| ext">Embroidery is often characterized by intricate | | | | Many embroidery experts say that stumpwork |
| designs and vivid colors. However, most kinds of | | | | embroidery is more tedious than other kinds of |
| embroidery often have a 2-dimensional look because | | | | embroidery. However, if you really set your mind to it, |
| they are done on a flat surface. If you want to add | | | | you will be able to make your own stumpwork |
| more depth to your needlework, then perhaps you | | | | embroidery designs with no trouble at all. All you need |
| should try doing some stumpwork embroidery. | | | | to have is a few spools of embroidery threads, some |
| Stumpwork embroidery is also called raised | | | | fabric, and a lot of patience. |
| embroidery. It uses stuffed shapes and other elements | | | | When drawing a design on your fabric, make sure you |
| to create a more solid look for your needlework. | | | | use a water-soluble pen so the ink does not damage |
| Stumpwork embroidery was very popular during the | | | | your design. You may also find embroidery hoops |
| latter part of the 17th century but like all other fashions, | | | | useful to keep your work more organized. |
| people’s interest in this art form slowly faded | | | | Stumpwork embroidery can be more than just a |
| away. | | | | decorative art form. You can actually find many |
| In recent times, though, stumpwork embroidery has | | | | practical uses for it around the house. If you have a |
| begun to blossom once again. Many craftspeople are | | | | few children in the house, you can use stumpwork |
| discovering the beauty of this art and they are now | | | | embroidery to embellish their initials onto some of their |
| using this technique to decorate their pillows, handbags, | | | | personal things so that their towels or bed sheets do |
| and even shirts and jeans. | | | | not get mixed up. |
| When stumpwork embroidery was introduced a few | | | | You can also make stumpwork embroidery items to |
| centuries back, the most popular designs used were | | | | give away as gifts for your family and friends. These |
| images of people, flowers, plants, animals and other | | | | kinds of gifts are likely to be more appreciated by the |
| things from nature. | | | | recipient because of all the effort you put into creating |
| The patterns used today are based more on modern | | | | them. |
| objects, but the implementation of the designs is still | | | | You can even personalize them by adding designs |
| pretty much the same as the way it was back in the | | | | that are dear to both you and your loved one. |
| old days. | | | | |