Amy Heaney

These samples are made using freeform crochet, I made these samples using a variety of yarns that included lamb's wool, cotton, and...

This is my first set of fashion illustrations for ideas for final garments. I am very happy with how they turned out, I used watercolor...

These coral drawings inspired me to experiment with free form crochet, I like how with this technique I could create very subtle ruffles...

I have now carried out thorough research and experimentation with drawings and sampling and have been working on developing that research...

For the work in progress exhibition, I experimented with different layouts of how to present my work. The above image is one of the...

Fish was a form of inspiration for my project, I have used different mediums including pencil, pen, and ink to complete these studies. ...

Pen drawings from my sketchbook of jellyfish, using simple lines and dot work to create details.

I made these samples using a Dubied knitting machine. I started my experimentation on the Dibied by making a number of samples in a...

In my research, I looked at shells for inspiration because of the varieties of shapes, textures, and patterns that can be found on them. ...

The movement and patterns the waves make on the ocean floor and in the sand were the inspiration for these sketchbook pages. I have used...

This is my range of samples using the same puff stitch but I increased the number of yarn overs in order to increase the scale of the...

Hairpin crochet is a technique that unlike normal crochet, is actually made using a loom. I have experimented with different stitches...

Experimenting with 3D printing to add my to my samples. Printed this fabulous sample representing fish scales. #samples #3D printed...

These images are from my sketchbook where I have been looking at seaweed and sea feathers and pens for inspiration for my textiles. I...

Trip to Paris for Trend Union talk and Premiere Vision #adventure #university #trip #masters #degree # heriot-watt #premiere vision #yarn...

Here are some of my experimental samples. I have taken some of my favorite knit, crochet and macrame samples and experimented with them...

Today we were doing our bit helping to clean up around the university for the cleanup Scotland.

Presentation ready for external examiner. #presentation #board #external #examiner #samples #knit #crochet #macrame #fabric manipulation...

Teaching myself how to use the Dubied knitting machine. #knitting #machine #Dubied #industrial #needles #yarn #tension #dials...

Semester 1 hand-in finished. #masters #degree #university #textiles #fashion #mood board #samples #knit #crochet #macrame #sketchbook...