'Golden Holly' Stumpwork Embroidery Kit Crewel work

'Golden Holly' Stumpwork Embroidery Kit Crewel workTechniques Couching gold 3 D wired 'slips' Construction Fits 6 inch (15cm) hoop Suitable for all abilities Makes a lovely brooch or ornament The term stumpwork refers to three dimensional or raised embroidery. Technically this is a misnomer; the technique is more accurately called raised embroidery historically stumpwork means a very particular technique of using tiny pieces of wood to create the nose on an embroidered person! Raised embroidery

This design fits in a 8 inch ring frame and is ideal if you want to hone your goldwork technique

calico support fabric

Makes a lovely brooch or ornament

This design focuses on couching

Mountmellick thread

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5 large embroidery needles

Fits 10 inch (25cm) hoop Suitable for all abilities

This design fits an 8 " or 10 " (20 or 25 cm) ring frame

3 couching

It is ideal for beginners

Stem and seeding stitches