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    The book features 38 embroidery designs/motifs organized by month to celebrate the changing of seasons. The designs range from simple to more complex and include botanical, nature and seasonal themes.

    The book features embroidery motifs including camellias, skiers, mimosas, lilies of the valley, seashells, cactuses, butterflies, seeds, pumpkins, forests and angels.

    The book mentions that the designs range from simple patterns that beginners can complete to some that require more patience and skill. It provides basic embroidery techniques and instructions to complete the designs.

    Celebrate the seasons through contemporary

    embroidery motifs for a year of stitching


    a year of embroidery
    A Month-to-Month Collection of Motifs for Seasonal Stitching
    Give each month more beauty by stitching embroidery motifs with unique seasonal
    designs. Follow the course of a year—from snow flowers and skiing bears in January
    to lily of the valley in May, a collection of seed pods in October, trumpeting angels in
    December, and much more—to enliven your embroidery with a seasonal flair. Through
    thirty-eight patterns, designer Yumiko Higuchi offers organic yet modern designs with
    colorful and detailed imagery and a sweet and lively feel. Stitch projects to display as art
    or transform your work into small projects you can use.
    With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams,
    A Year of Embroidery offers dynamic and unique designs that will inspire embroiderers of
    all skill levels.

    On-Sale Date: SEPTEMBER 4, 2018


    Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Embroidery
    Paperback | $21.95 US / $28.95 CAN | ISBN: 978-1-61180-472-0
    96 pages | 7½ x 9¾ inches | Full-color photographs throughout

    Press Contact: Jess Townsend, jtownsend@roostbooks.com

    ROOST BOOKS
    An imprint of Shambhala Publications
    Distributed by Penguin Random House Yumiko Higuchi
    A Year of Embroidery
    A Month-to-Month Collection of Motifs for Seasonal Stitching

    Yumiko Higuchi

    ROOST BOOKS
    BOULDER 2018
    Contents Introduction

    january may
    Camellias, 10-color version Lily of the Valley

    Camellias Wreath with Insects

    Peacock Feathers Ferns

    Snow Flowers

    february june
    Skiers Flower-Drop Design

    Valentine Heart June Bride

    Sweet Flowers Hydrangea

    march july
    Mimosas Seashells

    Little Flower Pattern Swimmers

    Narcissus Garden Sea Wreath

    april august
    Dandelion Crest Cactuses

    Spring Flower Pattern Summer Flower Garden

    Garden Tropical Bird

    2
    september embroidery basics
    and techniques
    Butterflies

    Vegetables Tools

    Leaves Materials

    Basic Stitches and


    Embroidery Fundamentals

    How to Make an Embroidery Panel


    october
    Patterns
    Seeds

    Seeds, 10-color version


    About the Author
    Autumn Geometric Pattern

    Halloween Pumpkins

    november
    Deep Forest

    Pomegranate Tree

    Autumn Tree

    december
    Christmas Tree

    Angels

    Shooting Star

    3
    4
    Introduction

    The shifting of the seasons is woven into the themes of this month-to-month collection of

    embroidery designs. Each motif starts with one small stitch, but as my embroidery pro-

    gresses through the seasons, I find myself contemplating the gentle turning of the world

    and the gradual cycle of all living things: flowers and plants, vegetables, birds and insects,

    snow and stars—and people as well. Spring nurtures its shoots, summer clamors for fun,

    autumn ignites brilliant colors, and winter deepens its tranquility. I find working on these

    designs a joyful, exciting time, and I feel grateful for the abundant blessings of nature.

    The various designs introduced in this book range from simple patterns to some that

    require a certain amount of patience and skill. For those who have just begun to embroi-

    der, I recommend finding enjoyment by stitching some of the many single motifs.

    Of course you can also create small zakka crafts out of these finished projects, but

    you might also consider stretching them on a panel as art to decorate your walls.

    In this day and age when any and everything is available in an instant, I hope you will

    enjoy the forgotten comfort of working with your hands.

    Yumiko Higuchi
    January
    camellias 10-color version These camellias use ten colors of thread. Using several dif-
    ferent colors of pink for the flowers is showy and gorgeous,
    page 56 and the workmanship is quite intricate. Stitching this
    design with one color creates a completely different effect.
    peacock feathers
    page 58
    February
    skiers
    page 60
    valentine heart
    page 61

    A heart made of birds and flowers—


    with a cat hidden in there too. When
    stitched in pink, the design takes on
    a valentine theme.
    March
    mimosas
    page 63
    narcissus garden
    page 65
    April
    dandelion crest
    page 66
    spring flower
    pattern
    pages 66–67

    I arranged these small flowers at an


    angle, as if they are blowing in the
    spring breeze. The colors I used are
    pale and graceful, but they still pop.
    May
    lily of the valley
    page 70
    This large pattern repeats horizon-
    tally. I recommend stitching it on a
    bag or canvas for the best effect.
    June
    flower-drop design
    page 73
    june bride
    page 74
    July
    seashells
    page 75
    swimmers
    page 76
    August
    cactuses
    page 78
    tropical bird
    pages 80–81

    I imagined this large toucan


    surrounded by a lush, tropical
    jungle. The muted shades used
    here blend well with any interior.
    September
    butterflies
    page 81
    vegetables
    page 82
    October The various shapes of seeds in this
    seeds design repeat vertically. Embroidering
    it along the hem of a skirt or on the
    page 84
    edge of fabric adds a gorgeous touch.
    seeds
    10-color version
    page 84
    November
    deep forest
    page 87

    1
    autumn tree
    pages 88–89

    For the composition of this large-scale


    pattern, I took inspiration from the fig
    tree. I suggest working it monochromati-
    cally, perhaps in a deep, autumnal red.
    December
    christmas tree
    page 90
    angels
    page 91
    garden
    pages 18–19

    Spring is the season when everything


    warms up. All these fresh, bright
    French knot
    colors create a vision of flowers and (6) 3852
    greens shooting up from the ground.

    Straight (6) ecru


    Chain, 311

    Chain, 505
    French knot, ecru

    Straight, 945

    Straight, 505 French knot,


    ecru
    Chain, 890
    Chain,
    921

    Chain, 316

    Lazy daisy
    + straight 505
    (6) ecru

    Lazy daisy
    + straight
    (6) 890

    Straight
    (3) 505

    Chain,
    890

    Work outline
    stitches, and Chain, 890
    straight stitches Chain, 505 890
    for the short lines, 505
    both in ecru, over 890 Satin (6) 505
    chain stitches
    * Work outline stitch (3 strands), unless noted otherwise.
    * Use 3 strands, unless noted otherwise.
    * The number in parentheses is the number of strands,
    followed by the color code or name for DMC No. 25
    embroidery floss.

    Satin (6) 3852 French knot (6) 471


    French knot, ecru

    Straight (6) 316

    Satin (6) 945


    Chain, 505

    505

    French knot (6) ecru

    French knot,
    945

    Chain, 3807

    Chain, 505

    890 890
    Chain, 890

    505 Straight (6) 890 Chain, 505


    Work outline stitches, and straight
    stitches for the short lines, both
    in ecru, over chain stitches
    About the Author
    yumiko higuchi
    After graduating from Tama Art University, Yumiko Higuchi
    worked as a handbag designer. Her pieces were shown and sold
    in boutiques. She began creating embroidery designs in 2008.
    She produces original embroidery patterns that feature botanical
    motifs and all manner of insects and living creatures.

    About the Series


    make good: crafts + life
    Make crafts. Make friends. Make life simple. The Make Good:
    Crafts + Life series offers charming Japanese craft books in
    English for the first time as well as original projects in the Japanese
    craft style. Enjoy the unique projects, beautiful photographs, and
    clear step-by-step diagrams that make these books so celebrated,
    and make a life of simple beauty through crafts.

    Marketing and Publicity


    • Content sharing with craft, fashion, and women’s lifestyle media
    • Outreach to embroidery influencers, blogs, and brand
    • Promotion on author’s social media platforms
    • Promotion on Roost Books social media platforms
    • Online advertising

    Discover forthcoming titles from Roost Books at NetGalley.com


    and Edelweiss.abovethetreeline.com.
    Celebrate the seasons through contemporary
    embroidery motifs for a year of stitching
    a year of embroidery
    A Month-to-Month Collection of Motifs for Seasonal Stitching
    Give each month more beauty by stitching embroidery motifs with unique seasonal
    designs. Follow the course of a year—from snow flowers and skiing bears in January
    to lily of the valley in May, a collection of seed pods in October, trumpeting angels in
    December, and much more—to enliven your embroidery with a seasonal flair. Through
    thirty-eight patterns, designer Yumiko Higuchi offers organic yet modern designs with
    colorful and detailed imagery and a sweet and lively feel. Stitch projects to display as art
    or transform your work into small projects you can use.
    With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams,
    A Year of Embroidery offers dynamic and unique designs that will inspire embroiderers of
    all skill levels.

    On-Sale Date: SEPTEMBER 4, 2018


    Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Embroidery
    Paperback | $21.95 US / $28.95 CAN | ISBN: 978-1-61180-472-0
    96 pages | 7½ x 9¾ inches | Full-color photographs throughout

    Press Contact: Jess Townsend, jtownsend@roostbooks.com

    ROOST BOOKS
    An imprint of Shambhala Publications
    Distributed by Penguin Random House Yumiko Higuchi

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