A lively and accessible book featuring embroidery motifs and sewing projects that highlight the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom with designs for foxes, cats, owls, zebras, and pandas. From elegant birds to adorable rabbits and wonderfully simple sheep, the 25 motifs and patterns in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true-to-nature style. The whimsical animal designs--ranging from wild wolves, cheetahs, and giraffes to cuddly and cute bears, cats, dogs, monkeys, and pigs--can be incorporated into any of the sewing projects included, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, and sachets, so that beginner and experienced embroiderers can mix and match patterns according to their own interest and skill.

Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

Let your imagination run wild with this book, Teeny Time Menagerie by Noriko Komurata, featuring 380 enchanting animal embroidery motifs. Using traditional embroidery, cross stitch, and appliqué techniques, you can create motifs, borders, and alphabets unlike any you've seen before. Each stitched motif is accompanied by detailed instructions for fuss-free execution. The collection also includes an embroidery how-to tutorial and adorable photo gallery to inspire you to use these designs in the most innovative ways!

Stitch 380 adorable animals and a few surprises with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. Let your imagination run wild with this collection of nearly 400 enchanting animal embroidery motifs. Using traditional embroidery, cross-stitch, and applique techniques, you can create a menagerie of motifs, borders, and alphabets unlike any you’ve seen before. Each stitched motif is accompanied by detailed instructions for fuss-free execution. The collection includes an embroidery how-to tutorial and an adorable photo gallery to inspire you to use these designs in innovative ways. • At last, this cute collection of Japanese embroidered animal motifs is finally available in the United States! • From animals and insects to borders and alphabet letters, you can pick, choose, and even combine elements to make a one-of-a-kind embroidered motif • These original creatures are the perfect way to add a personal touch to any item

A fabulous collection of photographs of rarely seen embroidered animals from the the Embroiderers' Guild Collection. This fantastic book showcases the prestigious Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered animals through the ages. Featuring photographs taken especially for the book, items are displayed in full along with detailed images that show off the stunning variety of creatures at their best. Rarely exhibited in public, these beautiful and important embroideries that span the centuries are now available for everyone to see. Dr Annette Collinge's informative extended captions for each of the pieces give information on the provenance where known, and evaluate the quality of, and variety in, each of the works from her expert perspective. "Needlework enthusiasts will find much to linger over... Without Collinge's skilled effort, most readers wouldn't have access to this elegant and fascinating members-only collection." BOOKLIST

Embroider a menagerie of 30 adorable animals! From a sweet giraffe to a sly little red fox, Animal Embroidery Workbook features step-by-step instructions and dozens of easy-to-use patterns to create embroidery hoops for all your favorite animals with charming floral details. Embroidery patterns range from simple to more complicated so there’s something for everyone to try! With a basic introduction on materials and supplies, essential techniques, and a guide to basic stitches, this embroidery book is filled with inspiration to further your embroidery skills!

Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a wealth of fabulous patterns that will embellish clothing, linens, and other domestic items.

Shows general embroidery techniques with illustrated stitch guides and finishing and framing tips.