There was much beautiful work to be admired at our meeting on July 2nd. Textile artist Jane Caven travelled from Coventry and explained the development of her style in pictures and very many examples of her work which could be closely examined.
Jane told us how her interest in textiles developed from early sewing with her grandmother, but not straight away. She gained art qualifications, finding a love for working with fabric much later in her career.
It was amazing to see so much hand sewing. What we initially thought was applique, was actually the main fabric, brought to life with intricate, vibrantly coloured stitches for the 'background'. Designs and compositions are first planned on paper using coloured pencils/pastels before the sewing on black drill fabric can begin. Thus the spaces become as important as the rest of the design.
Many of us were inspired to sign up for her workshop in September.
Kathy Francis
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