{"product_id":"crewelwork-then-and-now-exploring-traditional-designs-and-contemporary-stitching-9781800922884","title":"Crewelwork Then and Now: Exploring Traditional Designs and Contemporary Stitching","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreate 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery transfer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by world-renowned crewelwork experts \u003cb\u003ePhillipa Turnbull\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHazel Blomkamp\u003c\/b\u003e, this inspiring book provides a fascinating overview of how the art form of crewel embroidery has evolved over the centuries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis stunning book contains: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8 inspiring crewelwork designs \u003c\/b\u003eeach with detailed instructions, charts, and a full-size embroidery transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigns from then and now\u003c\/b\u003e 2 designs celebrating historic embroideries; 2 original contemporary designs; 4 side-by-side designs (2 designs, each stitched by the two authors, for a direct comparison of how traditional and contemporary crewelwork can produce stunning and varied results)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive \u003cb\u003eillustrated stitch directory featuring over 80 stitches\u003c\/b\u003e, divided into historical and modern ways of working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-size embroidery transfers\u003c\/b\u003e for each project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillipa\u003c\/b\u003e, an expert on historic embroidery and the founder of \u003ci\u003eThe Crewel Work Company\u003c\/i\u003e, reveals the rich history of crewelwork and celebrates its vibrant beauty. Through her stunning projects and inspiring insights, discover the traditional threads and stitches used and uncover a deep and direct connection to the embroiderers of the past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHazel\u003c\/b\u003e is a globally renowned embroiderer and best-selling author, who focusses on innovation in crewel embroidery, experimenting with stitches, threads, beading and more to give her work a contemporary twist. Her joyful, visionary approach breathes new life into this traditional craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hazel Blomkamp,Phillipa Turnbull\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Search Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.21h x 8.73w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781800922884\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHazel Blomkamp\u003c\/b\u003e has taught embroidery and beadwork in South Africa for over 20 years. She is the author of many books including \u003ci\u003eCrewel Twists\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrewel Intentions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrewel Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eand two popular stitch guides.\u003c\/i\u003e Her teaching has taken her to Australia, New Zealand, Western and Eastern Europe, North America and Asia. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillipa Turnbull\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading crewelwork designer who exhibits and leads workshops in the UK and US. She runs her own company, The Crewel Work Company Ltd., and lives in Appleby-in-Westmoreland, Cumbria.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Hazel Blomkamp \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47579889303709,"sku":"9781800922884","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_ec35a990-37e0-4c64-a58d-db0ad42c6ae9.jpg?v=1768897962","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/crewelwork-then-and-now-exploring-traditional-designs-and-contemporary-stitching-9781800922884","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}