Shakespeare's Flowers in Stumpwork - Jane Nicholas - Milner Craft Series

From Jane Nicholas, Shakespeare's Flowers in Stumpwork is a hardback craft book in the Milner Craft Series, taking inspiration from a beautifully painted border used in a 1598 letter by Lady Anne Clifford. Nicholas reinterprets the Shakespearian-era design as her own embroidery, stitched on ivory silk satin in stumpwork, with a focus on stumpwork and raised embroidery.

At its heart is a border showcasing 14 assorted flowers and fruits popular at the time, including the Apothecary rose, borage, heartsease and periwinkle, alongside redcurrants, barberries, plums and strawberries. The design is intended to be used as a decorative surround for a mirror, or to frame a special photograph, monogram or treasured memento, making it a considered choice for embroiderers looking to create a detailed, historically inspired piece.

Key features

• Inspired by a 1598 letter border by Lady Anne Clifford
• Embroidery design by Jane Nicholas
• Stitched on ivory silk satin in stumpwork
• Focuses on stumpwork and raised embroidery
• Border design features 14 assorted flowers and fruits
• Designed to frame a mirror, photograph, monogram or memento

Specifications

• Author: Jane Nicholas
• Series: Milner Craft Series
• Format: Hardback
• Pages: 272
• Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing
• Publication date: 3 July 2015
• ISBN: 9781863514811

Sizing

210 x 280 mm

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