Stumpwork Dragonflies

The dragonfly's elegant and unique shape, fragile iridescent wings, mystical beadlike eyes, and shimmering colors have fascinated needleworkers for centuries - and no form of stitchery captures its textures, vivid pigments, and dimensionality better than stumpwork. These magnificent designs take their inspiration from embroidery done as far back as the 16th century and from throughout the world. Incorporating a variety of materials and techniques, each pattern builds works of mesmerizing beauty. Includes detailed sections on anatomy and a dazzling 'specimen box' of dragonfly types.