Product Description Kay Dennis is passionate about Stumpwork. This intricate, raised & padded embroidery has its origins in the seventeenth century, & is enjoying a revival amongst embroiderers & lacemakers. It is wonderfully versatile & will appeal both to the novice & imaginative needleworker. Using a mix of flat, padded, wired & free-standing elements, it employs a wide range of embroidery techniques. This comprehensive & colourful book covers both basic & needle lace techniques
- sections on each containing a series of elaborate step-by-step demonstrations showing how to work individual techniques, followed by a project combining all the methods. Kay takes inspiration from a variety of sources & her designs include animals, flowers, fruits & insects
- popular motifs in the seventeenth century. She also creates contemporary designs & there are advanced projects on landscape & figurative work. A gallery of Kays work is included to stimulate & inspire the reader. Review Kay Dennis depicts plant & animal life in amazing detail. She introduces a range of three-dimensional embroidery techniques. --Express Publications (Australia)