In Garden Stitch Life, embroidery artist Kazuko Aoki invites you into her enchanting world of garden-themed embroidery. You'll get a glimpse into her creative process, from sketching and selecting thread colors to stitching tips and techniques, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at her atelier, garden, and other inspiring locales. In addition to dozens of botanical motifs, you'll also find designs based on the author's favorite things in life: food, travel, and design. Projects include samplers, collages, patches, bags, table linens, and more!
The designs here are exquisite, detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond the motifs themselves, Aoki also presents projects that feature the embroidery: brooches, notebook covers, pin cushions, and pouches.
This bountiful assortment of embroidery motifs includes everyone's favorite garden treats. From humble tomatoes and radishes to show-stopping figs and Brussels sprouts, this collection features over 30 edible plant designs.
From dandelions and violets to mushrooms and autumn leaves, this collection of embroidery motifs is inspired by nature walks.
An illustrated collection of 50 easy-to-do cross-stitch projects using floral and garden designs. Includes color charts.
With artistic photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Embroidered Garden Flowers is a treasure trove that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced sewers alike.
Ann Bernard trained at the Royal School of Needlework and has a lifetime of stitching experience and tips to share.
Sometimes it's good to be a little.improper. Profane, funny, and smart, Haley Pierson-Cox's THE IMPROPER CROSS STITCH invites the modern crafter to bring personality and humor to their cross stitch projects.
Inspired by her love of wildflowers, Kazuko Aoki has created a collection of more than 20 projects and over 70 individual cross-stitch motifs.
Kew Book of Embroidered Flowers (Hardback Library edition)
Create beautiful landscapes and flowers using handstitching and only six simple stitches. Handstitched Landscapes and Flowers is a beautiful exploration of the potential of embroidery in depicting the natural world.