Screen, stitch, appliqué

At last, time to start stitching! First printed sample to get me back in the swing of it.

A screenprinting based on some continuous line drawings of conkers.

I used puff binder in the screen, along with multiple layers and the required heat to activate it, gives a uber textural background to work with. 

The base fabric is quite rough, with a fairly loose weave. I've chosen to contrast this by using another screened fabric. This time a luxurious satin and appliqué selected areas. First using bondaweb to keep them in place while I stitched.

Still lots to go, but this is where I'm currently at.