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Five Crewel Embroidery Stitches
Now you’ve mastered basic embroidery stitches, it’s time to take it to the next level and look at some Crewel Embroidery stitches.

The Hidden Treasures in your Stash
Times are getting tough and, traditionally, when money gets tight, its hobbies where the first cuts are made. But lack of money doesn’t mean your embroidery obsession has to be affected and you can find hidden treasures in your stash!

Stumpwork Embroidery
One of the dimensional embroidery techniques, Stumpwork hit its height of popularity in the 17th century. Thanks to designers like Jane Nicholas, Stumpwork is now enjoying another round of popularity.

Free Project: Freestyle Embroidery Gillyflower
A favoured motif for Elizabethan and Jacobean embroiderers, the Gillyflower design is a pretty way to decorate a shirt pocket or use a row of them on a guest towel.

Five Basic Freestyle Embroidery Stitches
Freestyle embroidery looks intricate and hard, but by mastering these five basic stitches, you can turn out complex pieces with ease!

Transferring Embroidery Patterns to Fabric
Transferring your pattern to fabric before you start to stitch can be one of the hardest things. Here are some tips to make it a little easier.


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rec prodBeginners Guide to Crewel Embroidery
Using just 4 stitches, with clear instructions, line drawings and traditional colours and designs, this is a great book if you are just starting your exploration of Crewel.
rec prodCrewel & Surface Embroidery
What could be better - combining these beautiful floral designs with crewel embroidery? The designs are easy to follow and can be as delicate or bold as you want!
rec prodCrewel World by Monica Ferris
Monica Ferris write mystery novels with a heroine who owns a needlecraft store called Crewel World. All of the books have needlecraft as a central theme. This is the first in the series - read and enjoy as you stitch!!

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