Embroidering Life: Stitching Patterns and Projects for Every Season

Containing 44 new embroidery patterns and 9 projects spanning all four seasons, this new book from successful artist Yumiko Higuchi offers embroiderers plenty of new designs to work with over the year.

Each month has a unique motif, largely inspired by Japan—a cherry blossom tree for March, a bonsai for May, Tanabata festival decorations for July, a winter globe for December, and more.

Aside from Higuchi’s classical botanicals, this collection also includes:

• Designs for cocktails
• Designs for coral forests
• Designs for instruments
• Designs for airplanes and suitcases
• Designs for sweet treats
• Designs for traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri items

Projects include:

• An ornament
• Sachet
• Tapestry
• Fabric panel
• Potholder
• Lesson bag
• Book cover
• Ribbon brooch
• Ring pillow.

Each design and project is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, including:

• Recommended materials
• Thread colors
• Stitching style variations
• Measurements.

Accessible and easy to follow, this book is suited for both beginners and experienced embroiderers alike, offering unique, charming, and cozy designs for crafters of all kinds.