Journey through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects.
Create 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery chart.
Written by world-renowned crewelwork experts Phillipa Turnbull and Hazel Blomkamp, this inspiring, practical book provides a fascinating overview of how the art form of crewel embroidery has evolved over the centuries.
Praise for historic embroidery expert Phillipa Turnbull: 'Phillipa is a renowned expert with over three decades of experience […] Her work is celebrated for its authenticity and historical accuracy, often replicating designs from the 17th and 18th centuries.'
Praise for contemporary embroidery expert Hazel Blomkamp: 'Always fanciful, sometimes flamboyant, Hazel’s designs are wildly ingenious when it comes to her use of patterned and textured elements.' Mary Corbet, Needleandthread.com
Inside you'll discover:
8 inspiring crewelwork designs each w