Additional Information
| The world famous A-Z Series has sold more than 2.2 million copies worldwide. The 9th title in this series of indispensable needlework guides is a must have for any embroiderer.
Semi-hardcover, Concealed spiral binding, 228mm x 218mm wide, 128pp
Learn this time-honored craft from world-renowned stumpwork artists:
Trish Burr, Alison Cole, Helen Hardman, Wendy Innes, Jan Kerton, Lizzie Kullinski, Janet Luce, Annete Rich, Anna Scott, Judy Stephenson, Lesley Turpin-Delport and Libby Vater.
You’ll learn the following stitches and techniques:
Attaching a bead, attaching a bead to the end of a bead, attaching a circle of beads, attaching a pair of beads, attaching a string of beads, blanket stitch, bullion knot, bullion loop, buttonhole stitch, closed bas picot, chipping, circular Rhodes stitch, coiling wire, corded detached blanket stitch, couching wire, couronne around a cylinder, couronne on fabric, covering a bread, covering wire, creating a slip, cutting out wired shapes, detached blanket stitch, drizzle stitch, French knot, ghiordes knot, layering felt, open base picot, overcast stitch, padded satin stitch, padding a hard-edge slip, padding a soft slip, padding with felt and fibre-fill, padding with laid threads, raised chain stitch, raised stem stitch, shaping wire, sinking and securing wires, slip stitch, stab stitch, thread cordonnet, trailing, trapunto.
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Customer Reviews |
| by Needlepoint Now Magazine USA |
Date Added: Monday 10 April, 2006 |
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'As with the other eight books in the 'A-Z' series, this title is a wonderful reference and design source. Many canvas workers are incorporating stumpwork techniques into their work, and this book is a great resource for both the beginner and more advanced stitcher. With over 400 step-by-step photographs, the techniques are easy to follow and the 20 projects are fully illustrated and have detailed instructions.
The 'Stitches and Techniques' sections cover surface embroidery techniques including raised and padded stitches, padding and slip techniques, wirework techniques, needlelace techniques and beading techniques. The 'Designs' section is comprised of projects of flowers, insects and animals. The listed materials are easily accessible, and there are even a couple of projects that use some of the real metals.
Even if you think you're not ready to try stumpwork this book will change your mind! Expand your horizons and look for ways to add these great techniques to your stitching repertoire.'
Rating:  [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Homespun Magazine Australia |
Date Added: Tuesday 20 December, 2005 |
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\'Described as \'the ultimate reference and design source for all stumpwork embroiderers\', this fabulous book lives up to its portrayal. With its beginnings in 17th century England, stumpwork is today making a revival. There are hundreds of photos to help you as you create each stitch required for this amazing type of needlework such as surface embroidery techniques, padding and slip techniques, as well as wirework, needlelace and beading techniques.
There are also 20 projects inside, all featuring full-size patterns created by world-renowned designers such as Trish Burr, Wendy Innes, Jan Kerton, Anna Scott, Lesley Turpin-Delport and Judy Stephenson. Create magic mushrooms, beautiful floral bouquets, an African scene, a berry garland, a rainbow lorikeet, dragonflies and even the most exquisite bunny named \'Cottontail\'.
This 128-page, full-colour, spiral bound book is a must have for any stumpwork embroidery enthusiast or for any crafter wishing to discover the exciting world of raised embroidery.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Fabrications Magazine UK |
Date Added: Friday 18 November, 2005 |
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"Stumpwork is most certainly enjoying something of a revival at the moment, and so we thought this would be a great introduction to the art, if you haven't already tried it. Taken from the A-Z of Stumpwork, this wonderful collection of books (we have reviewed some others in the bookshelf pages) is truly inspiring and worth adding to your reference shelf. So to all of you embroidery enthusiasts, here's something to get your teeth into and have fun with. An ideal piece to take out in the garden or away on holiday with you. You can of course adapt this design and create a branch full of Lorikeets - the choice is yours!
Follows an Extract on the Rainbow Lorikeet
"This fabulous little book ins the 9th in the highly successful A-Z Series, and is the ultimate reference and design source for all interested in stumpwork. It contains over 400 clear step by step photographs and instructions in five easy to use sections. There are 20 stunning designs from around the world, each with a colour photo, easy to follow instructions and a full size pattern. There is expert advice on the materials and tools you need and hints and tips to help you perfect your stitches and techniques."
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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| by Jo Frances King |
Date Added: Wednesday 12 October, 2005 |
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Hello! I took a beginning Stumpwork Class this past summer. I love the beauty of this wonderful technique! Since I could not complete what was taught to me right away, I started hunting for this book everywhere. A lot of retailers knew what I was talking about, but did not carry this book because there was no great demand for stumpwork. I e-mailed Country Bumpkin and my books arrived in less than two weeks. How could you not buy these lovely books? The illustrations and directions are clear and concise. Even if you forget how to apply a certain technique, you can always refer to this publication and it comes back to you. I have A-Z Embroidery Stitches, A-Z Buillion, A-Z Ribbon Embrodiery and I have pre-ordered A-Z Needlepoint. It is comforting to know that I have the "best" reference books available to refer to when I want to refresh my mind, or learn something "new." Thank you for all your efforts in producing such wonderful needlework books!!!!! I could not function without them.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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