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Seamless Embroidery

42 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs

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$21.95 US
9.53"W x 7.15"H x 0.26"D   | 11 oz | 40 per carton
On sale May 28, 2024 | 100 Pages | 9781645471929
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​​From beautiful botanical latticework to chickens laying eggs, here are 42 inspired patterns and creative projects embracing the endless possibilities of designs that connect and repeat.​

With twenty-one new guided embroidery patterns and corresponding projects, crafters old and new will find in this book a fresh set of decorative stitchwork by cherished designer Yumiko Higuchi to follow or be inspired by. Stitch flowering apple trees, colorful intertwining ribbons, carousel horses, budding plants, European-style houses all lined up in a row, and more—all in the spirit of weaving together seamlessly repeating patterns suitable for projects small and large.

The guided projects for each pattern play on the fun, whimsical nature of the repetitive motifs. Fabric book covers with fences and fall-colored trees, a decorative vine crown, roses trailing down the sides of a tote bag, intricate floral bracelets—these projects and more will give any crafter plenty of creative space to bring these beautiful designs into their home. Each pattern and project comes with step-by-step instructions displayed in beautiful full-color photography, including stitch types, thread colors, stitch order, and various material suggestions.

Whether coming to embroidery for the first time or approaching it as a longtime friend, all crafters will find joy in these charming, connecting designs.
YUMIKO HIGUCHI studied design at Tama Art University. In 2000 she started work as a handbag designer and began exploring embroidery in 2008. She is the author of Zakka Embroidery, A Year of Embroidery, Embroidered Botanicals, Embroidered Animals, and Stitching through the Seasons.

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​​From beautiful botanical latticework to chickens laying eggs, here are 42 inspired patterns and creative projects embracing the endless possibilities of designs that connect and repeat.​

With twenty-one new guided embroidery patterns and corresponding projects, crafters old and new will find in this book a fresh set of decorative stitchwork by cherished designer Yumiko Higuchi to follow or be inspired by. Stitch flowering apple trees, colorful intertwining ribbons, carousel horses, budding plants, European-style houses all lined up in a row, and more—all in the spirit of weaving together seamlessly repeating patterns suitable for projects small and large.

The guided projects for each pattern play on the fun, whimsical nature of the repetitive motifs. Fabric book covers with fences and fall-colored trees, a decorative vine crown, roses trailing down the sides of a tote bag, intricate floral bracelets—these projects and more will give any crafter plenty of creative space to bring these beautiful designs into their home. Each pattern and project comes with step-by-step instructions displayed in beautiful full-color photography, including stitch types, thread colors, stitch order, and various material suggestions.

Whether coming to embroidery for the first time or approaching it as a longtime friend, all crafters will find joy in these charming, connecting designs.

Author

YUMIKO HIGUCHI studied design at Tama Art University. In 2000 she started work as a handbag designer and began exploring embroidery in 2008. She is the author of Zakka Embroidery, A Year of Embroidery, Embroidered Botanicals, Embroidered Animals, and Stitching through the Seasons.