Stumpwork Embroidery: Techniques and Projects tawny owl feather Appleton wool threads in delicate

Appleton wool threads in delicate tones of blue

Learn how to stitch with a range of metal hand embroidery threads and how to combine them with decorative surface stitching to create this beautifully detailed Tawny Owl Feather

white organza fabric

This design also features instructions on mounting embroidery work around board

order of working and colour placement and blending

Stumpwork Embroidery: Techniques and Projects tawny owl feather Appleton wool threads in delicateStumpwork 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