Part 2 Stage 4 A Larger Sample

For the larger sample I decided to work on a piece of fabric about 40cm square.  After reviewing my printing samples and designs in my sketchbook I chose to work with a pattern that I had developed from North American pottery.  I decided that it would look good as a repeat in a line.  I used fabric paint and printed onto dyed cotton fabric.

I do like this design and think that the sample is successful.  I wanted to use this block as a repeat in a line as I think it makes the pattern flow across the fabric and as I have repeated the rows I like the obvious internal edges.  I like the contrast of the negative space between the rows of printing which I think enhance the background colour that shows through the negative spaces from the block print.