Fast and Slow

‘i’- Day 17 – #100 Day Result © Maggie Winnall

‘t’ – Day 18 – #100 Day Result © Maggie Winnall

‘t’s’ – 100 Day Result © Maggie Winnall

This is a fast and slow process. It is about the speedy sewing machine, where the fabric is manipulated with free flowing movement. The machine whip stitch causes the bobbin thread to be pulled to the top, creating little dots and pulls around the circles, echoing the edge stitch of the letter. I like this spontenaiety.
Then it’s slow and purposeful, stitching by hand to define the letter. The choice of colour and weight of thread influence the outcome. Using the same thread on the letter as on the back ground creates balance, using a weightier thread brings colour and texture to the surface.