Circles, what do they symbolise?
There is something complete about a circle, yet it continues, round and round.
The circle is a universal symbol and has many meanings. It represents the concept
of totality, the infinite, eternity, timelessness, wholeness. It is the most efficient
shape as it has no stress points as every part it equal.
This is why I love circles and developed a little book to demonstrate that.
However, it does not have to be a book and can be made into panels.
We are going to go back in time and use a Spirograph, as well as transfer dyes,
Vlieseline, different sized washers and hand embroidery.
Day 1
Circles: creating backgrounds with hand drawn circular patterns and/or using the
spirograph and painting with transfer dyes and transferring onto the vlieseline.
Day 2
Stitching onto washers, vlieseline circles, using different hand embroidery to
create raised circular pieces, Dorset and Yorkshire buttons.
Apply the raised circles onto the backgrounds. Finishing off the book or panel
with more stitching and use a soldering iron to create marks and patterns.