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Artful Designs Inspired by Nature by Yanase Rei

The rich, multilayered designs from well-known needlework artist Yanase Rei are at last available beyond her native Japan. Experienced embroiders and crafters new to embroidery will love these inspiring new designs.

• 29 embroidery patterns, including colourful, pastel, beige or black flowers; flowers combined with beads; animals, birds, and fish; leaves and greenery
• 6 complete projects – bow ties, hatbands, bookmarks, brooches, hairbands and clutch purses
• Techniques for creating framed embroidered artwork, embroidering on clothing and selecting the best colours for your own personal embroidery gardens using single- or multiple-floss embroidery methods
• A complete list of tools and materials necessary for creating stunning nature-inspired embroidery

You can use the patterns, techniques and projects to recreate the author's designs or use them as a jumping off point to create lush and exciting embroidery gardens of your own.