Shell Division

This embroidery is based on a spiral shell. I tried to create a three dimensional effect by graduating the colours. I made a template and photocopied it, then drew onto the fabric and stitched. It's a bit like painting with threads. The design is based on symmetry but like nature it's not always exact and that's how evolutionary change occurs.

                                          Shell Division - Anne Stemp copyright 2014

The Hare and Tortoise Mandala

 I created the basic pattern sometime ago drawing on folded paper and creating a repeat design stencil. I did'nt know what to do with it until recently I felt like doing some embroidery. I began by dying the fabric with ink in a random fashion, then drew around the design stencil onto the fabric and finally embroidered the work in a variety of stitches. I outlined the white  hare in gold and stopped there. The hare and tortoise are from the well known Aesops' fable.......take your time and reflect.

The Hare and The Tortoise Mandala - Anne Stemp copyright.