Preston Park

Today I visited Preston Park. When there I went and looked around the museum and went to butterfly world. Here are some of the images I took.

Mcbusted

I recently went to see Mcbusted in Newcastle. Just thought I would share a few photos from the night to show how amazing they were !!!!!

Cushions

I have recently just finished the first half of my last studio module at level 4. The first half of the module I had to create two corresponding cushions. My theme was Paris and I chose to look into the architecture. I wanted to keep my color scheme quite simple as I think it would represent Paris. I chose purple grey and white to be my main colors. I tested with a lot of different fabrics and colors first so I had a good idea of what the finished product would look like. When making my cushion up I decided I would add piping around the edge as I thought that it would make it look more interesting and would make the edging more professional. I am very pleased with the outcome as it clearly represents Paris. I also think that I have made it to a very high standard. Here is an image I took of my final cushion.

Paris

My next module I am looking at French architecture, focusing on Paris. I will create two cushions and a neck piece for my final outcome. I have collected some research to get some inspiration looking at different French patterns and Paris architecture. I will start by creating some observational drawings from the research I have collected. Here is a photo of my bay.

Chanel Fashion Show

I have recently watched the Chanel Haute Couture 2015 SPRING/SUMMER fashion show. The whole show is amazing. I love how they have used an interesting set that relates to the collection. It makes watching it more exciting. Here is the link to the show.

                                         https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVI2EV6C2U

Print and Embroidery

For my recent module I have been experimenting with textiles techniques including print and embroidery. I used some drawings that I had created from my first module and recreated them in fabric. I created a fabric Fanta can and flower. I used mainly printed techniques for the can and embroidery for the flower. This is the first time I have used print techniques and I think I have used them successfully. I was hard trying to figure out how to create my koda trace design but now I feel very confident doing more designs for my future modules. I love doing machine and hand embroidery and I think my flower shows a lot of different techniques.

Cath Kidston

Cath Kidston


Cath Kidston is one of my favorite designers. I love how unique and personal her work is. She sell all sorts of products from handbags and purses to homeware and clothing. Her designs are always very bright and fun. I have been looking at some of her new designs on her website and came across this patchwork collection. I absolutely love her choice of color and patterns she has used. The colors work really works well together and it gives it a fun feel. When creating a design its interesting how she applies it to different products to make it all work as a collection. Looking closing at her work and owing some of her products myself I find that everything is very durable. the stitching is very neat and strong. For example both bags and the purse had a glossing finish so it is easy to wipe down. It also makes them waterproof.

All pictures were sourced form Cath Kidstons website http://www.cathkidston.com/inspiration/new/listctry=GB