{"product_id":"crewelwork-then-and-now","title":"Crewelwork Then and Now","description":"\u003cdiv data-index=\"0\" class=\"book-details productTextContainer productContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJourney through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery chart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by world-renowned crewelwork experts \u003cstrong\u003ePhillipa Turnbull\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHazel Blomkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, this inspiring, practical book provides a fascinating overview of how the art form of crewel embroidery has evolved over the centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for historic embroidery expert \u003cstrong\u003ePhillipa Turnbull\u003c\/strong\u003e: 'Phillipa is a renowned expert with over three decades of experience [...] Her work is celebrated for its authenticity and historical accuracy, often replicating designs from the 17th and 18th centuries.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraise for contemporary embroidery expert \u003cstrong\u003eHazel Blomkamp\u003c\/strong\u003e: '\u003cem\u003eAlways fanciful, sometimes flamboyant, Hazel’s designs are wildly ingenious when it comes to her use of patterned and textured elements.\u003c\/em\u003e' Mary Corbet, Needleandthread.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside you'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 inspiring crewelwork designs\u003c\/strong\u003e each with detailed instructions, charts and a full-size embroidery pattern, suitable for confident and experimental embroiderers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigns from then and now\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 designs celebrating historic embroideries; 2 original contemporary designs; 4 side-by-side designs (2 designs, both stitched by each author, for a direct comparison of how traditional and contemporary crewelwork can produce stunning and varied results).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive \u003cstrong\u003eillustrated stitch directory featuring over 100 stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e, divided into traditional and contemporary ways of working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA full-size embroidery chart \u003c\/strong\u003efor each project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhillipa\u003c\/strong\u003e, an expert on historic embroidery and the founder of The Crewel Work Company, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-contents\" id=\"cpBody_cpMainBody_pnlBookContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expander=\"#butExpandToC\" class=\"expanding\" id=\"pnlContentsContent\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorically Inspired Crewelwork\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eby Phillipa Turnbull\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe history of traditional crewelwork\u003cbr\u003eDesigns: Greedy Squirrel, Phoebe's Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Crewelwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Hazel Blomkamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe evolution of crewelwork\u003cbr\u003eDesigns: Summer Jewels, Tiny the Tabby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen and Now: A Crewelwork Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Phillipa Turnbull and Hazel Blomkamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDesigns: Traditional Eagle, Contemporary Eagle, Traditional Blue bird, Contemporary Blue bird\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools and materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch directory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"cpBody_cpMainBody_authorSection\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"book-details-header\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"1\" class=\"book-details productTextContainer authorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Hazel Blomkamp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHazel Blomkamp has taught embroidery and beadwork in South Africa for over 30 years. 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She is a regular contributor to local and overseas publications, and runs a busy website from home, providing embroidery supplies and kits globally. Travelling extensively both around South Africa and abroad to teach and promote her work, Hazel is regularly invited to teach at international conventions. Her teaching has taken her to Australia, New Zealand, Western and Eastern Europe, North America and Asia.\u003cbr\u003eVisit Hazel’s website www.hazelblomkamp.com to see more of her work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Phillipa Turnbull\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhillipa Turnbull is an expert on British crewelwork, and an experienced embroidery designer, tutor and lecturer who has been teaching crewelwork with a passion for 30 years. Along with her daughter, Laura Turnbull, she is joint owner of The Crewel Work Company and Lady Anne’s Needlework Retreats, which sell exquisite crewel embroidery kits, offer online courses and organize luxury embroidery retreats both in the UK and abroad. Phillipa researches private and public collections in castles, country houses and museums, and shares her studies with historic needlework enthusiasts worldwide from her home in the English Lake District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56261046665591,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2288\/5428\/files\/ctan.jpg?v=1764245993","url":"https:\/\/craftandcanvas.live\/products\/crewelwork-then-and-now","provider":"Craft and Canvas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}