The Stumpwork, Goldwork and Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection
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The Stumpwork, Goldwork and Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection

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For the ancient Egyptians the beetle symbolized life, rebirth, and immortality, and for centuries, artisans have used the scarab motif to adorn everything from textiles and jewelry to the tombs of kings. This definitive collection of beetle-themed designs offers instructions for using the 17th century art of raised stumpwork embroidery, the metallic threads of goldwork, an...more
Hardcover, 432 pages
Published May 28th 2004 by Sally Milner
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Kajin
May 10, 2010
Kajin rated it 5 of 5 stars
Shelves: embroidery
Absolutely gorgeous stumpwork of insects.
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Feb 25, 2011
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Shelves: craft, embroidery

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