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Learn to compile simple, but unusual, grid patterns using everyday objects as shown in Grids to Stitch by Jan Beaney & Jean Littlejohn. Hopefully, by focusing on grids your observation skills will be sharpened and may inspire many stitched artifacts and much enjoyment.
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A dictionary definition of a GRID is a network of evenly spaced horizontal and vertical lines, a set of crisscrossing bars, or a placement of squares formed within horizontal and vertical lines. However, in this book the term grid will be broadened to include asymmetrical arrangements of crossing lines and organic structures usually accepted within design terminology.
Spend some time looking at old photographs or sketchbooks for grid arrangements. Not only will this stimulate many memories of places visited but may well reveal fresh responses and details of places long forgotten,
Many memories can be unearthed to relish and enjoy by going back a number of years and applying a singular focus. They could inspire renewed research leading to a reinvigorated approach to the work process.
Much fun can be had by compiling simple, but unusual, grid patterns using everyday objects. Striped and checked wrapping paper can be cut and collaged into attractive designs. Alternatively, select a group of objects such as patterned sweets, marbles, length of colored straws, small squares of cereal, flower heads, etc. and arrange them into various grid patterns. Draw or photograph various placements and the results may be surprising.
Hopefully by focusing on grids, your observation skills will be sharpened. Along with the other ideas suggested in this book, it is hoped that the possibilities that grids have to offer may inspire many stitched artifacts and much enjoyment.
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