Blackwork Embroidery in Colour

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A unique and inspiring take on a traditional technique - stitch 16 delicate and colourful blackwork embroideries

Projects are based on the four seasons and include decorative hangings as well as practical home items, such as a scissor fob, mobile phone case, tote bag and clock

The author runs popular online 'stitch alongs' and workshops via her Instagram @tometlilycreations, which has over 2k followers.

Description

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 Colour Gem range available to order from her website and Etsy shop.

About the Author

Melanie Couffe started her career as a language teacher and has always been an avid cross stitcher in her spare time. She started her cross-stitch design company while on maternity leave and has been an independent creative entrepreneur ever since. She has developed a range of hand- dyed stitching fabrics and runs the French overdyed thread business, Colour Gems. Melanie is a qualified colour therapist and colour is an integral part of her life and business. Melanie was born in Wimbledon in the UK and now lives in the south of France.