I made a conscious effort to avoid a very neat finish, no straight lines drawn onto the cloth and only a couple of corrections to a misplaced stitch. A tendency to be too pedantic about the final piece means that my work is becoming increasingly tentative, which does not really suit me or what I want to say.
Having woven the strips together I tacked them to a piece of old cotton sheet. This creates some weight and stability, while adding a third layer, which might be a bit bulky when it comes to joining squares together.
Back stitch and embroidery thread worked well with the colours and proportions of the squares. The frayed edges create a softer and flatter finish than if the fabric was folded or hemmed. I don't know how well this will wear over time.
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