This book is based on a circular picture divided into the four seasons. Winter is illustrated by a log cabin and snow covered trees, and Sprint by sheep, daffodils, catkins and blossom. Summer shows a pond with rocks and irises, a heron, avocet, swan and toad, and Autumn a tree, deer, squirrel and a stone wall. All the techniques are clearly explained from painting the background to laying the cardonett for the needlelace. With numerous templates, it is a good reference book to keep by you, so you can adapt the flowers, birds or animals to your specific needs.