CASK28: Diaper Patterns - An Updated Look
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Technique: Pattern Design- Diaper Patterns Level: Intermediate and Beyond Class Length: Two-Day Kit Price: $40.00 Ground: 18 and/or 24-mesh canvas (student choice) Finished Size: Stretcher frame size of 14" square for samples |
Course Description:
This two-day notebook course on diaper patterns is an updated version of one created in 1982 that used only traditional solid patterns. An extensive text on the correct identification of these unique allover patterns will be included along with a variety of color illustrations that show specific examples of both tent and texture stitches. Other examples will incorporate blackwork, pulled thread, darning or couching treatments.
A number of original diaper patterns will also be presented as part of this course along with complete sequence instructions. Students will receive photographs of my examples so they will not have to stitch these unless they wish to try different color treatments. The emphasis in class will be on using a number of different approaches to pattern design that I find useful for both adapting patterns from non-embroidered sources or for creating original patterns from familiar stitches combined in fresh innovative ways.
Many familiar stitch patterns have what is referred to as "diaper potential." Depending on how the contrasts are handled, the same pattern can form a grounding, a stripe or a diaper. In addition to learning how to manipulate such traditional patterns to create the desired effects, students will also design several original diapers in class, using the specific exercises provided.
COLOR CHOICE: Students provide own threads and canvas in colors preferred.
PREWORK: Students will be assigned two different diaper samples to stitch as prework. Sequence charts will be provided for these samples, but no color or value assignments will be made, so a variety of different visual effects should occur in the individual interpretations. A comparison of these samples in class will illustrate how different contrasts and color combinations can affect a pattern and produce multiple variations. The study will also illustrate the importance of controlling value contrasts to avoid undesirable color interaction. Estimated time: 5-7 hours.
GOALS OF THIS CLASS: To teach students how to both identify diaper patterns correctly as well as distinguish them from patterns with overlapping characteristics such as groundings and stripes. Students will also do some specific exercises that use some of my approaches to pattern design in general. These will lead to the creation of some original diapers and a further understanding of the structure of these unique patterns.
TEACHER PROVIDES: Extensive text on the development and identification of diaper patterns as they relate to canvas patterning. 8-10 pages of color illustrations that show comparisons that support the text.
A variety of original diaper patterns along with the step-by-step sequence charts needed to execute the patterns. Several "foldout" plastic pages for mounting 11" X 17" color pages. Graph paper to enable students to plan some diaper patterns in class 5-6 Exercise sheets for class use.
STUDENT PROVIDES: Favorite stitch encyclopedia
Design inspiration from personal sources (list of suggestions to be sent in the student letter);
Canvas (18-mesh or 24-mesh suggested) along with the appropriate stretcher frame for class use
Selection of threads to use both in class and for the prework stitching prior to class (a list of recommended sizes, weights and values will be sent in the student letter). No need to purchase all new threads for this class either. Leftovers and threads that are already in one's stash are fine too.
Regular pencil and sharpener
Colored pencils
Small see-thru ruler
1" Notebook with plastic pages, if desired
TEACHER'S CLASSROOM NEEDS: Blackboard, eraser, and chalk preferred (marker board is an acceptable alternative). U-shape arrangement for student tables preferred. Large table needed somewhere for exhibit of visual aids. A second table needed in front near board for teacher's notebook and stitched model.
This two-day notebook course on diaper patterns is an updated version of one created in 1982 that used only traditional solid patterns. An extensive text on the correct identification of these unique allover patterns will be included along with a variety of color illustrations that show specific examples of both tent and texture stitches. Other examples will incorporate blackwork, pulled thread, darning or couching treatments.
A number of original diaper patterns will also be presented as part of this course along with complete sequence instructions. Students will receive photographs of my examples so they will not have to stitch these unless they wish to try different color treatments. The emphasis in class will be on using a number of different approaches to pattern design that I find useful for both adapting patterns from non-embroidered sources or for creating original patterns from familiar stitches combined in fresh innovative ways.
Many familiar stitch patterns have what is referred to as "diaper potential." Depending on how the contrasts are handled, the same pattern can form a grounding, a stripe or a diaper. In addition to learning how to manipulate such traditional patterns to create the desired effects, students will also design several original diapers in class, using the specific exercises provided.
COLOR CHOICE: Students provide own threads and canvas in colors preferred.
PREWORK: Students will be assigned two different diaper samples to stitch as prework. Sequence charts will be provided for these samples, but no color or value assignments will be made, so a variety of different visual effects should occur in the individual interpretations. A comparison of these samples in class will illustrate how different contrasts and color combinations can affect a pattern and produce multiple variations. The study will also illustrate the importance of controlling value contrasts to avoid undesirable color interaction. Estimated time: 5-7 hours.
GOALS OF THIS CLASS: To teach students how to both identify diaper patterns correctly as well as distinguish them from patterns with overlapping characteristics such as groundings and stripes. Students will also do some specific exercises that use some of my approaches to pattern design in general. These will lead to the creation of some original diapers and a further understanding of the structure of these unique patterns.
TEACHER PROVIDES: Extensive text on the development and identification of diaper patterns as they relate to canvas patterning. 8-10 pages of color illustrations that show comparisons that support the text.
A variety of original diaper patterns along with the step-by-step sequence charts needed to execute the patterns. Several "foldout" plastic pages for mounting 11" X 17" color pages. Graph paper to enable students to plan some diaper patterns in class 5-6 Exercise sheets for class use.
STUDENT PROVIDES: Favorite stitch encyclopedia
Design inspiration from personal sources (list of suggestions to be sent in the student letter);
Canvas (18-mesh or 24-mesh suggested) along with the appropriate stretcher frame for class use
Selection of threads to use both in class and for the prework stitching prior to class (a list of recommended sizes, weights and values will be sent in the student letter). No need to purchase all new threads for this class either. Leftovers and threads that are already in one's stash are fine too.
Regular pencil and sharpener
Colored pencils
Small see-thru ruler
1" Notebook with plastic pages, if desired
TEACHER'S CLASSROOM NEEDS: Blackboard, eraser, and chalk preferred (marker board is an acceptable alternative). U-shape arrangement for student tables preferred. Large table needed somewhere for exhibit of visual aids. A second table needed in front near board for teacher's notebook and stitched model.