3D Botanical Embroidery & Stumpwork: 17 Thread Projects to Make, Wear, and Display

Raise your embroidery game, and your stitchwork, with this guide to 3D embroidery and stumpwork. Featuring 17 stumpwork, or raised embroidery, projects for embroiderers of any skill level, author Melissa Galbraith offers a user-friendly introduction for anyone who wants their embroidery to pop. The easy-to-use instructions will help you improve your stumpwork, mastering mini-skills like padding and needle weaving. Learn how to use the best fabrics and how they pair with critical needle techniques including embroidery, darning, and beading. Whether you’re a beginning embroiderer or an advanced needlework practitioner, there’s something inside this book for you. It's easy to see why embroidery is making a major comeback in the world of hobbies - this book shows you how to creatively bring all sorts of botanical wonders to life.