Crewelwork Inspirations

Crewelwork embroidery traditionally features bold striking designs, rich vivid colours and thick textured woollen thread and these designs are certainly no different.

Crewelwork Inspirations highlights the very best crewelwork has to offer in both design and technique. Featuring talented embroidery designers Hazel Blomkamp, Di Kirchner, Phillipa Turnbull, Margaret Light and Susan Casson, this special collection, including cushions, a footstool, a mandala, a framed picture and a jewellery roll, have been curated into one publication.

With 8 stunning crewelwork projects to make, there are clear step-by-step instructions, pullout patterns, a stitch guide and all the information you need to stitch them. Discover the origins, stitches, techniques and designs that are uniquely crewelwork, and learn how to make your own beautiful works of art.

• Fantasia by Hazel Blomkamp
  Cushion adorned with ornate Jacobean embroidery.
• In Good Time by Di Kirchner
  An elegant crewelwork cushion ideal for beginners.
• Modern Crewel by Susan Casson
  Elegant crewel embroidery worked with glorious, over-dyed threads.
• Mandala Musings by Hazel Blomkamp
  Elegant crewel embroidery worked with glorious, over-dyed threads.
• Abundant Riches by Margaret Light
  Stunning jewellery roll with a lavish design of exotic blooms in rich colours.
• Autumn Gold by Phillipa Turnbull
  The timeless appeal of crewel embroidery is showcased in this charming cushion.
• Masterpiece by Hazel Blomkamp
  Superb footstool richly decorated with ornate, traditional Jacobean motifs.
• Garden of Earthly Delights by Margaret Light
  Wonderful design of colourful parrots amidst stems of exotic foliage, flowers and berries.