Stumpwork Embroidery

Author: Helen Richman
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785002953
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 1059

Book Description
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. Contents include: Practical advice on working with threads, as well as how to stretch and prepare fabrics; Over 900 photographs to guide the reader through a wide range of decorative and raised stitches; Detailed instructions on combining stumpwork with a range of other techniques to create unique designs; Ten projects show how to use the stitches in designs, including stumpwork human figures. This practical guide will be of great interest to embroiderers, designers, theatre designers, interior designers and historians, and is beautifully illustrated with 983 colour photographs.

Stumpwork Embroidery

Author: K. Dennis
Publisher: Search Press
ISBN: 9781782211020
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"How to create stumpwork and needlelace plants, animals and figures, whatever your ability ... clear step-by-step techniques and inventive projects"--Publisher's description.

Stumpwork Embroidery

Author: Jane Nicholas
Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing
ISBN: 9781863511834
Category : Appliqué
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Illustrates the techniques for creating raised and padded embroidery, and includes tips on supplies and instructions for projects.

The Stumpwork Masterclass

Author: Alison Cole
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780994392305
Category : Embroidery
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Stumpwork & Goldwork Embroidery

Author: Jane Nicholas
Publisher: Milner Craft (Paperback)
ISBN: 9781863514095
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
There are 16 step-by-step projects presented in this book varying both in size and complexity, with inspirational images throughout.

Stumpwork Embroidery Designs and Projects

Author: Jane Nicholas
Publisher: Sally Milner Pub
ISBN: 9781863512084
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Originating in the 17th century, stumpwork embroidery creates beautiful raised designs with satin backgrounds, padding, and motifs often embellished with beads. Designer and author Jane Nicholas details 19 projects containing 28 motifs of field flowers, pansies, wildlife, and other features applied to apparel and household decorations. Includes hundreds of illustrations and photos.

Stumpwork

Author: Muriel Best
Publisher: B T Batsford Limited
ISBN: 9780713455724
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
Looks at the history of raised embroidery, shows techniques for creating a three dimensional effect, and suggests projects

Stumpwork Flowers

Author: Sachiko Morimoto
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844489459
Category : Embroidery
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book offers a modern perspective on the floral motifs that have been a stumpwork mainstay for centuries. It features 19 floral motifs and eight projects, the simplistic design of which showcase the artistry involved in the craft. The well-developed introductory section provides readers with step-by-step photos and illustrations of all the techniques used in the book, making the book suitable for embroiderers of all abilities. This book will encourage readers to take up stumpwork and the fresh, contemporary designs will draw readers in, while the easy-to-follow instructions and small projects will show readers just how accessible this craft really is. The book is composed of three clear sections: an introductory section; a project gallery, featuring beautiful photographs of each project motif; and project instructions.

The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery

Author: Royal School of Needlework
Publisher: SearchPress+ORM
ISBN: 1781265437
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
An all-in-one volume covering crewelwork, canvaswork, and six other types of hand embroidery, from the renowned school established in nineteenth-century England. This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches, and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, and silk shading. Collecting all the books in the trusted, bestselling Royal School of Needlework Essential Stitch Guide series, plus a new section on mounting your finished work, this fantastic book—heavily illustrated with photos—is a must-have for all embroiderers.

Embroidered Knot Gardens

Author: Owen Davies
Publisher: Batsford
ISBN: 9780713489668
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Master the textures and shapes of topiary, hedges, walls, paths and water features, to produce beautiful miniature gardens that are blooming with flowers and bursting with colour. Specialist techniques and simple instructions combine in this practical guide that inspires the reader to create their own textured, three-dimensional designs on canvas. From the spectacular reds, browns and burnished gold of autumn to the vibrant greens and refreshing blues of spring, these exquisite embroidered gardens encompass a variety of styles and historical periods – there is a design here to suit all tastes and abilities. Step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the appropriate stitches and techniques needed to achieve these stunning effects. The techniques covered include canvas stitches, stump work, ribbon embroidery, knitting and wire work, each one is easy to follow and fully illustrated with detailed line drawings.