Sydnee Newsham

Mika Hirasa http://www.feelingstitchy.com/search/label/applique https://www.e-micao.com/ Caroline Harrius https://www.textileartist.org/caroline-harrius-firing-clay-the-textile-way/ https://textilesatflaglercollege.blogspot.com/search/label/Sashiko https://interestingjapan.com/arts-and-crafts/the-history-and-significance-of-japanese-textiles-and-fabrics/ Amanda Browder https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2019/09/amanda-browder-installations/ Cat Mailloux https://www.catmailloux.com/re-ligament

Research: Stefano Stoppani, Block Print Patterns  https://www.instagram.com/365blockprints/ Ten Cow Chick, Pinwheel Quilt https://tencowchick.com/2013/04/30/pinwheel-quilt/ Cotton & Flax, Fabric Designers - Names to know http://blog.cottonandflax.com Sketches: Idea sketch #1 Idea Sketch #2 In-Process Images: Final Surface Pattern: A Queen's Hand Detail Shot Reflection Statement: The surface pattern entitled  A Queen's Hand  was inspired by a deck of playing cards. My intent was to visually communicate the elegance of playing cards; from the visual design of a deck to the intricate skill and natural whit it takes to be good at playing cards. I wanted to focus on the stitching details of each individual element. The red suits are double layered with two tones of red felt with a couched border of red yarn and gold thread. The black suits are double layered with black and grey felt with a couched border of black yarn and silver thread. I decided to include metallic thread...