Stumpwork Studio – Mastering 3 D Embroidery

<B><I><B>Explore a menagerie of stumpwork embroidery & thread painting techniques!</B></I></B><BR><BR>Discover the magic of stumpwork embroidery with Megan Zaniewski’s highly anticipated second book! Teaching every technique from the first stitch, Stumpwork Studio employs a huge range of design features that bring the natural world to life in 15 thread-painted 3D projects.<BR> <BR>Stitch lifelike butterflies, dew-kissed leaves, vibrant flowers, and charming animals that seem realistic enough to lift off the fabric. Or, skip the hoop completely: display your two-sided tree frog in a glass frame and your miniature orchid in a ceramic pot! With innovative combinations of beading, thread painting, wires, felting, fabric manipulation, and more, you’ll soon see that there are no limits when creating with stumpwork embroidery!<BR> <ul> <li>Each project includes clear, step-by-step instructions from bestselling author Megan Zaniewski so you can bring 15 nature-inspired flora and fauna projects to life</li> <li>Includes a wide range of amazing 3D stumpwork techniques—including beading, wireslips, felt padding, needle felting, and more—that transform embroidery hoops into vibrant, sculptural art</li> <li>The modern thread-painted projects include a free-standing mushroom, an adorable hedgehog, intricate insects, and gorgeous florals</li> </ul>