Embroidery stumpwork

An introduction to Stumpwork Embroidery techniques with links to tutorials to get you started.

In this video I'm taking you through step-by-instructions on how to create this stumpwork embroidery. A botanical hand embroidery pattern featuring some beautiful fruit stumpwork. The simple pattern design is inspired by lemon trees. Some of the stitches used in this piece include the Stem stitch, French knot, Satin stitch, Detached woven picots, Bullion stitch. The lemons were created using a thread wrapping method. A link to the pattern can be found in the description below the video. #art

I've been keeping a bit of a secret. I wrote a third embroidery book all about wearable and usable 3D botanicals. It's a delightful exploration of techniques from stumpwork, Brazilian, and Indian embroidery to create texture and dimension. Look for more details of my upcoming book at MCreativeJ.com

Finally – a finish of sorts! The stumpwork elements for Late Harvest are all stitched up and ready to go! Not that they have anywhere to go yet – I still have to finish the left half of the main part of the project. But it’s always nice to accomplish a minor goal, isn’t it? ...

Just a few more days remain to register for my online workshop on Thursday, August 8th with @ctpublishing 's Embroidery Extravaganza. I will be discussing my tips and tricks for wireslip stumpwork techniques and including a full PDF pattern for this embroidered succulent project. You'll also have access to 9 other embroidery workshops led by some amazing teachers. This event WILL be recorded, so if you can't tune in live, no worries! All you have to do is pre-register at the link in my bio…

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If you’re ever curious about stumpwork embroidery, but don’t know where to start, we’ve got just the tutorial for you! Our easy-to-follow instructions will have you stitching away like a pro in no time. So why not give stumpwork … Read More ...

Botanica | The three-dimensional embroidery of Julie Kniedl - Inspirations Studios

Aha! I bet you thought I’d given up on expanding my video library of hand embroidery stitches! I finally managed to re-video (if that’s a word) turkey work! Turkey work, also called ghiordes knot, is an embroidery technique that creates a plush pile. It’s great for dimensional embroidery, stumpwork, and the like. I’ve seen many ...

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Looking to give stumpwork #embroidery a try? Use this wire slip step-by-step tutorial and video to get you started with the basics of working with wire forms.

Have you ever heard of plushwork embroidery? It is also called chenille work or Amish stumpwork. I had never heard of this technique before until I randomly came across a tutorial for it online - so I decided to try it out and share it with you! First, you should really check out this awesome tutorial. It includes step by step instructions with excellent photos and a handy pdf template to print the design! I printed the template, traced and cut out a flower using a cover of a plastic…