Seamless Embroidery: 40 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs

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_x200B__x200B_From beautiful botanical latticework to chickens laying eggs, here are 42 inspired patterns and creative projects embracing the endless possibilities of designs that connect and repeat._x200B_ _x200B__x200B_Beloved embroidery author and crafter Yumiko Higuchi is back with another offering of her unique embroidery patterns. Seamless Embroidery has 21 new guided embroidery patterns and 21 projects to use those patterns for varying skill levels, giving crafters old and new a fresh set of decorative stitchwork to follow or be inspired by. Crafters will find flowering apple trees, colorful intertwining ribbons, carousel horses, budding plants, European-style houses all lined up in a row, and more charming patterns to explore. _x200B_ The projects associated with each pattern play on the fun, whimsical nature of the repetitive motifs. Fabric book covers with fences and fall-colored trees, a decorative vine crown, roses trailing down the sides of a tote bag, intricate floral bracelets-these projects and more will give any crafter plenty of creative space to bring these beautiful designs into their home. Each pattern and project come with step-by-step instructions, including stitch types, thread colors, thread time, and various material suggestions. Whether coming to embroidery for the first time or approaching it as longtime friend, all crafters will find joy in these charming, seamless designs.

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YUMIKO HIGUCHI studied design at Tama Art University. In 2000 she started work as a handbag designer and began exploring embroidery in 2008. She is the author of Zakka Embroidery, A Year of Embroidery, Embroidered Botanicals, Embroidered Animals, and Stitching through the Seasons.