Blackwork Embroidery in Colour: A Colourful Modern Twist on a Traditional Technique

Blackwork is a traditional form of embroidery, but author Melanie Couffe introduces color by using delicate shades of pink, blue, green, red, yellow, orange, and purple. There are 16 gorgeous projects to create, all accompanied by step-by-step instructions, photographs, and charts.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Blackwork is a traditional form of embroidery, usually worked in black thread on a white background. However, author Melanie Couffe takes this technique to a whole new level 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, as well as the basic stitches needed 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 color 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.

Blackwork is a traditional form of embroidery, usually worked in black thread on a white background. However, author Melanie Couffe takes this technique to a whole new level 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, as well as the basic stitches needed 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 color 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.

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 218 x 281 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782218456