Stumpwork Medieval Flora - Milner Craft Series Author:Jane Nicholas Examples of medieval stumpwork?the art of embroidering using raised, 3-D embellishments?can be found in museums and galleries throughout Europe. Considered among the most intricate and lovely of embroidery styles, it requires a delicate touch. Now the secrets of stumpwork are revealed through eight beautiful floral projects, all inspired by the ... more »16th-century illuminated Book of Hours created by Jean Bourdichon for Anne of Brittany. The embroideries include ?Corncockle and Dragonfly,? ?Snowdrop and Cranefly,? and the lovely ?Venus? Looking Glass and Bumble-bee.? In addition to instructions for every technique, this fully illustrated book also provides tracing patterns and a comprehensive stitch glossary.« less