Portuguese Whitework – Bullion Embroidery from Guimarães

Discover the beautiful embroidery traditions of Guimarães in northern Portugal with whitework specialist Yvette Stanton.

Portuguese Whitework – Bullion Embroidery from Guimarães explores a distinctive style that combines drawn thread work with decorative bullion embroidery. Detailed, step-by-step instructions guide you through the techniques, helping you create intricate pieces to enjoy today and treasure as heirlooms.

With projects both large and small, this book offers something for beginners through to advanced stitchers. It is a useful addition to your embroidery bookshelf, whether you are discovering Portuguese whitework or expanding your existing skills.

• Learn traditional drawn thread work and bullion embroidery.

• Follow detailed, step-by-step technique instructions.

• Explore projects suited to a range of experience levels.

• Create decorative needlework and treasured heirloom pieces.