Stumpwork Embroidery - A Collection of Fruits, Flowers and Insects for Contemporary Raised Embroidery# Jane Nicholas
Stumpwork is a style of raised and padded embroidery originating in the 17th century. This book provides complete instructions and step-by-step illustrations for a variety of stumpwork projects featuring flowers, fruits and insects, with information about the history of this embroidery technique. All the projects reflect the author's own style, whilst endeavouring to remain true to the spirit of the original 17th- century stumpwork. A list of further reading is included.