Stumpwork Embroidery

by Jane Nicholas

Stumpwork Embroidery is Jane Nicholas’s second book where she details 19 new projects and includes 28 new motifs which feature field flowers, pansies  (in many hues), roundels with scrolling floral designs and wildlife including an owl, parrot and deer.

The stitching sequel to book one, Stumpwork Embroidery has hundreds of step by step illustrations and photos  together with clear detailed instructions to enable embroiderers to develop their own stumpwork designs using their favorite motifs in their own colors and designs.

Stumpwork Embroidery also contains fascinating hints, tips, tricks and gems of information.  It also suggests needlework accessories which give a practical application for this embroidery.

A list of recommended Sewing Box necessaries is also included and covers Hoops, Needles, Scissors, Thimble, Pins, Wire cutters, Screwdriver, Tweezers,  Comb and even a Diary and pen for jotting down those embroidery ideas when they strike!

Open the Stumpwork Embroidery Book and let your imagination run wild with the embroidery choices you can make, showcasing these wonderful patterns and ideas.   Convert them into wonderful gifts for family and friends.

Look at all the thread varieties you could use!

• Appleton 4 Ply  Tapestry Wool
• Appleton 2 Ply Crewel Wool
• Anchor 4 Ply Tapestry Wool
• Anchor Stranded Cotton
• Anchor Variegated Stranded Cotton
• Anchor Variegated Pearl 5
• Anchor Marlitt
• DMC Stranded Cotton
• DMC Variegated Stranded Cotton
• DMC Light Effects
• DMC Variegated Perle 5
• Cottage Garden Stranded Cotton
• Cottage Garden Perle 8
• Cottage Garden Perle 12
• Ginnie Thompson Flower Thread
• Mogear Mohair
• Rajmahal Art Silk Thread

Click HERE to see a short video of how easy  a basic Bullion Stitch is to do.