Chapter 3 – Grids

Here is a collection of some of the grids I’ve collected.  The first A3 page is that of ‘made’ grids.

3.1:  Page of grids

3.2:  Close up of page of grids – placed on a black background to help see the grids

3.3:  Close up of Grids page – black grids on white page

I’ve become quite obsessed with grids in the natural environment – especially in decomposed leaves.  I picked a lot of leaves and have preserved them with PVA glue.  The following images are some of the natural grids from my allotments.

3.4:  Decomposing pumpkin leave

3.5:  Close up of decomposing pumpkin leaf

3.6:  Perpetual spinach leaf

3.7:  A really decomposed pumpkin leaf which was more like soft lacy fabric when holding it

3.8:  Decomposing sycamore seed

3.9:  Part-ecomposed ivy leaf

3.10:  Skelton leaf – just like a soft green lace

3.11:  Decomposing nasturtium seed pods

3.12:  Frozen rose petal showing grid pattern (this one I couldn’t preserve!)

3.13  Beautiful droplets of water on black gardening mesh

Then I dug up some grids! 

3.14:  Old carpet dug up on the allotment.

I have a large piece of underlay backing that is delicate but has survived and I’ve brought it home to add to the collection!

Chapter 1 – Stationery Ideas

Here are a few stationery items that I’ve seen that I rather like.  They show a range of items which have an area/shape that an embroidered panel may work on.

Picture 1: Writing Set (Source: http://www.lifeway.com/Product/floral-stationery-set-p005760151):

Picture 2:  Writing Set (Source: http://www.giftvalues.com/store/shopdetail.asp?product=m0695*Floral_Stationery_Desk_Set)

Picture 3:  Stationery Box (Source: http://www.cre8direct.net/en/products_list.php?tid=63&zid=1)

Picture 4: Folder (Source: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Go-Stationery-Lever-Arch-Folder/dp/B00WE2A7QE)

Picture 5: Document Wallet (Source: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-New-Vintage-Small-Flower-Fabric-A4-Document-File-Folder-Floral-Document-Bag-Novelty-For-School/32755316516.html)

Picture 6: Acordian File (Source: https://www.amazon.com/Punch-Studio-Peacock-Expandable-Accordion/dp/B004P03P8A?SubscriptionId=AKIAIDGULFCX2Q4ADRYQ)

Picture 7: Magazine Holder (Source: https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/whsmith-enchanted-soft-pink-bird--floral-print-a4-board-magazine-file/38598753

Picture 8:  (Source:  http://www.cheapjoes.com/global-canvas-pencil-cases.html)

Picture 9: Writing Set (Source: https://www.fairhopenotes.com/products/wedgwood-english-rose-writing-set)

Picture 9: Notebook (Source: https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/a3o/P-Donovan-Notebook-leather-strap-closure-Brown/B01865SG8S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1501955574&sr=8-2&keywords=notebook+handbound)

Chapter 2 - Typed Text

Image 1:  Printed text





Image 2:  Printed text, size diminishing, centred





Image 3:  Printed text, size diminishing, left and right centred





Image 4:  Printed text




Image 5:  One I missed earlier!  Written text, different directions 

Chapter 2 - Sheets 5 & 6

Image 1: Sheet 5





Image 2: Wax rubbing of string word, all one direction





Image 3: Wax rubbing of string word, multiple directions





Image 4: Sheet 6





Image 5: Card edge dipped in green ink and stamped to make letters, inked every time





Image 6: Ink on edge of card, dipped after fading





Image 7: Ink on edge of card, dipped at start of word only

Chapter 2 - Sheet 7

Image 1:  Sheet 7





Image 2:  Card with notches in dipped in ink at the start of the letter





Image 3:  Card with notches in dipped in ink at the start of the letter, different directions

Chapter 2 - Sheet 4

Image 1: Sheet 4





Image 2: Repeated word, block caps, rotated 180 degrees





Image 3: Blocks of word, capital letters, handwritten, all one direction





Image 4: Blocks of word, lowercase joined up, handwritten, all one direction





Image 5: Mixed handwritten text, different sizes, lower case, different directions - I enjoyed writing this 'piece'. 

Chapter 2 - Sheet 3

Image 1: Sheet with raised letters and rubbings





Image 2: Glue writing





Image 3: Side view to show raised element to glue word





Image 4: Wax rubbing of glue word on brown wrapping paper





Image 5:  String and glue word





Image 6: Side view of string word





Image 7: Wax rubbing of string word on page from seed catalogue