Stumpwork
Also called raised work: embroidered figures stand up from the surface to make a 3D effect.
What it is
Raised, 3D embroidery using padding and wire.
Who it suits
Embroiderers ready for a challenge.
What you need
Fine wire, cotton, fine needles and single-strand thread.
A first project
A wired leaf slip.
The stumpwork guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
First project
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
