mo-ffu's Pleasant Life Embroidery: Recreating happy moments stitch by stitch. Featuring 75 original-sized patterns and 16 basic embroidery techniques, creating timeless and charming everyday scenes.

Author: mo-ffu

Translator:

Li Huifen

Publisher:

Dafeng Cultural & Creative

Publication Date:

August 8, 2024

Format:

Paperback / 64 pages / 19 x 26 x 0.48 cm / Standard / Full-color printing / First edition

Book Description

A Proposal for the Ideal Life by Japanese Embroidery Artisan mo-ffu

75 Charming Embroidery Patterns for a Lovely Life

Elegance and Quality vs. Relaxation and Comfort — All in One

A Complete Collection of Moments of Happiness and Inspiration

★ Fall in Love with Embroidery, Every Day is a Good Day

Japanese popular embroidery artist mo-ffu transforms everyday life into vivid embroidery themes. With each stitch, she creates delightful hand-stitched moments, making daily life comfortable and joyful.

★ Includes Various Styles of Patterns to Fulfill the Craftsperson’s Sense of Achievement

The book features 75 actual-size patterns in diverse styles such as relaxed, artsy, elegant, and warm. Follow the patterns to complete fulfilling embroidery designs and enjoy timeless, charming handmade routines.

★ Detailed Full-Size Patterns with Clear Instructions for Creating Exquisite, Textured Works

The illustrations clearly indicate stitching techniques and color schemes. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, making it simple even for beginners to complete beautiful projects and fall in love with embroidery.

Features of the Book

◎ 10 pieces of everyday tactile embroidery — both craft and diary

Capture daily moments with needle and thread, stitching beautiful days one by one.

◎ 16 basic embroidery techniques — easy for beginners to learn

Accompanied by text and diagrams, the instructions are straightforward and easy to understand, ensuring 100% successful projects.

◎ Demonstrations of practical embroidery accessories — double the usefulness

Use various stitches to create textured items like buttons and brooches, enjoying the fun of embroidery.

Table of Contents

Cleaning Tools

A Morning for Laundry

Weekend Shopping Fun

Tonight’s Menu

Living with Flowers

Rainy Days

Summer Eaves

A Day Trip

Before Winter Comes

A Secret Letter

Basic Materials and Tools

Getting Started with Embroidery

Types and Techniques of Embroidery

Making Your Finished Embroidery More Refined

About the Author

mo-ffu is a popular Japanese embroidery craftsperson.

She began her professional embroidery journey after her child started kindergarten. Her themes focus on daily life, using tools, small items, or miscellaneous goods as motifs to showcase the charm of embroidery.

The name "mo-ffu" was chosen because she wanted to create warm, blanket-like works. Her hobbies include reading picture books and illustrated stories. She resides in Hokkaido.