Stumpwork Medieval Flora |
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| Author:
| Nicholas, J. |
| Series title: | Milner Craft Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-86351-396-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2009 |
| Publisher: | Sally Milner Publishing Pty, Limited
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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Examples of medieval stumpwork--the art of embroidering using raised, 3-D embellishments--can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe. Considered among the most intricate and lovely of embroidery styles, it requires a delicate touch. Now the secrets of stumpwork are revealed through eight beautiful floral projects, all inspired by the 16th-century illuminated
Book of Hours created by Jean Bourdichon for Anne of Brittany. The embroideries include...
More Description Examples of medieval stumpwork--the art of embroidering using raised, 3-D embellishments--can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe. Considered among the most intricate and lovely of embroidery styles, it requires a delicate touch. Now the secrets of stumpwork are revealed through eight beautiful floral projects, all inspired by the 16th-century illuminated Book of Hours created by Jean Bourdichon for Anne of Brittany. The embroideries include "Corncockle and Dragonfly," "Snowdrop and Cranefly," and the lovely "Venus' Looking Glass and Bumble-bee." In addition to instructions for every technique, this fully illustrated book also provides tracing patterns and a comprehensive stitch glossary.