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The Stumpwork, Goldwork & Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection

Jane Nicholas

Description

In works of mesmerising beauty (and accurate anatomy) the author interprets the beetle in gold stumpwork, embroidery, beading, redwork, appliqué, etc. Unsurpassed research, skills and instructions are presented in a format and style which makes her work accessible to all embroiderers. Each chapter shows how to work a particular technique then several projects:

Goldwork beetles from Art Nouveau jewellery
Beaded beetles from mosaic buttons
Beetle wing evening bag
Scarab beetle brooch
Peacock, grapevine and beetle
Pomegranates, snail and beetle
Embroidered initial & beetle

Thorough information on techniques and equipment (including how to mount stumpwork into paperweight, working with wire, vliesofix and leather) and using beetles as a design source. Includes photos of newly created and rare historical pieces and a stitch glossary.