Although I don’t remember who said it or wrote it, I encountered this idea decades ago, and it has become an important mantra that I have been known to declare at suitable times, even muttering it under my breath when tidying up after something creative, ranging from the kitchen to my sewing room. It’s very affirming, and sometimes soothing.
Some people call this kind of thing play and in an exploratory sense it is. This stretchy gold metallic polyester fabric, of a very fine knit coated on one wide with a metallic finish has intrigued me since I bought it early this year and explored it’s handling propertlies. – I just re-read that article, and had forgotten what I discovered about ironing it without melting it.
As my regular readers know, I’ve used it in various 2D and 3D creations this year. It’s wonderful in raw edge applique and makes fabulous stuffed puffs.
Another property I’ve found interesting is that it in small pieces it’s not ‘floppy’, so it has some potential as an edging. This morning’s samples as in the above photo might look like floor sweepings on their way to the bin, but I learned a great deal more about this stuff in a couple of hours’ play, and I see a lot to remember and think about.