Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators

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An Insect Lover’s Guide to Silk Shading Embroidery

By Victoria Matthewson

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In Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators by Victoria Matthewson, readers are introduced to the intricate art of needlepainting, focusing on capturing the vibrant relationship between plants and their pollinators. The book offers detailed guidance on how to create lifelike embroidered artworks, celebrating the natural beauty of flowers and the creatures that visit them. It combines both artistic instruction and inspiration for embroidery enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intricate art of embroidery and have a passion for the natural world, particularly the delicate connections between plants and their pollinators. The author offers a unique artistic exploration, blending artistic techniques with a botanical theme that showcases the beauty and detailed complexity of nature.

Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators

Embroider 9 stunning plant and pollinator projects that shine with vibrant colour and life.

Description

Exquisitely detailed and worked in silk floss thread with tiny size 12 needles, Victoria Matthewson's embroideries are a masterclass in thread painting, and shine with vibrant colour and life.

Many people think of bees as being the only pollinators but, in fact, a wide variety of insects help with the pollination of plants, including butterflies, moths, wasps, and beetles—all of which make wonderful subjects for embroidery. Starting with key stitches and techniques, this inspiring and practical book contains nine step-by-step embroidery projects.

Choose from nine key plant and pollinator combinations including the dogrose and greenbottle fly, ox-eye daisy and hoverfly, and fennel and seven-spot ladybird. Each stunning project contains fascinating entomological insights about each pollinator and its plant, verified by the experts at the charity Buglife. With a foreword written by TV naturalist Iolo Williams, and a comprehensive design and stitch guide, this gorgeous and informative book will inspire you to observe and capture the beauty of these vital ecosystems.

The book will suit people with some previous embroidery knowledge, or ambitious beginners.

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Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators by Victoria Matthewson receives high praise for its combination of artistry and education. Reviewers commend the book's stunning visual presentation, likening it to a nature journal crafted in thread. The book not only showcases exquisite needlepainting projects but also underscores the vital role of pollinating insects in our ecosystem. Featuring detailed instructions, vibrant photography, and insights into both embroidery techniques and nature studies, it appeals equally to seasoned embroidery enthusiasts and ambitious beginners.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782218609

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 450 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 228.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 784g

Pages: 144

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction Victoria Matthewson

About the Author

Victoria Matthewson is a hand embroidery artist specializing in needlepainting. By combining her love of nature and craft she has developed a distinctive style of embroidery using silk floss thread, creating realistic artwork inspired by British flora and fauna, with a special focus on insects.

She is proud to have built a reputation as one of the top needlepainting artists in the UK: in March 2018 she won Needlecrafter of the Year at the National Needlecraft Awards in collaboration with DMC thread. She is a member of the Society for Embroidered Work and has also created projects for Stitch magazine.

Visit her website at: www.victoriamatthewson.com.