Blackwork Embroidery in Colour

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16 beautiful blackwork designs in colour to embroider, based on the four seasons. "Colour makes me feel alive and full of energy" Melanie Couffe’s distinctive blackwork embroidery style, worked in an array of delicate colours she creates herself with hand-dyed embroidery threads and fabric, is sure to delight all who are new to embroidery as well as seasoned stitchers. Including an introduction to the tools, materials and techniques you need to create the designs, there are 16 charming projects to embroider, all based on the four seasons. Each season features a 'Tree of Life' design, worked in an embroidery hoop, and there is a tote bag, purse, clock, jewellery set and many other lovely items for your home. With clear step-by-step instructions and all embroidery charts included, these projects will be a joy to stitch in colour. Blackwork is a traditional form of embroidery, usually worked in black thread on a white background. Here, author Melanie Couffe takes the technique and gives it a burst of colour by introducing delicate shades of pink, blue, green, red, yellow, orange and purple. Her book begins with an introduction to the fabrics and threads she uses, and the basic stitches you need to produce the beautiful designs featured in the book. There are 16 gorgeous projects to create, including a pinkeep, mobile phone case, purse and several framed pieces, all accompanied by step-by-step instructions, photographs and charts. Melanie's enchanting designs will inspire you to introduce colour into your blackwork, and create your own modern, stunning embroideries based on this classic technique. The threads used in the book are her own hand-dyed range available to order from her website and Etsy shop.

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Pages: 128, Flexibound, Search Press