Crewelwork Then and Now - Hazel Blomkamp, Phillipa Turnbull - diskuze

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.comInside you'll discover:8 inspiring crewelwork designs each with detailed instructions, charts and a full-size embroidery pattern, suitable for confident and experimental embroiderers. Designs from then and now: 2 designs celebrating historic embroideries; 2 original contemporary designs; 4 side-by-side designs (2 designs, both stitched by each author, for a direct comparison of how traditional and contemporary crewelwork can produce stunning and varied results). A comprehensive illustrated stitch direc
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