Incorporate stunning, innovative color approaches in your embroidery with 8 modern designs stitched on light and dark backgrounds, amore than 90 crewelwork stitch index and full-size templates. World renowned embroiderer, Tatian Popova poses and answers the question ‘Do people do crewel on colored fabric?' Tatiana answers this question and takes you on a journey through the mesmerizing realm of color in embroidery and opens up a world of possibilities. Beginning with clear information on what materials are needed, you are then taken to: How to take a practical hands-on approach to planning, covering color choice, thread choice and stitch choice – all explained along with invaluable personal notes from this famed embroiderer.  4 'Day’ and ‘Night' embroidery designs with 2 versions of each as each is worked on a light and upon dark fabric background. Each pair uses one design but varies the colors of the threads and fabric, along with certain details, to give 2 distinctly different results. 4 'Doodle designs' allow you to produce a finished piece while you practice the stitches needed for the more ambitious 'light and night' projects: Happy, Birthday, Tiny the Snail, Goldfish, and Columbine A full stitch index is included to give instant access to nearly 100 crewelwork stitches, from alternate stem stitch to woven wheel. Includes Color & Conversion Charts for DMC an Appleton fibers Step-by-step pictures and supporting diagrams make the steps easy to follow, with every aspect of the craft given lavish and in-depth attention, and full-sized templates for these ambitious and impressive designs are included