This piece has been on my mind and in progress for a couple of days now. It's Finished as a piece of embroidery but it hasn't yet served its purpose.  This is the start of exploration for my new Class, the beginning of the sampling process. The next step is to take elements from this and use them in a different way. I have discounted the ''domestic cloth'', the embroidered motif on the left. The patchwork, the hexagons and the flowers however will be staying as I hope to take those further. 

The next step is to adapt this layout with the aim of developing a surface pattern I am happy with which I can then use as the basis for the finished pieces I hope to create in ''studies in stitch''. 

This design process does not form part of the new class. This process is my way of easing myself into the new class, creating space for thought and ideas.