{"title":"Jane Nicholas","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Jane Nicholas, an esteemed author renowned for her exquisite needlework books focusing on the timeless art of stumpwork embroidery. With a meticulous eye for detail and an unrivalled passion for her craft, Jane Nicholas invites both beginners and experienced stitchers to explore the rich tapestry of historical and contemporary embroidery techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into her enchanting collection, including titles such as \u003cem\u003eJapanese Motifs in Stumpwork \u0026amp; Goldwork\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eShakespeare's Flowers in Stumpwork\u003c\/em\u003e, where traditional artistry meets intricate design. Discover the beauty of nature with titles like \u003cem\u003eStumpwork Butterflies \u0026amp; Moths\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStumpwork Embroidery: Designs \u0026amp; Projects\u003c\/em\u003e, where each piece reflects the delicate intricacies of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor enthusiasts eager to blend various techniques, \u003cem\u003eStumpwork, Goldwork \u0026amp; Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating journey through detailed projects that shimmer with gilded threads. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eStumpwork Medieval Flora\u003c\/em\u003e transports readers to a realm where historical botanical specimens are reimagined in lush, textured embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane Nicholas's works are treasured resources in the \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e category, celebrated for their instructional clarity and the outstanding beauty of the finished projects. Whether you're a seasoned embroiderer or a curious novice, Jane Nicholas's books are a delightful addition to your creative library, offering inspiration and guidance for your stitching adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-motifs-in-stumpwork-goldwork-by-jane-nicholas-9781782216797","title":"Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork \u0026 Goldwork","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJapanese Motifs in Stumpwork \u0026amp; Goldwork\u003c\/em\u003e by Jane Nicholas showcases the exquisite artistry of one of the world's leading embroiderers, specialising in stumpwork. Jane's embroideries, inspired by Japanese family crests, are a testament to her long-standing fascination with this cultural art form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Jane has intricately designed 12 projects, each creatively interpreted through a blend of goldwork, raised stitching, and surface stitching techniques. The charming motifs include butterflies, other insects, and various Japanese plants and flowers, each measuring just 10cm (4in) square. These are meticulously crafted on a variety of silk Japanese kimono fabrics and come with detailed instructions, a stitch diagram, and the design outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with a captivating history of Japanese family crests, followed by a comprehensive stitch directory and a techniques section. This section covers essential steps such as preparing background fabric, transferring the design, and working with wire. Illustrated with sumptuous photography and informative diagrams, \u003cem\u003eJapanese Motifs in Stumpwork \u0026amp; Goldwork\u003c\/em\u003e is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration for embroiderers and lovers of Japanese culture alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Bateman Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110714560748,"sku":"9781782216797","price":64.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781782216797.jpg?v=1737064342"},{"product_id":"stumpwork-butterflies-moths-by-jane-nicholas-9781863514521","title":"Stumpwork Butterflies \u0026 Moths","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen box contains eighteen specimens – ten moths and eight butterflies – from the order Lepidoptera. Jane’s aim was to produce a specimen box of \u003cem\u003eJewels\u003c\/em\u003e, with complete disregard for size and proportion. She selected moth and butterfly specimens for their interest and colour — not the most familiar — and used a wide assortment of materials to interpret these insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis brief provided Jane with the opportunity to employ a variety of techniques to work the detached wings, from surface embroidery in lustrous silks for the Indian Moon Moth, to hand-dyed silk fabric for the purple fuchsia butterfly, and even to try stitching clear plastic for the Glasswing Butterfly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46401531183340,"sku":"9781863514521","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13357923482851.jpg?v=1745721535"},{"product_id":"shakespeares-flowers-in-stumpwork-by-jane-nicholas-9781863514811","title":"Shakespeare's Flowers in Stumpwork","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis embroidered border was inspired by the painted border of a letter written by Lady Anne Clifford to her father in 1598 – the time of Elizabeth I and Shakespeare. Worked on ivory silk satin, in stumpwork and surface embroidery, this design features fourteen assorted flowers and fruits popular at the time, including the Apothecary rose, Sweet briar and Heartsease, Barberries, Bellflower, Borage and Periwinkle, Cornflower, Gillyflower and Knapweed, and Grapes, Plums, Redcurrants and Strawberries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs in the original letter, the panel is outlined with pairs of fine red lines – these have been worked in back stitch. This border may be used to surround a mirror, or to enclose a special photograph, a monogram, a precious memento, or perhaps a tiny stumpwork figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShakespeare's Flowers in Stumpwork\u003c\/em\u003e by Jane Nicholas delves into these intricate and beautiful designs, bringing history and art into stunning needlework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853966528748,"sku":"9781863514811","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13360823482851.jpg?v=1759228453"},{"product_id":"stumpwork-embroidery-designs-projects-by-jane-nicholas-9781863512084","title":"Stumpwork Embroidery: Designs \u0026 Projects","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing her previous book, Jane Nicholas explains in detail how this fine needlework can be achieved, introducing 23 new elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProjects are included on: field flower pictures; wildlife pictures; roundels for pictures or brooches; pansies for brooches and designs; and needlework accessories and gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854003818732,"sku":"9781863512084","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13333553482851.jpg?v=1759230832"},{"product_id":"stumpwork-goldwork-surface-embroidery-beetle-collection-by-jane-nicholas-9781863513180","title":"Stumpwork, Goldwork \u0026 Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJane Nicholas' fascination with beetles became an absolute passion when she discovered Evans' and Bellamy's book \u003cem\u003eAn Inordinate Fondness for Beetles\u003c\/em\u003e in a store in Indianapolis in 1998. As she turned each page, her imagination was captured, visualising the stumpwork beetles that could be stitched using the photographs for inspiration. Hence, the stumpwork beetle specimen box was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane has always recorded ideas and drawn sketches in a notebook, and as the months went by, the entries burgeoned to interpret the beetle not only in stumpwork but in many other forms of embroidery: glittering goldwork beetles inspired by Art Nouveau jewellery; beaded beetles from mosaic buttons; redwork beetles, first seen on an antique quilt on display in Omaha, Nebraska; and beetles in surface stitchery, using lustrous silk and metallic threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane's hope is that this book will \"delight and inspire,\" and that readers may find an idea that they just have to stitch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854003949804,"sku":"9781863513180","price":65.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13344513482851.jpg?v=1759230859"},{"product_id":"stumpwork-medieval-flora-by-jane-nicholas-9781863513968","title":"Stumpwork Medieval Flora","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of medieval stumpwork—the art of embroidering using raised, 3D 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, the secrets of stumpwork are revealed through eight beautiful floral projects, all inspired by the 16th-century illuminated 'Book of Hours' created by Jean Bourdichon for Anne of Brittany. 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