Sparkling koi: Easier than it looks

The secret to this breathtaking stumpwork koi is the fiber Kelly Clark used to create him. Go to her blog post to find out how he’s made.

Looking for books on Stumpwork Embroidery? Then check out these craft books.

Not sure what stumpwork is?  Stumpwork or raised work is a style of embroidery where the stitches are raised of the workpiece to create a dimensional effect to the embroidery work.  Stumpwork embroidery can also use wire, to create added effects, such as dimensional leaves, butterfly wings and more.