Explore a menagerie of stumpwork embroidery and thread painting techniques!Discover the magic of stumpwork embroidery with Megan Zaniewski's highly anticipated second book! Teaching every technique from the first stitch, Stumpwork Studio employs a huge range of design features that bring the natural world to life in 15 thread-painted 3D projects. Stitch lifelike butterflies, dew-kissed leaves, vibrant flowers, and charming animals that seem realistic enough to lift off the fabric. Or, skip the hoop completely: display your two-sided tree frog in a glass frame and your miniature orchid in a ceramic pot! With innovative combinations of beading, thread painting, wires, felting, fabric manipulation, and more, you'll soon see that there are no limits when creating with stumpwork embroidery!Each project includes clear, step-by-step instructions from best-selling author Megan Zaniewski so you can bring 15 nature-inspired flora and fauna projects to lifeIncludes a wide range of amazing 3D stumpwork techniques – including beading, wireslips, felt padding, needle felting, and more – that transform embroidery hoops into vibrant, sculptural artThe modern thread-painted projects include a free-standing mushroom, an adorable hedgehog, intricate insects, and gorgeous florals