This sample was inspired by a rock surface. The background fabric has been bonded with glistening materials. The textured surface is created with heavy couched threads and cords which give a ridged surface. The holding-down stitches have been placed close together and feature much more strongly than usual, in order to achieve the required effect. Straight stitches worked in a fine metallic thread have been worked over parts of the design to draw it together.

Back to Jan Beaney's couching workshop - Laying it on the Line