two steps forward, three steps back

 The exhibition decisions are getting sorted.  Cheaper sources of acrylic pipe were found on line and three 2 metre lengths are being delivered today.  Time is an issue and I have to decide today on how I want to progress.  I have decided to use two 2 metre lengths, slightly staggered and a cabinet - some ties will be hung over the rail, some will be displayed flat.  

I have had to reject three completed ties - I was unhappy with the digital embroidery on one, I spoilt one when it was washed (the thread was not colourfast!), and the third was scorched with the iron! 

 I want to include a holding tab on the ties and I thought it could double up as a label.  So I invested time digitally printing the labels onto coarse cotton.  I tested different ways to attach them and settled on simple bar stitches.  However, they didn't suit the ties, they looked too unsophisticated.  I think I am still in the 'disobedient objects' mindset which is rough, ready and functional. 

I will try again using lawn cotton, this time using feminist quotes, campaigns and slogans.