I’m fascinated but intimidated by tiny creations, particularly tiny needlework. So I’m awed by Susan Elliott‘s latest Charm School project on Plays with Needles. The petals of this stumpwork cosmos are minuscule! And Susan kindly walks us through the steps of creating it. See the tute.
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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.
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