Portuguese Whitework by whitework expert, Yvette Stanton, is back in stock!
Discover this beautiful form of embroidery from the historic town of Guimarães in Portugal. With its drawn thread work, eyelets and a profusion of bullion stitches, it has sumptuous texture and pattern.
If you’re scared of bullion stitches, this is the way to overcome that fear: by doing lots of them! With step-by-step instructions, you’ll be taken through the stitches and techniques of bordado de Guimarães (Guimarães embroidery). There are 10 projects, ranging from small to large, on which to use you to use your new-found skills.
As well as the book, we stock a full range of supplies for this style of embroidery, including thread, linen fabric, needles and hoops.
Order your copy today, and try something new!
White Threads is the blog of Yvette Stanton, the author, designer, publisher behind Vetty Creations' quality needlework books and embroidery products.
Goodness, yes, this is the style to use to get over a fear of bullions!
And earlier today, someone said that it had worked well for them and they are no longer afraid of bullions!