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 Judy on July 24, 2012 at 14:12: Hello Everyone, I am pleased to read about how happy everyone are with their new purchases from Anne. I have found her a Joy to chat with and very helpful on how to use the half cone sticks. I wish I could attend one of her classes I am sure it would be fantastic.. Hugs Judy

Comment by Allison Bradbury on July 24, 2012 at 9:23: I'm very new to stumpwork and raised embroidery but am keen to learn more. i am currently working stitch sample squares prior to working on my first "real piece". I'll let you know how I get on.

Comment by Janet Granger on July 24, 2012 at 9:01: Glad you found it helpful, Carol-Anne. I'd owned the half cone sticks for about ten years (!) before actually getting round to using them in a project, and I was really pleased with how they helped give interest to the bride's bag. As I mention in the blog post, I'd been putting off doing the raised stitching part, as I thought it might come out wrong, but they were really simple to use, and gave good results.

Comment by Grace Lister on July 24, 2012 at 9:00: I must admit Carol-Anne that I hadn't come across anyone who made these until I read Judy's comment in this Forum and then went to Janet's blog to find out more. As I said below I am delighted with the order and prompt delivery and have written back to Ann at Needlepaws to say so. I ordered the Basic Needlelace Set and if anyone wanted a gift for a needlewoman I would say this is an ideal present.

Comment by Carol-Anne on July 24, 2012 at 8:58: Thank you, Janet. I've just read your post. Very interesting.

Comment by Janet Granger on July 24, 2012 at 8:39: To use a half cone stick, you tack it in place on the fabric, then work lifted up detached buttonhole stitch, in rows, over a base thread, to make raised shapes such as tubes of flowers, etc. I wrote a blog post about how I used half cone stick to make foxglove flowers, here: http://janetgranger.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/embroidery-in-progress...

Comment by Carol-Anne on July 24, 2012 at 8:30: I've not come across half-cones before this conversation. How are they used?

Comment by Janet Granger on July 24, 2012 at 8:29: I ordered a thread palette from Needlepaws late last week, and received it on Saturday, so I agree - their service is excellent, and the thread palette is really nicely made :-)

Comment by Grace Lister on July 24, 2012 at 8:20: I have just received the half-cone and ring sticks I ordered from Anne at Needlepaws and like Judy am absolutely thrilled with them. They are so smooth and delicate looking, I can't wait to use them. I am giving my small class lessons on Stumpwork in September so I will certainly have use for them almost imediately as samples must be don before then. I also found that Needlepaws delivery service was excellent, ordered on Thursday evening and here this morning - Tuesday.