Embroidery has never looked this good or been so colourful! And, it's never been so much fun to do. With inspiration and encouragement from designed and colourist Kristin Nicholas, would-be and experienced stitchers alike will find dozens of projects that add exuberance to every room in the house. Nicholas encourages readers to find inspiration in whatever pleases them - gardens, nature, ceramics, architecture, ethic and vintage textiles, postcards and magazines - and to use that inspiration as the basics for this new spin on traditional stitchery. This is the craft book for every creative person who loves fibres and fabrics, and itches to counterbalance the teched-up part of their lives by using their hands for self-expression and personal fulfilment.