Big Embroidery is all about stitching beautiful designs up fast using yarn instead of embroidery thread. Designer and author of Modern Folk Embroidery, Nancy Nicholson, has created a collection of stunning designs based on traditional crewel work and adapted them for a modern audience using everyday yarn. Crewel embroidery is traditionally done using 2-ply wool and stitched onto linen. Nancy shows how to get beautiful results using different types of yarn and fabric, including upholstery fabrics, woollens and tweeds, to create a collection of stunning quick-to-stitch projects. Choose from home decor items such as cushions, bags, wall hangings and table runners, as well as ideas for embellishing clothing. Nancy shows readers how to do all the key embroidery stitches with a stitch library featuring easy-to-follow diagrams of all the basic crewel embroidery stitches in detail. AUTHOR: Nancy Nicholson is well known in the arts and crafts world in the UK and the author of the bestselling book, Modern Folk Embroidery. She trained in graphic design at Maidstone College of Art, and went on to study fine art textiles for her masters at The Royal College of Art. Her kits are stocked by top UK retailer John Lewis. SELLING POINTS: . A fresh approach to crewel embroidery, which is trending on social media, from bestselling author Nancy Nicholson. . A collection of quick-to-stitch embroidery designs that work up fast with yarn, . Yarn stash-busting, folk-inspired embroidery designs that are bang on trend.