Decorative Embroidery on Canvas: Inspired by the Designs of William Morris

A legendary embroidery book in a new format! In this edition, the well-known British embroiderer Beth Russell turns to the works of the famous artist, writer, and innovator William Morris, one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement.... Morris's works, created in the late 19th century, are unique and recognizable even today. Inspired by the most famous of them, Beth has developed and completed numerous embroidered canvases that will bring true connoisseurs of beauty double pleasure: joy in creativity and enjoyment from contact with real art. Colorful flowers, bright butterflies, stylized birds – all these motifs await you on the pages of the book. The projects are carried out on canvas – this type of embroidery is less labor-intensive than, for example, satin stitch embroidery, and the finished products are much more durable. All projects in the book are accompanied by interesting historical facts, as well as colored diagrams and detailed descriptions.