Crewelwork then and now : exploring traditional designs and contemporary stitching
Entry/Object ID
TT778.C7.B7 2026
Description
"Journey through the captivating history of crewelwork, exploring beautiful traditional Jacobean-inspired embroideries, and vibrant contemporary stitching with crewelwork experts Hazel Blomkamp and Phillipa Turnbull. Inside you'll find eight sumptuous embroidery designs: two traditional; two contemporary; and four further embroideries providing a striking comparison of crewelwork through the ages. All designs are beautifully photographed, with full-size embroidery charts and complete written instructions. A comprehensive illustrated stitch directory of over 100 stitches provides further fascinating contrasts between traditional and contemporary methods." -- BACK COVER
Lexicon
Search Terms
crewelwork
Legacy Lexicon
Category
Book
Book Details
Author
Hazel Blomkamp, Phillipa Turnbull
Publisher
Search Press
Place Published
City
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Date Published
2026
ISBN
9781800922884
Notes
Length: 216
General Notes
Note Type
Contents
Note
Historically inspired crewelwork / by Phillipa Turnbull -- The history of traditional crewelwork -- Contemporary crewelwork / by Hazel Blomkamp -- The evolution of crewelwork -- Then & now: a crewelwork companion / by Hazel Blomkamp & Phillipa Turnbull -- Tools and materials -- Stitch dictionary.
