Stumpwork Embroidery: A Collection Of Fruits, Flowers & Insects For Contemporary Raised Embroidery

Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1863511830
Manufacturer: Sterling
Average Customer Review: (From 8 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com:
Originated in the 17th century, stumpwork is a type of raised and padded embroidery that features a charming array of flowers, fruits, insects, animals, and sometimes people, all worked as delicate sculptural forms. The intricacy and detail evident in a fine piece of stumpwork is truly amazing. The sculptural quality makes this technique unique; more than just being raised off the surface in slight relief, many elements are almost fully dimensional. Fruits look ripe enough to pluck; petals and leaves seem almost to rustle in the breeze; bugs look like they’ve just lit on the branch. Be advised, however, that this is not a method for the timid crafter; although the book provides ample general instructions and careful analysis of individual elements before proceeding with specific projects, a good working knowledge of embroidery stitches is strongly advised. But the results are so absolutely delightful, you may want to practice honing your skills just to give this a try. –Amy Handy

Book Description:

“An unusual, almost do-it-yourself guide…Nicholas gives instructions to complete all parts of the embroidery, covering materials and equipment, more than 45 individual elements…and some nearly 20 projects…a 35-stitch glossary is included…every possible theme can be realized.” —Booklist. “A treasure for broadening needlework skills and inspiring imagination in stitches.” —The Cloth Doll.

Customer Reviews

Stumpwork Inspiration by Ruth Sadler
This book is very inspiring and has clear directions and notes - a good buy. I think it will be very good for people like me - beginners.

Stumpwork Embroidery: A Collection of Fruits, Flowers & Insects for Contemporary Raised Embroidery by H. Gooding
Plenty of basic information about techniques, stitches and supplies. There are coloured photographs of all the projects towards the back of the book. Everything is clearly explained so a beginner would be able to make a start.

Enchanting and inspiring by Orianna
This book is simply enchanting. The author’s examples are masterpieces, her instructions are very clear. A must buy for a needlework enthusiast.

Jane’s got talent with a capital “T”!!!! by KS
I bought this book about 2 years ago while I was exploring the world of raised embroidery and I got this book and I was floored!!!
Everything in this book is so life-like and beautiful!
I really need to get all of her books! If you are an embroiderer this MUST be in your reference library!
I have plans for this technique in my planned projects and everytime I look at this book I just gush!
Believe me, this book is worth it!
This is a great book. Learn stumpwork from Jane, she’s got “TALENT”!!!!!