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    Stumpwork Embroidery Webcast with Sulky

    September 29, 2025 /

    Stumpwork Embroidery – a 3D Technique! This webcast will stream LIVE on October 14, 2025. Register today to reserve your spot!  Create breathtakingly realistic home decor and accessory projects with 3D stumpwork and thread painting techniques. During this event, you’ll learn from the author of Stumpwork Embroidery & Thread Painting, Megan Zaniewski, as she takes you through an intricate poinsettia pendant project. Every detail of the featured project is broken down into simple stitches, making this technique accessible to makers of all skill levels. STUMPWORK WEBCAST DETAILS Register and receive the FREE Poinsettia Pendant Pattern, designed by Megan Zaniewski exclusively for this event! Yes, YOU can create the seemingly intricate poinsettia pendant…

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