{"product_id":"crewelwork-then-and-now-phillipa-turnbull-9781800922884","title":"Crewelwork Then and Now: Exploring Traditional Designs and Contemporary Stitching","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreate 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery transfer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.' Needlenthread.com \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'\u003ci\u003eAlways fanciful, sometimes flamboyant, Hazel's designs are wildly ingenious when it comes to her use of patterned and textured elements.\u003c\/i\u003e' Mary Corbet, Needleandthread.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Phillipa Turnbull, Hazel Blomkamp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1800922884\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781800922884\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Search Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Phillipa Turnbull","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47135165350143,"sku":"9781800922884","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d38878ed-5c45-463a-a8b6-ef4a1c756188.jpg?v=1755009343","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/crewelwork-then-and-now-phillipa-turnbull-9781800922884","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}