Big Embroidery: 20 Crewel Embroidery Designs to Stitch with Wool by Nancy Nicholson linen

Big Embroidery: 20 Crewel Embroidery Designs to Stitch with Wool by Nancy Nicholson linenBig Embroidery is all about stitching beautiful designs up fast using yarn instead of embroidery thread. Designer and author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson, has created a collection of stunning designs based on traditional crewel work, and adapted them for a modern audience using everyday yarn. Crewel embroidery is traditionally done using 2 ply wool and stitched onto linen. Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of

Linen: 32ct Vintage Tiffany - Hand Dyed Fabrics by Stephanie

Weeks Dye Works - Blue Heron

& Berry Cobbler / DMC Alts - 869

Gingersnap

Recommended Floss: DMC - 317

Stitch Count: 97W x 64H

Recommended supplies:

Smooth rounded edges define these wood hoops over the less expensive ones which have a flat edge

Recommended Embellishments:Mill Hill - 02001

snow-covered house

embroidery stitch and color guide

Model Stitched On: Belfast 32ct - Antique Ivory