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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.

Embroidery lovers, expand your stitching repertoire to include punch needle!Discover the art of punch needle with this collection of 11 special projects from Japanese embroidery artist Yumiko Higuchi. This series of sweet little projects will teach you how to achieve rich, three-dimensional textures and finishes with your fiber art, all using a punch needle pen and embroidery floss.In this curated collection, Higuchi offers her simple, modern spin on classic embroidery projects, including brooches, pouches, coasters, samplers, pillows, and hoop art. Inspired by the colors and shapes of nature, her designs feature fruit, flowers, leaves, gemstones, and animals. She explores different punch needle techniques, utilizing traditional embroidery floss to create a variety of textures, from flat stitches and tidy little loops to plush, three-dimensional shapes. You’ll also learn how to create shading with embroidery floss and incorporate metallic thread into your work for an elegant touch.This lovely introduction to punch needle is designed for modern makers who love Yumiko Higuchi’s style and are interested in exploring this fun craft. Once you get started with this rhythmic, meditative needle art, you won’t be able to stop! 

Lively and accessible embroidery motifs and sewing projects that highlight the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom.Delight in the wild and woolly world, one stitch at a time! Yumiko Higuchi once again invites us inside her lively imagination—this time exploring her striking new collection of embroidered animal designs. From elegant birds to wild wolves and wonderfully simple sheep, the twenty-five motifs in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true-to-nature style. Stitch your animal friends into a feature for your home or take them with you wherever you roam by incorporating them into any of the sixteen simple sewing patterns included here, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, sachets, and more. Both beginner and experienced embroiderers can mix and match animal designs and sewing projects according to their own interest, skill, and the materials available to them.Featuring beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book is an inspiring and playful guide for animal lovers and embroidery enthusiasts of all levels.

Introducing beloved Japanese embroidery artist Yumiko Higuchi’s newest collection of motifs, showcased on a variety of purses, wallets, and bags. Inside, you’ll find an assortment of the simple, folk-inspired floral and animal designs stitched in Yumiko’s signature style, as well nine lovely bag patterns inspired by the motifs.Stitch a single flower onto the diminutive Teardrop Pouch, perfect for storing spare change, or use the vibrant lemon pattern to embellish the Oval Pouch for a chic summertime accessory.Beautiful step-by-step photos clearly explain Yumiko Higuchi’s favorite techniques for sewing bags, installing metal purse clasps, and making pompom and tassel embellishments. A helpful embroidery stitch guide outlines the eight basic stitches used to create the designs in this book. Full-size templates are included for all 20 embroidery motifs and nine bag patterns.Use these lovely embroidery motifs to make stunning, one-of-a-kind bags, or be inspired to design your own unique projects.

Stitch simple and striking embroidery designs with wool, cotton, pearl cotton, and metallic threads.Japanese artist Yumiko Higuchi is celebrated for her embroidery designs with a Scandinavian flair. The motifs and patterns she offers here are true to her trademark zakka 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. In Embroidered Botanicals, Higuchi 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-makers will become better versed in the materials available to them. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, this book will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a fresh and unique offering for those experienced with needle and thread.

Celebrate the seasons through contemporary embroidery motifs for a year of stitching. Give each month more beauty by stitching embroidery motifs with unique seasonal designs. Follow the course of a year—from snow flowers and skiing bears in January to lily of the valley in May, a collection of seed pods in October, trumpeting angels in December, and much more—to enliven your embroidery with a seasonal flair. Through thirty-eight patterns, designer Yumiko Higuchi offers organic yet modern designs with colorful and detailed imagery and a sweet and lively feel. Stitch projects to display as art or transform your work into small projects you can use. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, A Year of Embroidery offers dynamic and unique designs that will inspire embroiderers of all skill levels.

Combine cotton and wool thread to create embroidery motifs and projects that are beautiful, contemporary and great for beginners! Through her unique combination of wool and cotton thread, designer Yumiko Higuchi reinvents traditional embroidery for modern makers.

Embrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia. The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors—creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.