An Introduction to Whitework Embroidery with Colour

Discover a colourful, contemporary approach to traditional whitework with best-selling embroidery expert Trish Burr.

Fresh and uplifting, Trish Burr’s use of colour brings a joyful lease of life to her stunning whitework designs.

Complete with a comprehensive guide to getting started, and arranged in order of difficulty, this inspiring book contains 10 complete, brand-new projects, each with clear step-by-step instructions, an iron-on transfer, a full-size template and sumptuous photography.

An expert teacher, and best-selling author, Trish has carefully constructed the book to appeal to beginners looking for a simple, no-nonsense approach to the technique, as well as more advanced embroiderers looking for inspiration.

With subjects ranging from striking florals to birds, bees and butterflies, this book will inspire and delight with its variety of subjects. Contained within are:

• Re-usable iron-on transfers for all 10 designs, as well as full-size traceable templates;
• A comprehensive illustrated stitch library of all the stitches used throughout;
• A handy guide to selecting materials, preparing your fabric and using colour;
• Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with plenty of inspiring photography.

Book Contents

Introduction 6
Materials and equipment 14
Preparation 21
Stitch instructions 28
Projects
Simple projects 44
Started project: Festive 46
Summer Rose 52
Winter Rose 58
Joyful 64
Intermediate projects 70
Folk Art Birds 72
Bee Happy 80
Pomegranate & Rose 88
Daisy Bug 94
Advanced projects 102
Celeste 104
Toadstools 112
The templates 120
Using iron-on transfers 128