Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork & Goldwork: 12 Embroidery Designs

Japanese Motifs in Stumpwork & Goldwork is an embroidery book by Jane Nicholas centered on designs inspired by Japanese family crests. It combines 12 projects with stitch diagrams, design outlines, a stitch directory, a crest-history introduction, and techniques guidance for stumpwork and goldwork.

At a glance

Features 12 designs based on Japanese family crests, including flowers, insects and other motifs.
Projects combine goldwork with raised and surface embroidery techniques.
The book includes a Japanese family crest history, stitch directory, detailed instructions, stitch diagrams and design outlines.
Technique guidance covers background fabric preparation, design transfer and working with wire.
The projects are described as about 4in (10cm) square and are shown on silk Japanese kimono fabrics.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Brings project instructions and reference material together, including a stitch directory and technique guidance.
The varied projects give readers examples of combining goldwork, stumpwork and surface stitching.
Design outlines and stitch diagrams offer practical visual support alongside the written instructions.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Search Press
Publication date	October 18, 2022
Language	English
Print length	184 pages
ISBN-10	1782216790
ISBN-13	978-1782216797

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions	8.88 x 0.67 x 11.38 inches
Weight listed	2.19 pounds

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes the projects as about 4in (10cm) square, while also featuring a range of small circular panels. Treat the stated size as an approximate project description, not a uniform finished shape.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Embroidery enthusiasts looking for projects combining stumpwork, goldwork and surface stitching.
Readers interested in Japanese family crests and their use as design inspiration.
Stitchers who want illustrated projects alongside technique references for design transfer and working with wire.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a general survey of embroidery styles beyond the Japanese crest-inspired projects described.
Buyers looking for a kit with fabric, threads or other stitching materials, since no bundled materials are listed.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Aggregate customer ratings are strongly positive, with most ratings in the five-star category and the remainder in the four-star category. This suggests favorable overall reception but does not reveal which projects or instructions customers valued, or whether the book fits a particular stitcher's skill level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of designs are included?

The book presents 12 projects inspired by Japanese family crests, including flowers and insects such as cherry blossom, butterflies, iris and praying mantis motifs.

Does the book include step-by-step support?

The listing describes detailed instructions, stitch diagrams and design outlines for the projects. It also includes a stitch directory and a techniques section.

Which techniques does it cover?

Projects combine goldwork, raised stitching and surface embroidery. The techniques guidance includes background fabric preparation, design transfer and working with wire.

Does it include embroidery materials?

No kit contents or bundled stitching materials are specified. The book describes projects worked on silk fabrics with threads, beads and other materials, but does not claim these supplies are included.