'Ivy Sprig' Stumpwork Embroidery Kit Jacobean

'Ivy Sprig' Stumpwork Embroidery Kit JacobeanTechniques Couching silver 3 D wired 'slips' Construction Fits 8 inch (20cm) hoop Suitable for all abilities Makes a lovely brooch or ornament The term stumpwork refers to three dimensional or raised embroidery. Technically this is a misnomer; the technique is more accurately called raised embroidery historically stumpwork means a very particular technique of using tiny pieces of wood to create the nose on an embroidered person! Raised embroidery

Ribbonwork Embroidery - Techniques and Projects

Decorative Line Stitches

using stranded cotton and metallics

it is also beautiful when used for surface embroidery or cutwork

Burden and Brick Stitch

Setting Up (transferring

Fits 8 - 10 inch (20-25cm) hoop

core surface

Counted satin stitch

from forming basic stitches and patterns to developing complex shaded pieces with confidence

Shelley Cox presents an expert guide to all aspects of bead embroidery

1 Block Beeswax