| STUMP WORK, a raised miniature embroidery made popular by wealthy Elizabethan women during the 16th century. |
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| REDWORK, a linear embroidery technique done with red (or blue) embroidery floss. |
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| Fish Out of Water. Perspective is not important in stump work; hence the fish out of water, green grass and snow on the barn. Hand embroidery, stump work, buttons, sequins, beads, acrylic paint. 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" |
| Butterfly Spring. Redwork, stumpwork, beads on satin. |
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| Combining STUMP WORK & REDWORK. |
| Pillow, decorative boxes, quilt square and antique redwork squares. |
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| To view a spectacular example of a redwork, signature quilt, see Always There; The African American Presence in American Quilts, by Cuesta Benberry, p. 100 |