Journey through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects.
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
Phillipa, an expert on historic embroidery and the founder of
The Crewel Work Company, reveals the rich history of crewelwork and celebrates its vibrant beauty. Through her stunning projects and inspiring insights, discover the traditional threads and stitches used and uncover a deep and direct connection to the embroiderers of the past.
'Phillipa is a renowned expert with over three decades of experience [...] Her work is celebrated for its authenticity and historical accuracy, often replicating designs from the 17th and 18th centuries.' Needlenthread.com
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.
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Always fanciful, sometimes flamboyant, Hazel’s designs are wildly ingenious when it comes to her use of patterned and textured elements.' Mary Corbet, Needleandthread.com
