Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches by Noriko Tsuchihashi

Description In Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches, Japanese textile maven Noriko Tsuchihashi presents over 100 bold, textural motifs to stitch with thread, ribbon, beads and buttons using familiar stitches as well as a few lesser-known ones. Despite the emphasis on Japanese embroidery in the title, this book is more of a world tour, presenting motifs and styles from Nigeria, Morocco, Ireland, France, and more. The unique patterns in this book include: Elegant sea life, butterfly and insect motifs Good luck symbols and charms from around the world Gorgeous letters and numbers that are stylish and useful Unusual botanicals, including flowers made with ribbons, beads and fringes The detailed lessons and step-by-step photos ensure that your artful creations won’t go awry! Even experienced needlecrafters will learn a few new tricks, from embellishing printed fabrics to stitching a two-dimensional motif. About the Author: Noriko Tsuchihashi is an embroidery artist, instructor, and owner of the atelier Mon Chou Chou in Nara Prefecture, Japan, where she sells goods and designs evocative of her travels around the world.