Embroidered Botanicals
Embroidered Botanicals by Yumiko Higuchi
Japanese artist Yumiko Higuchi is celebrated for her embroidery designs. The motifs and patterns she offers here are true to her trademark zakka style: simple and graphic yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that feels modern and nostalgic all at once. Embroidered Botanicals offers 39 embroidery projects highlighting the distinctive quality of different threads. With motifs created specifically for different types of thread - wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic - you will become better versed in the materials available. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, this book will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery as well as fresh and unique for those experienced with needle and thread.
Contains: 39 embroidery patterns; photo tutorials for basics and techniques
Format: softback book; 96 pages; 25.4cm x 19.7cm
Published: Roost Books; 18 October 2019
Printed in: China
ISBN: 978-1-6118-0773-8
Embroidered Botanicals by Yumiko Higuchi
Japanese artist Yumiko Higuchi is celebrated for her embroidery designs. The motifs and patterns she offers here are true to her trademark zakka style: simple and graphic yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that feels modern and nostalgic all at once. Embroidered Botanicals offers 39 embroidery projects highlighting the distinctive quality of different threads. With motifs created specifically for different types of thread - wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic - you will become better versed in the materials available. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, this book will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery as well as fresh and unique for those experienced with needle and thread.
Contains: 39 embroidery patterns; photo tutorials for basics and techniques
Format: softback book; 96 pages; 25.4cm x 19.7cm
Published: Roost Books; 18 October 2019
Printed in: China
ISBN: 978-1-6118-0773-8