Forage & stitch: using natural materials in textile art

Introduction

Foraging

Colour the seasons

Interconnecting, inspiration & ideas

Materials & threads

Tools

Technique: Natural dyeing

Project 1: Bojagi Patchwork Scented Pillow

Technique: Wet felting

Project 2: Forage & Felt

Technique: Decorative free-machine stitching

Project 3: Memories & Place

Techniques: Acetone-transfer fabric printing, Free-machining on soluble fabric

Project 4: The Brecks

Technique: Nature-inspired hand embroidery

Project 5: Natural Shadows & Repeat Patterns

Technique: Pressing plants

Project 6: Pressed-flower Wall Hanging

Technique: Hapa-zome with flowers & leaves

Project 7: Hapa-zome Drawstring Bag

Technique: Silk & wool-top backgrounds

Project 8: Ancient Woodland

Presentation & framing

Gathering my thoughts.