Embroidered Botanicals: Beautiful Motifs that Explore Stitching with Wool, Cotton & 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 style: 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.

Tapestry Wool Thread

Tapestry wool thread is embroidery-weight thread that is spun like knitting wool. It creates a plush, three-dimensional effect when you want to cover a large area or to emphasize an element.

Crewel Wool Thread

The soft texture of their crewel wool thread enables you to create finer details. It comes in an abundance of colors that really pop—for any season—so it’s an excellent choice for those who are working with wool thread for the first time.

Cotton Floss

With its six fine strands lightly held together as one piece of thread, this cotton floss is easy to divide and is the most popular choice of fiber artists. Once you have pulled the strands and arranged them with the ends aligned together, you’ll see what a lustrous texture and gorgeous finish cotton floss creates.

Metallic Thread

You will love the superior quality of brilliant and lustrous metallic thread. Use it to highlight tiny details, which makes the designs even more spectacular.