Author:
Yumiko Higuchi
Translator:
Hui-Fen Lee
Publisher: Dafu Cultural & Creative
Publication Date:
October 7, 2021
Specifications: Paperback / 96 pages / 19 x 26 x 2 cm / Standard Grade / Full-color Printing / First Edition
Book Description:
Renowned Japanese embroidery master—Yumiko Higuchi
Creates vibrant, nature-inspired motifs that are beloved by embroidery enthusiasts.
Featuring 5 high-quality embroidery threads, 10 basic embroidery techniques, and 39 elegant botanical designs,
This book offers simple embroidery skills to embellish accessories and add a healing, ritualistic touch to everyday life!
Expressing a unique natural style through pure color schemes and simple lines, even a single leaf, a flower, or a flying butterfly can captivate embroidery lovers.
Yumiko Higuchi, a master embroiderer, is not only highly regarded in Japan but also deeply admired by artisans worldwide. Unlike typical embroidery books that use only one type of thread, this book uniquely combines five different materials with ten foundational embroidery techniques to create lively, graceful, and beautiful botanical patterns. Each piece showcases a distinctive charm.
This book departs from the usual approach of selecting thread colors based on patterns. Instead, it uses a combination of thick and thin wool threads paired with basic No. 25 embroidery thread. From simple single-line embroidery to more advanced techniques incorporating metallic threads or pearl cotton, comprehensive tutorials are provided to help embroidery enthusiasts easily master the characteristics and applications of different threads. Embroidering on everyday items such as clothing, bags, brooches, or small pouches naturally exudes an elegant and charming ritual of life.
Table of Contents:
Wool Thread—Thick Wool Thread
7/64 Pansy Bouquet
Viola
8/65 Spring Mood
Spring Atmosphere
10/66 Asian Flower
Asian Blossoms
11/67 Antique Flower Brooch
Vintage Flower Design Brooch
12/68 Cherry Season
Cherry
13/68 Blackberry
Blackberry
Wool Thread—Fine Wool Thread
15/69 Flower Garden
Garden of Flowers
16/70 Butterfly Garden
Butterfly Paradise
18/71 Acorn
Acorn
19/71 Flower Tree
Flowering Tree
20/72 Hummingbird
Hummingbird
21/73 Rose and Daisy Pattern
Rose and Small Daisy Combination
22/74 Red Clover Wreath
Red Clover Wreath
23/73 Poodle
Poodle
24/75 Soft Wind
Gentle Breeze
25/76 Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
26/76 Botanical Garden Version with 14 Colors
14-Color Botanical Garden
Cotton Thread #25
29/77 Little Flower Wreath
Small Flower Wreath
30/78 Moroccan Blue
Moroccan Blue
31/79 Summer Grass
Summer Flora
32/80 Square Garland
Square-shaped Garland
33/80 Square Garland Wedding Ring Cushion
Square Garland Ring Pillow
34/81 Floral Lace Pattern
Lace Pattern
35/82 Flower Lace Brooch
Lace Brooch
36/78 Mini Bouquet
Miniature Bouquet
37/83 Horse Rider
Rider on Horseback
3/84 Modern Flower
Contemporary Floral Design
Metallic Thread—Metallic Thread
41/85 Little Flower Pattern
Small Floral Pattern
42/85 Floral Tile Pattern
Tile-inspired Floral Pattern
43/86 Butterfly Brooch
Butterfly Brooch
43/87 Flower Branch Brooch
Flower Branch Brooch
44/88 King of Pigeons
Pigeon King
Pearl Cotton Thread #8
47/89 Funny Flower Pattern
Whimsical Flower Design
48/90 Humorous Bird
Humorous Bird
50/91 Coral Pattern
Coral Design
51/92 Coral Forest
Coral Forest Scene
52/93 Paisley Pattern
Paisley Motif
53/94 Indian Sarasa Pattern
Indian Sarasa Design
54/95 Flower Rhythm
Rhythmic Floral Pattern
Columns:
39 My Embroidery Thread Box
How to Make
56 Tools
57 Materials
58 Various Embroidery Techniques and Basic Stitches
63 How to Make a Brooch
