With the help of this guide, you will create the atmosphere of a magical forest right at home.Nature is an inexhaustible source of stories for artist and embroiderer Chloe Giordano. Chloe shares her experience with thread painting. The book discusses in detail the projects of embroidery of animals - charming inhabitants of forests and parks.In the first part, the author tells how to choose the right threads, needles and fabric, where to get ideas for plots and how to transfer the drawing to the canvas. How to make a sketch and how to cut a template? How to dye fabric? In which direction do the stitches? How to choose a color scheme and a background to make the embroidery play?The second part of the book is a gallery of Chloe's works. You will see each project from idea to completion, which will surely inspire you to create your own miniatures. Get inspired by Chloe's most popular themes: foxes, deer, rabbits, hares, badgers and plants. The author clearly explains the various nuances: how young animals differ from adults, how to depict a muzzle and make an ornament. She also gives advice on the design of the finished work.A colorful guide is suitable for craftswomen who want to learn a new technique for themselves. But even if you have no experience at all, do not be afraid to try: learn, apply what you learn in practice - and you will master any skills!From the authorI was going to become an artist: I studied illustration in University of the West of England at Bristol and worked primarily with pencils and oils. In my last year of study, I discovered art forms related to textiles, and after watching Michel Gondry's film The Science of Sleep, I began experimenting with fabrics.After much trial and error, I found my "needle" technique, with the help of which I dream to erase the border between embroidery and painting.Nature has always meant a lot to me and my work. I was born in Buckinghamshire, lived in Oxfordshire for a few years and then moved north to Yorkshire. Here I finally combined the convenience of urban living with closeness to nature - an inexhaustible source of all my subjects. I spend hours studying, drawing and embroidering animals that live in British forests and parks. I hope I have at least partly managed to convey their magical charm.Who is this book forFor everyone who is fond of needlework, in particular embroidery, and is looking for new ways to use their abilities.< /p>For those who are looking for beauty in any of its manifestations and want to share it.For beginners and experienced craftswomen who want to get ideas for creativity and get to know the author's technique.