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Crewelwork Then & Now - Exploring Traditional Designs and Contemporary Stitching Hazel Blomkamp & Phillipa Turnball
Crewelwork Then & Now - Exploring Traditional Designs and Contemporary Stitching Hazel Blomkamp & Phillipa Turnball
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Discover the rich heritage and modern evolution of crewel embroidery with this masterfully crafted guide from celebrated experts Phillipa Turnbull and Hazel Blomkamp. Inside, you'll find eight captivating projects ready to stitch, each accompanied by detailed instructions and full-size transfers. Explore the journey of this timeless craft through carefully curated designs—from treasured historical pieces to bold contemporary interpretations, plus exclusive side-by-side comparisons showing how traditional and modern techniques create distinctly different results. An extensive illustrated stitch directory with over 80 techniques rounds out this essential resource, bridging centuries of embroidery wisdom with today's creative possibilities.
Makes a truly exquisite gift!
Specifications: hardcover, 216 pages, 280 x 215mm, Search Press publisher, ISBN 9781800922884.
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