Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches: Bold & Exotic Plants, Sea Life, Charms, Letters and More! (over 100 designs)

Over 100 unique stitch patterns from Japan's leading embroidery expert!

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. Her detailed instructions and lovely suggestions on how to combine and display the finished pieces will inspire you!

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
• And so much more!

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.