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Jacobean Crewelwork
'Where Seasons Change, Swallows Fly'
Final size 210 x 297mm
On linen twill with Appletons wool
Over 30 stitches
This piece marks a new chapter after years of living with painful endometriosis. Inspired by barn swallows swooping through the summer sky representing change, this piece reflects healing and new creative beginnings. The pomegranate symbolises the renewed wellbeing, pleasure and creative freedom.
Detail of sections:
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Tonal drawing
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Colour Drawing
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Preparation
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Pomegranate in Laid work, Detached Chain, Bullion knots, Raised Chain, Fly, Herringbone and Chain with French knots.
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Swallow with Long and short, French Knots.
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Flower petals with Griffin Trellis, Chain, Fly, French Knots, Couching and Long and Short.
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