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Crewelwork Then and Now
Create 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery transfer.
Written by world-renowned crewelwork experts Phillipa Turnbull and Hazel Blomkamp, this inspiring book provides a fascinating overview of how the art form of crewel embroidery has evolved over the centuries.
This stunning book contains:
- - 8 inspiring crewelwork designs each with detailed instructions, charts, and a full-size embroidery transfer- Designs from then and now 2 designs celebrating historic embroideries; 2 original contemporary designs; 4 side-by-side designs (2 designs, each stitched by the two authors, for a direct comparison of how traditional and contemporary crewelwork can produce stunning and varied results)
- - A comprehensive illustrated stitch directory featuring over 80 stitches, divided into historical and modern ways of working.- Full-size embroidery transfers for each project
Hazel is a globally renowned embroiderer and best-selling author, who focusses on innovation in crewel embroidery, experimenting with stitches, threads, beading and more to give her work a contemporary twist. Her joyful, visionary approach breathes new life into this traditional craft.