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Stumpwork Embroidery
Books
Stumpwork is currently enjoying a renaissance as more and more designers
get excited over it's possibilities. Jane Nicholas is one of the innovators
of these technique that dates back to Queen Elizabeth I of England. Her
dragonflies charmed us in Inspirations #29 and now has
a complete collection of dragonflies and beetles in the following two books.
Crewel & Crazy Quilt Embroidery Books
Shadow Embroidery
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Heirloom Embroidery by Michie' Mooney (Creations by Michie)
This book contains over 100 embroidery designs for classic embroidery bullions
and shadow work. Also included are 2 alphabets in block and cursive.
The classic embroidery stitches are detailed in clear diagrams that
are easy to follow that guarantee your success in completion. The Shadow
Work instructions are excellent with hints that make working the stitch easier.
The embroidery designs are cute for babies and little ones. You
also get a variety of bows for shadow work. There are instructions
for working bullions on fabric and buttons as well as character bullions
for bees, ladybugs, dragonfly, bunny, carrots, tulip, violets, rose bud and
rose.
Price $12.00
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A to Z Crewel Embroidery
Another winner from the publishers of Inspiration magazine, this book is
a compilation of all the stitches used in past issues of the magazines detailed
out for you in step by step color photographs. If you have ever wanted
to master the art of crewel embroidery then this is the manual for you.
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 Hardback Price $40.00
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Paperback Price $28.00
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World's Most Beautiful Embroidered Blankets
Yes the title says it all, these blankets are beeea-utiful. Taken from
the pages of Inspirations Magazine, this book will be a treasure
to keep for years to come. Gorgeous thread paintings with wool yarn,
floss and ribbon: padded crewel work and bullions you will find that each
blanket is, well, exquisite. You can choose from beautiful flowers
to whimsical baby blankets designed by Jenny McWhinny and others. We have two editions available, hardback or paperback. Click here to see the companion volume More Beautiful Embroidered Blankets
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Thread Painting Embroidery Books
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Redoute's Finest Flowers in Embroidery by Trish Burr
Early 19th century botanical artist, Frenchman Pierre Joseph Redoute', left
the world a legacy of hundreds of wonderful flower paintings. In turn
these paintings have inspired this collection of delicate embroideries by
Trish Burr.
Trish has reproduced 17 paintings in amazing detail, using only the simplest
of stitches to create a remarkably complex effect. Step-by-step
instructions are included for each embroidery - fabric, thread, stitches
- which allow both the novice and the experienced embroiderer to create their
own stunning botanical collection.
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Punchneedle Embroidery by Miranda Stewart
Way back in the mid 1970's I was introduced to the Folkwear pattern Russian Settler's Dress which featured the craft known as Igolochkoy (tm). This pattern started the craze which became known as the wildly popular punch needle embroidery that continues today. Miranda Stewart, a household name in the quilting and art to wear world at the time became well known for her drawings and designs for the beautiful delicate punch needle embroidery using the original Igolochkoy (tm) Needle which comes in 3 sizes for 1 to 6 strands of embroidery floss. (When I can find my blouse I made from the pattern I will post the Gryphons that I embroidered on my sleeve caps.) We are delighted to see that Miranda has produced a book on the craft after so many years of practice and hope that you will enjoy reading a piece of embroidery history. "This book is a complete guide to the art of traditional punchneedle embroidery, including the many effects and textures that can be created with punchneedle. The book includes a brief history of the Russian origins of the technique with the Igolochkoy (tm) Needle, along with a comprehensive review of the tools and materials used. Each technique is illustrated with a small sample and instructions for the reader to try out the technique.
Marinda Stewart shares a lifetime of experience as an artist, designer, and recognized expert on the Igolochkoy(tm) punchneedle and teaches you how to use punchneedle embroidery on a wide range of background fabrics, from rough and earth silk tussah to the finest velvet, and how to create an enormous range of textures and effects."
If you are unfamiliar with punchneedle, one side of the fabric has loops and the other side is a chain stitch. Comes from tambour hook embroidery in Moorish countries.
Enclosed spiral hardbound book.
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FW#128 Russian Settlers' Dress Misses 6-16
A complete ensemble from Old Russia that includes jumper, blouse, and apron,
along with options for lace and embroidered embellishment. Wear the jumper
by itself as a sundress or combine with other pieces for a variety of looks.
Pattern includes historical information about Russian peasant costume and
instructions for traditional punch needle embroidery. Has the most intrict faux honecomb smocking on the back. Suggested fabrics:
Light to medium-weight fabrics such as silk, cotton, rayon, linen, or blends
in challis or crepe.
Price $16.95
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Russian Punchneedle Embroidery - Gail Bird $4.95
Here's a fun book that has been around since 1981 (new edition of old volume)
which sparked the punch needle craze of the 80's. Punchneedle embroidery
is the art of working one basic stitch (the chain stitch) with special needles
to create a raised ornamental design on woven fabric. Using the original
set of tiny punchneedles (we're getting them soon) you can work a variety
of beautiful effects, details and textures that can be easily achieved by
using this stitch with different size needles, threads and fabrics.
This book is a complete guide to the old Russian folk style of punchneedle
embroidery, and contains descriptions of the equipment needed, detailed
instructions for stitching, easy-to-follow diagrams, and iron-on transfer
patterns including flowers, birds, butterflies, animals, etc.
Popular as a hobby, a craft and art form, punchneedle embroidery has an amazing
variety of uses: decorate fashion accessories such as purses, necklaces,
combs, belts, pins, earrings, scarves, shawls, aprons as well as doll-house
rugs and tapestries.
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Iron-On Transfer Pencil - Blue
$3.25
An iron-on transfer pencil for you to copy designs onto your fabric. It's very easy to use. Using a regular sharp pencil, trace out your design onto tracing paper or vellum, turn the paper over and with the iron-on pencil trace over the design. Turn the paper over and place the side with the blue pencil lines onto the fabric and iron the design onto your fabric. Et Voila! Your design is on your fabric ready for embroidery. Can be used about 2-3 times before you need to re-trace the design with the pencil.
This is a perfect way to get embroidery designs onto your 'canvas' waiting for your embroidery.
One note. We suggest you do a test image on a piece of scrap fabric so you understand how to transfer a design before marking your main fabric. The pencil markings do NOT totally wash out so make certain to completely cover the lines with your embroidery.
Price $3.25
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More Beautiful Embroidered Blankets
The long awaited sequel book by Country Bumpkin. Embroidered 9 gorgeous blankets with step-by-step photographs for wool embroidery, silk ribbon and stuffed applique. Designs for little girls, boys ladies and babies are included with full size patterns. Of course since it's by the makers of Inspriations Magazine you know the quality of the embroidery designs is detailed out in the instructions.
Price $29.95
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