Stumpwork Embroidery Designs and Projects

Stumpwork Embroidery Designs and Projects
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Publisher : Sally Milner Pub
Total Pages : 160
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ISBN-10 : 186351208X
ISBN-13 : 9781863512084
Rating : 4/5 (8X Downloads)

Book Synopsis Stumpwork Embroidery Designs and Projects by : Jane Nicholas

Download or read book Stumpwork Embroidery Designs and Projects written by Jane Nicholas and published by Sally Milner Pub. This book was released on 1997-12-31 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Embroidery

Stumpwork Embroidery
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Publisher : The Crowood Press
Total Pages : 1059
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ISBN-10 : 9781785002953
ISBN-13 : 1785002953
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Stumpwork Embroidery by : Helen Richman

Download or read book Stumpwork Embroidery written by Helen Richman and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-10-26 with total page 1059 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Stumpwork Embroidery
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Publisher : Search Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1782211020
ISBN-13 : 9781782211020
Rating : 4/5 (20 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Stumpwork Embroidery by : K. Dennis

Download or read book Stumpwork Embroidery written by K. Dennis and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2014-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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 & Goldwork Embroidery

Stumpwork & Goldwork Embroidery
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Publisher : Milner Craft (Paperback)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1863514090
ISBN-13 : 9781863514095
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Stumpwork & Goldwork Embroidery by : Jane Nicholas

Download or read book Stumpwork & Goldwork Embroidery written by Jane Nicholas and published by Milner Craft (Paperback). This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are 16 step-by-step projects presented in this book varying both in size and complexity, with inspirational images throughout.

The Embroidery Book

The Embroidery Book
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Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9781617452253
ISBN-13 : 1617452254
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Embroidery Book by : Christen Brown

Download or read book The Embroidery Book written by Christen Brown and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A spectacular encyclopedia of embroidery, sharing valuable techniques passed down through the generations . . . you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it.” —Sew Magazine Enjoy the tranquility of slow stitching with this step-by-step, visual guide to 149 embroidery stitches, motifs, and extras. Go beyond basic color theory–robust color charts take the guesswork out of choosing thread, silk ribbon, buttons, beads, and trims. Then take your embroidery to the next level with luxurious seam treatments and stunning stand-alone designs. Bestselling author Christen Brown’s traditional and contemporary techniques are showcased in a colorful gallery of crazy-quilted projects. “An overview of embroidery stitches and techniques as well as inspiration for embroidery projects . . . She dissects several of her pieces, summarizing the color palette, decorative elements, and stitches used.” —Library Journal

Stumpwork Flowers

Stumpwork Flowers
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1844489450
ISBN-13 : 9781844489459
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Stumpwork Flowers by : Sachiko Morimoto

Download or read book Stumpwork Flowers written by Sachiko Morimoto and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Raised Embroidery

Raised Embroidery
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Publisher : Merehurst Limited
Total Pages : 80
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ISBN-10 : 1853912034
ISBN-13 : 9781853912030
Rating : 4/5 (34 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Raised Embroidery by : Barbara Hirst

Download or read book Raised Embroidery written by Barbara Hirst and published by Merehurst Limited. This book was released on 1993-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised embroidery - a craft form incorporating surface stitchery, needlelace and several other embroidery techniques - was enormously popular in the 17th century and has since enjoyed a revival. Compared with other types of embroidery which lend themselves to geometric patterns or to conveying nature, raised embroidery offers a medium for depicting human life.