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In this beautiful book, Tatiana Popova shows the reader how to create stunning crewelwork embroideries inspired by traditional fairy tales, including The Wizard of Oz, Karolcia, the Wild Swans and Cinderella.This magical collection takes as its central theme a magnificent embroidery depicting the ‘Tree of Happiness’. Each part of the embroidery is then explored in detail through stitch diagrams, explanations of the threads used, and alternative ways of working. There are seven wonderful designs in total, each dedicated to one of Tatiana’s favourite fairy tales, and all illustrated with gorgeous photographs and informative diagrams.Over 90 stitches are described in the book, all worked using stranded cotton and cotton pearl thread rather than traditional crewel wool, which gives the embroideries a fresh, modern appeal. Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for inspiration and expert guidance, Tatiana’s beautiful book is one you will turn to again and again.

Discover a wealth of innovative and inspiring ideas for using colour in crewelwork, from one of the world's leading embroiderers, Tatiana Popova.Explore the interplay of light and dark, and experiment with colour and stitch in this stunning, practical guide to crewelwork. Through her innovative stitch designs and inimitable eye for colour, Tatiana explores how the traditional technique of crewel embroidery can be reimagined for stunning, contemporary results. Inside you’ll find:A complete guide to the tools and materials needed.A guide to planning successful colour, thread and stitch choices – all explained with invaluable personal insights.4 'smart doodles’, which allow you to produce an accomplished finished piece while you practice your stitches.4 paired 'light and night' embroideries: each pair uses one design but varies the colours of the threads, fabric colour and stitches used, to give two distinctly different results. Each project contains a complete thread and stitch list, which corresponds to detailed photography of the finished embroidery, to make it as accessible as possible.All templates included.A full stitch directory with more than 130 crewelwork stitches explained step by step, from back stitch to woven wheel.Whether you are new to embroidery or an experienced embroiderer looking for new ideas and expert guidance, this inspiring, practical book is one you will turn to again and again.

The essential beginner's guide to modern crewel embroidery, with 8 simple projects and over 40 stitches, from best-selling author Tatiana Popova.This is a fully illustrated, must-have guide, featuring an inspiring combination of cotton threads, vibrant colours and contemporary floral designs.Popular crewelwork designer Tatiana Popova has taught thousands of beginners how to embroider and has distilled her years of experience into this inspiring book. The 8 projects are carefully chosen to build up your confidence through practice; each will teach you new stitches, and will gradually develop your hand embroidery skills as you work through the book.This comprehensive beginner's guide contains:Guidance on everything you need to get started, from essential tools and materials and choosing your threads, to threading your needle, making your first stitches and fastening off;Clear step-by-step photographs and simple stitching instructions, which make this the perfect crewel embroidery manual, whether you are stitching for the first time or revisiting the basics;Full-size templates to help you accurately copy the designs, and get started quickly;8 stylish modern floral designs to embroider, each one teaching and consolidating new stitches. Choose from a stunning pattern of gum tree leaves, a majestic poppy, a carpet of snowdrops and more.Helpful friendly guidance, and a simple course-style progression that allows you to build up your skills as you work through the book.Create your own stunning colourful embroideries using simple crewelwork stitches, all worked in beautiful cotton embroidery threads for a wonderful contemporary finish.