Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture

If you're looking for new embroidery ideas, this book has them all in one convenient location. Author Jessica Long shares a treasure trove of patterns, lessons, and charming projects you probably haven't tried before. Discover 25 unique ideas for animal embroidery hoops: a bluebird, a seahorse, a beetle, an axolotl, a garden mouse and much more. Beginners will love the full-colour diagrams and step-by-step instructions for creating full-sized patterns from scratch whilst experienced embroidery masters will enjoy the new ideas, not to mention cutting-edge modern techniques to lend new depth, texture, and personality to each design. This book is more than just a few cool embroidery ideas - it's a complete introduction to a unique perspective of looking at your embroidery, all from a gifted, self-taught embroiderer who's turned her hobby into a life-changing passion.