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Blue & White Embroidery

Elegant Projects Using Classic Motifs and Colors (7 stitching techniques and 30 projects included)
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Blue & White Embroidery by Kozue Yazawa offers an exploration of traditional Japanese embroidery techniques using classic blue and white threads. The book delves into various patterns and stitches that can be applied to create elegant designs, providing guidance and inspiration for both beginners and experienced crafters interested in the art and cultural heritage of Japanese embroidery.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the timeless elegance of traditional embroidery techniques blended with a modern twist. It showcases intricate designs, primarily focusing on a classic blue and white palette, offering both inspiration and practical guidance for embroidery enthusiasts looking to enhance their craft.

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Simple stitches, elegant and quirky motifs & a classic color scheme combine to create 30 fun embroidery projects for all skill levels!

Tuttle Publishing

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Simple stitches, elegant and quirky motifs, and a classic colour scheme combine to create 30 fun embroidery projects for all skill levels!

Calming blues from a day at the beach, the soft white tones of clouds and seashells - we never tire of pairing shades of blue with white. In this book, author Kozue Yazawa draws inspiration from the natural world and her own surroundings, using an array of classic nautical motifs to evoke a sense of elegance and nostalgia.

Lessons demonstrate the basic embroidery stitches and give tips for tracing the templates, making it easy to embroider these designs even if you've never picked up a hoop and needle before.

Follow the simple instructions and diagrams to turn your embroidery into delightful things to make and use, like:

  • A sea urchin pincushion, conch shell scissors holder and needle book for your sewing supplies
  • Tote bags sporting anchors, starfish, and sailor hats to carry anything you might need—from groceries to supplies for a day at the beach
  • An elegant garland of flowers for your wrist and a stylish shawl to keep warm
  • A notebook cover and keychain charms to elevate your accessories
  • And much more - 30 projects in all!

These projects are easy to complete quickly, but fun to savour slowly, leaving room for creativity. Let Blue & White Embroidery be just the start of adding this well-loved colour scheme to your favourite things.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804853996

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: 30 projects; 50-pages of color photos of motifs, p

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 482g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Kozue Yazawa designs and exhibits embroidery that is inspired by sunny beaches, the views from her home town of Yokohama, Japan, and traditional French embroidery style and motifs. She is an embroidery instructor, baker and lover of cats. She posts many of her design ideas on her blog yazawado.theblog.me

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