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.