This book is a complete guide to the art of traditional punchneedle embroidery, including the many effects and textures that can be created with punchneedle. The book includes a brief history of the Russian origins of the technique, along with a comprehensive review of the tools and materials used. Each technique is illustrated with a small sample and instructions for the reader to try out the technique.

Marinda Stewart shares a lifetime of experience as an artist, designer, and recognized expert on punchneedle and teaches you how to use punchneedle embroidery on a wide range of background fabrics, from rough and earth silk tussah to the finest velvet, and how to create an enormous range of textures and effects. You will be inspired by the simplicity and beauty of Stewart's samples.