Graphic design

 

Even though textiles is my passion, I am also interested in graphic design. I went to work for the Evening Gazette, in Middlesbrough, for 2 weeks. In that two weeks I learnt alot and was given some projects to do. One project was to create a new cover and idenitity for the Stockton news magazine, a monthly magazine for Stockton's residents. I used fabric patterns to create the new masthead and footer. I choose a different identity for the magazine, shortening then name to 'SN'. I designed this over Christmas so the fabric patterns I used had a Christmassy feel as did the photgraphs. All this work was done using software such as InDesign and Photoshop. The Gazette were pleased with my work and so was I.

Saltburn pier

 

These are further images from my Saltburn pier photography. They will be used for my textile postcards. I will embroider them adding embellishment. I do have a secret love for photography, I can always appreciate a good view/landscape.

Actasol and sewing

 

These images were created using actasol and sewing. Using my orginal images, I transferred them onto calaco using actasol spray. I then sewed into the images, picking out different bits to embroider.

I think personally they look fantastic, but everyone has there own opinion obviously. They were so quick and simple to create. They would look fantastic as postcards or part of a wall hanging. When I have the time I might make them into something more permenant.

Here is another of my Photography pieces, taken on a lovely night in Saltburn. This image is of my other half on the pier I love this image, it's so simple. This is another image I will include in my textile postcard project.

Here is my image of Saltburn pier, I took this image myself on a lovely evening with my other half not so long ago. I am embarking on making Textile Postcards using my own images. I live by the sea so it will be very easy to take some fantastic photos. I will transfer this image onto fabric then work into it using threads, fabrics and beads. I will produce a series of postcards using images of Saltburn and my home town of Redcar. Obviously i will post pictures when finished.