An indepth look at the stumpwork/raised embroidery technique, what it is & many examples! Flosstube

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  • I talk about the history of stumpwork/raised work, the techniques involved and look at lots of pieces from my own collection and also pieces from Channel Members and Patrons!
    The winner of the giveaway will be drawn on FRIDAY 20th JANUARY 2023, so please make sure you have entered by the end of Thursday 19th. Check the video on the 20th to see if you have won! (I will also reply to your comment and pin the winner's name to the top of the comments section with instructions on how to get your prize).
    Stumpwork books to look out for:
    A-Z of Stumpwork - Search Press Classics
    Kay Dennis - Beginner's Guide to Stumpwork + Other books
    Barbara and Roy Hurst - Raised Embroidery
    Royal School of Needlework Essential Guide to Stumpwork - Kate Sinton
    RSN Raised Embroidery - Kelley Aldridge
    Jane Nicholas - The Complete Book of Stumpwork + other books
    Stumpwork Inspirations - Various contributors published by Search Press
    Stumpwork Embroidery - Helen Richman
    Ribbon Embroidery and Stumpwork - Di van Niekerk
    All that Glitters (Goldwork and stumpwork) - Alison Cole
    Stumpwork Flower Embroiery - Jill Kipnis
    Join me on Patreon here for extra perks and content:
    / sarahhomfrayembroidery
    Become a UA-cam Channel Member to get access to extra perks and content (same as Patreon, you don't need to join both!):
    / sarahhomfrayembroidery
    00:00 Introduction
    01:15 What is Stumpwork?
    06:19 My collection
    10:36 Animals
    20:55 Gardens & plants
    24:42 Figures
    29:49 My mad shoe
    32:19 What is not stumpwork?
    35:58 Your pieces
    36:10 Winifred
    36:37 Lorraine
    37:34 Susan
    37:58 Emma
    38:40 Kana
    39:16 Rounding up
    Are you an embroidery beginner? Or thinking about how to get into the hobby? Go to the 'Beginning Embroidery' page on my website to learn more:
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  • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery
    @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery  Рік тому +7

    We have a winner! Well done Farren Rohana you were picked by our random winner generator for the 'Raised Embroidery' stumpwork book giveaway! Please get in touch with us either through the contact page on our website or email us here at sarahhomfray@blueyonder.co.uk so we can arrange postage of your book. Thank you to everyone who took part, more giveaways coming so make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss them! Sarah x

  • @karenmacduff8471
    @karenmacduff8471 Рік тому +2

    Sarah, I was honestly spellbound watching you “show and tell” about your stumpwork. I actually like saying raised embroidery better than the word stumpwork. Stumpwork, to me sounds like I’m outside chopping wood or stump- removing. LOL Now I also know the difference between and techniques of stumpwork and trapunto.
    Thank you!

  • @sandramyer7081
    @sandramyer7081 24 дні тому +1

    So interesting!! So love what you do! I loved your dragonfly and details- its a little hard for me!😂❤️Thank you, once again, Sarah💕💕

  • @paulette44martin
    @paulette44martin Рік тому +2

    You are very talented, and I love listening to you as well, very enjoyable.

  • @marygreen8056
    @marygreen8056 Рік тому

    I started a raised embroidery piece 15+ yrs ago. It's been tucked away in my sewing room since that day. Now I definitely want to make something. You're an awesome inspiration as well as am excellent instructor. Thank you...from Seattle WA

  • @lifeofjoy9404
    @lifeofjoy9404 Рік тому +1

    Raised Embroidery has fascinated me ever since I was a little kid in the early 70's and saw it for the first time at the Oregon State Fair in the USA. A very clever person had used raised embroidery to depict a darling farmyard complete with an apple tree with a tire rope swing, a child playing tug with a dog & stick, fences, people, tools, animals (wee little chickens and even tinier chicks!), and a woman in a dress and bonnet sitting on a stool and milking a cow!
    Luckily, the piece was behind thick glass; otherwise I'm sure my eager little fingers would have "explored" all of that hard work to shreds! Thank you for showing us so many pieces of your own very clever raised embroidery, Sarah! It's a cold, rainy day here, but your videos always warm & cheer me!

  • @carolreid9755
    @carolreid9755 Рік тому

    Thank you for this interesting video on raised embroidery. I picked up my needle again in 2019 due to a period of sickness and started with cross stitch. I realised that I needed a bigger challenge. Crewel work was next. Followed by bead embroidery then I found your channel and worked through your videos. I love the variety that you show and I now realise I was not searching for a particular hobby, it was simply the joy of needlework in all its guises and techniques. So thank you for making it all accessible to us.

  • @kellyjames544
    @kellyjames544 Рік тому +8

    I would love a tutorial on how to make the raised embroidery poppy broach that you made, it's so pretty.

  • @deborahgray5373
    @deborahgray5373 Рік тому +1

    I have discovered that I absolutely love stumpwork. I'm working on an orchid right now.

  • @marthacrock8180
    @marthacrock8180 Рік тому +2

    I'm dying to learn more stumpwork techniques and hopefully some pattern ideas etc. I'm finding that it's a hard technique to get much info on. I'm grabbing up every bit I can and planning on buying a book to help

  • @shareesayers3572
    @shareesayers3572 Рік тому +1

    Would love more on stumpwork. It is an form of embroidery I have always wanted to learn.

  • @cerwelt
    @cerwelt Рік тому

    I’m so excited to try some raised embroidery. I enjoy taking cigar boxes and making them into trasero boxes. Adding “raised embroidery”,(another love) will simply be wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @kayhunley9083
    @kayhunley9083 Рік тому +1

    I’ve become a new fan of raised embroidery. Thank you for introducing me to this technique.

  • @MrBrunocat
    @MrBrunocat Рік тому +1

    I love stumpwork done with bead embroidery.

  • @nehemiahdouble8378
    @nehemiahdouble8378 Рік тому +1

    Raised embroidery
    Thank you for inspiring us to continue exploring stumpwork and creating fun and beautiful pieces.

  • @stephanies3553
    @stephanies3553 Рік тому +1

    Love your butterflies (especially the white/goldwork one). raised embroidery

  • @sunnywilliams8904
    @sunnywilliams8904 Рік тому

    Raised embroidery. Sarah I have been watching your videos for a few year’s. I just wanted to tell you what a great inspiration your channel is to me. You and Jonathan are make the videos so wonderful to watch. I have learnt so much from you.
    Thank you both for doing what you do.
    Sunny Williams

  • @aliciaabel5833
    @aliciaabel5833 Рік тому

    I happen to be involved in my first crazy quilt and wanted to make a 3D cat. I came across your Raised Embroidery techniques and find I may give this a go. Thank you for sharing this and your wonderful designs.

  • @janeboardman5289
    @janeboardman5289 Рік тому

    I have always dabbled in embroidery, but the raised embroidery is absolutely beautiful.

  • @kimj7407
    @kimj7407 Рік тому

    Your raised embroidery work is stunning, I particularly like the butterflies on the twig.

  • @donnabaratta5629
    @donnabaratta5629 Рік тому

    Thanks so much for explaining the differences between raised and Stumpwork embroidery. The history behind the stitches is fascinating!

  • @esthersiewert590
    @esthersiewert590 Рік тому +3

    Raised embroidery is fascinating! I hope that you do additional videos on the various techniques. I am especially interested in creating slips of faces. Thank you and the other stitchers for sharing your lovely work!

  • @petalandpen
    @petalandpen Рік тому

    raised embroidery. I am loving learning all about the Stumpwork technique. Thank you for all your videos, they are full of clear techniques and patient information. I haven't done embroidery since I was quite young, so I am rediscovering the joy of it through your channel. Wishing you well ❤️

  • @suehughes1481
    @suehughes1481 Рік тому

    I have tried a lot of different types of stumpwork and raised embroidery (a lot of classical embroidery stitches raise above the flat work, like bullion knots and fancy braid stitches and any padded satin work, the list goes on). As a self-taught and absorber of knowledge from books and You-tube I am always please to see another of your videos!

  • @MargaretClyne
    @MargaretClyne Рік тому

    This Raised Embroidery technique is amazing and goes back so long, wonderful, thank you for sharing it Sarah.

  • @jillzerkle9368
    @jillzerkle9368 Рік тому

    I love the intersection between raised embroidery and the other techniques like Goldwork.

  • @NolaHarris
    @NolaHarris Рік тому +1

    I love this raised embroidery , I have never seen it before and of course I want to try it. Thank you for your lovely program I truely enjoy it all. Hugs from Canada

  • @suzannewilliams868
    @suzannewilliams868 Рік тому

    You have made such beautiful raised embroidery things. I love the variety from tiny projects to larger works of art.

  • @wherethebookends7840
    @wherethebookends7840 Рік тому

    Thank you for this wonderful video Sarah. I have always been a bit intimidated by this beautiful technique. Please do share more raised embroidery videos. I would love to make some of the butterflies and that little frog is adorable! I love your channel!

  • @fiberjazz
    @fiberjazz Рік тому

    Your raised embroidery
    showcases your skill.
    Seeing your work
    is always a thrill.
    In November I suffered
    a terrible spill,
    with massive surgeries
    that I am recovering from still. 👩‍🦽
    My healing journey will be
    long and uphill
    as I endure each hour
    and can take another pill.
    But I am not giving up,
    I have a strong will,
    and look forward to the day
    when I am no longer ill.
    So please bear with me
    as I try to be chill
    and await my first attempt
    at a stumpwork daffodil.
    ... Best wishes to you and Jonathan with your Goldwing adventures! 🏍

  • @kanaembroidery22
    @kanaembroidery22 Рік тому

    I am happy to see your raised embroidery,Sarah. All of your stumpwork pieces are stunning and so beautiful. I am very intrigued stumpwork on the canvas.I would like to try stumpwork garden and I do love orange tree work.
    Thank you for introducing my work.

  • @michelejesson1520
    @michelejesson1520 Рік тому

    I love raised embroidery! I made a dragonfly with organza wings and gifted it to my MIL. She loved it!

  • @CFW1
    @CFW1 Рік тому +5

    The bird and cherry blossom piece was beautiful 😍

  • @YenaLamia
    @YenaLamia Рік тому

    I would really enjoy trying raised embroidery with a tutorial of your lovely dragonflies, they look absoluetly stunning!

  • @madelinegrudens
    @madelinegrudens Рік тому +1

    I love finding new techniques and this was so intriguing and fascinating that I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @tinekedevries5280
    @tinekedevries5280 Рік тому

    I loved William, and also your Princess on the pea. So lovely!

  • @victoriasaez8793
    @victoriasaez8793 Рік тому

    Raised embroidery for this beginner is 2023 goals!

  • @mdmmedeux
    @mdmmedeux Рік тому

    Although a book about raised embroidery would be lovely, I find that I learn various embroidery techniques better via videos. Seeing the stitches tends to stick in my memory better than illustrated guides in books so these videos have proven incredibly useful to me. My repertoire has increased quite a bit since I've started watching.

  • @sandramyer7081
    @sandramyer7081 24 дні тому

    Raised Embroidery! WOw- ill have to look for that book! More details- yes- thank you, Sarah

  • @liliangel9724
    @liliangel9724 Рік тому

    Please create some videos on the stump work techniques, particularly interested in the Turkey rug stitch and wire wrapping. Your work is simply amazing!

  • @anneanderson2675
    @anneanderson2675 Рік тому

    I love all your examples of raised embroidery Sarah..especially William the Conqueror!
    It is a technique I've never tried and now think I should perhaps watch some more of your videos to see more.
    Thank you for your great videos...

  • @debra5483
    @debra5483 Рік тому

    The raised embroidery is beautiful! I so enjoy your work. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @donnamcghee6050
    @donnamcghee6050 Рік тому

    Amazing 👏. I do enjoy watching and learning from you. You are absolutely a wonderful teacher. The raised embroidery is beautiful. I shall try this, and thank you so much for encouraging us to try something new 😊.

  • @erinmccarthy9403
    @erinmccarthy9403 Рік тому

    This is the technique that I am most keen on learning next. Thank you for publishing this so that I can push myself to learn stump work finally

  • @margaretvincenti915
    @margaretvincenti915 Рік тому +1

    Dear Sarah, thank you very much for your tutorials. Raised embroidery looks very interesting so it would be a nice challenge to stitch. A big thanks for those around the world who show us their work. Please keep doing your videos.

  • @judyfuller7883
    @judyfuller7883 Рік тому

    Thank you for being such an effective teacher. Raised embroidery would be such an interesting tutorial.

  • @katburk3087
    @katburk3087 Рік тому +1

    Raised embroidery…, I have been doing a daily embroidery for the year and last year to. I love your work

  • @marymullen980
    @marymullen980 Рік тому

    I loved this raised embroidery video! All the pieces were so interesting. I especially liked the dragonfly project you talked about teaching us. Thanks, Sarah!!

  • @jayneandrews4964
    @jayneandrews4964 Рік тому +1

    I have recently joined a new Art and Craft Group started by a lovely lifelong resident in our village near Stratford upon Avon in Warwickshire. There is a lot of medieval history in the castles and Manor houses in and surrounding us. The lady who has organised the group has practised raised embroidery for many years and has kindly arranged for the group to visit The Stone Tower near Claverdon where there are housed some beautiful and very old examples of this beautiful stump work. I am totally intrigued and can’t wait to learn more. I’ll let you know how this adventure unfolds. Thank you for your inspirational videos

    • @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery
      @SarahHomfrayEmbroidery  Рік тому

      If you are allowed to take any photos Jayne, please ask if I can share them with the community

  • @donnamarstrander2229
    @donnamarstrander2229 Рік тому +1

    36:14 raised embroidery is beautiful !

  • @thechatteringcrow
    @thechatteringcrow Рік тому

    I would love a book on RAISED EMBROIDERY . Thanks for all your videos, Sarah!

  • @raf571
    @raf571 Рік тому +4

    I never tried raised embroidery! I certainly would love to see how to do wings and wrapped hands 🙂. Thanks Sarah for yet again a wonderful set of examples, love your William the Conqueror 👏🏻👏🏻This channel is getting better and better ❤️👋🏻

  • @teacup22
    @teacup22 Рік тому

    I am intrigued with raised embroidery. You keep widening my horizons.

  • @aruvielevenstar3944
    @aruvielevenstar3944 Рік тому

    Beautiful 😍people in those days are really artists

  • @bubba6381
    @bubba6381 Рік тому

    I loved your raised embroidery, I haven't done very much lately but enjoyed doing it, this has made me want to go back to doing some more the eyes will need a new light before I start. Thank you for the tour of your treasures

  • @sandyp2485
    @sandyp2485 Рік тому +1

    I should definitely give stumpwork a try. After seeing the assorted samples and works, I can say that I have done a fair number of them but only a thing here and there such as the wrapped bead (easy in concept but getting the needle through the last wraps is hard) or turkey work (lots of fun but can get tedious on a large area as I found on doing a cat on a brick doorstop). I have a crewel piece of a basket full of strawberries which has a nice variety of stitches; I was considering how to raise a few of the berries just for added interest. It seems the next thing I should try is a flower or butterfly since I've not done too much with wires aside from a couple small dolls and making those fingers without breaking the fabric covering the wires takes very careful work.
    PS I think the answer to what is or is not stumpwork is answered with the title of the giveaway book: it's raised embroidery. I think your examples of what stumpwork is not were spot on.

  • @tonimoore7942
    @tonimoore7942 Рік тому

    Delightful video on raised embroidery. Yes please, would love to see more videos on the techniques. Thank you so much.

  • @marystevenson1559
    @marystevenson1559 Рік тому

    Raised embroidery is just lovely. So glad I found this channel. Mary Stevenson

  • @annhaber4556
    @annhaber4556 Рік тому

    Once again Sarah, such an interesting and inspiring video with brilliant camera work. I'd love to see a tutorial on making the raised embroidery dragonfly, butterfly and flower petal techniques. I had thought of stumpwork as 3D wired work but your video has shown a wealth of techniques to explore. Many thanks.

  • @carolrobinson8139
    @carolrobinson8139 Рік тому +1

    I’m definitely going to have a go at raised embroidery. Thanks Sarah 😊

  • @EagleRue
    @EagleRue Рік тому

    I love raised embroidery, I am so passionate about this technique. I have been trying to find more information about how far back it goes into the 15th century, I would love to have a video about where that research is, how to find it- what resources etc. I love to know where things come from, and how things develop. Such as the amazing idea of "stumpwork" coming from either stamped work and embellishing it or making a stump to attach!

  • @TheKeenanno1
    @TheKeenanno1 Рік тому

    Definitely want to see more stumpwork projects and techniques!

  • @janiceprunier7477
    @janiceprunier7477 Рік тому

    I love raised embroidery, it has always fascinated me.

  • @rockymtnpenny
    @rockymtnpenny Рік тому

    I would greatly appreciate more videos on Raised Embroidery and especially the technique of wired edges petals and leaves although the padded faces and covering beads and making the hands and everything else is also very interesting! LOL Basically all of it, please and thank you!

  • @TaraNewboult
    @TaraNewboult Рік тому

    Great video about raised embroidery with lots of beautiful examples. Thanks Sarah!

  • @terrioleson6296
    @terrioleson6296 Рік тому

    Sarah, my mouth drops everytime I see your embroidery. It is amazing and lovely. I would love the opportunity to win the raised embroidery book. Thank you for sharing your creativity, experience and time.

  • @nancymorgen1640
    @nancymorgen1640 Рік тому

    The raised embroidery book looks absolutely fascinating. Thanks for sharing your work.

  • @jcv5769
    @jcv5769 Рік тому

    Love raised embroidery. It is a technique that I have used a lot in my embroidery. I too went to the RSN in my youth and have fond memories .

  • @sylviethibodeau4308
    @sylviethibodeau4308 Рік тому

    What a lovely book of Raised Embroidery to learn from. I have dabbled a little in Stumpwork and enjoyed this technique

  • @maryanncarl646
    @maryanncarl646 Рік тому

    I just found this video and enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for sharing all the beautiful raised embroidery techniques. I am looking forward to seeing more.

  • @cindypeterson1629
    @cindypeterson1629 Рік тому +6

    Your raised embroidery work is absolutely beautiful!

  • @helendodd751
    @helendodd751 Рік тому

    Beautiful raised embroidery work, so much skill and talent.

  • @glendavanderberg3691
    @glendavanderberg3691 Рік тому

    You’ve inspired me to finish the raised embroidery project that has been languishing in my UFO box for years!

  • @myhumbleneedle6775
    @myhumbleneedle6775 Рік тому

    I have dabbled in raised embroidery and am fascinated by the technique. I love fiddly detailed work. Loved your video. Such wonder inspiration

  • @beverleyrobinson8126
    @beverleyrobinson8126 Рік тому +1

    RAISED EMBROIDERY I love all your work that you do sarah i would love to have a go at stumpwork i do lots of sewing and embroidery but never tried this love bev

  • @partyfiesta1557
    @partyfiesta1557 Рік тому +3

    Really hope it’ll turn into a whole series since I wanna try all these raised embroidery techniques

  • @marynoll3671
    @marynoll3671 Рік тому

    I love doing raised embroidery. Especially flowers.

  • @elizabethjehnzen
    @elizabethjehnzen Рік тому

    I didn't know that raised embroidery was the same thing as stumpwork. I can't wait to try some of these techniques out!

  • @victoriafaas4745
    @victoriafaas4745 Рік тому

    Your life’s work is truly amazing

  • @dixieerickson1906
    @dixieerickson1906 6 місяців тому

    So fun to view closer with my magnify glasses

  • @dariazajac3496
    @dariazajac3496 Рік тому

    That is a great idea to make a raised embroidery broach! Your pieces are stunning, thank you for your videos. Always look forward for new once.

  • @kimberleymaloy1728
    @kimberleymaloy1728 Рік тому +1

    RAISED EMBROIDERY
    Your work in raised embroidery is absolutely stunning! I can't wait to learn more of it! And to all the people that shared their stumpwork, thank you, your work also took my breath away!

  • @hollowboned
    @hollowboned Рік тому

    Raised Embroidery! Hello from Portland! My friend and I are planning to learn stumpwork this year and have been looking forward to this video. We'd love to have you back to take a class from you. :)

  • @carms7859
    @carms7859 Рік тому

    Always love your tutorials they are also relaxing to watch. Thank you again.

  • @reneestuckyneale1599
    @reneestuckyneale1599 Рік тому

    That is some Wonderful raised embroidery! I would love to spend time learning these advanced raised embroidery techniques.

  • @shroots88
    @shroots88 Рік тому +1

    This is such an informational video! A few years back there was nothing on Stumpwork on UA-cam, just a few odd videos. Now it looks like its taken off and all embroidery artists are adding stump techniques into their pieces. Nice to see the variety, thankyou for sharing! 🦋

  • @suryakumaritanimki6187
    @suryakumaritanimki6187 Рік тому

    Your raised embroidery work is beautiful. Thank you sarah.

  • @debbiedean7391
    @debbiedean7391 Рік тому

    Raised Embroidery. Great tutorial Sarah. LOVE YOUR WORK❤️

  • @judithsperling1599
    @judithsperling1599 Рік тому

    I'd love to try raised embroidery. I'm especially interested in the insects with the turkey rug stitch. The bees are so cute that way!

  • @wandagrayson646
    @wandagrayson646 Рік тому

    I’m fascinated by figures in raised embroidery. My goal this year is to do a raised embroidery figure project and an or nué project. I love that little froggy purse!!

  • @christinehight395
    @christinehight395 Рік тому +2

    I’m fascinated by all types of traditional embroidery, including Raised Embroidery. I would love to see a tutorial on creating facial slips, which looks very challenging. I adore your videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

    • @dr.carmelfernandopulle3742
      @dr.carmelfernandopulle3742 Рік тому

      Raised embroidery is a fascinating skill and art enjoyed by Sarah and thanks so much for sharing your expertise and talent and encouraging me to delve into it besides enjoying you at it. Congratulations dear Sarah!
      Dr. Carmel Fernandopulle
      Sri Lanka

  • @katieb2931
    @katieb2931 Рік тому

    I was once on a Stumpwork workshop taught by Kay Dennis, it was fascinating. I really should have another try at raised embroidery. The book looks delightful.

  • @donnabaratta5629
    @donnabaratta5629 Рік тому +1

    I would love to learn all of the techniques you’ve shared with us here. Flowers, leaves, stems and tendrils, needlelace, that adorable hedgehog, butterflies, faces and hands. Your little frog is precious! As always, thank you for the inspiration and sharing your creativity and skills. 💕

  • @janehughes7701
    @janehughes7701 Рік тому

    I've learned so much about embroidery since discovering your channel. I would love to learn more about raised embroidery, especially the wire work. Thanks.

  • @christiyanageorgieva
    @christiyanageorgieva Рік тому +1

    Raised embroidery looks wonderful, but also quite intimidating. It would be great to have some more tutorials like the butterfly video. And more dragonflies please, I can't get enough of them 😊 Beautiful work as always, Sarah. I love watching your videos.

  • @nnn-n7c
    @nnn-n7c Рік тому

    What a wonderful introduction to raised embroidery!

  • @wog1949
    @wog1949 Рік тому

    Your work and knowledge are so beautifully described and demonstrated. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise in Raised Embroidery.

  • @suzannerobinson6086
    @suzannerobinson6086 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful work! 👏❣️

  • @cynthiat6505
    @cynthiat6505 Рік тому +1

    So totally amazing! I’ve loved embroidery since I was a child. Now my granddaughter has embroidered a beautiful tree skirt. Yay!

  • @julieugar3072
    @julieugar3072 Рік тому

    Love the RAISED EMBROIDERY! Looking forward to giving it a go; just have to learn how first.