I have been stuck with creative block for the past couple of days, which has obviously become apparent to both my tutor and embroidery group. It is the most destructive feeling as a creative body to not be able to physically enjoy/ make anything. I'd tried everything to attempt to get over it, but nothing worked.
So this morning I came into the embroidery room and decided that sitting on the sewing machines, pushing myself to break through the block was the only option. Even if I have to sit all day, I would. It wasn't such a great start to the day, with my machine breaking twice, luckily it was fixable and I was able to continue. Last night I had planned out a few sample ideas, so started by working on those. I finished my first piece, the layered pieces of lace which I was very pleased with- Fiona was right, using my own, machine one samples looked much more effective than using bought lace. I would like to do a few more layered samples but they take SO LONG, so it isn't going to be a priority for this week. I also worked on a couple of samples of just laced patterns, but they were done on such lightweight fabrics without a stabiliser so the machine 'ate' them.
I have chosen to use lightweight fabrics- silks, organzas, georgettes- very feminine in texture and look, to fit in with the fabrics used in Elie Saab's works. As well as this, as I am looking at lace, which in itself is a very delicate object, so I want to shadow this in my samples. Overall I'm relieved that I've managed to get some work done today, and am hoping for another positive day in the machine room tomorrow.