Stumpwork and Raised Embroidery

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For those who have already done some of this work, those who are admirers of the style and would like to make a start and also just for curious enquirers.

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Comment by Grace Lister on December 17, 2011 at 3:23: I remember that book when it was first published. It was very innovative at the time and I remember that Erica Wilson made a tv series using some of her designs. I think that was the first time modern embroidery had been shown on tv.

Comment by Susan Cuss on December 16, 2011 at 15:17: 3 weeks ago, I discovered a copy of Erica's " Embroidery Book" in the local second hand shop. I snapped it up, I can tell you. It's a wonderful book!

Comment by Mary Martin on December 16, 2011 at 11:15: Elmsley - I have that book! The Craft of Silk and Gold Thread Embroidery. I bought a used copy on Amazon.com. If you have questions about it, just email me :) Mary

Comment by Romilly on December 16, 2011 at 10:56: Arlene, those dogs are amazing. Just astoundingly beautiful! The "dotty" coloring as Elmsley puts it is wonderful!

Comment by Elmsley Rose on December 16, 2011 at 10:10: Merry Christmas to you too Arlene - and everyone else :-)
I've stared at the dogs since, Arlene. The things that get me are the shaping and the colouring. Especially the 'dotty' colouring on the Dalmation.

Comment by Elmsley Rose on December 16, 2011 at 10:09: As you may have heard, Erica Wilson passed away yesterday. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erica_Wilson I have her "Embroidery Book" on my wishlist - it's referred to very often in the HE community as a stitch guide.

Looking at her bibliography, she also wrote "Craft of silk and gold thread embroidery and stump work." (1973) - 96 pages.

I have searched. It is commonly available for sale, but I can find absolutely no mention of the contents or any kind of review, except someone on LibaryThing gave it 5 stars.

Do you know this book?

May Erica rest in peace.

Comment by Arlene White on December 14, 2011 at 18:50: Thanks Elmsley, as I do more, I know I'm getting better at it, and much more even. That saying always comes back to me, practice makes perfect, so true, so true. Merry Christmas dear friend.

Comment by Elmsley Rose on December 14, 2011 at 17:35: What an excellent dog, Arlene :-) Lovely shaping.

Comment by Arlene White on December 14, 2011 at 16:09: I've been reading your posts, loads of information here, I certainly have learnt a thing or two. I've been busy needle lacing dogs for an upcoming class that I'm planning, here are two of them. Rosey the Beagle and a dalmation.

Arlene

http://arlenes-crafts.blogspot.com/

Comment by Francesca on December 14, 2011 at 10:33: Glad you like it I was not very convinced.

Yes has mor tighter tension don't want the felt padding I did on the silk fabric shows trought the stitches.