Stumpwork Swan blackwork Each stitch was carefully considered

Each stitch was carefully considered to create the direction and movement of the feathers and to capture the character of these colourful birds

small paintbrush and clear PVA glue

materials and needles required to complete this beautiful hand embroidery design and the clear instruction booklet with step by step photographs will guide you easily through your project

Location: Heritage Courtyard Gallery And Studios

applying felt padding and applying gold kid leather as well as using gilt metal threads such as Pearl Purl

Stumpwork Swan blackwork Each stitch was carefully consideredCombine the two beautiful embroidery techniques of stumpwork and whitework to create this elegant 3D swan design. This simple but striking design will introduce you to many of the stitches which are key to creating these two techniques including: split stitch, long and short stitch, open fly, closed fly stitch, raised leaf stitch, buttonhole stitch, padded buttonhole stitch, couching, twisted buttonhole bars, woven bars, creating felt padding,