In January of last year, Nicola Jarvis’s Life in Seasons: Winter / Spring hit the shelves, and it was very popular!
Well, if you were excited about that one, you’ll be happy to know that the second book in the set is now available – Life in Seasons 2: Summer / Autumn! It’s another grand tome published by Inspirations Studios, so you can be assured that it is full of gorgeous photography and top-notch instruction for the eight summer & autumn themed projects within.
Here’s a quick overview of the book, so you can see what’s in it and what all the excitements is about!
Just like the first volume, Life in Seasons 2 is a large hardcover book featuring abundant photography that captures the essence of the projects and of the seasons they reflect.
There are eight projects in the book, and each project is accompanied by large, clear photos, materials lists, and instructions, so that you can reproduce the projects (or similar projects) at home.
Nicola’s style artistically reflects the abundance of nature in both flora and fauna. Her projects focus on wildlife and their habitats from her own home territory, which she adorns with profuse florals and growing things.
Many of the author’s projects begin with a painted background – although this isn’t strictly necessary for embroidering the project.
There are lift-out design layouts in the back of the book, tucked into a folio, so that the stitcher can use the full-size patters as needlework patterns.
Throughout the book there is plenty of instruction, including the step-by-step order of work and stitch instructions, as well as great tips and hints to help you successfully complete each lovely project.
I have to admit, I’m quite taken with the sleeping dormouse (why can’t I be that cozy when I’m sleeping?!) and the hedgehog, which is absolutely precious.
The projects range from easier to more complex, so there’s something for everyone in this book!
If you love Nicola’s exuberant and artistic style, you’ll definitely want to add volume 2 of Life in Seasons to your own bookshelf!
If nothing else, it makes a fabulous coffee table and display book. Every person who has been in the studio this week has picked it up and browsed through it, ooooo-ing and aaaaaaah-ing along the way! It’s been a terrific conversation starter!
Where to Find It
If you’re in the States, you can find Life in Seasons 2 right here in the shop.
If you’re not in the States, Inspirations Studios does ship world wide. It is helpful to note currency conversion, shipping rates, and timing before placing orders for heavier books from Australia.
A Note on Shipping
When we ship these books, we’ll pack them in sturdy book folds, which are then placed in mailers to help protect from the weather.
We’ll be shipping them Ground Advantage to keep the shipping affordable. Each package has a tracking number and is insured.
If the books sell out, we’ll do our best to get more in as soon as possible!
If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a line!
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