 |
| Satin stitch over cord onto felt |
 |
| Irregularities to the rhythm |
This week I thought I'd
inject something new into my project so I had a go with the cording foot. The structure resembles piping and I wanted to explore the
possibilities of the technique. I used two sized cords and black felt to stitch
onto. A lot of the products I have been researching have been made out of felt.
Its soft, comforting, protective and warm. Perhaps the cold weather at the
moment drew me to it. The process of stitching back and forth was therapeutic
and rhythmic.
The process of stitching down the cord is
creating order, but sometimes the foot slipped and made the line irregular. What
if I used a more unruly cord, would it be more chaotic? Or left breaks in the
stitching to reveal the cord, or a tassel?
I am pleased
with the tactility of the surface and the rhythm it creates as you run your
fingers along. The finished surface is pliable and holds its shape well. Moving
forward, it will be interesting to see how the surface changes when other
materials are used for both the ground surface and the cord. Scale is something
I am keen to investigate, although I won't be able to use the cording foot.
What is the biggest "cord" I can stitch over? Maybe I will have to
stitch by hand.
