Circles Sandra Kendall July meeting 2016

Our workshop this month was based on circles and led by one of our own members Sandra Kendall.
Sandra reminded us of patterns we had made as children using circles and the many artists including Kandinsky and Hundertwasser who had also used circles in their work. 
Sandra  brought samples of hand stitched circles to show us that had been made by stamping, shiva through a stencil, or applique as the basis for the embroidery.
Most members chose the prepared circle they wanted to work on and then chose the stitches and colours they wished to use. A few members had designed their own pattern.

 Sandra suggested various stitches that would give certain effects e.g. line stitches, circle stitches and even suggested using just one stitch worked in different threads.
Members started stitching immediately and patterns began to emerge.

 Once the stitching had been completed members were shown how they could embellish their circle further by using buttons, beads, shisha glass, dorset buttons etc..
Most members took their half finished circle home to finish off and develop  ideas to make their piece unique. 
Sandra believes thet circle patterns could be explored some more and this is only the beginning.
Thank you Sandra for an interesting day.