however it soon became apparent that to produce work in the same way as Claire I needed to Re-examine the fabrics used.

apart form my colour choice! (the fabric used were the only one's available at the time) I need to use fabrics with a stronger structure. this would reduce or even eliminate the puckering which can clearly be seen within the pictures.

alternatively instead of using reverse appliqué I could use appliqué, as well as a stronger substrate fabric. this would put less presser on the base fabric and give a crisper finish.

initially I found it hard not to cut off all the loose threads which clearly form a large part of Claire's work. however I did add some by hand as did Claire in some instances