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Beatrice Mayfield specialises in hand embroidered textiles using a range of traditional embroidery techniques and processes. Her accessory range of brooches, neckpieces and scarves incorporates a high level of craftsmanship with contemporary design with intricate areas of stitch, print and embellishment producing pattern, texture and decoration.
GALLERY OF WORK
- Circular blackwork neckpiece : Circular neckpiece, with blackwork embroidery, hand beading and fabric paint on cotton. The piece has an invisible magnetic fastening.
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Wood frame brooches :
Wood frame brooches, using sample designs, hand beaded with cording and fabric paint on cotton, set in a painted wood frame with a steel pin. Small: 3cm x 6.5cm; Large: 5cm x 8.5cm
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Tree ring wool scarf :
Wool scarf, with had corded circles in rayon thread. Approx 175cm in length
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Paint stripe scarf :
Cotton scarf with a fabric paint stripe, embellished with embroidery techniques. 200cm length.
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Stitch brooches :
Brooches created from samples for other designs, hand beading with stitching in silk & rayon threads on linen or cotton. Each is set in either a silver or wood frame, with a ply back & a steel pin. 5cm in dis.
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Ribbon brooches :
Brooches exploring the idea of medals using sample designs. Cotton webbing hand embellished with sequins with a fabric paint stripe, with a stainless steel pin.
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Ribbon brooch :
Brooch exploring the idea of medals using sample designs. Grosgrain ribbon embellished with silk ribbon work and beading, with a fabric paint stripe, with a stainless steel pin.
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Wood frame brooches (detial) :
Wood frame brooches, using sample designs, hand beaded with cording and fabric paint on cotton, set in a painted wood frame with a steel pin. Small: 3cm x 6.5cm; Large: 5cm x 8.5cm
