Crewelwork Then & Now Exploring Traditional Designs and Contemporary Stitching by Hazel Blomkamk & Phillipa Turnbull

Crewelwork Then & Now Exploring Traditional Designs and Contemporary Stitching by Hazel Blomkamk & Phillipa Turnbull.

Journey through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects.

Create 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.

The 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

Hardcover: 216 Pages