Stumpwork

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Use General > CutWork to show or hide the CutWork Border docker. Use in conjunction with CutWork toolbox.

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Use View > Show Stumpwork to show or hide any stumpwork sub-designs included in a design.

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Use CutWork/StumpWork > Cut Closed Border to cut a closed cutwork border and leave an opening for wire ends.

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Use CutWork/StumpWork > Create Stumpwork Sub-design to create stumpwork from a selected cutwork piece.

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Use CutWork/StumpWork > Open Stumpwork Sub-design to view and edit the stumpwork sub-design.

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Use CutWork/StumpWork > Save Stumpwork Sub-design As to save a stumpwork sub-design as a separate design file.

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Use CutWork/StumpWork > Digitize Wireline to add a stumpwork wireline to an existing piece. Right-click for settings.

Stumpwork pieces are generally created on a backing fabric and transferred to another, ‘ground fabric’. The cut is always done last, after the embroidery. Through the use of padding, beads, wire and/or needle lace stitches it becomes three-dimensional in contrast to flat embroidery.

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Most stumpwork involves the use of wirelines to provide body and shape. The process involves first sewing a guidetrack within which to place the wireline. Next a tackdown is used to sew the wireline into position within the guidetrack. Finally cover stitching is added, usually satin.

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