{"product_id":"contrast-in-crewel-embroidery-isbn-9781800922716","title":"Contrast in Crewel Embroidery","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas for using color in crewelwork, from one of the world's leading embroiderers, Tatiana Popova.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the interplay of light and dark, and experiment with color and stitch in this stunning, practical guide to crewelwork. Through her innovative stitch designs and inimitable eye for color, Tatiana explores how the traditional technique of crewel embroidery can be reimagined for stunning, contemporary results. Inside you’ll find:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cb\u003ecomplete guide to the tools and materials\u003c\/b\u003e needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA guide to \u003cb\u003eplanning successful color, thread and stitch choices\u003c\/b\u003e – all explained with invaluable personal insights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 'smart doodles’\u003c\/b\u003e, which allow you to produce an accomplished finished piece while you practice your stitches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 paired 'light and night' embroideries\u003c\/b\u003e: each pair uses one design but varies the colors of the threads, fabric color and stitches used, to give two distinctly different results. Each project contains a complete thread and stitch list, which corresponds to detailed photography of the finished embroidery, to make it as accessible as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAll templates\u003c\/b\u003e included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA full stitch directory\u003c\/b\u003e with more than 130 crewelwork stitches explained step by step, from back stitch to woven wheel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for new ideas and expert guidance, this inspiring, practical book is one you will turn to again and again.Introduction 6\u003cbr\u003eMaterials, tools and tips 8\u003cbr\u003eDMC to Appleton conversion chart 9\u003cbr\u003eThe knotty problem 10\u003cbr\u003eCalled-for stitches 14\u003cbr\u003eKey to instructions 62\u003cbr\u003eInstructions 64\u003cbr\u003eSmart doodles 64\u003cbr\u003eHappy birthday 66\u003cbr\u003eTiny the snail 72\u003cbr\u003eGoldfish 76\u003cbr\u003eColumbine 80\u003cbr\u003eDay \u0026amp; night designs 84\u003cbr\u003ePattern one 86\u003cbr\u003eQueen rose light 88\u003cbr\u003eQueen rose night 94\u003cbr\u003ePattern two 100\u003cbr\u003eCaptured by flora 102\u003cbr\u003eGreen brougham 110\u003cbr\u003ePattern three 118\u003cbr\u003eJewel the unicorn 120\u003cbr\u003eJewels of november 132\u003cbr\u003ePattern four 142\u003cbr\u003eHave a nice day 144\u003cbr\u003eGood night 154\u003cbr\u003eTemplates 164\u003cbr\u003eStitch index 172\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e - Jan 15, 2025\u003cbr\u003eUkrainian author Popova brings a new vision to crewelwork. Rather than using traditional crewel wools, she creates patterns with the varied stitches and techniques of crewelwork but updates them with cotton floss, perle, and specialty threads. This book uses these threads in contrasting color palettes, and both light and dark fabrics as a base, to show how the same pattern can look startlingly different depending on color choices. There are eight patterns included: four simple “doodles” to practice on, and four complete night and day designs, all with stitch guides. From simple to advanced, each pattern shows how to adapt color choices to create the desired effect. The book includes clear photographs of both process and finished products, as well as an illustrated stitch guide for all the crewel stitches used in the projects. The style is conversational and engaging, with the author’s individual voice coming through.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVERDICT Sharing crewelwork designs with a focus on fresh colorways, and using threads that many stitchers are already familiar with, this book gives an updated look at the potential of traditional patterns. Popova offers practical crewel inspiration and fun ideas for contemporary embroidery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary Corbet's Needle 'n' Thread - July 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrast in Crewel Embroidery is an excellent book for those who like to explore color and stitch choice on different embroidery ground fabrics, and it gives the reader a good springboard for ideas about choosing colors for embroidery projects while taking the ground fabric into consideration. The book also presents a vast array of stitches and techniques that are suitable for crewel work and other surface embroidery techniques. The projects and instructions are clear and easy to follow, and they are suitable for beginners and beyond. If you have a love for color and for stitch variety, you will find this book a useful asset in your needlework library!Tatiana Popova is a Ukrainian embroiderer. She learnt to stitch at an early age, inspired by her mother and grandmother's embroidery, and for a time she pursued her passion for stitching by studying a huge variety of embroidery styles and techniques, both at school and in her own time. Tatiana studied Floristry Design at university, but soon after graduating she discovered the world of embroidery. She started her own business, Little Owl Smart Crafts Company, producing kits for silk ribbon and crewel embroidery. Tatiana participates in a number of craft shows all around the world, including the UK, USA and Japan, and annually teaches at the Bead \u0026amp; Button Show in the USA. \u003cbr\u003eYou can find out more about Tatiana and her work on her website, www.owl-crafts.com.","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300528640229,"sku":"NP9781800922716","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781800922716.jpg?v=1767724083","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/contrast-in-crewel-embroidery-isbn-9781800922716","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}