The Field Guide to Embroidery

52 North American Animal and Plant Designs for Nature Lovers

Jessica Kemper

Description

Organized according to seven North American ecosystems – desert, mountain, forest, waterways, prairie, ocean and urban – the 52 beautifully accurate designs by naturalist Jessica Kemper include popular species (think bears, manatees and river otters) and some that are less well known or are potentially threatened. Beginner-level patterns coexist with intermediate and advanced patterns to appeal to all embroidery lovers looking for stunning new designs.

Learn the materials, stitches (including the one-of-a-kind "fur stitch," which renders mammal fur beautifully!) and techniques to complete an embroidery project from start to finish. The simpler designs require just a few hours. Measuring approximately 75 to 100mm, the creatures are perfect to adorn any stitchable surface.

A denim jacket with a snappy alligator? A cap featuring a herring gull and ocher sea stars? A tote sporting a Gila monster among desert plants? Or perhaps there's a shirt pocket calling for a badger with a red-winged blackbird. These designs bring nature anywhere and allow you to wear your favorite wildlife species sustainably.

Details

  • Format
    Hardback
  • Pages
    144
  • Size
    255 x 180mm
  • Publisher
    Schiffer Publishing
  • ISBN
    9780764369162
Stock Code
250289
Our Price
$59.99
3 in stock for immediate dispatch
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