For my first attempt to emulate Richards work I tried to reproduce a version of “Primroses and Violets”. Following all the steps set out within his DVD Picture it in collage and stitch I set to work. Initially I did feel that my attempt was quiet crude and misshapen as the zig-zag stitch distorted the small fabric pieces. However I feel that when I added the hand stitch it seemed to come together quite will.

In comparison to Richards Primroses and Violets, I feel that I needed to add smaller stitches in the softer green, blue and pail red as well as adding some smaller hints of the flower colours into the ground to balance the sample out. I also agree with Richard that the technique helps you to produce a very tactile work.