I think that concludes the sampling and development from my research on Claire Heathcote’s work. If there was more time I know I would have looked more in to her more recent work and continued to develop sampling from both her images as well as her technique. However I did enjoy producing samples based on areas of Claire's work as well as the patterns found within some areas of her larger pieces.

The most significant and relevant aspects for me was how clear use the techniques are within her work, with strong use of different threads and patterns. I was drawn to Claire’s use of pattern within her images, allowing me to produce some interesting samples that I feel work well and could in time be developed further. Possibly into a range of surface pattern designs that could be used in areas such as apparel fabrics or gift wrap.

I realise now that it is so hard to stay on track in relation to the assignment brief. So many ideas to develop!

Note to self: - development of ideas no matter how small will be documented in a note book. This will also help with an ageing memory.

Having analysed the work I have produced, I now wonder where it will take me. Most importantly looking in depth at Claire's late work and using her to influence my idea development. I have learnt that you can create some interesting textures with threads and fabric from interesting area of Claire’s work not just from the pieces as a whole.

I do feel that within the sampling I have produced based on Claire’s work I have significantly improved my ability to look at my research and developed sampling from a wide range of starting points. This makes me feel much excitement to develop sampling and ideas in this way within other work. This understanding will be essential to me as a learner because it will help me to be more focused on my needs with the rest of the assignment. The next step is to move on to the next designer and see where that takes me.