Dimension abounds on this graceful vine. It is adorned with berries of wrapped beads, stuffed raspberries, padded leaves and fantasy fruit. A dragonfly worked in relief hovers above, eying the spider spinning his delicate web. Traditional embroidery stitches are used along with the dimensional techniques that make stumpwork so fascinating.
Fantasy Remembered is a good introduction to stumpwork for the experienced embroiderer. Each step is explained with diagrams and colored pictures. Stuffing, wrapping, and attaching wired elements to the ground fabric is clearly covered.