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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Which comes first on wired elements - the edging or the filling stitches?

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Classic Stumpwork Texts

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Comment by Francesca on October 5, 2011 at 5:35: About gimp, can also be used to fill areas, couched like Japanese or passing gold thread, like was done in the lion Thistle Thread project.

Comment by Lynette Hale on October 4, 2011 at 17:00: Buckram is usually available in hat shops. It is sometimes used for a hat base. Otherwise try a local craft shop - it is used for "fasinators".

Comment by Elmsley Rose on October 4, 2011 at 14:35: Please do!

Where did you find the reference to Buckram?

Comment by Maryd on October 4, 2011 at 5:33: Done some more research on slips. Seems they were made of Buckram, which is stiff, slightly course linen. I got some, so with the aid of modern technology, aim to print out my own slip sheet, if the plan works, I will let you all know!

Comment by Elmsley Rose on October 4, 2011 at 3:28: OK.... back to gimp.

What can it be used for?

* Outlining slips

* a textural thread, as shown in the castle piece that Francesca showed? The photo had to go - wasn't it used to delineate parts of the chimney or something

Anything else? Something about the Glittering Snail?

Comment by Paula Guisinger on September 29, 2011 at 8:31: Susan your flowers are wonderful!!! When closed it reminds me of bittersweet. They are just charming.

Comment by Grace Lister on September 28, 2011 at 3:39: Lovely work Susan. As Carol-Anne says it looks like Chinese Lanterns. On the previous subject I have always thought of gimps as either the same as Bourdon thread or very similar. Does anyone know the difference?