Stumpwork Embroidery: Techniques and projects

Stumpwork is a highly decorative and imaginative embroidery technique, which typically uses raised and padded stitches that are rich in texture. This practical book explains how to create your own piece of stumpwork embroidery. Beginning with an introduction to the appropriate materials, equipment and tools, it instructs on a wide range of stitches and techniques, and illustrates them with ten delightful projects. It then explains how to design your own piece of stumpwork before advising on finishing, presenting and caring for you work. Written by a leading embroiderer, this beautiful book will inspire and encourage you to try this exciting technique and create your own exquisite designs.

• | Author: Helen Richman
• | Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
• | Publication Date: Nov 01, 2017
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• | Language: eng
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781785002946
• | ISBN-10: 1785002945