{"title":"Books by Hazel Blomkamp","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781800921306","title":"Crewel Animal Portraits","description":"\u003cb\u003eTake this highly popular ancient art into the 21st century with 6 stunning multimedia projects from Hazel Blomkamp’s 5th title in the series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnimal portraits receive Hazel’s stunning and practical treatment in crewel with a twist. Fun to read and highly practical this is a beautiful book of beautiful stitchery. There are six projects, each explained with detailed step-by-step instructions and clear photographs, with design templates and a full stitch gallery providing everything readers need to recreate them with ease. The sumptuous and inspiring projects covering iconic animals:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eGiraffe\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLeopard\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMonkey\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTiger\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eZebra\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is a celebration of Hazel’s signature techniques:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eA wide variety of surface\/crewel stitches, some of which are brand new and many with a different take or different ways of combining stitches to make them more interesting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eNeedle lace techniques used as embroidery stitches, loom weaving techniques modified for embroidery, and unique combinations of both of these. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe incorporation of beads and crystals adds even more dazzle to the intricate designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFor embroiderers looking for something different and new to stitch, and for those keen to challenge themselves with more complex embroidery techniques, this book is a must-have.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307300598133,"sku":"9781800921306","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800921306_0f0d1b95-49ef-4953-b135-b5d09e4c67dc.jpg?v=1786026634"},{"product_id":"9781782218340","title":"Crewel Birds","description":"\u003cb\u003eSix flamboyant crewel birds to stitch in popular author Hazel Blomkamp's much-loved, sumptuous style.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this fourth title in Hazel Blomkamp's series on crewel embroidery with a twist, the focus is on farm and game birds. The birds give a nod to current trends, most notably the Zentangle look with crewel-style filling-in stitches and techniques. Crewel Birds is a celebration of Hazel's signature techniques: a wide variety of surface\/crewel stitches, some of which are brand new and many with a different take or different ways of combining stitches to make them more interesting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso included are needle lace techniques as embroidery stitches, loom weaving techniques modified for embroidery, and unique combinations of both of these. The incorporation of beads and crystals adds even more dazzle to the intricate designs. There are six projects, each explained with detailed step-by-step instructions and clear photographs, with design templates and a full stitch gallery providing everything readers need to recreate them with ease. The projects comprise a phoenix, rooster, common pheasant, mallard duck, flamingo\u003cbr\u003eand golden pheasant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to these sumptuous embroideries, Hazel explains how to hand quilt the backgrounds and finish the edges with binding to put them together in a 'rag book', as an alternative to framing. For embroiderers looking for something different and new to stitch, and for those keen to challenge themselves with more complex embroidery techniques, this book is a must-have.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312818631029,"sku":"9781782218340","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781782218340_20812739-9a73-47bf-a76f-87a11f2581fe.jpg?v=1786025878"},{"product_id":"9781800922884","title":"Crewelwork Then and Now","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney through the vibrant, living history of crewelwork, from traditional Jacobean designs to innovative, contemporary projects.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCreate 8 sumptuous embroidery projects, each with complete written instructions and a full-size embroidery transfer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by world-renowned crewelwork experts \u003cb\u003ePhillipa Turnbull\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHazel Blomkamp\u003c\/b\u003e, this inspiring book provides a fascinating overview of how the art form of crewel embroidery has evolved over the centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning book contains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8 inspiring crewelwork designs \u003c\/b\u003eeach with detailed instructions, charts, and a full-size embroidery transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigns from then and now\u003c\/b\u003e: 2 designs celebrating historic embroideries; 2 original contemporary designs; 4 side-by-side designs (2 designs, each stitched by the two authors, for a direct comparison of how traditional and contemporary crewelwork can produce stunning and varied results)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA comprehensive \u003cb\u003eillustrated stitch directory featuring over 80 stitches\u003c\/b\u003e, divided into historical and modern ways of working.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull-size embroidery transfers\u003c\/b\u003e for each project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhillipa\u003c\/b\u003e, an expert on historic embroidery and the founder of \u003ci\u003eThe Crewel Work Company\u003c\/i\u003e, reveals the rich history of crewelwork and celebrates its vibrant beauty. Through her stunning projects and inspiring insights, discover the traditional threads and stitches used and uncover a deep and direct connection to the embroiderers of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHazel\u003c\/b\u003e is a globally renowned embroiderer and best-selling author, who focusses on innovation in crewel embroidery, experimenting with stitches, threads, beading and more to give her work a contemporary twist. Her joyful, visionary approach breathes new life into this traditional craft.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369196138869,"sku":"9781800922884","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781800922884_931abb19-8baf-4efd-92db-baa8dba582b2.jpg?v=1786026735"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-hazel-blomkamp.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}