Textiles – Francesca P. Giuliano

How to sublimation print

Posted on February 1, 2022November 4, 2021 by Francesca in 2D, Textiles

I was introduced to the wonders of sublimation printing (or dyeing) by the wonderful textile artist Cas Holmes. I developed what I learned into a multi-layer effect that looks like swimming in plant-entangled waters. I just love that you can never really manipulate the outcome, but that you can put enough thought into it to … Continue reading How to sublimation print →

Detail of abstract free machine embroidery

Threads

Posted on December 1, 2021November 4, 2021 by Francesca in 2D, Textiles

I used free-machine embroidery when I was deep into my textile work. This involves a particular type of 'foot' on my machine (a Bernina 1008) that allows for moving the fabric freely in any direction. I find it therapeutic to react to the immediate stitches just laid down, and to the texture and irregularities of … Continue reading Threads →

Silk Flowers

Posted on October 1, 2021November 4, 2021 by Francesca in 2D, Textiles

How about starting my blog with a throwback. It's been a long time since I worked with textiles, my first artistic love. ===== My textile work is characterised by layers and stitch, with the latter being a response to the surface design and texture. This is a series of early pieces that I just love. … Continue reading Silk Flowers →