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Be Curious - Stitch Memory Journal
- Notice What You Like - Part 1 and 2
- Draw a Scene
- Draw a Leaf or Flower
- Take A Minute
- Taking Rubbings
- Stitch Memory Journal
- All you need to know about this activity
- EXERCISE 1 - Step 1: Choose a stitch
- Step 2 and 3
- Example of a Stitch Memory:
- Stitch Memory Journal Exercise 1 Examples
- What next?
- EXERCISE 2: Shapes with patterns and textures
- Step 2 and 3:
- Example of a Stitch Memory that records shapes with patterns and texture:
- Stitch Journal Exercise 2 Examples
- What next?
- EXERCISE 3: Combining 2 or more stitches with applique
- Step 2 and 3
- Example of multiple stitches and appliqu� memory:
- What next?
- Draw an Object
- Wellbeing Art Tour - Discover Manchester Art Gallery
- Visiting an Art Gallery
"By doing the textile activities I�ve set time to be creative - time for me"
Step 2: Notice your surroundings
- When you go out and about, look out for things around you that suggest your chosen stitch. When you notice something, make a note of it in your pad – a written note or a sketch – or take a snap. Notice the background and the detail of the thing you’re looking at
Step 3: Stitch your example
- Select a piece of fabric and cut a small square or rectangle e.g. 10cm x 8cm; 8cm x 8cm
- If you can, choose a fabric which has the same or similiar colours to what has inspired you
- Select your thread and stitch your sample - you are creating a small ‘memory’ of the object you saw, so match your stitches to this memory. You may want to vary the size of your stitches if this is appropriate
Automatic forgiveness:
As with all our ‘A bit a day’ exercises, if you miss a day, don’t worry. Just carry on the following day, or as soon as you can.
Tip:
You can glue or stitch your memory stitch samples into a little notebook or sketch book, along with your original photo or notes about the memory that inspired you.
