Figures have been an important feature of stumpwork for hundreds of years, and in this book Kay and Michael Dennis explain in detail how to make all of the components of a figure – limbs, head, face, hair, body shape and clothes – as well as provide clear, step-by-step instructions for all of the needlelace and embroidery techniques you need to make clothing and to add details and embellishments to your designs. Numerous full-colour diagrams and photographs are included throughout the book, and the three projects allow even those with no experience of stumpwork to create beautiful embroideries of their own.
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Rating: - Uneven work, but interesting technique; something new to try
I purchased this book because I had never heard of the craft before and was intrigued enough to want to know more about it. I was surprised to discover that it is a technique of some history; the introductory material illustrates work dating to the 17th century. Here it's relationship with embroidery is much clearer than in the main text where modern examples are given.
It would appear that stumpwork, as it is now practaced at least, is a combination of several needlework and fiberarts ... Read More
Rating: - Stumpwork Figures
An excellent book with good instructions on how to do. Well photographed and am looking forward to doing some of the projects.
- Uneven work, but interesting technique; something new to try
- Stumpwork Figures
