Where did we (2nd years) come in? Once the partner institution sent the A2 samples back, we were given a project in which we then had to try to make the sample our own. We were allowed to add our own drawings and our own take of ayrshire needlework or paisley pattern. However we had to keep some of what had been done by the fourth years. We were allowed to zone in on a section that we really liked and found interesting.
When I initially saw the sample that I would be working from I was very happy and excited. I loved the idea behind the design, Anna looked at paisley patterns to begin with and then ventured into looking at the woad plant and its dying properties. Anna initially did drawings of the woad plant, then dyed the fabric using woad to dye the fabric and then printed the design using normal binder. Anna had also included some stitch work at the bottom of the piece. I decided to include my family history into the piece using my family christening gown as well as some of my drawings of the woad plant. Hope you like them.
The image above is the final design which will be printed digitally... very excited!! Not been printed yet but watch this space for photographs of the finished piece!!
