Author:
KAMO, Kanaecco, suzu, FABBRICA, moha._.moha
Translator: Fang Guan-Ting
Publisher:
Dafeng Cultural & Creative
Publication Date:
October 5, 2023
Format: Paperback / 80 pages / 19 x 26 x 0.56 cm / Standard Grade / Full-color Printing / First Edition
Book Description:
350 Cute Textured Embroidery Designs × 10 Basic Embroidery Stitches
Let's embroider little animals, flowers, desserts, and miscellaneous goods together!
★ Easy to Sew! No Experience Needed, Enjoy Embroidering
Want to try embroidery but don't know where to start? This book teaches you 10 of the most commonly used and easiest embroidery stitches, allowing you to effortlessly create 350 colorful and adorable designs. With clear diagrams and written instructions, even beginners can confidently make beautiful textured pieces.
★ Diverse Styles! Satisfy Every Embroidery Enthusiast's Creative Heart
Designed with passion by five Japanese artisans, featuring cute animals, fresh flowers, desserts, and miscellaneous goods—everyone can find their favorite. All patterns include stitch instructions, thread color codes, and thread counts, making them easy to understand. Follow step-by-step to enjoy a wonderful embroidery experience.
★ Embroidery Meets Daily Life! Make Practical and Versatile Accessories
Once you learn embroidery, you can turn your creations into brooches, sew them onto drawstring bags, or make personalized accessories that add a unique touch to your daily life.
Features of this Book:
◎ Complete Tutorials! Embroidery Basics Every Beginner Wants to Know
Includes framing, tracing, threading, knotting, and other techniques suitable for complete novices.
◎ From Basic to Advanced! 10 Must-Learn Embroidery Stitches
Detailed illustrations and explanations—follow the diagrams and stitches to master the techniques without confusion.
◎ Rich and Cute! 350 Artisan-Designed Patterns
Showcasing the playful creativity of renowned Japanese embroidery artists, allowing you to enjoy the fun of handmade crafts freely.
Table of Contents:
＊Basics of French Embroidery
Using
10
Basic Stitches to Create Designs
About Thread
About Fabric
About Tools
About Embroidery Needles
How to Use an Embroidery Hoop
Pattern Transfer Methods
Thread Organization
＊10 Basic Stitches
Straight Stitch
Outline Stitch
Back Stitch
Satin Stitch
Long and Short Stitch
Chain Stitch
Chain Filling
French Knot Stitch
Blanket Stitch
＊Patterns
Pattern Reading
Animals
1
Animals
2
Animals
3
Animals
4
Animals
5
The Twelve Zodiac Signs
Animals and Plants
Plants
1
Plants
2
(春夏花朵) (Spring/Summer Flowers)
Plants
3
(秋冬花朵) (Autumn/Winter Flowers)
Plants
4
(Line Art)
Plants
5
(Line Art)
Vegetables & Fruits
Dishes
Afternoon Tea & Desserts
Festivals
Everyday Items
Buildings & Vehicles
Designs
1
Designs
2
Single-Color Embroidery Patterns
1
Single-Color Embroidery Patterns
2
Lace Patterns
Letters
1
Letters
2
Numbers
Japanese Kana
＊How to Make Everyday Items
Brooch
Drawstring Bag
Makeup Pouch
Book Cover
Author Profiles:
KAMO
Illustrator. Former graphic designer at an advertising company, now a freelance artist. Besides creating illustrations for books and advertisements, she also conducts illustration workshops in Japan and is active across various media. Her published works include instructional books on drawing with ballpoint pens. Currently, her original rabbit character "Usagitake," which is frequently updated on IG, is being developed into picture books, merchandise, and collaborations.
Kanaecco
Started self-taught embroidery in 2013 and has been creating since then. Focuses on animal-themed designs, mainly making brooches with unique, personal edge-decoration embroidery patterns. Sells her work online and frequently provides designs for books, actively engaging in multiple fields.
suzu (Aiko Suzuki)
Embroidery artist. Studied Textile Design at the London College of Fashion. During her time in the UK, she was introduced to haute couture and British embroidery, which deeply influenced her. She learned techniques such as Stamp embroidery, White Work, and Hardanger embroidery. After returning to Japan, she initially worked for a fashion company. In 2020, she resumed embroidery activities during her time at home, and in 2021, she established "theRibbonknot" studio, focusing on small embroidery projects with single main motifs, offering many creative ideas.
FABBRICA
Graduated from Bunka Fashion College. Former fashion designer, now mainly active as an embroidery artist. Participated in NHK's "Beautiful Handmade Classroom" (tentative translation, original title: すてきにハンドメイド), and promotes embroidery and crafts through correspondence courses and a YouTube embroidery channel. Awarded the Minne Craftsmanship Award Shinohara TOMOE Prize. Co-authored "Cute and Simple Small Embroidery for Children's Clothes" (tentative translation, original title: 子供服のワンポイント刺繍) published by X-Knowledge.
moha._.moha
Tomoya Nakamura
Biological embroidery artist.
Graduated in 2008 from Kyoto Saga Art College, Department of Tourism Design. Previously worked as an art teacher at an elementary school in Hyogo Prefecture. Since 2015, she has been creating embroidery crafts themed around animals and various creatures. She often uses gradation-dyed embroidery threads from her "Gradation" series, showcasing colorful, cute, and warm animal embroidery works.
