Originating in the 17th century, stumpwork embroidery creates beautiful raised designs with satin backgrounds, padding, and motifs often embellished with beads.

Stumpwork is a highly decorative and imaginative embroidery technique, which typically uses raised and padded stitches that are rich in texture. This practical

"How to create stumpwork and needlelace plants, animals and figures, whatever your ability ... clear step-by-step techniques and inventive projects"--Publisher'

There are 16 step-by-step projects presented in this book varying both in size and complexity, with inspirational images throughout.

Illustrates the techniques for creating raised and padded embroidery, and includes tips on supplies and instructions for projects.