Crewelwork Then and Now

Introduction

Historically Inspired Crewelwork by Phillipa Turnbull
The history of traditional crewelwork
Designs: Greedy Squirrel, Phoebe's Vineyard

Contemporary Crewelwork by Hazel Blomkamp
The evolution of crewelwork
Designs: Summer Jewels, Tiny the Tabby

Then and Now: A Crewelwork Comparison by Phillipa Turnbull and Hazel Blomkamp
Designs: Traditional Eagle, Contemporary Eagle, Traditional Blue bird, Contemporary Blue bird

Tools and materials

Stitch directory

Index

About Hazel Blomkamp

Hazel Blomkamp has taught embroidery and beadwork in South Africa for over 30 years. She is the author of Crewel Twists, Crewel Intentions, Crewel Creatures, Hand-Stitched Crazy Patchwork, Animal Portraits, two stitch guide books Needle Lace Techniques and Needle Weaving Techniques and has collaborated on Freestyle Embroidered Mandalas with Di van Niekerk and Monique Day-Wilde. 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.
Visit Hazel’s website www.hazelblomkamp.com to see more of her work.

Needle n Thread

Crewelwork Then & Now would be a nice addition to the library of any stitcher who appreciates traditional crewel embroidery and loves contemporary interpretations of traditional design. Its a fun book, with an interesting angle. The book is not heavy on step-by-step instruction. It assumes that the reader has some experience following stitch diagrams and following written instruction. The illustrations throughout the book are an excellent guide to help the stitcher achieve expected outcomes. You can see very clearly how your stitching is meant to turn out. For the vast array of stitches and techniques in the book, you cant go wrong with this one!

Stitch magazine - Dec 25/Jan 26

Journey through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects. Create 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery chart. Written by world-renowned crewelwork experts Phillipa Turnbull and Hazel Blomkamp, this inspiring, practical book provides a fascinating overview of how the art form of crewel embroidery has evolved over the centuries.