Description
Embrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-color embroidery motifs Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia.
The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors--creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.
Author: Yumiko Higuchi
Publisher: Roost Books
Published: 10/25/2016
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 5.88h x 8.31w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781611803105
ISBN10: 1611803101
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Embroidery
- Design | Decorative Arts
- Art | Asian | Japanese
The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colors--creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colors. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more. With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.
Author: Yumiko Higuchi
Publisher: Roost Books
Published: 10/25/2016
Pages: 192
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 5.88h x 8.31w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781611803105
ISBN10: 1611803101
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | Embroidery
- Design | Decorative Arts
- Art | Asian | Japanese
About the Author
YUMIKO HIGUCHI studied design at Tama Art University. In 2000 she started work as a handbag designer and began exploring embroidery in 2008.