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In Bygone Times, The Style Of Raised Embroidery Called Stumpwork Was The Culmination Of A Young Woman'S Education. Jane Nicholas, A Leading Modern Embroiderer, Has Researched Stumpwork For More Than 20 Years To Create This Dazzling Compendium Of Its Intricate Techniques And Colorful 3-Dimensional Effects. Beginning With Detailed Instructions On Different Ways Of Creating Raised Padded Shapes, She Goes On To Offer A Virtual Cornucopia Of Nature-Based Designs--Flowers, Fruits, Birds, Animals, And Insects--Arranged In Delightfully Realistic Patterns And Interspersed With Charming Quotations. Elegant, Useful, And Inspiring, Her Book Is A Must-Have For All Dedicated Embroiderers.