{"product_id":"crewelwork-then-and-now-isbn-9781800922884","title":"Crewelwork Then and Now","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCreate 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery transfer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by world-renowned crewelwork experts \u003cb\u003ePhillipa Turnbull\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHazel Blomkamp\u003c\/b\u003e, this inspiring book provides a fascinating overview of how the art form of crewel embroidery has evolved over the centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning book contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8 inspiring crewelwork designs \u003c\/b\u003eeach with detailed instructions, charts, and a full-size embroidery transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigns from then and now\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 designs celebrating historic embroideries; 2 original contemporary designs; 4 side-by-side designs (2 designs, each stitched by the two authors, for a direct comparison of how traditional and contemporary crewelwork can produce stunning and varied results)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive \u003cb\u003eillustrated stitch directory featuring over 80 stitches\u003c\/b\u003e, divided into historical and modern ways of working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-size embroidery transfers\u003c\/b\u003e for each project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillipa\u003c\/b\u003e, an expert on historic embroidery and the founder of \u003ci\u003eThe Crewel Work Company\u003c\/i\u003e, reveals the rich history of crewelwork and celebrates its vibrant beauty. Through her stunning projects and inspiring insights, discover the traditional threads and stitches used and uncover a deep and direct connection to the embroiderers of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHazel\u003c\/b\u003e is a globally renowned embroiderer and best-selling author, who focusses on innovation in crewel embroidery, experimenting with stitches, threads, beading and more to give her work a contemporary twist. Her joyful, visionary approach breathes new life into this traditional craft.\u003cb\u003eMary Corbet Needle 'n' Thread Oct 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrewelwork Then \u0026amp; Now: Exploring Traditional Designs and Contemporary Stitching\u003c\/i\u003e is a lovely hard-covered book in a gorgeous blue and gold. The cover, I have to admit, immediately captured my attention. It offers a unique way of examining crewelwork by combining the expertise of two well-known names in the world of embroidery, each of whom has a contrasting approach to the topic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrewelwork Then \u0026amp; Now\u003c\/i\u003e by Hazel Blomkamp and Phillipa Turnbull is a project book that offers the reader the opportunity to experience both traditional crewelwork and contemporary interpretations of crewelwork. \u003ci\u003eCrewelwork Then \u0026amp; Now\u003c\/i\u003e would be a nice addition to the library of any stitcher who appreciates traditional crewel embroidery and loves contemporary interpretations of traditional design. It’s a fun book, with an interesting angle.\u003cbr\u003eThe illustrations throughout the book are an excellent guide to help the stitcher achieve expected outcomes. You can see very clearly how your stitching is meant to turn out.\u003cbr\u003eFor the vast array of stitches and techniques in the book, you can’t go wrong with this one!\u003cb\u003eHazel Blomkamp\u003c\/b\u003e has taught embroidery and beadwork in South Africa for over 20 years. She is the author of many books including \u003ci\u003eCrewel Twists\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrewel Intentions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCrewel Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eand two popular stitch guides.\u003c\/i\u003e Her teaching has taken her to Australia, New Zealand, Western and Eastern Europe, North America and Asia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillipa Turnbull\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading crewelwork designer who exhibits and leads workshops in the UK and US. She runs her own company, The Crewel Work Company Ltd., and lives in Appleby-in-Westmoreland, Cumbria.","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233055813861,"sku":"NP9781800922884","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781800922884.jpg?v=1767724246","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/crewelwork-then-and-now-isbn-9781800922884","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}