Distant Stitch - Module 1 Chapter 2 - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

MODULE 1 - CHAPTER 1

Distant Stitch - Module 1 Chapter 1 - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles 

Mo1Ch2- a ::: Coloured Papers
Mo1Ch2- b ::: Printed Papers
Mo1Ch2- c ::: Cross Shapes from Coloured Papers


DT - Coloured Papers - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a

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Coloured Papers Mo1Ch2 - a - Image 1.0

•  1. paper inked with blueish grey from colour wheel exercise in ink
•  2. paper inked with greyish blue to complement a hue in between
•  3. paper washed with a grey blue water colour wash
•  4. paper sponged with a lighter blue hue over a light ink wash
•  5. paper loaded with a heavy wash, turned around & etched with fingernails on the reverse
•  6. paper drop sheet, spare paper for wipe offs in same colour combinations provides new paper
•  7. paper splattered with very water brush onto wet paper to get splodge effects
•  8. paper with pre-printed grid , added a soft print block texture with ink
•  9. paper block printed with carved rubber square inked up with watery ink in blues, greys and ochre

Coloured Papers Mo1Ch2 - a - Image 1.1
  

• 10. paper with orange ink and blueish brown printed with found object paper clip cross
• 11. paper stained with ink wash , over printed with gouache using a ruler edge dipped in paint
• 12. paper with watercolour background wash & over brushed with cross design to bleed
• 13. paper wetted first then ink dropped in to create puddle effects with harsh edges
• 14. Paper painted with gouache then bubblewrap on top, left to dry overnight
• 15. paper with gouache brush strokes and cross designs, loosely bleeding colours to blend
• 16. paper plain harmonies in pinkish orange, orange and orangish pink for my colour scheme
• 17. paper sponged in gouache blending orange towards pink to create gradients

Coloured Papers Mo1Ch2 - a - Image 1.2

• 18. paper tonal orange pink from Financial times newspaper, overpainted with ink wash
• 19. paper from FT , added an ink grid by blurring out text 
• 20. paper with gouache paint in orange overstamped greyish blue with found object print block 
• 21. paper with light inkwash , left to dry, then spattered in complimentary colour range 
• 22. paper painted with gouache and lots of water, then orange brush markmaking into dry
• 23. paper painted with gouache and lots of water, then orange brush markmaking into wet
• 24. paper printed with hand- carved square print block in layers 
• 25. paper blended with watercolour wash 
• 26. paper mop up sheet, becomes a random design sheet to add to collection

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, recycled newspaper, glue
- #ACLFieldlogTextiles

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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost: none

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Printed Papers - Distant Stitch Module 1 Chapter 2 - b

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Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.0 

•  Having decided to go with the rounded edge cross design from my earlier sketchbook research, I carved part of the design into a carving block

• I started using a designated print carving tool but found that I achieved more control over the rounded curves with a scalpel.
  

 Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.0 a

• here a close up photo of the carving tool I started with and the drawing of the cross design onto the carving block 
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.1 

• the top left section shows the progression of the rough cut stamp design and the finer details achieved whilst using a scalpel until the final cross design print block 
• several arrangements were tried to see how the part would fit as a whole
• a sponged background paper provided contrast
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.2 

• varying the direction and spacing of the print block to achieve a variety of pattern design both with close spacing and elongated spacing
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.3 

• using some of my soft sponged papers I took 2 complimentary colours of pinkish orange and bluish grey to vary the design

• I experimented with only partially inking up the print block and then using the remaining part to colour in a different hue
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.4 

•  here a view of my studio desk, showing both carving implements used and the final print block as well as a cut out of the original research cross image
  

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, recycled newspaper, glue
- #ACLFieldlogTextiles

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Time spent  : 7 hours
cost: £ 3 safety handle for scalpel

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 DT - Printed Paper Crosses - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

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Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.0 

•  Using two sheets of paper in pinkish orange/ bluish grey from my complimentary colour papers
• using a variety of cutting implements to create cross design elements
  

Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.1

• I found a tiny pair of scissors, originally meant for embroidery but now put aside for delicate paper cutting as they very sharp tips lend themselves to intricate cutting edges

Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.2 

• using my sketchbook research on cross designs I cut a variety of shapes, both simple inspired by the original designs of the crosses  and then moving on using parts of one cross combined with another to form an entirely new design
  
•  I enjoyed looking for ways of weaving contrasting design elements into the cross designs. This was achieved by either making use of the openings within a particular cross design or specifically add small slits using a scalpel to allow for weaving strips to be fed through
• I am particularly pleased with the way the lacing design combined well with an elongated cross appears to merge together. The initial inspiration had come from a swimming paddle where the criss cross lacing inspired me to contemplate that design for further use  

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, glue
- #ACLFieldlogTextiles

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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost:none

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Total Time Spent on Chapter 1 of Module 1

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 MODULE 1 - CHAPTER 1

• Mo1Ch2- a ::: Painted Papers - 3 hours

• Mo1Ch2- b ::: Printed Papers - 7 hours

• Mo1Ch2- c ::: Painted Paper Crosses - 3 hours

• Admin - Recording, Filing, Set up Blog & Blogging - 2 hours

Total Time spent  : 15 hours
cost: £ 3 ( scalpel handle )
         £ 2 (use of ink and paper)
         other art materials already in studio
   
Observations on Chapter 2 of Module 1
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• I enjoyed following through the process of pushing a simple cross design elements and playing with arrangements of symmetry and colour overlays
• this chapter came easy to me as I have carved stamps before and also have a lot of mixed media art experience, it was fun to put some of it as well as my art supplies to good use
• The complex cross designs made me think quite a lot of the various architectural designs I encounter on my travels, and definite influences from various time periods came about when laying designs on top of each other. I tried pushing myself to develop intricate cut out designs with a variety of weaving patterns as I enjoy that potential for textiles a lot

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DT - Coloured Papers - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a

DT - Coloured Papers - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a

::: DT - Mo1Ch2 - a
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Coloured Papers Mo1Ch2 - a - Image 1.0

•  1. paper inked with blueish grey from colour wheel exercise in ink
•  2. paper inked with greyish blue to complement a hue in between
•  3. paper washed with a grey blue water colour wash
•  4. paper sponged with a lighter blue hue over a light ink wash
•  5. paper loaded with a heavy wash, turned around & etched with fingernails on the reverse
•  6. paper drop sheet, spare paper for wipe offs in same colour combinations provides new paper
•  7. paper splattered with very water brush onto wet paper to get splodge effects
•  8. paper with pre-printed grid , added a soft print block texture with ink
•  9. paper block printed with carved rubber square inked up with watery ink in blues, greys and ochre

Coloured Papers Mo1Ch2 - a - Image 1.1
  

• 10. paper with orange ink and blueish brown printed with found object paper clip cross
• 11. paper stained with ink wash , over printed with gouache using a ruler edge dipped in paint
• 12. paper with watercolour background wash & over brushed with cross design to bleed
• 13. paper wetted first then ink dropped in to create puddle effects with harsh edges
• 14. Paper painted with gouache then bubblewrap on top, left to dry overnight
• 15. paper with gouache brush strokes and cross designs, loosely bleeding colours to blend
• 16. paper plain harmonies in pinkish orange, orange and orangish pink for my colour scheme
• 17. paper sponged in gouache blending orange towards pink to create gradients

Coloured Papers Mo1Ch2 - a - Image 1.2

• 18. paper tonal orange pink from Financial times newspaper, overpainted with ink wash
• 19. paper from FT , added an ink grid by blurring out text 
• 20. paper with gouache paint in orange overstamped greyish blue with found object print block 
• 21. paper with light inkwash , left to dry, then spattered in complimentary colour range 
• 22. paper painted with gouache and lots of water, then orange brush markmaking into dry
• 23. paper painted with gouache and lots of water, then orange brush markmaking into wet
• 24. paper printed with hand- carved square print block in layers 
• 25. paper blended with watercolour wash 
• 26. paper mop up sheet, becomes a random design sheet to add to collection

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, recycled newspaper, glue
- #ACLFieldlogTextiles

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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost: none

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DT - Painted Paper Crosses

 DT - Printed Paper Crosses - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

::: DT - Mo1Ch2- c
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Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.0 

•  Using two sheets of paper in pinkish orange/ bluish grey from my complimentary colour papers
• using a variety of cutting implements to create cross design elements
  

Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.1

• I found a tiny pair of scissors, originally meant for embroidery but now put aside for delicate paper cutting as they very sharp tips lend themselves to intricate cutting edges
  
  

Printed Paper Crosses - DT - Mo1Ch2 - c - Image 3.2 

• using my sketchbook research on cross designs I cut a variety of shapes, both simple inspired by the original designs of the crosses  and then moving on using parts of one cross combined with another to form an entirely new design
•  I enjoyed looking for ways of weaving contrasting design elements into the cross designs. This was achieved by either making use of the openings within a particular cross design or specifically add smal slits using a scalpel to allow for weaving strips to be fed through
• I am particularly pleased with the way the lacing design combined well with an elongated cross appears to merge together. The initial inspiration had come from a swimming paddle where the criss cross lacing inspired me to contemplate that design for further use  

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, glue
- #ACLFieldlogTextiles

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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost:none

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DT - Printed Papers - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

 DT - Printed Papers - Module 1 Chapter 2 - a - Embroidery Certificate Stitched Textiles

::: DT - Mo1Ch2- b
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Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.0 

•  Having decided to go with the rounded edge cross design from my earlier sketchbook research, I carved part of the design into a carving block

• I started using a designated print carving tool but found that I achieved more control over the rounded curves with a scalpel.
  

 Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.0 a

• here a close up photo of the carving tool I started with and the drawing of the cross design onto the carving block 
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.1 

• the top left section shows the progression of the rough cut stamp design and the finer details achieved whilst using a scalpel until the final cross design print block 
• several arrangements were tried to see how the part would fit as a whole
• a sponged background paper provided contrast
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.2 

• varying the direction and spacing of the print block to achieve a variety of pattern design both with close spacing and elongated spacing
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.3 

• using some of my soft sponged papers I took 2 complimentary colours of pinkish orange and bluish grey to vary the design

• I experimented with only partially inking up the print block and then using the remaining part to colour in a different hue
  

Printed Papers - DT - Mo1Ch2 - b - Image 2.4 

•  here a view of my studio desk, showing both carving implements used and the final print block as well as a cut out of the original research cross image
  

- location : home studio , U.K. Oct 2017

- material : gouache paints, watercolour paints, inks, recycled newspaper, glue
- #ACLFieldlogTextiles

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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost: £ 3 safety handle for scalpel

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DT - Colour Wheel - Embroidery Certificate Module 1 Chapter 1 e

 Designing a Colour wheel

Colour Wheel Image 1.0

• the next exercise of designing a colour wheel, using both a cool and a warm version of the 3 primary colours yellow, red and blue
• for my example I chose lemon yellow/ochre, vermillion red/crimson and ultramarine blue/cerulean blue combinations
• different effects were accomplished by adding more or less pigment to achieve harmonious colour values sitting adjacent to each other on the wheel 

 Colour Wheel Image 1.1

• my completed colour wheel 
• I found it difficult to photograph the colour wheel properly, having tried several methods I opted for a close up with a daylight bulb, but still the individual variations do not properly show the clarity of colour changes on the original

 

Colour Wheel Image 1.2

• here my various practice and experiment sheets finding the right values of the colours 
• I was pleased that after several pigment changes I came to a colour option that was pleasing to me, and surprised what a change a cooler or warmer addition could make to provide harmony

Colour Wheel Image 1.3

• in addition to the original colour wheel shades and hues I experimented with adding both the cool and warm version of the yellow and red primary together before adding white and black ... 
• in this way I discovered that when starting with a mixed tone of the primary, both the cooler and the warmer version will add a different dimension yet remain more complimentary than when starting off with a single tone alone

- location : Studio at Home , October  2017

- material : gouache on watercolour paper and sketchbook pages
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Time spent  : 3 hours
cost: £ 20 ( gouache set  )
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DT - Line Drawings Crosses - Embroidery Certificate Module 1 Chapter 1 d

Line Drawings of Crosses  - DTMo1Ch1- d

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CROSS IMAGE 1

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• This exhibit shows an early 19th century " Fox and Geese" gameboard made out of wood . It is similarly played to chinese chequers , except here a fox chases 13 geese. 
• The cross design caught my eye as its geometrical nature holds within itself a multitude of different cross design elements as well as forming a larger cross of the whole gameboard

- location : Fieldtrip , Museum of Art, Hastings , U.K. Sept 2017

- material : wood
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• some initial pencil sketches letting the game-board cross designs act as a starting point whilst not holding on to its entirety but rather letting myself play with the concept idea 

• using my hand-dyed fabrics and embroidery floss to explore the basic elements for the smaller cross which is made up initially of a set of 9 dots 
• using simple french knots in single strand thread on cotton and linen cloth, then reverse applique a contrasting cloth window 
• I enjoy the " arising" nature achieved when simply cutting an opening and hand applique it into place without wanting to achieve perfect symmetry. 
• To me the unpredictable nature of the end result is an essential part of my work which I am keen to preserve as much a possible.

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CROSS IMAGE 2

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•  Noticing the cross designs in the railings of St Leonards on Sea's pier
• interlocking crosses can be broken down into various parts and re-arranged to create different types of cross formations
• sketchbook explorations using a loose pen and ink approach to not get bogged down into not much detail but instead keep a free flow of movement

- location : Fieldtrip , St Leonard on Sea , U.K. Sept 2017

- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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• I noticed on my walk within St Leonard's on Sea various similar wrought iron railing designs featuring cross bars, wondering whether the style of architecture was prevalent at a certain time and many building constructions aligned with the same design features

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CROSS IMAGE 3

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• responding to the photograph of the graffity wall that I had taken on my fieldtrip
• noticing the cross formations in a loose spontaneous hand added to a rough surface wooden wall
• using an ink marker pen I sketched various varieties of crosses , taking the lead from the initial inspiration but letting the flow develop on its own
• I liked the different line qualities and angles that produced lively crosses that seem to take on a symbolic nature
• when arranged in a line they cross symbols seemed to me like a coded ancient language of sorts, which led me to think about the origin of language on the whole, and how symbolic communication is thought to have been the precursor
• further thoughts on how differently the word or meaning " cross " is used in general language
• to cross over - into a next life
• to cross yourself -  in protection
• to cross out - a mistake 
• to cross out - a tally 
• to cross your heart - to tell the truth

- location : Fieldtrip , St Leonard on Sea , U.K. Sept 2017

- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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CROSS IMAGE 4

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• I noticed this artefact when visiting the upper galleries of the museum which hosted a collection of items intended for various games. This is labelled as a " Swimming Paddle" circa 1880 and said to be belonging to a Jack Merrifield. The wooden paddle holds a leather "glove" type holder which is laced to fit the recipients foot. I believe this is meant to be a forerunner of swimming flippers.  

• I noticed the lace mechanism and the criss cross design that is used to tighten the string, I used this as a starting point for my sketches

- location : Fieldtrip , Hastings, Museum of Art , U.K. Sept 2017

- material :leather and wood
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• I chance arrangement of my sewing pins inspired me to create a more obvious pattern resembling the lacing holes, at first I tired it on a sewing cushion but the material was too soft and the needles kept bending around , second I tried some styrofoam sheet which fared much better in stabilising the needles whilst I wound the thread around them

• by winding the thread around the needles I aimed to create a loose image of movable threads that perhaps symbolise the constant movement of lacing... loose and tight ... each thread at a different tension
•  on a second strip I stitched a simple line stitch , fastening the cross with a counter-cross stitch in the middle and indicating the holes by means of french knots... the plant dyed fabric frayed a little at the end which I liked as a way of indicating an opening

• a close up of the fixing of the individual cross partitions .. I carefully angled the needle underneath the cloth but above the styrofoam base to secure the cross corners in place 

• the final cross lace stitched in place
• I enjoy these mini textile sketches that elaborate on the sketchbook sketches and let me explore different kinds of responses to an inspiration

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CROSS IMAGE 5

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•  this image caught my eye  in the Native American exhibit featuring ceramic works. It is a canteen from the Sikyatki ( acc to wikipedia :
  Sikyátki is an archeological site and former Hopi village spanning 40,000 to 60,000 square metres (430,000 to 650,000 sq ft) on the eastern side of First Mesa )
  
  
• The simple split cross design evoked a very individual narrative open to the viewers interpretation. I wondered what kind of distinct story it once told and whether it had long lost its meaning or understanding. Symbolic communication however seems to hold a universal appeal and interpretation for me.

- location : Fieldtrip , Hastings, Museum of Art , U.K. Sept 2017

- material : clay
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• initial sketches of the inner design with a focus on the cross design elements 

• the simplicity of the cross design contrasted to perhaps more elaborate and decorative cross elements ... Does simplicity hold a more definite meaning or does embelishment serve to underline a narrative ?

• I isolated the inner cross design and attempted a very loose interpretation of the cross design, taking care not to loose the spontaneous nature of the markmaking on clay 

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MAGAZINE CROSS IMAGES 6

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• 6.0 SYMBOLIC - Crosses that carry a symbolic meaning
  
• the next task I set myself was to find magazine clippings which had images of crosses that were not necessarily obvious at first glance
• here a crossword ...
•  and the idea of 
• " crossing pathways" ... 
• " X marks the spots " ...
• " crossing of lines " ... 
• " missing crosses " " ... 
• " follow the cross ==> directions " ...

- location : Studio at Home, October  2017
- material : magazine clippings, pen and ink, glue
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• 6.1 CONTEXTUAL / IMPLIED  - Crosses that carry imply a meaning in a given context
• in these cross images I liked the ideas of 
• " edges " 
• " borders" 
• " contrasts " 
• " crossing over" 
• " crossing the line" 

• 6.2 DECORATIVE / ARTY - Cross Images that serve a decorative purpose
• sometimes the lines are blurred as to when an image is purely decorative or purely functional or even a mixture of both 
• in these cross pictures I like the idea of 
• " focal points " ...
• " geometrical cross suggestions of structure " ...
• " bold linear visuals that are familiar " ..

• 6.3 Pattern Repeat - Cross Images that are created due to a repeating pattern design
• particularly within textiles certain design elements are repeated, placed next to each other in various linear formations... these placements often result in crossing's over
• these images suggest ideas of 
• " interlocking " ..
• " continuation " ...
• " predictability " ...
• " stability " ... 
• " calm " ...

• 6.4 CONSTRUCTIONAL  - Crosses that are used to offer stability within a design
•  here I focussed on a series of images where different design lines intersected to form crosses as a result of it 
• these images suggest , within the context of looking at crosses, the following to me
• " stability " ...
• " integrity " ...
• " balance " ...
• " strength " ...

 Line Drawings Design Sheet

• having hang up a variety of the cross images from my research on my walls , I took a sheet of white paper and let the designs inspire me
• mostly adhering to the cross designs as they presented themselves, simplifying where I deemed it necessary, expanding where an idea translated itself
  

- location : Studio at Home , October  2017

- material : pen and ink in sketchbook
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Time spent  : 16 hours
cost: £ 6 ( sketchbook and inkpen , cotton thread , scrap of linen )
      

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