour, using egg tempura - more practice needed!


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Using crumpled glossy magazine as a background, I tore the paper into strips and applied it to the brown paper background. I stitched the design from 41 over the picture and painted it with Brusho inks with egg tempura.


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Close up.