Contrast in Crewel Embroidery

Modern Designs on Light and Dark

Tatiana Popova

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Search Press Ltd
07 February 2025

Textile artworks; Embroidery crafts

Innovative, inspirational and instructional ideas for enjoying color in crewelwork embroidery, from one of the world's leading embroiderers, Tatiana Popova.

An exploration of the question 'Do people do crewel on colored fabric?', Tatiana explores how color is used in embroidery, and opens up a world of possibilities for the reader. Beginning with clear information on what materials are needed, Tatiana then shows you how to take a practical hands-on approach to planning, covering color choice, thread choice and stitch choice - all explained along with invaluable personal notes from this famed embroiderer.

At the heart of the book are the 4 paired 'light and night' embroideries. Each pair uses one design but varies the colors of the threads and fabric, along with certain details, to give two distinctly different results. Clear instructions and full-sized templates for these ambitious and impressive designs are included.

In addition:

4 'Doodle designs' allow you to produce a finished piece while you practise the stitches needed for the more ambitious 'light and night' projects. A full stitch index is included to give instant access to nearly 100 crewelwork stitches, from alternate stem stitch to woven wheel. Step-by-step pictures and supporting diagrams make the steps easy to follow, with every aspect of the craft given lavish and in-depth attention. Includes a DMC to Appleton thread conversion chart, making exploring colour as easy as it is fun.

Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for new ideas and expert guidance, Tatiana's latest book is one you will turn to again and again.

By: Tatiana Popova
Imprint: Search Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.160kg
ISBN: 9781800922716
ISBN 10: 180092271X
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 07 February 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 6 Materials, tools and tips 8 DMC to Appleton conversion chart 9 The knotty problem 10 Called-for stitches 14 Key to instructions 62 Instructions 64 Smart doodles 64 Happy birthday 66 Tiny the snail 72 Goldfish 76 Columbine 80 Day & night designs 84 Pattern one 86 Queen rose light 88 Queen rose night 94 Pattern two 100 Captured by flora 102 Green brougham 110 Pattern three 118 Jewel the unicorn 120 Jewels of november 132 Pattern four 142 Have a nice day 144 Good night 154 Templates 164 Stitch index 172

Tatiana Popova is a Ukrainian embroiderer. She learnt to stitch at an early age, inspired by her mother and grandmother's embroidery, and for a time she pursued her passion for stitching by studying a huge variety of embroidery styles and techniques, both at school and in her own time. Tatiana studied Floristry Design at university, but soon after graduating she discovered the world of embroidery. She started her own business, Little Owl Smart Crafts Company, producing kits for silk ribbon and crewel embroidery. Tatiana participates in a number of craft shows all around the world, including the UK, USA and Japan, and annually teaches at the Bead & Button Show in the USA. You can find out more about Tatiana and her work on her website, www.owl-crafts.com.

Reviews for Contrast in Crewel Embroidery: Modern Designs on Light and Dark

Ukrainian author Popova brings a new vision to crewelwork. Rather than using traditional crewel wools, she creates patterns with the varied stitches and techniques of crewelwork but updates them with cotton floss, perle, and specialty threads. This book uses these threads in contrasting color palettes, and both light and dark fabrics as a base, to show how the same pattern can look startlingly different depending on color choices. There are eight patterns included: four simple “doodles” to practice on, and four complete night and day designs, all with stitch guides. From simple to advanced, each pattern shows how to adapt color choices to create the desired effect. The book includes clear photographs of both process and finished products, as well as an illustrated stitch guide for all the crewel stitches used in the projects. The style is conversational and engaging, with the author’s individual voice coming through. VERDICT: Sharing crewelwork designs with a focus on fresh colorways, and using threads that many stitchers are already familiar with, this book gives an updated look at the potential of traditional patterns. Popova offers practical crewel inspiration and fun ideas for contemporary embroidery. -- Melanie Kindrachuk * Library Journal *