Colour on Colour

With more than 20 elegant but simple designs by top embroiderer Janet Haigh, this book is ideal for both those new to embroidery and for the experienced dressmaker looking for more contemporary designs. The author's designs feature traditional embroidery techniques such as candlewicking, beading and withdrawn threadwork, but each with a new modern twist. Each of the 20 projects in this book involves vibrantly coloured patterning onto coloured material, producing a vividly contemporary image reminiscent of ethnic and modern art. Complete step-by-step illustrations illustrated in full colour, plus a guide to basic techniques and stitch glossary. * Simply Stitched Embroidery Series is aimed at a younger, more stylish needlework market, focusing on fashion items created in specially selected colour palettes. * Anchor Threads (based in Darlington, County Durham) is one of the oldest and most respected brand names in the stitching business and now part of the Rowan Yarns/Coats plc global crafts company.